Salt Lake County, Utah Recording Fees
Recording a deed in Salt Lake County costs about $40 and a mortgage about $40 (a flat $40.00 per recording, regardless of page count or document type), per the Salt Lake County Recorder's fee schedule. Salt Lake County's own published fee schedule states a flat $40.00 recording fee applies to every document type (deed, trust deed, etc.), with no distinction by page count; this matches Utah's standardized statutory recording fee (Utah Code Sec. 17-21-18.5).
Fee schedule
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Deed, first page | $40 |
| Deed, each additional page | $0 |
| Mortgage, first page | $40 |
| Mortgage, each additional page | $0 |
| Additional legal descriptions fee per description over 10 on a document | $2 |
County transfer tax
Utah is one of the states with no real estate transfer tax at any level, state, county, or municipal; Salt Lake County levies none. Utah transfer tax →
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to record a deed in Salt Lake County?
$40 for the first page, about $40 for a typical deed, per the Salt Lake County Recorder's fee schedule.
And the mortgage?
$40 for the first page, about $40 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.
Salt Lake County closing costs → Salt Lake County home buyer guide →
Fees as published by the recorder; e-recording and courier charges may apply. General information, not legal advice.
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