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Due to ongoing construction, our Walk In Center will have modified operations on December 23 – 27. Taxpayers can complete transactions on MyTax DC or call 202-727-4TAX. For in-person assistance, appointments are encouraged, and an escort will be required while in the building.

Important changes to DC tax laws are happening October 1, learn more about the upcoming tax changes.
In-person appointments for OTR’s Walk-In Center and the Recorder of Deeds Office can be made here.
Certificate of Clean Hands: Obtaining a Certificate of Clean Hands is a simple process by visiting MyTax.DC.gov.

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OTR Notices

ROD Tax Law and Guidance

Notice Title Release Date
OTR Tax Notice 2024-02 Lease Assignment Notice May 2024
OTR Tax Notice 2024-01 Recorder of Deeds Surcharge May 2024
OTR Tax Notice 2023-06: Notice Regarding Revised Form FP-7C October 2023
OTR Tax Notice 2023-05 Uniform Commercial Code Article 9 Amendments–New Forms for Filing July 2023
OTR Tax Notice 2023-04: Notice Regarding the Taxation of Instruments Relating to Refinances and Modifications April 2023
OTR Tax Notice 2022-09 Notice as to Applicability of Purchase Money Exemption for Security Interest Instruments November 2022
OTR Tax Notice 2019-06 Regarding Revised Form FP-7C August 2019
OTR Tax Notice 2019-05 Regarding Increase in Transfer and Recordation Tax Rates for Deeds Relating to Commercial Properties Where Consideration Is $2 Million or More August 2019
OTR Tax Notice 2018-01 Recordation Tax Exemption for Purchase Money Mortgage or Deed of Trust February 2018
Notice Regarding Revised Form FP-7C November 2017
OTR Tax Notice 2017-07 Reduced Recordation Tax Rate for First-Time Homebuyers October 2017
OTR Tax Notice 2017-05 Regarding Recorder of Deeds' Discretion September 2017
Notice Regarding Revision of Form FP-7/C October 2014
Purchase Money Deeds of Trust September 2014
The Taxation of Instruments Relating to Refinances and Modifications May 2014
Recorder of Deeds New Fee Structure November 2011
Process by which to record a Foreign Judgment with the DC Recorder of Deeds June 2010
Economic Interest Tax for Transfers of Interest in Cooperative Housing Associations December 2009