Find everything you need to record real estate documents in Albany County, New York.
Recorder Office
Albany County Clerk - County Courthouse
16 Eagle St, Rm 128, Albany, New York 12207-1077
8:30am to 4:30pm M-F
(518) 487-5100
About the Albany County Recorder's Office
The County Clerk is responsible for recording and maintaining real property records in Albany County.
Recording Fees
A deed costs $45 to record, plus $5 per page.
Each additional name (over 2): $0.50
Each cross reference: $0.50
The TP-584 is $5 to file.
The RP-5217 costs $125 to file if box 7A, 7B, or 7E is checked, or if both 7G and 8 are checked. The form is $250 to file if any other boxes (or no boxes) are checked.
NYS transfer tax rate: $4.00 per thousand (no tax under $500)
Each additional name (over 2): $0.50
Each cross reference: $0.50
The TP-584 is $5 to file.
The RP-5217 costs $125 to file if box 7A, 7B, or 7E is checked, or if both 7G and 8 are checked. The form is $250 to file if any other boxes (or no boxes) are checked.
NYS transfer tax rate: $4.00 per thousand (no tax under $500)
Document Requirements
* Documents must include the names of grantors and grantees, a legal description of the property, and the amount of consideration.
* For a transfer of interest in real property subject to New York State Real Property Transfer Tax, the TP-584 must be filed. This form can be found on the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance website.
* For all counties outside the city of New York, a deed must be accompanied by the Real Property Transfer Report (RP-5217), which is issued by the New York State Office of Real Property Services
* Transfer taxes are due at the time of recording. The rate is $4 per $1,000 of consideration listed on the real property document.
* All real property documents must be duly signed and acknowledged.
* For a transfer of interest in real property subject to New York State Real Property Transfer Tax, the TP-584 must be filed. This form can be found on the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance website.
* For all counties outside the city of New York, a deed must be accompanied by the Real Property Transfer Report (RP-5217), which is issued by the New York State Office of Real Property Services
* Transfer taxes are due at the time of recording. The rate is $4 per $1,000 of consideration listed on the real property document.
* All real property documents must be duly signed and acknowledged.
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Recorder Office
Albany County Clerk - County Courthouse
16 Eagle St, Rm 128, Albany, New York 12207-1077
8:30am to 4:30pm M-F
(518) 487-5100
Available Forms
Quitclaim Deed
Gift Deed
Warranty Deed
Special Warranty Deed
Bargain and Sale Deed with Covenants
Bargain and Sale Deed Without Covenants
Easement Deed
Termination of Easement
Executor Deed
Administrator Deed
Correction Deed
Contract for Deed
Memorandum of Contract for Deed
Full Release of Memorandum of Contract for Deed
Mortgage and Promissory Note
Satisfaction of Mortgage
Transfer on Death Deed
Revocation of Transfer on Death Deed
Disclaimer of Interest
Memorandum of Trust
Notice of Pendency
Additional Documents
Information Sheet - NYS Real Property Transfer Report (RP 5217)
New York Document
Combined Real Estate Transfer Tax Return Form - TP 584
New York Document
Combined Real Estate Transfer Tax Return Form Instructions - TP 584-I
New York Document
Combined Real Estate Transfer Tax Return Form Schedules - TP 584.1
New York Document
Nonresident Real Property Estimated Income Tax Payment Form
New York Document
Nonresident Real Property Estimated Income Tax Payment Instructions
New York Document
Certificate of Acknowledgment
New York Document