Deed recording
- First page
- $50.00
- Each extra page
- $5.00
Transfer tax: 0.4% state transfer tax ($2.00 per $500) + 1% mansion tax over $1M + NYC Real Property Transfer Tax (1% - 2.625%)
NY CPLR § 8021 & NY Tax Law § 1402
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New YorkCounty Clerks & Recorders
Where to record a deed, get a marriage license or register a business name in each of New York’s 62 counties. Pick yours on the map or in the register below.
- Counties
- 62
- Deed fee · page 1
- $50.00
- Marriage wait
- 24h
- Population
- 19.6M
Population, low → high Blue = recording office verified (official website or OpenStreetMap) Blue = recording-office phone verified recording office (OpenStreetMap)
State rules on file
How New York records it
Statewide figures. Counties can add local surcharges — confirm the exact amount with the recording office before you file.
Marriage license
- Fee
- $40.00 ($35.00 in NYC City Clerk Marriage Bureau)
- Waiting period
- 24 hrs
- License valid for
- 60 days
Mandatory 24-hour waiting period before ceremony can take place.
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- Birth
- $30.00
- Death
- $30.00
- Marriage
- $30.00
Issued by: New York State Department of Health & NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
DBA / assumed name
- Filing fee
- $35.00
- File with
- County Clerk
Business Certificate (DBA) filed in the County Clerk's Office. In NYC, corporations and LLCs also have statutory publication requirements.
Compare all states Register · 62 entries
Every county in New York
58 official websites 47 recording offices verified 41 phones listed
- Saratoga County Ballston Spa 238,711 W V P
- Schenectady County Schenectady 159,902 W V P
- Schoharie County Schoharie 30,105 W V P
- Schuyler County Watkins Glen 17,507 W
- Seneca County Waterloo 32,349 W V P
- St. Lawrence County Canton 106,940 W V P
- Steuben County Bath 92,162 W V P
- Suffolk County Riverhead 1,523,170 W V P
- Sullivan County Monticello 79,920 W
W = official website · V = recording office verified · P = verified phone · figures: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates
New York questions
Before you file in New York
Largest offices: Kings County, Queens County, New York County.
Who records deeds in New York?
In New York, deeds, mortgages and liens are recorded by the County Clerk 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 New York?
NY CPLR § 8021 & NY Tax Law § 1402 sets a base fee of $50.00 for the first page and $5.00 for each additional page. Counties often add surcharges, so check the county's current fee schedule before filing. Transfer tax: 0.4% state transfer tax ($2.00 per $500) + 1% mansion tax over $1M + NYC Real Property Transfer Tax (1% - 2.625%).
What are the requirements for getting married in New York?
A marriage license in New York costs about $40.00 ($35.00 in NYC City Clerk Marriage Bureau) (the amount varies by county). There is a 24-hour waiting period between application and ceremony. The license is valid for 60 days. Mandatory 24-hour waiting period before ceremony can take place.
Where do I register a DBA or business name in New York?
Assumed business names (DBA) in New York are filed with the County Clerk; the filing fee is about $35.00. Business Certificate (DBA) filed in the County Clerk's Office. In NYC, corporations and LLCs also have statutory publication requirements.