Access Irondequoit Deed Records
Irondequoit deed records are filed with the Monroe County Clerk at 39 W. Main Street in Rochester. The Town of Irondequoit does not record deeds. New York requires all property recordings at the county level, so Monroe County handles deeds, mortgages, liens, and judgments for Irondequoit and every other community in the county. Online access is split between two systems. Tapestry covers 1984 to the present, and Recordhub has records from 1952 to 1984. Together they give you over 70 years of searchable deed records.
Irondequoit Quick Facts
Monroe County Clerk Handles Irondequoit Deed Records
All deed records for Irondequoit go through the Monroe County Clerk. New York law places deed recording at the county level. The County Clerk is Jonathan McLean. The office at 39 W. Main Street in Rochester serves as the official registrar of deeds, mortgages, assignments, satisfactions, judgments, and liens for the entire county.
Irondequoit is a town on the south shore of Lake Ontario, just northeast of Rochester. It is one of the most populated suburbs in Monroe County. Despite its size, the town does not maintain deed records. The Irondequoit Town Clerk handles local administrative matters like permits, licenses, and town board records. For anything related to property deeds, you go to the County Clerk in Rochester.
Beyond land records, the Monroe County Clerk also handles court filings, notary commissions, passport services, pistol permits, assumed business names, sporting licenses, and motor vehicle services. The land records division is on the main floor of the building.
How to Search Irondequoit Deed Records Online
Monroe County has two online systems for deed research. The Tapestry system covers records from 1984 to the present. It includes deeds from 1984, mortgages from 1995, and releases from 2002 forward. Create a free account and choose Monroe County from the dropdown. Searches are free, though printing may cost extra.
The Recordhub system has older records from 1952 to 1984. This includes grantor and grantee index books plus digital images of the book pages. You need a username and password but there is no monthly fee. Printing costs $1.50 per page.
Between Tapestry and Recordhub, you can search over 70 years of Irondequoit deed records from home. For anything recorded before 1952, plan to visit the Clerk's Office in person and search the physical books.
Recording a Deed for Irondequoit Property
To file a deed for Irondequoit property, present the original signed document at the Monroe County Clerk in Rochester. Visitors must enter through the S. Fitzhugh Street or Irving Place entrances. The office is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
The deed must be typed, signed by the grantor, and notarized. Include the legal description, tax map parcel number, and addresses of all parties. File Form RP-5217 with the deed. Use Adobe Acrobat to complete this barcoded form. Handwritten versions get rejected. The TP-584 transfer tax affidavit is also required.
The real estate transfer tax is $2 per $500 of the sale price. The 1% mansion tax kicks in for residential sales over $1 million. Pay all fees and taxes when you submit the deed.
Fees and Costs for Deed Records
Monroe County uses the state recording fee schedule. The base fee covers the first page. Additional pages cost $5 each. The RP-5217 filing fee and cover page charge are separate. All payments are due at the time of recording.
The mortgage recording tax follows state rates. The basic tax is 50 cents per $100 of mortgage debt. Additional state and county taxes add to the total. Monroe County is not in the Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District, so there is no MCTD surcharge. For one- or two-family homes, the first $10,000 of the mortgage is exempt from the additional tax component.
Certified copies of deeds cost a set amount for the first page, with a lower fee per additional page. You can order them in person or by mail. Have the liber and page number or recording date ready.
Property Assessment Data
The state's Municipal Data Portal shows 10 years of property sales in Irondequoit through Sales Web. Data comes from RP-5217 filings. This is a good starting point for checking recent sale prices and identifying properties before doing a full deed search at the County Clerk. New sales may take several weeks to appear.
The Irondequoit Town Assessor also maintains property assessment records showing current owners, assessed values, and property classes. These records supplement your deed research but are not a replacement for the actual recorded deed at the County Clerk's Office.
Legal Resources
New York Real Property Law governs deed recording. A recorded deed gives the public constructive notice. An unrecorded deed is valid between buyer and seller but may lose priority to a later recorded instrument. The Cornell Legal Information Institute has these laws online.
Track pending changes to property law at the New York State Senate website. The New York State Archives holds older land records and historical documents from the Rochester area.
Deed Recording Steps for Irondequoit
Most Irondequoit buyers work with a closing attorney who handles the deed filing. The attorney prepares the deed, gets it signed and notarized, then takes it to the Monroe County Clerk at 39 W. Main Street. All visitors must enter through the S. Fitzhugh Street or Irving Place doors. The office is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
If you are doing it yourself, make sure all the forms are ready before you go. You need the deed, the RP-5217, and the TP-584. Bring payment for all fees and taxes. The clerk will check your documents at the counter and tell you if anything is missing. Once everything is in order, the deed gets recorded and you get a receipt. The original comes back to you by mail after it is stamped and entered into the system.
Nearby Cities
Other Monroe County communities with deed records pages:
Both Rochester and Greece use the same Monroe County Clerk for deed recordings. One office covers all property records for the entire county, so a single visit can handle searches for any community in Monroe County.