Albany County, New York Recording Fees
Recording a deed in Albany County costs about $185 and a mortgage about $125 (a 2-page deed (recording $55 + TP-584 $5 + RP-5217 $125 residential = $185) and a 16-page mortgage ($50 base for the first page plus $5 for each of 15 additional pages)), per the Albany County Clerk, Land Records's fee schedule. New York's base recording fee ($50 for one page plus $5.00 for each additional page, N.Y. Real Property Law) is uniform statewide. The TP-584 ($5) and RP-5217 ($125 residential, $250 other) filing fees are mandatory statewide fees required on nearly every deed regardless of county. Some counties add their own surcharge (Monroe County adds $10). Confirm with the Albany County Clerk whether Albany adds a residential-deed surcharge.
Fee schedule
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Deed, first page | $50 |
| Deed, each additional page | $5 |
| Mortgage, first page | $50 |
| Mortgage, each additional page | $5 |
| TP-584 (Combined Real Estate Transfer Tax Return) filing fee required on nearly every deed, statewide | $5 |
| RP-5217 Real Property Transfer Report filing fee $125 for a residential/farm transfer, $250 for all other property classes; required on nearly every deed, statewide | $125 |
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County transfer tax
Albany County Mortgage Recording Tax (basic + special additional + county additional tax, no MTA tax): 1.25% of the price, paid by the buyer. New York transfer tax →
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to record a deed in Albany County?
$50 for the first page and $5 for each additional page, about $185 for a typical deed, per the Albany County Clerk, Land Records's fee schedule.
And the mortgage?
$50 for the first page and $5 per additional page, about $125 for a typical mortgage or deed of trust. The buyer pays this at closing.
Sources
- Albany County Clerk, Land Records fee schedule
- Albany County Code, Article XVII: Mortgage Recording Tax
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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