Albany County Clerk Programs and Services

Recording a Deed in the Albany County Clerk's Office

Step 1 An original deed form must be completed, signed and notarized. Since it is a legal document, we suggest that you consult an attorney. If you would like to proceed alone, the form can be purchased at a legal supply store. The deed should have a legal description of the property. All names and addresses must be filled in on the document. We request black ink on the document.

Step 2 A TP584 Tax Affidavit, available at the Clerk's Office, must be completed, signed and notarized. Non-residents of New York State also have to file an IT-2663 Tax form <www.albanycounty.com/clerk/forms.asp?id= 855>.

Step 3 An RP5217 form, available at the Clerk's Office, must be completed and signed.
Fees:

• The seller is responsible for the NYS Transfer Tax due at the time of filing. This tax is based on the purchase price of the property. The rate is $4.00 per thousand.
• The deed costs $45.00 plus $5.00 per page to record. For example: If the deed is two sided, the fee would be $55.00.
• The TP584 Tax Affidavit costs $5.00 to file.
• The RP5217 form costs $125.00 to file if box 7A, 7B, or 7E is checked, or if BOTH boxes 7G and 8 are checked. The charge is $250.00 to file if any other box (or no box) is checked.

Step 4 The original deed will then be recorded in our office and mailed back to you within 6-8 weeks.

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