Erie County Deed Recording Has Several Moving Parts

Erie County deed recording is a good place to slow down before closing or filing. The County Clerk says a TP-584 Tax Affidavit and an RP-5217 Real Property Transfer Report must be completed and signed. The page lists recording fees, a TP-584 filing fee, and RP-5217 fees. It also says the seller is responsible for New York State and Erie County transfer tax due at filing, and residential transfers need a Notice of Sale or Transfer of Ownership form.

Use that as the paperwork map for a closing. A missing deed, TP-584, RP-5217, fee, transfer-tax payment, or residential notice can slow an ordinary transfer. Settle who is preparing each item before everyone is waiting on signatures, and have the closing team confirm the current Clerk checklist.