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Closing tax calculator
Estimate recordation, grantor and transfer taxes on a sale or refinance in Virginia, Washington DC and Maryland. Rates as of October 2026, from state codes and official county sources.
Arlington County, Fairfax County, Loudoun County, Prince William County, City of Alexandria, City of Fairfax, City of Falls Church, City of Manassas, City of Manassas Park
| Tax | Usually paid by | Estimate |
|---|---|---|
| State recordation tax on the deed | Buyer | $1,125.00 |
| Local recordation tax on the deed (one-third of state) | Buyer | $375.00 |
| Grantor tax The contract can shift this to the buyer | Seller | $450.00 |
| Regional WMATA capital fee | Seller | $450.00 |
| Regional congestion relief fee | Seller | $450.00 |
| Total | $2,850.00 | |
- Local recordation tax applies only where the city or county has adopted it; most have. Clerk recording and processing fees are flat and not included.
This is an estimate, not a quote. Local ordinances, exemptions and rounding can change the amount; confirm with the clerk’s office or your settlement agent before relying on it. Clerk recording fees and title insurance aren’t included.
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Sources
- Code of Virginia, Title 58.1, Chapter 8 (recordation and grantor taxes)
- Prince William County circuit court land records fees
- D.C. Code §42-1103 (deed recordation tax)
- D.C. Code §47-903 (deed transfer tax)
- D.C. Code §42-1102 (exemptions)
- Maryland Tax-Property §13-203 (state transfer tax)
- Maryland Department of Legislative Services, county tax rates (FY2027)
- Montgomery County recordation tax changes (effective Oct 1, 2023)
- Anne Arundel County recordation and transfer tax