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Lackawanna County Title Insurance (Scranton)
Thalwei Abstract searches, insures and closes title in Lackawanna County. Pennsylvania's transfer tax depends on the municipality — here are the Lackawanna County rates from our rate book. We close in Scranton, Throop and Peckville, and across the county.
Realty transfer tax
| Municipality | Municipal | School district | Total with state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scranton (city) | 2.2% | 0.5% | 3.7% |
Every other Lackawanna County municipality in our rate book is 2% total (39 municipalities).
Title insurance
| Amount of insurance | Sale rate |
|---|---|
| First $30,000 | $569 flat |
| $30,000 – $45,000 | $7.41 per $1,000 |
| $45,000 – $100,000 | $6.27 per $1,000 |
| $100,000 – $500,000 | $5.70 per $1,000 |
Figures are drawn from the same rate book our calculators run on.
Frequently asked
What is the transfer tax in Lackawanna County?
Scranton (city): 3.7% total including the 1% state tax. Other Lackawanna County municipalities: 2%.
Who pays transfer tax in Pennsylvania?
By custom the buyer and seller split it 50/50.
Do you close in Scranton, Throop or Peckville?
Yes. Thalwei Abstract searches, insures and closes title in Scranton, Throop and Peckville. Place the order once — we carry it to the table.