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A. State law requires that we collect this tax at the recording of a document involving a transfer. Documentary Transfer Tax is collected on all real property transfers when the value (or consideration) exceeds $100.00. The tax is based on the value (or consideration), minus any existing liens or encumbrances, at a rate of $.55 per $500.00 or fraction.
