Tips to Prevent Becoming a Victim of Real Estate Fraud *NOTE* Deed & Mortgage Tax Changes
As of January 1, 2008, the additional state deed tax and mortgage registration tax (also know as the “environmental fee”) imposed by Ramsey County and Hennepin County pursuant to Minnesota Statutes §§ 383A.80 and 383B.80, respectively, will no longer be in effect. The additional state deed tax and mortgage registration tax (.0001 times the amount of net consideration or debt secured, respectively) will not need to be collected or paid for deeds or mortgages presented for recording in Hennepin and Ramsey counties after January 1, 2008. As of January 1, 2008, state deed tax will be calculated at $3.30 per $1000.00 of net consideration and mortgage registration tax will be calculated at $2.30 per $1000.00 of debt secured in all Minnesota counties. *NEW* County Recording and Contact information
Available by clicking here. Electronic Recording
Interested in becoming a Trusted Submitter for electronic recording in Minnesota? A Trusted Submitter Advisory Guide has now been posted to the official ERER Task Force website. Check out more information about the ERER Task Force under the MLTA Recorder Liaison tab above, or the direct link on the MLTA Links tab.
ALTA FAQs about Title Insurance
Have a general question about title insurance and today's issues? Cost vs. value? Claims vs. premium? RESPA Reform? The American Land Title Association has compiled a list of 10 such questions frequently asked or raised today, as well as some concise, easy to understand answers. Just click on this link to go to the About Us page and scroll down to ALTA FAQs! | 
