Richmond County, New York Recording Fees
Recording a deed in Richmond County costs about $32 and a mortgage about $60 (a 2-page deed ($10 + $2 + $20 surcharge) and a 16-page mortgage ($10 + 15 x $2 + $20 surcharge)), per the Richmond County Clerk (Staten Island; unlike the other four NYC boroughs, Staten Island records in person with the County Clerk rather than through ACRIS)'s fee schedule. This is the recording fee only, separate from the state Real Estate Transfer Tax and the NYC RPTT already in data/transfer/new-york.json, both of which also apply on Staten Island as part of New York City.
Fee schedule
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Deed, first page | $10 |
| Deed, each additional page | $2 |
| Mortgage, first page | $10 |
| Mortgage, each additional page | $2 |
| Recording surcharge per document, all document types | $20 |
County transfer tax
NYC combined Mortgage Recording Tax (Staten Island / Richmond County): see source, paid by the buyer. New York transfer tax →
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to record a deed in Richmond County?
$10 for the first page and $2 for each additional page, about $32 for a typical deed, per the Richmond County Clerk (Staten Island; unlike the other four NYC boroughs, Staten Island records in person with the County Clerk rather than through ACRIS)'s fee schedule.
And the mortgage?
$10 for the first page and $2 per additional page, about $60 for a typical mortgage or deed of trust. The buyer pays this at closing.
Sources
- Richmond County Clerk (Staten Island; unlike the other four NYC boroughs, Staten Island records in person with the County Clerk rather than through ACRIS) fee schedule
- Richmond County Clerk, Recording Fees and Taxes
Figures are computed from the documents above and rounded to the dollar. All sources.
Richmond County closing costs → Richmond County home buyer guide →
Fees as published by the recorder; e-recording and courier charges may apply. General information, not legal advice.
Richmond County overview