Ada County, Idaho Recording Fees
Recording a deed in Ada County costs about $15 and a mortgage about $45 (flat $15.00 to record a deed of 30 pages or less; flat $45.00 to record a trust deed/mortgage of 30 pages or less (both our 2-page deed and 16-page mortgage fall within that cap)), per the Ada County Recorder's fee schedule. Idaho Code 31-3205(1)(b) sets a flat statewide recording fee for a deed ($15.00) and a separate, higher flat fee for a trust deed or mortgage ($45.00), each covering up to 30 pages, with a $3.00-per-page charge only beyond page 30. This differs from the general-instrument default in 31-3205(1)(a) of $10.00 for the first page and $3.00 for each additional page, which applies to other document types. The fee is set by state statute and is identical in every Idaho county, including Ada.
Fee schedule
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Deed, first page | $15 |
| Deed, each additional page | $0 |
| Mortgage, first page | $45 |
| Mortgage, each additional page | $0 |
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County transfer tax
Idaho imposes no state, county, or municipal real estate transfer tax; Ada County levies none. Idaho transfer tax →
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to record a deed in Ada County?
$15 for the first page, about $15 for a typical deed, per the Ada County Recorder's fee schedule.
And the mortgage?
$45 for the first page, about $45 for a typical mortgage or deed of trust. The buyer pays this at closing.
Sources
Figures are computed from the documents above and rounded to the dollar. All sources.
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Fees as published by the recorder; e-recording and courier charges may apply. General information, not legal advice.
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