Definition
Government charges for filing documents with the county recorder's office range from $25-75 per document. These are non-negotiable fees set by each county.
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Recording fees are government charges for filing documents with the county recorder's office. Fees vary by county and are typically based on the number of pages or documents being recorded. The deed, mortgage, and any other legal documents filed at closing generate recording fees. These fees appear on the settlement statement as charges to the buyer. Recording fees are generally non-negotiable as they are set by local government.
Pro Tip
Recording fees vary by county. Ask your title company for anticipated recording fees as part of your closing cost estimate.
Example
Recording fees for a typical closing might include: deed recording $45, mortgage recording $35, and other documents $20, totaling $100 in recording fees paid by the buyer at closing.