You are NOT on the official Martin County website, you are on Deeds.com, a private website that is not affiliated with any government agency. The instruments submitted for registration must be duly dated. In the upper right corner of the first page, there should be a space of 3 x 3 inches. This is reserved for the administrator. On each next page, there should be a 1 x 3 inch space in the top right corner. Promotions must be made in writing, in the presence of two witnesses who are subscribers by the party who grants, creates or provides real estate. The names of the two witnesses must be printed, typed or stamped directly under the signatures. The name and address of the person who prepared the instrument must also be clearly printed, typed or stamped on the instrument. This should be on the surface of the document and can be given in the following form: “This instrument, prepared by NAME OF INDIVIDUAL, ADDRESS.” – The name of anyone who has performed the instrument must be printed, written or stamped readably on the instrument directly under the person`s signature. The full postal address of the person who performed the instrument must also be indicated. The name of the notary or other official entitled to receive must be printed, signed or stamped directly under the signature in a legible manner. This also applies to all witnesses.
The full name and postal address of the fellow should be included in the instrument. There is a penalty for non-payment of documentary stamps, z.B. if the purchase of tax stamps has not been properly affixed. The total price of the property must be indicated in a cover letter or document. Documents submitted for registration should not contain social security numbers or other personal identification numbers. If they are contained in a document, they must be edited before registration. Front page: $10.00 Each additional page: $8.50 For indexing instruments noted in official records containing more than four names, by other name: $1.00 DOCUMENTARY STAMP TAX: On real estate transportation, per $100.00 Counterpart: $0.70 (formula: .0070 x Total purchase price – doc stamps) On payment obligations, per $100.00 Debt: $0.35 (formula: .0035 x amount financed – amount of doc stamps) on intangible tax obligations , written payment obligations (mortgage loans, etc.): $0.002 x total The documentary stamp is due for the total amount (including cash, unpaid balances on existing or new mortgages, plus anything that has monetary value).