General Info

The Department of Records is governed by the City of Philadelphia. The department is engaged in the control and management of municipal records. It sets standards and procedures for various departments, boards, commissions and agencies. The Department of Records also collects realty transfer taxes and document recording fees, as well as maintains the city's real property database and tax maps. It manages various archives and the Records Storage Center. The Department of Records additionally provides a range of reprographic services. The department operates a reference division that offers information request services. The City of Philadelphia also governs fire, fleet management and police departments.