Recorder Office
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Merrimack County Registry of Deeds
About the Merrimack County Register of Deeds
Land records in Merrimack County are recorded by the Register of Deeds.
The Register is responsible for the access, preservation and protection of all of the records dating back to 1823.
Checked September 2026 against official publications. Sources: RSA 478:17-g Recording Fees and Surcharge · Register of Deeds – About Us
Recording Fees
These government fees are separate from any Deeds.com service fees. Confirm current charges with the recorder's office.
| Deeds and other conveyances | $10.00 first page, $4.00 each additional page (per recorded page) |
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| Mortgages and deeds of trust | $10.00 first page, $4.00 each additional page (per recorded page) |
| Releases and satisfactions | $15.00 first page, $4.00 each additional page (discharge of mortgage or release of lien) |
| Other standard documents | $10.00 first page, $4.00 each additional page (per recorded page) |
Added at recording
| Surcharge (Registry equipment account) | $2.00 Each document recorded; per document, not per page (RSA 478:17-j, II(a)) |
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| Land and community heritage investment program surcharge | $25.00 Each deed, mortgage, mortgage discharge or plan. Not assessed when the United States, the state, a county, a municipality, a village district, or a school district is a party (RSA 478:17-g, II(a)) |
StatewideAssignments of mortgages: $10 for the first recorded page, including the first mortgage assigned, plus $5 for each additional mortgage assigned plus $4 for each additional recorded page. Plans: $9 for the first 200 square inches or portion thereof and $2.50 for each additional 100 square inches or portion thereof. Charges for copying any document or providing any other service are established and posted by the register of deeds.
Paying the office
| Accepted | Cash, Check |
|---|---|
| Checks payable to | Merrimack County Registry of Deeds |
Separate checks are required for: (1) Recording fee, (2) Transfer Tax; and (3) Land & Community Heritage Investment Program (LCHIP). Copies purchased by phone are paid by credit card.
Transfer tax
Real estate transfer tax. $.75 per $100 of the price or consideration, or fractional part thereof, charged to the buyer and to the seller each ($1.50 per $100 in total); where the consideration is $4,000 or less, a minimum tax of $20 each. The tax is collected when the document is recorded. (statewide, RSA 78-B:1)
StatewideRSA 78-B:4, III applies the rate established in RSA 78-B:1 to both the purchaser, grantee, assignee or transferee and the seller, grantor, assignor or transferor. Payment is evidenced by indicia of tax paid, approved by the commissioner of revenue administration, attached to the instrument. The tax is computed to the nearest whole dollar. Exemptions are listed in RSA 78-B:2.
The Registry states that all property transfers are presumed taxable by this office, and that exemptions under RSA 78-B:2 must be stated on all deed transfers.
Checked September 2026 against official publications. Sources: RSA 478:17-g Recording Fees and Surcharge · RSA 78-B:1 Transfer Tax · RSA 78-B:4 Payment of Tax · Fees and Surcharges | Merrimack County, NH · Method of Payment
Document Requirements
Confirm current requirements with the recorder's office before submitting documents.
| Grantee address required | Yes (statewide, RSA 478:4-a, I(a)) |
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| Printed names under signatures required | Yes (statewide, RSA 478:4-a, I(c)) |
StatewideThe first sentence of the first description paragraph must name all municipalities in which the property is located. All documents shall be suitable for reproduction as determined by the register of deeds, who shall provide document standards as amended and adopted by the New Hampshire registers of deeds.
E-filed documents: submitter's name and address in the upper left of page 1; tax stamp dollar amount written or typed to the left of the document type. E-filed death certificates require the raised seal to be darkened. Incomplete documents will be returned un-recorded.
Forms filed along with a transfer
- Declaration of Consideration by the Purchaser (Form CD-57-P or CD-57-HC-P) Statewide NH Department of Revenue AdministrationFiled with the Department within 30 days after the recording of the deed
Submitting documents
| Electronic recording | Accepted |
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| eRecording through Deeds.com | Available for this office |
E-recording hours are 8:00 am – 4:00 pm.
Checked September 2026 against official publications. Sources: RSA 478:4-a Form of Records · Real Estate Transfer Tax FAQ | NH Department of Revenue Administration · Recording Requirements · E-Recording
Deeds.com Resources & Services
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How to Get a Copy of Your Deed
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Deeds.com eRecording
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