Each transaction is unique in terms of the government recordation fees and taxes that are required to be paid. The exact amount of these fees can vary based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to: jurisdiction, sales price, loan amount(s), number of loans, intended use of property, and prior ownership. We will provide the exact fees when you ask us for a Quote. Below you will find sample recording fees and taxes.
RECORDING FEES Purchase (1 loan) Refinance (1 loan)
Maryland $120.00 $60.00
District of Columbia $151.00 $124.50
Virginia $79.00 $46.00
RECORDATION TAXES
Recordation and Transfer Tax Quick Reference
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Counselors Title LLC - Leaders in Title Settlement Services in the District of Columbia, Montgomery County, MD and Northern VA.
Primary service areas include: Georgetown DC 20007 - Cleveland Park DC 20008 - Dupont Circle DC 20009
Connecticut Avenue - Georgia Ave. - Mount Pleasant DC 20010 - Columbia Heights DC 20010 - Washington DC - 16th Street NW 20011
Chevy Chase DC 20015 - Cathedral Heights DC 20016 - American University Park DC 20016 - Bethesda MD 20814, 20816, 20817
Chevy Chase MD 20815 - Gaithersburg MD 20877, 20878 - Kensington MD 20895 - Potomac MD 20854
Rockville MD 20850, 20852 - Silver Spring MD 20910, 20901