Documentary stamps
State-level transfer taxes charged on the deed or mortgage, common in Florida and a few other states. Calculated on the sale price or loan amount.
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Why a seller cares
In Florida and a few other states, doc stamps on the deed are a real seller cost at closing, set as a rate on the price. It is on the settlement statement and worth putting in the estimate early.
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A simple example
A $300,000 sale in Florida. Doc stamps on the deed are $0.70 per $100, or $2,100, and by custom the seller pays them.
| The document | The stamp, roughly |
|---|---|
| The deed on a $300,000 sale | About $2,100 in Florida, usually the seller's |
| The buyer's mortgage | A separate stamp on the loan, usually the buyer's |
| Another state | A transfer tax by a different name, or none at all |
Doc stamps are a transfer tax with a Florida name, and they are a line on your side.
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What people get wrong
That they are a small fee. On a $300,000 sale they are a couple of thousand dollars.
Part 4 of 4 · where to read next
Where it appears in the sale
What a definition is, and what it isn't
Keighbor is a software company, not a law firm, brokerage, or tax adviser. This is general information, not legal, tax, financial, or real estate advice about your sale. Your situation may differ. Before acting on a contract, disclosure, title, tax, or pricing question, ask an appropriately licensed professional in your state.
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