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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.
To change a deed in New York City, you will need a deed signed and docHubd by the grantor. The deed must also be filed and recorded with the Office of the City Register. Transfer documents identifying if any taxes are due must also be filed and recorded with the City Register.
In New York, the seller of the property is typically the individual responsible for paying the real estate transfer tax. However, if the seller doesnt pay or is exempt from the tax, the buyer must pay.
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.
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.
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 the value is $500,000 or less, the rate is 1% of the price. If the value is more than $500,000 the rate is 1.425%.
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.