Kings County, New York Recording Fees
Recording a deed in Kings County costs about $42 and a mortgage about $112 (a 2-page deed ($32 base + $5 mandatory cover page + $5 for the 2nd page = $42, matching the City's own quoted 2-page minimum of $42) and a 16-page mortgage ($32 + $5 cover page + 15 x $5 additional pages = $112)), per the NYC Department of Finance, Office of the City Register (ACRIS), Brooklyn/Kings County office's fee schedule. All five NYC boroughs, including Kings County (Brooklyn), record real estate documents through the same citywide ACRIS system with one shared fee schedule set by the NYC Department of Finance: $32.00 base + $5.00 per page + a mandatory $5.00 Recording and Endorsement cover page fee (the cover page is required for every submission and is billed as if it were an additional page). A page printed on both sides counts as 2 pages. Documents in smaller than 8-point type are charged a higher rate ($49 base + $10/page).
Fee schedule
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Deed, first page | $37 |
| Deed, each additional page | $5 |
| Mortgage, first page | $37 |
| Mortgage, each additional page | $5 |
| Additional block fee per additional tax block beyond the first | $2 |
| Additional lot fee per additional tax lot beyond the first | $3 |
County transfer tax
NYC Real Property Transfer Tax (RPTT): see source, paid by the seller. New York transfer tax →
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to record a deed in Kings County?
$37 for the first page and $5 for each additional page, about $42 for a typical deed, per the NYC Department of Finance, Office of the City Register (ACRIS), Brooklyn/Kings County office's fee schedule.
And the mortgage?
$37 for the first page and $5 per additional page, about $112 for a typical mortgage or deed of trust. The buyer pays this at closing.
Sources
- NYC Department of Finance, Office of the City Register (ACRIS), Brooklyn/Kings County office fee schedule
- NYC Department of Finance, Real Property Transfer Tax (RPTT)
Figures are computed from the documents above and rounded to the dollar. All sources.
Kings County closing costs → Kings County home buyer guide →
Fees as published by the recorder; e-recording and courier charges may apply. General information, not legal advice.
Kings County overview