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New York State imposes a tax on the privilege of recording a mortgage on real property located within the state. In addition, New York City, Yonkers, and various counties impose local taxes on mortgages that are recorded in those jurisdictions.
The following tax rates apply:
Form MT-15, Mortgage Recording Tax Return, has a current list of the various tax rates in effect by jurisdiction. This form is not used to file your tax unless the property is located in more than one locality, and the localities impose tax at different rates.
The tax is payable at the time of recording to the recording office of the county in which the mortgaged real property is located.
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