Onondaga County, New York Recording Fees
Recording a deed in Onondaga County costs about $51 and a mortgage about $121 (a 2-page deed ($45.50 + $5.00) and a 16-page mortgage ($45.50 + 15 x $5.00)), per the Onondaga County Clerk, Mortgages & Deeds's fee schedule. Base recording fee $45.50 plus $5.00 per additional page, same structure for a deed or a mortgage. This is separate from the state Real Estate Transfer Tax ($2 per $500 in data/transfer/new-york.json) which is also collected at recording.
Fee schedule
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Deed, first page | $46 |
| Deed, each additional page | $5 |
| Mortgage, first page | $46 |
| Mortgage, each additional page | $5 |
| Cross-reference fee per document, when a document affects a prior recorded deed or mortgage | $1 |
County transfer tax
Onondaga County Mortgage Recording Tax (county-specific total rate): 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 Onondaga County?
$46 for the first page and $5 for each additional page, about $51 for a typical deed, per the Onondaga County Clerk, Mortgages & Deeds's fee schedule.
And the mortgage?
$46 for the first page and $5 per additional page, about $121 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.
Onondaga County closing costs → Onondaga County home buyer guide →
Fees as published by the recorder; e-recording and courier charges may apply. General information, not legal advice.
Onondaga County overview