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You need to submit the original deed to the county clerk with the recording fee, which is $40 for the first page, and $10 for each additional page. Most counties also charge an additional $5.00 per document for the Homelessness Prevention Trust Fund. Camden and Middlesex Counties, for example.

A Deed can be prepared by the grantor, but NJ requires that a licensed attorney in this state can only prepare a Deed on someone's behalf. Effective date of transfer must be printed on first page of Deed (transfer date would be the closing date of the conveyance).

Include the agreed upon purchase price, down payment amount, interest rate and payment details. You should also outline the payment schedule and how and where payments are to be made. Besides monthly payments, you'll want to define if they will have to pay a final lump sum or balloon payment at the end of the term.

The deed must describe the property properly so is easy to identify it. The deed must be signed by the grantor in the presence of a notary public. This deed must also contain a certification of the amount of the consideration. The original deed must be sent to the county clerk with the recording fee.

DEED First page of document (front)$30.00Each additional recorded page10.00Abstracting Fee10.00Homeless Trust Fund3.00*Note: Minimum fee $53.00

This will be split evenly between the seller and buyer. It usually tends to run $250 per person. The title company will take care of ordering the deed for you but you will need to pay an attorney to prepare the deed for you. This can range anywhere from $100-$300 depending on the attorney.