Effective for documents acknowledged and recorded after July 31, 2001

Minimal deeds that represent no consideration, of $500 or less, the deed tax is $1.65.  For deeds where the consideration exceeds $500, the deed tax is .0033 of the net consideration of the deed.  The deed tax is due when the deed is presented for recording.

Net Consideration of Deed X .0033 = Amount of Deed Tax due.

Checks for State Deed Tax should be made payable to the St. Louis County Auditor.

Deed Tax Exemptions and Minimum Tax Transfers