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 District of Columbia, DC
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Payee: D.C. Treasurer
Phone: 202-727-5374
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Recorder of Deeds
515 D Street NW
Room 203
Washington, DC 20001		 Mailing Address
Recorder of Deeds
515 D Street NW
Room 203
Washington, DC 20001

 

Document Base Fees
   Assignment  26.50
   Deed  26.50
   Deed of Trust  26.50
   Release of Real Estate Lien 26.50

Additional Fee Amounts
   Additional Document Page Fee 7.00

   Fees at a Glance is offered as a snapshot of basic recording costs. Because recording fees are based on specific and individual loan and document parameters, and certain ancillary factors may apply that are not listed in Fees at a Glance, we encourage you to use the Calculator for precise and accurate recording fee totals.






   Fees includes cover page for Deed, Mort, LienR and Assign. Cover page is attached by recorder. When filing a deed select the deed, property transfer report and the tax certification form for a total recording fee. Assignment of Mortgages are charged an additional $3.00 for every additional mortgage after the 1st. Discharge of Mortgages are charged an additional $31.50 for every mortgage satisfied after the 1st. Tax Note: If consideration is $500 or less, no transfer tax is due. Mortgage tax rate applies to 1-2 family debt is $10,000 or more, less a $25.00 credit. Rate on residential debt under $10,000 is .75 per $100.

   Mortgage Tax is divided between borrower and lender. 25% paid by lender and 75% paid by borrower. Refinance with the same lender: Taxes are calculated on the difference between the old and new loan amounts. This also requires an affidavit proving the mortgage tax was paid on the original loan amount.

 

   Days until penalty: 30
   Statute Number:
   Current as of:
   Description: 19212003
   Discharge of mortgage & satisfaction of  mortgage