Fairfield County Recorder

In Fairfield County the town clerks are responsible for recording and maintaining records for real property situated within each town's jurisdiction. All documents must be filed at the local level.

To record a deed, the recording fee is $60 for the first page, $5 for each additional page.

For blanket assignments, the fee is also $60 for the first page, $5 for each additional page. Add $1 per assignment after the first two.

If a consideration is paid for the transfer of property, the recording fee is $60 for the first page and $5 for each each additional page. Conveyance over $2,000 Add $2

State Conveyance Tax: 0.75% of the consideration paid for residential properties (up to $800.000) and raw land; 1.25% for non-residential properties and residential properties above $800.000.

Local Conveyance Tax: 0.25% in most towns/cities, 0.35% in Stamford and 0.50% in Bridgeport and Norwalk.

If a document makes reference to a previously recorded document, the volume and page of the referenced document must be included on the instrument, as well as a date of the original document and the name(s) of the mortgagors. A property address is preferred, but not required.

-All conveyances should be in writing, subscribed by the grantor with his name written or typed beneath his signature, acknowledged by the grantor, and attested by two witnesses. The names of those witnessing, executing, and acknowledging the instrument should be typed or printed beneath signatures.

-All documents should include a complete return name and address at the top of the first page.

-Submit documents on white 8.5 x 11 inch paper with clean 3/4-inch margins. Use black ink with a font size of at least 10 point.

-The date of execution should be shown on the deed.

-Corresponding names should be typed or printed beneath signatures.

-Provide the current name and address of the grantee on the deed.

-Include a legal description of the real property being conveyed.

-The form for a conveyance should indicate the consideration paid for the real property.

-Include any descriptions, covenants, encumbrances, and any additional provisions in the form of the conveyance.