What is required to record a mortgage?
• Name(s) of the borrower(s) and lender(s); • The amount of the mortgage; • Legal description of the property; • Signature(s) of the borrower(s); • Notarization of the signature; • Preparation statement. The execution is according to the state in which the signature was notarized. The notary must contain the following: • A notary statement; • Notary’s signature; • Notary expiration date. Recording Fees: • $28.00 for the first two pages and $8.00 for each additional page.
Mortgages brought to the County Recorder’s Office for recording must contain the following information: • Name(s) of the borrower(s) and lender(s); • The amount of the mortgage; • Legal description of the property; • Signature(s) of the borrower(s); • Notarization of the signature; • Preparation statement. The execution is according to the state in which the signature was notarized. The notary must contain the following: • A notary statement; • Notary’s signature; • Notary expiration date. Recording Fees: • $28.00 for the first two pages and $8.00 for each additional page.
