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📜 Notary Fees Calculator

Calculate the total notary fees and closing costs for your real estate purchase. Get a detailed breakdown of transfer taxes, registration fees, and notary charges.

🏡 Property Information

Sale price before fees
Construction date affects tax rates
Some regions have different rates

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About Notary Fees Calculator

This calculator helps you estimate the total notary fees and closing costs when purchasing real estate, particularly in France where notary fees are regulated and follow specific rules. Understand exactly what you'll pay beyond the property price.

Features

  • Complete Fee Breakdown: Detailed breakdown of all components including transfer taxes, registry fees, notary remuneration, and administrative costs.
  • New vs Old Property: Different rates apply to new properties (< 5 years) and old properties (5+ years).
  • Regional Variations: Account for different tax rates in different regions.
  • Regulated Fees: Uses official French notary fee scales (émoluments) based on property value.
  • Visual Distribution: See how fees are distributed between taxes, notary, and administrative costs.
  • Total Cost Calculation: Know exactly what you need to budget for the entire purchase.

Use Cases

  • Budget Planning: Calculate total costs before making an offer on a property.
  • Comparison Shopping: Compare costs between new and old properties.
  • Negotiation Preparation: Understand which fees are negotiable and which are fixed.
  • Investment Analysis: Factor in closing costs when calculating investment returns.
  • First-Time Buyers: Understand the full financial commitment beyond the sale price.

How to Use

  • Enter Property Price: The sale price agreed with the seller (before any fees).
  • Select Property Type: Choose "New" for properties less than 5 years old, "Old" for properties 5+ years.
  • Choose Region: Select your region's tax rate (most regions use standard rate).
  • Calculate: See instant breakdown of all fees and total cost.
  • Review Breakdown: Understand each component and where your money goes.

Privacy & Security

  • 100% Client-Side: All calculations happen in your browser - no data is sent to any server.
  • No Data Storage: Your property information is never saved or tracked.
  • Instant Results: Fast calculations without any network requests.
  • Private & Secure: Your real estate planning remains completely confidential.

💡 Understanding French Notary Fees

Transfer Taxes (Droits de mutation): The largest component, typically 5.09-5.80% for old properties. Goes to the government (departments and communes). New properties under 5 years are generally exempt.

Land Registry Fee (0.10%): Small fee for registering the property transfer in official records.

Notary Remuneration: The notary's professional fee, calculated on a sliding scale. Higher percentages on lower values, decreasing as property price increases. This is regulated by law.

Administrative Costs: Covers document retrieval, property searches, stamps, and other administrative expenses. Usually around $400-$800.

Old vs New: Old properties (5+ years) typically have 7-8% total fees. New properties (< 5 years) have 2-3% fees because they're exempt from transfer taxes.

Note: This calculator uses French regulations as a reference. Rates and rules vary by country. Always consult with a local notary or legal professional for accurate estimates in your jurisdiction.