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Recording Requirements
The grantor must have their signature notarized.[1] The deed may also be witnessed before the Superior Court.
Formatting standards vary by county. Users must ensure they follow the county’s guidelines where the property is located for deed filings.
View Recording Requirements by County |
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| Sussex County |
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Deeds will be recorded at the County Recorder’s Office in Kent County, Newcastle County, or Sussex County.[5] As of this writing, the fees are:
Special Warranty Deed (Newcastle County Preview)
Additional Forms
Form REW-EST – This form assesses applicable income tax due on a conveyance. It must be filed with the deed.
Form RTT-SCH – First-time homebuyers may submit this form with the deed to claim credit towards their realty transfer tax.
Realty Transfer Tax Return and Affidavit of Gain and Value (Form RTT-TAX) – This document reports the transfer tax owed on the conveyance, and must be recorded with every real estate transfer.
Kent County New Property Owner Information Form – This form must be included in all deeds recorded in Kent County to provide the new owner’s information.
Kent County First Time Homebuyer Certification Form – First-time homeowners in Kent County may use this form to apply for a realty transfer tax exemption.
Sussex County Transfer Tax Affidavit – This affidavit calculates the applicable county-level tax in Sussex County and must be included in all conveyances.
Sussex County FHB Affidavit – If the grantee is a first-time homebuyer in Sussex County, they must complete and file this affidavit with the deed.
General Information Sheet – This document outlines the property details (found through the county’s online property search) and must accompany all deed filings in Sussex County.