District of Columbia recording fees & transfer taxes
Itemized deed and mortgage estimates.
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How District of Columbia charges are calculated
Deed recordation and transfer taxes depend on consideration, property classification and the applicable threshold. Security-instrument tax depends on secured debt and transaction type. Standard Recorder of Deeds filing charges are included.
Rates checked Oct 21, 2026. Check the official sources for changes since this date.
Covered transactions and locations
Ordinary taxable deeds and security instruments in the District of Columbia. Exemptions, unusual instruments and transactions requiring professional review are outside the standard calculation path.
1 reviewed recording location in this snapshot; availability also depends on the document and recording date.
District of Columbia
Official sources
- https://otr.cfo.dc.gov/node/1794781 — checked 2026-10-21
- https://otr.cfo.dc.gov/service/general-recording-requirements-fees — checked 2026-10-21
- https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/42-1103 — checked 2026-10-21