DuPage County, Illinois Recording Fees
Recording a deed in DuPage County costs about $86 and a mortgage about $86 (DuPage County charges a flat per-document recording fee regardless of page count), per the DuPage County Recorder's fee schedule. DuPage County Recorder's published fee schedule shows a flat $86.00 to record a deed, and a flat $86.00 to record a mortgage, regardless of page count. This flat total bundles the base document fee with Illinois' statutory add-ons that recorders collect on every real-estate document (the state Rental Housing Support Program fee, GIS fee, automation fee, and county recorder fees), so it runs well above the older 'per-page' style schedule some other counties still quote.
Fee schedule
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Deed, first page | $86 |
| Deed, each additional page | $0 |
| Mortgage, first page | $86 |
| Mortgage, each additional page | $0 |
County transfer tax
DuPage County real estate transfer tax stamp: $0.25 per $500, paid by the seller and Municipal transfer stamp (varies by city within DuPage County; several examples): $3.00 per $1,000, paid by the negotiable. Illinois transfer tax →
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to record a deed in DuPage County?
$86 for the first page, about $86 for a typical deed, per the DuPage County Recorder's fee schedule.
And the mortgage?
$86 for the first page, about $86 for a typical mortgage or deed of trust. The buyer pays this at closing.
Sources
- DuPage County Recorder fee schedule
- DuPage County Recorder, Townships and Municipal Transfer Stamps page
- DuPage County Recorder, Townships and Municipal Transfer Stamps page
Figures are computed from the documents above and rounded to the dollar. All sources.
DuPage County closing costs → DuPage County home buyer guide →
Fees as published by the recorder; e-recording and courier charges may apply. General information, not legal advice.
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