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01. Start with a blank Legal Transfer Document
Open the blank document in the editor, set the document view, and add extra pages if applicable.
02. Add and configure fillable fields
Use the top toolbar to insert fields like text and signature boxes, radio buttons, checkboxes, and more. Assign users to fields.
03. Distribute your form
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Step 1: Start with DocHub's free trial.

Visit the DocHub website and sign up for the free trial. This gives you access to every feature you’ll need to create your Legal Transfer Document with no upfront cost.

Step 2: Navigate to your dashboard.

Log in to your DocHub account and proceed to the dashboard.

Step 3: Craft a new document.

Hit New Document in your dashboard, and choose Create Blank Document to craft your Legal Transfer Document from scratch.

Step 4: Utilize editing tools.

Add different fields such as text boxes, radio buttons, icons, signatures, etc. Organize these fields to match the layout of your form and assign them to recipients if needed.

Step 5: Organize the form layout.

Organize your form easily by adding, moving, removing, or merging pages with just a few clicks.

Step 6: Craft the Legal Transfer Document template.

Turn your freshly crafted form into a template if you need to send many copies of the same document numerous times.

Step 7: Save, export, or distribute the form.

Send the form via email, distribute a public link, or even post it online if you wish to collect responses from a broader audience.

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The New York State transfer tax is 0.4% for properties below $3,000,000 and 0.65% for those $3,000,000 and up. The New York City transfer tax is 1% for properties below $500,000 and 1.425% for those $500,000 and up. The transfer tax is based on the purchase price of the property.
Sellers pay a combined NYC NYS Transfer Tax rate of 2.075% for sale prices of $3 million or more, 1.825% for sale prices above $500k and below $3 million, and 1.4% for sale prices of $500k or less.
The filing fee is generally $125 for residential and farm properties and $250 for all other properties. The county clerks office collects the RP-5217 filing fee. The county clerks office should be reviewing the RP-5217 forms for completeness, not for accuracy.
The fees involved in filing a quitclaim deed depend on the type of real estate being transferred. Filing a deed for a farm or residential property typically costs $125 and $250 for other types of property. There may be additional fees involved when filing your forms.
If you need assistance in preparing a deed, you will need to contact an attorney. And once you have prepared your document, we would be happy to assist you with recording it in our office.
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Related Q&A to Legal Transfer Document

A New York deed must be filed with a Real Property Transfer Report (Form RP-5217). Form RP-5217 documents the details of the real estate transfer. The current owner and new owner must both sign the completed form.
Quitclaim Deeds: A quitclaim deed is one of the most commonly used deeds to transfer property rights primarily because of its simplicity.
The timeline for a deed transfer in both New York and New Jersey can vary based on several factors, including the workload of the County Clerks Office and any specific requirements of the locality. In general, it can take a few weeks to complete the process.

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