Recording fee
A fee the county charges to record the deed, mortgage and other documents. It is usually small and set by the county, often by page or document.
Also called: recording charges, county recording fee
Related terms
Filing a deed, mortgage or other document with the county so it becomes public record. Recording gives notice of the new owner or lien and protects the buyer's claim against later ones.
Fees and charges paid at closing on top of the price, such as lender fees, title insurance, recording fees, taxes and prepaid items. Buyers often pay around 2% to 5% of the price; sellers pay their own set of costs.
A tax charged by a state, county or city when property changes hands. Rates, names and who pays vary widely by location, and some states have none.
The signed legal document that transfers ownership from the seller to the buyer. It is recorded with the county after closing to make the transfer part of the public record.