Documentary Tax Calculator

The Nebraska Department of Revenue requires the Register of Deeds Office to collect a Documentary Stamp Tax when a deed is presented for recording. To calculate how much you owe for the Documentary Stamp Tax, please enter the sale amount of your property below.

If corrections are required, you will be notified by our office and you will be responsible for any additional tax due.

To view the Nebraska Documentary Stamp Tax Computation Table, please visit the Official Nebraska Government Website and download the PDF available under the 'Tables' section.
The Documentary Stamp Tax Computation Table is current as of July 1, 2005, and is subject to change by the State of Nebraska.

A Form 521, Real Estate Transfer Statement Form must be completed for all deeds, memoranda of contracts and/or land contracts. To complete the form, please visit the Official Nebraska Government Website and download the PDF available under the 'Forms' section.

To complete the Nebraska Refund Claim for Documentary Stamp Tax Form, Certificate of Exemption - Deeds to Trustees Form, or Certificate of Exemption - Documentary Stamp Tax Form, please visit the Official Nebraska Government Website and download the PDF available under the 'Forms' section.

To view information for the Nebraska Documentary State Tax Exemptions, please visit the Official Nebraska Government Website and download the PDF available under the 'Legal Information' section.