Orange County, New York Recording Fees
Recording a deed in Orange County costs about $180 and a mortgage about $120 (a 2-page deed (recording $45 + $5 additional page + TP-584 $5 + RP-5217 $125 residential = $180) and a 16-page mortgage ($45 base + 15 x $5 additional pages = $120)), per the Orange County Clerk, Land Records's fee schedule. Per Orange County Clerk's own recording fee schedule: $45.00 for the first page (cover page counts as the first page) plus $5.00 for each additional page, applying to both deeds and mortgages; each additional name beyond two and each cross-reference is $0.50. On top of the bare recording fee, New York State requires the TP-584 transfer-tax return ($5) and the RP-5217 equalization/property-transfer report ($125 residential, $250 other) on nearly every deed filed anywhere in the state, matching the same statewide filing-fee pattern confirmed in Monroe County.
Fee schedule
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Deed, first page | $45 |
| Deed, each additional page | $5 |
| Mortgage, first page | $45 |
| 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 |
County transfer tax
Orange County Mortgage Recording Tax (basic + special additional + county additional tax): see source, paid by the buyer. New York transfer tax →
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to record a deed in Orange County?
$45 for the first page and $5 for each additional page, about $180 for a typical deed, per the Orange County Clerk, Land Records's fee schedule.
And the mortgage?
$45 for the first page and $5 per additional page, about $120 for a typical mortgage or deed of trust. The buyer pays this at closing.
Sources
- Orange County Clerk, Land Records fee schedule
- Orange County Clerk, Deeds (mortgage recording tax); rate cross-checked against Monroe County's identical structure
Figures are computed from the documents above and rounded to the dollar. All sources.
Orange County closing costs → Orange County home buyer guide →
Fees as published by the recorder; e-recording and courier charges may apply. General information, not legal advice.
Orange County overview