This is a fee charged to register you mortgage with the State Government. Fees will vary from state to state. The fee will be part of the up front settlement costs of your loan (along with stamp duty, transfer fees etc).
State government fee for registration of a mortgage (usually about $80)
A State or Territory Government fee charged when a mortgage is established or discharged over your property.
State Government fee payable for the transfer of title; discharge of mortgage; registration of mortgage; registration of a caveat; discharge of a caveat & other registrations such as leases.
A fee or tax charged by some state and local governments when a mortgage is obtained. For our comparison purposes, the mortgage registration fee is considered to be a tax and other unavoidable fee.