New London County Recorder

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

If there is a transfer fee:
$60.00/first page; each additional page $5.00
When recording a document with conveyance consideration, an additional $2.00 fee is charged to cover administrative costs for filing the forms

If there is no transfer fee:
$60.00/first page; each additional page $5.00

A State of Connecticut conveyance form must accompany the recording. The state conveyance tax is .0075 x consideration paid.

Check with the town clerk to verify local taxes and fees. The usual rate is .0025 x consideration, but the following towns may have higher rates: Groton, New London, and Norwich.

* A deed should be in writing, signed and acknowledged by the grantor, and attested by two witnesses. The notary can be one of the witnesses.

* Black ink with a font size of at least 10 point on white paper size 8.5 x 11 inches should be used for documents submitted for recording. Format the deed with clear 3/4-inch margins all around.

* The execution date of the instrument should not predate the recording date.

* Corresponding names should be printed or typed beneath signatures.

* A legal description of the real property being conveyed is required. This should name the town and state where the real property is located.

* The grantee's complete name and mailing address should be provided on a deed.

* A return address and name should also be included on the document.

A State of Connecticut Real Estate Conveyance Tax Form (OP-236) is required with all deeds and permanent easements. This form is available at all city and town clerk's offices in Connecticut.