Erie County, New York Recording Fees
Recording a deed in Erie County costs about $195 and a mortgage about $145 (a 2-page deed (including its TP-584 and RP-5217 filing fees) and a 16-page mortgage (including its mortgage tax affidavit fee); Erie's county TRANSFER tax and the NYS/county mortgage RECORDING tax (below) are separate and much larger), per the Erie County Clerk, Land Records's fee schedule. Erie County Clerk's base recording fee is a $45.00 statutory fee plus $5.00 per page, the same structure for a deed or a mortgage. Deeds also carry TP-584 ($10) and RP-5217 ($125-$250) filing fees; mortgages carry a $5 mortgage tax affidavit fee and $0.50 per cross-reference where applicable.
Fee schedule
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Deed, first page | $50 |
| Deed, each additional page | $5 |
| Mortgage, first page | $50 |
| Mortgage, each additional page | $5 |
| TP-584 (real estate transfer tax return) filing fee Filed with every deed. | $10 |
| RP-5217 (real property transfer report) filing fee $125 for residential/farm property, $250 for other property types; filed with every deed. | $125 |
| Mortgage tax affidavit fee Filed with every mortgage, if required. | $5 |
County transfer tax
Erie County real property transfer tax: $2.50 per $500, paid by the seller and Erie County mortgage recording tax (local component): 1% of the price, paid by the buyer. New York transfer tax →
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to record a deed in Erie County?
$50 for the first page and $5 for each additional page, about $195 for a typical deed, per the Erie County Clerk, Land Records's fee schedule.
And the mortgage?
$50 for the first page and $5 per additional page, about $145 for a typical mortgage or deed of trust. The buyer pays this at closing.
Sources
- Erie County Clerk, Land Records fee schedule
- Erie County Clerk, Land Record Fees page
- Erie County Clerk, Land Record Fees page
Figures are computed from the documents above and rounded to the dollar. All sources.
Erie County closing costs → Erie 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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