Albany County Recorder Information

The County Clerk is responsible for recording and maintaining real property records in Albany County.

These government fees are separate from any Deeds.com service fees. Confirm current charges with the recorder's office.

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)

Confirm current requirements with the recorder's office before submitting documents.

* 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.