Saratoga County, New York Recording Fees
Recording a deed in Saratoga County costs about $55 and a mortgage about $125 (a 2-page deed ($45 base recording fee incl. cover sheet + $5 x 2 pages = $55) and a 16-page mortgage ($45 + $5 x 16 pages = $125)), per the Saratoga County Clerk, Land Records's fee schedule. Saratoga County's recording fee is a $45.00 base fee (which includes the cover sheet) plus $5.00 per page, the same for a deed and a mortgage. This is shown as $45 base + $5 for page one = $50, then $5.00 for each additional page. Deed filings separately require a TP-584 transfer tax affidavit and an RP-5217 equalization form, which are not recording fees and are not counted here.
Fee schedule
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Deed, first page | $50 |
| Deed, each additional page | $5 |
| Mortgage, first page | $50 |
| Mortgage, each additional page | $5 |
| Additional name beyond two per additional grantor/grantee name indexed | $0.50 |
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County transfer tax
New York's state real estate transfer tax ($2 per $500, 0.4%) and mortgage recording tax are set at the state level; Saratoga County levies no additional county-level transfer or mortgage recording tax beyond the state schedule. New York transfer tax →
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to record a deed in Saratoga County?
$50 for the first page and $5 for each additional page, about $55 for a typical deed, per the Saratoga County Clerk, Land Records's fee schedule.
And the mortgage?
$50 for the first page and $5 per additional page, about $125 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.
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Fees as published by the recorder; e-recording and courier charges may apply. General information, not legal advice.
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