Nassau County, New York Recording Fees
Recording a deed in Nassau County costs about $495 and a mortgage about $430 (a 2-page deed: $40 recording fee + 2 x $5 pages + $300 per-block fee + $5 endorsement page + $125 RP-5217 (residential) + $5 TP-584 + $10 deed notification = $495. A 16-page mortgage: $40 recording fee + 16 x $5 pages + $300 per-block fee + $5 endorsement page + $5 mortgage affidavit = $430.), per the Nassau County Clerk, Land Records's fee schedule, effective 2020-07-28. Nassau County's own Land Recording Fees schedule (rev. 7/2020, still the version posted as of this file's as_of date) bundles a $40 base Recording Fee with a $300 Per Block Fee (per tax map block) and $5 per page on every deed or mortgage, plus several deed-specific state-filing fees (RP-5217, TP-584) that push a routine purchase closing's paperwork cost well above the simple page fee.
Fee schedule
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Deed, first page | $40 |
| Deed, each additional page | $5 |
| Mortgage, first page | $40 |
| Mortgage, each additional page | $5 |
| Per Block Fee per tax block; applies to both a deed and a mortgage | $300 |
| Endorsement Page (office-generated) flat, applies to both a deed and a mortgage | $5 |
| Equalization & Assessment Fee (RP-5217-PDF), residential deed only ($250 if commercial) | $125 |
| NYS Transfer Tax Fee (TP-584) filing fee deed only | $5 |
| Residential Deed Notification fee deed only | $10 |
| Mortgage Affidavit fee mortgage only, if applicable | $5 |
County transfer tax
Mortgage Recording Tax (combined Nassau County rate): 1.05% of the price, paid by the buyer. New York transfer tax →
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to record a deed in Nassau County?
$40 for the first page and $5 for each additional page, about $495 for a typical deed, per the Nassau County Clerk, Land Records's fee schedule.
And the mortgage?
$40 for the first page and $5 per additional page, about $430 for a typical mortgage or deed of trust. The buyer pays this at closing.
Sources
- Nassau County Clerk, Land Records fee schedule
- Nassau County Clerk, Land Recording Fees (NYS Mortgage Tax section)
Figures are computed from the documents above and rounded to the dollar. All sources.
Nassau County closing costs → Nassau 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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