Bill > S942

This bill adjusts fees for various services provided by registers of deeds and assistant recorders, which are officials responsible for maintaining public records of property transactions and legal documents. Specifically, it increases the fees for recording various instruments like deeds, mortgages, and declarations of trust, as well as for filing plans and issuing copies. For instance, recording a deed will now cost $110, and a declaration of trust will cost $210. The bill also updates fees related to land court proceedings, such as petition entries and the issuance of decrees. Importantly, it clarifies that any fees collected under these new provisions, which exceed the fee structure in place before March 15, 2003, will be deposited with the county treasurer, ensuring that these increased revenues are managed at the county level. This legislation aims to update and potentially increase the revenue generated from these essential governmental services.