Recording Details
- Signing Requirements – Notary acknowledgment is required.[1]
- Where to Record – County Recorder’s Office[2]
- Recording fees – According to state law, $31 is the minimum recording fee for deeds; however, most county recorders charge upwards of $70.[3]
Formatting Requirements
Deeds must comply with the following requirements before being recorded[4]:
- Margins: 0.5″ margin on all sides, 3″ x 5″ blank space in the top right corner of the first page
- Font: Not specified in state statutes, but most counties require at least 10pt font
- Paper: Minimum 20-pound weight white paper measuring 8.5″ x 11″
- Ink: Black
Quitclaim Deed (Preview)
PTAX-203 – When recording a deed, the grantor may be required to file this Real Estate Transfer Declaration form, depending on exemptions.[5]
PTAX-203-A – When certain types of property (typically commercial) valued over $1 million are being transferred, this supplemental form must be filed with the deed.
PTAX-203-NR – If a deed is not being recorded but transfer tax is being paid, this Transfer Tax Payment Document must be filed.