Closing ProcessHomebuying Glossary
Recording Fee
A government fee charged to officially record your deed and mortgage in public records.
In plain English
Recording fees are charged by your local county or municipal office to file your deed and mortgage documents into the public record, making your ownership and the lender's lien official and searchable.
Why it matters
It's a small but standard line item on your closing costs — nothing to be alarmed by if you see it listed.
Where you'll run into it
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