Escrow & Title
Mississippi does not have a state real estate transfer tax. Which of the following fees is still typically collected by the county at closing?
AState documentary stamp tax
BCounty recording fees for recording the deed and deed of trust✓ Correct
CMREC transaction fee
DFederal transfer tax
Explanation
While Mississippi has no state transfer tax, buyers and sellers still pay county recording fees to have the deed, deed of trust, and other documents recorded in the public record.
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