Transfer Tax is due on all conveyances with consideration greater than $500.00. The amount of tax is computed at $2.00 per $500.00, or any fraction thereof. (Example: $750.00; Consideration = $4.00 tax.) Mansion Tax is due on all residential conveyances where the consideration is $1,000,000.00 or greater.
10 Feb Suffolk County Sales & Use Tax Rate Change Effective March 1, 2025, the combined state and local sales and use tax rate in Suffolk County will increase from 8 5/8% to 8 3/4% .
The Record & Return To box (number 6) on the Suffolk County Recording and Endorsement Form must be properly completed for the timely return of your recorded mortgage. NOTE: Must be printed on legal size (8 1/2 x 14) paper. Mortgage Tax is computed by a formula based on 1.05% of the amount of the mortgage.
In some circumstances, you can avoid a small portion of the transfer taxes. When selling a house or condo with a mortgage, your buyer can utilize a CEMA. Most of the CEMA savings will come from the buyer avoiding the mortgage recording tax but the seller also saves on the NYS transfer taxes.
Recording Fees Document TypeFee Declaration of Trust $255 Deed, Unit Deed, or Easement $155 Mortgage $205 Mortgage Foreclosure Deed & Affidavit $1559 more rows
A deed of trust is a legal document that transfers the legal title of a property to a third party. Certain trusts may need to be registered with HMRC, further guidance on trusts can be found here: Register a trust as a trustee.
How do I obtain a copy of my property deed? Property deeds are recorded in the Suffolk County Clerk's Office in Riverhead, NY. The direct phone number is (631) 852-2000.
How do I obtain a copy of my property deed? Property deeds are recorded in the Suffolk County Clerk's Office in Riverhead, NY. The direct phone number is (631) 852-2000. If the property was purchased prior to 2005, a copy may be on file in the Town Assessor's Office.