Minnesota § 287.035 - IMPOSITION OF TAX

Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 287.035 — IMPOSITION OF TAX, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 287.035. IMPOSITION OF TAX

A tax is imposed on the privilege of recording a mortgage. The tax rate is .0023 of the debt or portion of a debt that is secured by any recorded mortgage of real property located in this state. The person liable for the tax is the mortgagor. The tax is not imposed on the lawful interest amounts that may accrue with respect to a debt.

History:

1999 c 31 s 3; 1Sp2001 c 5 art 7 s 24

Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes

Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 287.035

What does Minnesota Statutes § 287.035 cover?

Section 287.035 ("IMPOSITION OF TAX") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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