Recorder of Deeds Office
Hon. Betty Lou McKenna, - Recorder
Vanessa L. Laughman, - Deputy Recorder
555 Bay Rd Dover, DE 19901
(302) 744-2314 / Fax: (302) 736-2035
Email: recorder@co.kent.de.us
Office Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm Mon.-Fri.
Recording Hours: 8:00am - 3:00 Mon.-Fri
Realty Transfer Tax Rates
Town |
Local Rate % |
State Rate % |
Taxes Collected
by County?
|
1st Buyer |
Kent County
(unincorporated
areas)
|
1.5 |
2.5 |
Yes |
Yes |
Bowers |
1.5 |
2.5 |
|
|
Camden |
1.5 |
2.5 |
Yes |
|
Cheswold |
1.5 |
2.5 |
Yes |
|
Clayton |
1.5 |
2.5 |
Yes |
|
Dover |
1.5 |
2.5 |
|
Yes - 1/2 |
Farmington |
1.5 |
2.5 |
Yes |
Yes |
Felton |
1.5 |
2.5 |
Yes |
Yes - 1/2 |
Frederica |
1.5 |
2.5 |
Yes |
|
Harrington |
1.5 |
2.5 |
|
Yes |
Hartly |
1 |
3 |
|
|
Houston |
1.5 |
2.5 |
Yes |
|
Kenton |
1 |
3 |
Yes |
|
Leipsic |
1.5 |
2.5 |
Yes |
|
Little Creek |
1.5 |
2.5 |
Yes |
|
Magnolia |
1.5 |
2.5 |
|
|
Milford |
1.5 |
2.5 |
Yes |
Yes |
Smyrna |
1.5 |
2.5 |
Yes |
|
Viola |
1.5 |
2.5 |
Yes |
|
Woodside |
1 |
3 |
Yes |
|
Wyoming |
1.5 |
2.5 |
Yes |
|
All transfer checks must me made payable to: Kent County Recorder of Deeds
First time home buyers in certain jurisdictions may be eligilble for a transfer tax exemption. Please consult your legal and real estate advisors for requirements.