Bulletin: ME2013001

Dear Associates:

Effective October 9, 2013, recording fees in the State of Maine will be as follows:

            Documents:
                        First Page of Document            $19.00
                        Each Additional Page                $2.00
                        Surcharge Per Document           $3.00

            Plans:
                        Each Plan                                 $21.00
                        Surcharge Per Plan                    $3.00

As a reminder, please observe the following requirements for recording documents:

• Name must be typed or printed below the signature line.
• Corporate name must be typed at signature for indexing.
• Must be an original document.
• Must be acknowledged and notarized.
• Deeds conveying property must include a transfer tax form, and pay tax, unless exempt.
• Maximum of 20 names on an assignment.
• Each document must contain the name of a grantor and a grantee.

Real Estate Transfer Tax:

A tax of $4.40 per thousand is imposed upon the sale, granting or transfer of real estate and any interest therein. The transfer tax is divided equally between the buyer and the seller, unless exempt pursuant to 36 M.R.S.A. 4641-C. An exemption from the transfer tax must be clearly stated on the deed being recorded as well as on the Declaration of Value Form that must accompany the deed.

If you have questions related to this fee change, please contact:

Gary H. Bernier, Esquire
Stewart Title Guaranty Company
165A South River Road
Bedford, New Hampshire 03110
1-866-899-7987
gbernier@stewart.com

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