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Colorado's documentary fee on real property transfers is calculated based on which of the following?

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D) The consideration paid for the property as stated in the deed

Under C.R.S. § 39-13-102, Colorado's documentary fee is assessed on the consideration paid for the real property, as stated in the deed or other instrument of conveyance. The fee is $0.01 per $100 of consideration (or fraction thereof), making the stated consideration the basis for calculation.

Answer Options
A
The appraised value of the property as determined by the county assessor
B
The original purchase price when the seller first acquired the property
C
The outstanding mortgage balance at the time of transfer
D
The consideration paid for the property as stated in the deed

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