Closing-Day Packet — Franklin County, New York

Who to call

• Deed recording / transfer · County clerk / court records

  Franklin County Clerk

  City

  Malone

  Phone

  (518) 481-1681

  Website

  http://www.franklincony.org/departments/administrative/county_clerk/index.php

  Verified against: http://www.franklincony.org/departments/administrative/county_clerk/index.php · Verified 2026-10-14

• Pay or check property taxes

  Franklin County Treasurer

  Phone

  (518) 481-1515

  Website

  http://www.franklincony.org/departments/finance/treasurer/index.php

  Verified against: http://www.franklincony.org/departments/finance/treasurer/index.php · Verified 2026-10-14

• Property tax assessment & appeals

  Franklin County Real Property Tax Services

  City

  Malone

  Phone

  (518) 481-1502

  Website

  http://www.franklincony.org/departments/finance/real_property_tax_services/index.php

  Verified against: http://www.franklincony.org/departments/finance/real_property_tax_services/index.php · Verified 2026-10-14

What to bring

• government-issued photo ID for each person signing
• the payment your closing agent specified, in the form they specified (confirm amount and method the day before)
• signed copies of the purchase agreement and any amendments
• proof of homeowner's insurance if your lender or closing agent asked for it
• any document your closing agent, lender, or attorney listed in their closing instructions
• a pen and this packet.

Transfer & recording facts — New York

Day-of checklist

1. Morning: confirm time, place, amount, and payment method with your closing agent.
2. Call the recording office above if any recording question is still open — do not assume it can be answered at the table.
3. Bring ID and payment (§ What to bring).
4. Read each document before signing; ask for any blank or changed figure to be explained before you sign.
5. Get a copy of every signed document before you leave.
6. Ask when and where the deed will be recorded, and how you will receive the recorded copy.
7. After closing: keep the recorded deed, the settlement statement, and the tax office contact above together — property tax questions after closing go to the treasurer/tax office listed above.

Sources

1. Franklin County Clerk — NY_CALL_SHEET_1014.csv, county = "Franklin" · Source: http://www.franklincony.org/departments/administrative/county_clerk/index.php · Verified 2026-10-14
2. Franklin County Treasurer — NY_CALL_SHEET_1014.csv, county = "Franklin" · Source: http://www.franklincony.org/departments/finance/treasurer/index.php · Verified 2026-10-14
3. Franklin County Real Property Tax Services — NY_CALL_SHEET_1014.csv, county = "Franklin" · Source: http://www.franklincony.org/departments/finance/real_property_tax_services/index.php · Verified 2026-10-14
4. NYSDEC Region 5 North Floodplain Management Coordinator (state) — NY_CALL_SHEET_1014.csv, county = "Franklin" · Source: https://dec.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2024-07/fpmgmtcoordinators.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14
5. Franklin County Public Health — NY_CALL_SHEET_1014.csv, county = "Franklin" · Source: http://www.franklincony.org/departments/human_services/public_health/index.php · Verified 2026-10-14
6. Franklin County Public Health Nursing Services — NY_CALL_SHEET_1014.csv, county = "Franklin" · Source: https://www.health.ny.gov/contact/contact_information/ · Verified 2026-10-14
7. Franklin County Planning — NY_CALL_SHEET_1014.csv, county = "Franklin" · Source: http://www.franklincony.org/departments/administrative/county_planner.php · Verified 2026-10-14
8. NYS Tax Department - STAR registration — NY_CALL_SHEET_1014.csv, county = "STATEWIDE" · Source: https://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/property/star/ · Verified 2026-10-14
9. NYS Tax Department ORPTS - County directors of real property tax services — NY_CALL_SHEET_1014.csv, county = "STATEWIDE" · Source: https://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/property/learn/codirectors.htm · Verified 2026-10-14
10. NYSDEC Bureau of Flood Protection and Dam Safety - Floodplain Management (NFIP State Coordinator) — NY_CALL_SHEET_1014.csv, county = "STATEWIDE" · Source: https://dec.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2024-07/fpmgmtcoordinators.pdf · Verified 2026-10-14
11. Office of the NYS Comptroller - Unclaimed Funds — NY_CALL_SHEET_1014.csv, county = "STATEWIDE" · Source: https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds · Verified 2026-10-14
12. State of New York Mortgage Agency (SONYMA), NYS Homes and Community Renewal — NY_CALL_SHEET_1014.csv, county = "" · Source: https://hcr.ny.gov/low-interest-rate-program · Verified 2026-10-14
13. NYS Tax Department ORPTS - real property transfer data — NY_CALL_SHEET_1014.csv, county = "STATEWIDE" · Source: https://www.tax.ny.gov/research/property/assess/sales/ · Verified 2026-10-14