Hamilton County, Ohio Recording Fees
Recording a deed in Hamilton County costs about $34 and a mortgage about $146 (a 2-page deed (within the $34 minimum, which covers the first two pages) and a 16-page deed of trust), per the Hamilton County Recorder's fee schedule. Hamilton County Recorder's own fee page states these basic recording fees (for a deed, mortgage, lease, power of attorney, or misc. document) are 'set by the Ohio General Assembly': $34.00 for the first two pages (a $34.00 minimum fee), plus $8.00 for each additional page (8.5 x 14 inches or a fraction of a page). Same schedule for a deed and a mortgage.
Fee schedule
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Deed, first page | $34 |
| Deed, each additional page | $8 |
| Mortgage, first page | $34 |
| Mortgage, each additional page | $8 |
County transfer tax
Hamilton County permissive real property transfer fee: 0.2% of the price, paid by the seller. Ohio transfer tax →
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to record a deed in Hamilton County?
$34 for the first page and $8 for each additional page, about $34 for a typical deed, per the Hamilton County Recorder's fee schedule.
And the mortgage?
$34 for the first page and $8 per additional page, about $146 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.
Hamilton County closing costs → Hamilton County home buyer guide →
Fees as published by the recorder; e-recording and courier charges may apply. General information, not legal advice.
Hamilton County overview