§ 1097 Property Transfer Fee Limits
This law says that no one can charge more than $10 for signing papers when buying, canceling, or reconveying a single‑family home, and it only applies to contracts made after the law was passed.
A buyer pays $12 to a notary to sign the deed when exercising an option to purchase a house.
Because the fee charged is $12, which is more than the $10 limit, the payment violates the statute.
Maximum allowed fee = $10
A seller charges $15 for signing a reconveyance document.
Result: 15 > 10, so the fee exceeds the allowed amount and violates the law.
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§ 1097 Property Transfer Fee Limits
Last verified: January 9, 2026