Recording Fees & Payment Policy
The Town of Berkshire requires all documents submitted for recording to be accompanied by the statutory fees. Failure to include the correct payment will result in the return of the document unrecorded.
Accepted Payment Methods
The Town of Berkshire does not accept credit cards, debit cards, money orders, or electronic payments for recording fees.
Fee Schedule
Effective immediately, the following fees apply to all recording transactions:
Note: The "per page" charge applies to every page of the document being recorded. If a document spans multiple pages, the total fee is calculated by multiplying the number of pages by $15.00.
Submission Guidelines
To prevent delays or rejection of your filing:
Accepted Payment Methods
The Town of Berkshire does not accept credit cards, debit cards, money orders, or electronic payments for recording fees.
- Cash: Exact change is required.
- Check: Must be made payable to "Town of Berkshire". Personal checks must be accompanied by valid photo identification.
Fee Schedule
Effective immediately, the following fees apply to all recording transactions:
- Standard Document Recording - $15.00 per page
- Maps - $25.00
Note: The "per page" charge applies to every page of the document being recorded. If a document spans multiple pages, the total fee is calculated by multiplying the number of pages by $15.00.
Submission Guidelines
To prevent delays or rejection of your filing:
- Calculate Total Pages: Count every page of the document intended for recording.
- Prepare Payment: Write a check for the exact total or bring the exact amount in cash.
- Payable To: Ensure all checks are written to "Town of Berkshire."
- Incomplete Payments: Documents submitted with insufficient funds or invalid payment methods (e.g., credit card) will be returned to the sender.