Deed Recording Fee
The Deed Recording Fee is imposed by the clerk of court of each county for the privilege of recording a deed, when land, tenements or other real estate is transferred to another person.
The Deed Recording Fee is:
- $1.85 on realty value of $100-$500
- $1.85 for each $500 increments afterwards
- The state portion is $1.30
- The county portion is $.55
How to pay
Pay Deed Recording Fees using our free online tax portal, MyDORWAY:
- County clerks of court or registers of deeds must collect and pay the state’s portion of the Deed Recording Fees monthly.
- Counties with a tax liability of $15,000 must file and pay electronically.
Due date
Deed Recording Fees are due by the 20th of the month following the month in which the transaction was recorded.
