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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are your recording fees?
A: $14.00 for the first page and $3.00 for each additional page and 8.60 per thousand transfer for the transfer tax.
Q: How do I get a copy of my deed?
A: We need the Liber and page where your deed was recorded or the date (the year) it was recorded, your name at the time the deed was recorded or your legal description.
Q: Who can get a copy of my deed?
A: Anyone, once your document is recorded it is public record.
Q: How do I put someone's name on my deed or how do I take someone's name off my deed?
A: You need to have an attorney help you draft your document the way that you want it and then bring it in to our office (or mail it) and we record it.
Q: My spouse passed away and our property is in both our names, what do I do?
A: Bring in a certified, sealed copy of the death certificate and we will record it.
Q: Why is the transfer tax so much money?
A: The transfer tax changed with the enactment of proposal "A" effective in 1995, $1.10 per thousand is county tax and $7.50 per thousand is state tax.
Q: What is the difference between a plat map and a plat book?
A: A plat map is a subdivided property, a plat book is a book of the whole county broke into parcels larger than 10 acres or more.
Q: Why do plat books cost so much money?
A: The 4-H sets the price of the plat book. The plat books are sold in the Register of Deeds Office, all proceeds go to the 4-H.
Q: Is the office an elected office?
A: Yes, it is an elected office and the elected officer must run for election every four (4) years.
Q: Why do you have to keep my documents for a while?
A: We keep documents to proof, index, scan, to make sure we get a permanent record.
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This page last updated on 5/19/2006.
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