Hunterdon County Recorder

The county clerk is responsible for recording and maintaining records related to real property situated in Hunterdon County.

Effective May 1, 2017, a cover sheet or an electronic synopsis will be required with all land documents submitted for recording. An additional fee of $20.00 will be charged for documents submitted without it.

Deeds: $40.00
Each additional page (one side)- $10.00

Corrective Deed: $40.00
Each additional page (one side): $10.00
Notation: $10.00

Mortgages: $30.00
Each additional page (one side): $10.00
Discharge Mortgage, Modification Mortgage, Subordination Mortgage and Postponement

Mortgage: All $40.00
Each additional page: $10.00

Release of Mortgage: $40.00
Each additional page $10.00

Assignment Mortgage: $40.00
Each additional page: $10.00
$10.00 each book and page after first one listed

Any Recording or Filing by a Municipality: $8.00

Declaration of Taking: $40.00
Each additional page: $10.00

Final Judgment: $30.00
Each additional page: $10.00

Notation: $10.00

Stream Encroachment: $30.00
Each additional page: $10.00

Power of Attorney: $30.00
Each additional page: $10.00

Finance Statement, Continuation, Assignment, Termination and Amendment: All $25.00

Warrant of Execution: $9.00

Warrant to Satisfy: $6.00

Trade Name: $50.00

Dissolution of Trade Name: $25.00

Church/Non-Profit Organization Certificate of Incorporation: $25.00

Disclaimer: $15.00

Maps: $55.00

Building & Loan or Savings & Loan Association Change of Name: $30.00

Dissolution: $40.00

Notice of Settlement: $20.00

Contract/Commitment: $40.00

Notarizing of Documents: $2.00 (No passport documents)

Conformed Copy: $2.00

Notice of Lien for Unpaid Common Charges: $30.00
Each additional page: $10.00

Declaration of Restrictive Covenant: $30.00
Each additional page: $10.00

Cancelled Mortgage: $20.00

Rerecorded Cancelled Mortgage: $40.00

Tax Sale Certificate: $30.00
Each additional page: $10.00
Municipality: $8.00

Redemption of Tax Sale Certificate: $40.00
Each additional page: $10.00
Municipality: $8.00

Contract: $30.00
Each additional page: $10.00

Memorandum Contract Agreement - Lease: All $30.00
Each additional page: $10.00

Assumption Agreement: $40.00
Each additional page: $10.00

Easements: $40.00
Each additional page: $10.00

Right of Way: $40.00
Each additional page: $10.00

Agreement: $30.00
Each additional page: $10.00

Order: $30.00
Each additional page: $10.00
Notation: $10.00

Building Contract: $25.00

Discharge of Building Contract: $15.00
Notation: $10.00

Building Specs: $25.00

Building Plans: $25.00

Inheritance Tax Waiver: $15.00

Bank Merger: $30.00
Each additional page: $10.00

Discharge of Notice of Unpaid Balance: $25.00

Medical License: $25.00
Tax Liens: $25.00

Release of Tax Liens: $25.00

Construction Lien: $15.00

Notice of Unpaid Balance: $15.00

Bond: $25.00

Discharge of Construction Lien: $25.00

Lis Pendens: $30.00
Each additional page: $10.00

Foreclosure: $40.00
Each additional page: $10.00

Discharge of Lis Pendens: $40.00
Each additional page: $10.00

ANY DOCUMENT: $6.00 fee for each additional name after the first 5 names.

Notarizing of documents is $2.

When sending in documents by mail, send two checks for deeds---one for recording fees and one for realty transfer tax.

The realty transfer fee rate is $2 per $500 not in excess of $150,000; $3.35 per $500 in excess of $150,000 but not in excess of $200,000. For a complete list of rates, visit the Hunterdon County Clerk webpage.

* Documents should be submitted on white paper that is at least 8.5 x 11 inches, but not larger than 8.5 x 14 inches.

* The text of the document should be Times New Roman font, at least 12 point size.

* Documents need to be signed by the grantor and must be properly acknowledged.

* The grantee's address should be provided, as well as a return address.

* For deeds transferring new construction, the words "NEW CONSTRUCTION" must be printed or typed clearly in upper case letters at the top of the deed as well as on the Affidavit of Consideration.

* A legal description of the real property shall be provided.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

If the consideration is not cited in the deed, the buyer needs to submit an Affidavit of Consideration (Form RTF-1EE), which is to be submitted in duplicate. This form is filed even if an exemption is claimed.

For individuals transferring property in New Jersey that is not subject to the Gross Income Tax estimated payment requirements, a Seller's Residency Certificate/Exemption needs to be submitted.