Recording Requirements:

  • Documents must be properly executed (signed, witnessed, acknowledge, and notarized under seal.)
  • Documents must have a proper “prepared by” statement.
  • Documents must, when required, have the proper documentary stamps affixed.
  • Documents must have a blank space (3″ x 3″) on the top right-hand corner on the first page, a blank space (1″ x 3″) on the top right-hand corner on each subsequent page, reserved for use by the Clerk of the Court.
  • You must provide a stamped self-addressed envelope if you require the recorded documents returned after processing.

Recording, indexing and filing any instrument (not more than 14″ x 8.5″)

  1. First page – $10.00
  2. Each additional page or fraction thereof – $8.50
  3. For indexing instruments recorded in the Official Records which contain more than four names, per additional name – $1.00

Examining, certifying and recording plats & condominium exhibits (larger than 14″ x 8.5″):

  1. First page – $30.00
  2. Each additional page – $15.00

Recording a Notice of Lis Pendens:

  1. First page – $5.00
  2. Each additional page – $4.00

Tax on Documents

Deeds: Documentary stamps must be placed on any deed or other like instrument conveying any interest in real property (land) at the rate of 70¢ per $100.00 (or fraction thereof of the full purchase price.) A 70¢ stamp must be placed on any gift of property or any deed with a property valuation of less than $100.00.

Mortgages and written obligations to pay money are taxed at the rate of 35¢ per $100.00 (or fraction thereof.)

Agreements & Contracts for Deeds are taxed at the rate of 35¢ per $100.00 (or fraction thereof)on the amount of any payments made and the unpaid balance of the agreement or contract; plus, tax at the rate of 70¢ per $100.00 (or fraction thereof) of the full purchase price. Stamp tax is not due again on the recorded deed made pursuant to the contract.

Intangible Personal Property Tax:

Mortgage notes (and any promise to pay a sum of money on real estate) are taxed at the rate of two mills on the dollar value of the mortgage/promise to pay.