Deed recording
- First page
- $31.50
- Each extra page
- Flat fee
Transfer tax: 1.1% state deed transfer tax (<$400k) or 1.45% (>=$400k) + matching recordation tax
D.C. Code § 42-1103
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District of ColumbiaCounty Clerks & Recorders
Where to record a deed, get a marriage license or register a business name in each of District of Columbia’s 1 district. Pick yours on the map or in the register below.
- District
- 1
- Deed fee · page 1
- $31.50
- Marriage wait
- None
- Population
- 679k
Population, low → high Blue = recording office verified (official website or OpenStreetMap) Blue = recording-office phone verified recording office (OpenStreetMap)
State rules on file
How District of Columbia records it
Statewide figures. Counties can add local surcharges — confirm the exact amount with the recording office before you file.
Marriage license
- Fee
- $45.00 ($35.00 license + $10.00 certified certificate)
- Waiting period
- None
- License valid for
- 365 days
Self-officiating permitted. Handled by DC Superior Court Moultrie Courthouse Marriage Bureau.
Compare all statesCertified copies
- Birth
- $23.00
- Death
- $18.00
- Marriage
- $10.00
Issued by: DC Department of Health Vital Records Division
DBA / assumed name
- Filing fee
- $55.00
- File with
- DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP)
Trade name registered with DLCP.
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Every district in District of Columbia
0 official websites 1 recording offices verified 1 phones listed
W = official website · V = recording office verified · P = verified phone · figures: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates
District of Columbia questions
Before you file in District of Columbia
Largest offices: District of Columbia.
Who records deeds in District of Columbia?
In District of Columbia, deeds, mortgages and liens are recorded by the Recorder of Deeds of the county where the property is located. Each county page below names the office and, where we have verified it, its address and phone number.
How much does it cost to record a deed in District of Columbia?
D.C. Code § 42-1103 sets a base fee of $31.50 per document. Counties often add surcharges, so check the county's current fee schedule before filing. Transfer tax: 1.1% state deed transfer tax (<$400k) or 1.45% (>=$400k) + matching recordation tax.
What are the requirements for getting married in District of Columbia?
A marriage license in District of Columbia costs about $45.00 ($35.00 license + $10.00 certified certificate) (the amount varies by county). There is no waiting period. The license is valid for 365 days. Self-officiating permitted. Handled by DC Superior Court Moultrie Courthouse Marriage Bureau.
Where do I register a DBA or business name in District of Columbia?
Assumed business names (DBA) in District of Columbia are filed with the DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP); the filing fee is about $55.00. Trade name registered with DLCP.