Passaic County, New Jersey Recording Fees
Recording a deed in Passaic County costs about $55 and a mortgage about $185 (a 2-page deed ($45 + $10) and a 16-page mortgage ($35 + 15 x $10)), per the Passaic County Clerk, Registry Division's fee schedule. The $45 deed and $35 mortgage first-page totals (versus the $30 statutory base of N.J.S.A. 22A:4-4.1) reflect Passaic County's own add-on components, likely a tax abstract fee on deeds and a Homeless Trust Fund surcharge on both, mirroring the pattern at Union County. The itemized breakdown of those add-ons is not confirmed. Confirm with the Passaic County Clerk.
Fee schedule
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Deed, first page | $45 |
| Deed, each additional page | $10 |
| Mortgage, first page | $35 |
| Mortgage, each additional page | $10 |
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County transfer tax
New Jersey's Realty Transfer Fee is set entirely by state statute, with no county add-on in Passaic County. New Jersey transfer tax →
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to record a deed in Passaic County?
$45 for the first page and $10 for each additional page, about $55 for a typical deed, per the Passaic County Clerk, Registry Division's fee schedule.
And the mortgage?
$35 for the first page and $10 per additional page, about $185 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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