Recorder Offices
Contact the recorder's office directly for its records, copies, and recording requirements.
Lee County Clerk of Courts - Official Records
Lee County Clerk of Court - Cape Coral Branch
About the Lee County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller
Land records in Lee County are recorded by the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller. The office is held by Kevin C. Karnes.
Property Fraud Alert is a free service that emails subscribers within 24 hours when a deed, mortgage or other land record with their registered name or parcel ID is recorded. Social security numbers are automatically redacted from online Official Records.
Checked October 2026 against official publications. Sources: Meet Clerk Kevin C. Karnes | Lee County Clerk of Court, FL · Property Fraud | Lee County Clerk of Court, FL
Recording Fees
These government fees are separate from any Deeds.com service fees. Confirm current charges with the recorder's office.
| All documents | $10.00 first page, $8.50 each additional page (includes the public records modernization and court technology charges) |
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Added at recording
| Public Records Modernization Trust Fund service charge, first page | $1.00 Each instrument listed in s. 28.222 except court judgments and notices of lis pendens; Fla. Stat. § 28.24(13)(d)1. |
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| Public Records Modernization Trust Fund service charge, each additional page | $0.50 Each additional page of instruments listed in s. 28.222 except court judgments and notices of lis pendens; Fla. Stat. § 28.24(13)(d)2. |
| Additional service charge (court-related technology), per page | $4.00 Per page, each instrument listed in s. 28.222 except court judgments and notices of lis pendens; Fla. Stat. § 28.24(13)(e) |
Other charges
| Additional names indexed | $1.00 each beyond the 4 included (per additional name beyond four) |
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| Copies, per page | $1.00 |
| Certification | $2.00 |
StatewideClerk service charges may not exceed those specified in s. 28.24, except as provided in s. 28.345. Plats and condominium exhibits larger than 14 by 8 1/2 inches: first page 30.00, each additional page 15.00. Indexing each entry not recorded: 1.00. The recording fees shown are the s. 28.24(13) charge ($5 for the first page, $4 for each additional page) with the Public Records Modernization Trust Fund charge ($1 for the first page, $0.50 for each additional page) and the $4 per page court-related technology charge added in; court judgments and notices of lis pendens do not pay the last two.
Every document must have a 3-inch by 3-inch blank square at the top right corner, for use by our office. If not enough space is available, you will be charge an additional fee for another page.
Paying the office
| Checks payable to | Lee County Clerk of Courts |
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Transfer tax
Documentary stamp tax on deeds. On each $100 of the consideration therefor the tax shall be 70 cents. The tax is collected when the document is recorded. (statewide, Fla. Stat. § 201.02(1)(a))
StatewideDocumentary stamp tax on mortgages, trust deeds, security agreements, or other evidences of indebtedness filed or recorded in Florida: 35 cents on each $100 or fraction thereof of the indebtedness or obligation evidenced (Fla. Stat. § 201.08(1)(b)). Nonrecurring intangible tax: 2 mills on each dollar of the just valuation of notes, bonds, and other obligations secured by mortgage, deed of trust, or other lien upon Florida real property (Fla. Stat. § 199.133). A county as defined by s. 125.011(1) may levy a discretionary surtax on documents taxable under s. 201.02, except documents involving only a single-family residence (Fla. Stat. § 201.031).
Checked October 2026 against official publications. Sources: Florida Statutes 28.24 Service charges · Florida Statutes 201.02 · Florida Statutes 201.08 · Record A Document | Lee County Clerk of Court, FL · Official Records FAQ | Lee County Clerk of Court, FL
Document Requirements
Confirm current requirements with the recorder's office before submitting documents.
| Ink and paper | Use legible writing, black print or typing for best microfilm or photograph reproductions. |
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| Return address required | Yes |
| Prepared-by statement required | Yes (statewide, Fla. Stat. § 695.26(1)(b)) |
| Grantee address required | Yes (statewide, Fla. Stat. § 695.26(1)(f)) |
| Printed names under signatures required | Yes (statewide, Fla. Stat. § 695.26(1)(a)) |
StatewideA 3-inch by 3-inch space at the top right-hand corner on the first page and a 1-inch by 3-inch space at the top right-hand corner on each subsequent page are reserved for use by the clerk of the court.
StatewideThe name and post-office address of each person who executed the instrument and of each witness must be legibly printed, typewritten, or stamped on the instrument, and the name of any notary public or other officer taking acknowledgments must be printed beneath that officer's signature. The clerk may, in her or his discretion, accept an instrument with a name or address in another position if the connection is apparent. Section 695.26 does not apply to instruments executed before July 1, 1991, court decrees, orders, judgments, or writs, instruments executed, acknowledged, or proved outside Florida, wills, plats, or instruments prepared or executed by a public officer other than a notary public.
Submitting documents
| In person | Accepted |
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| By mail | Accepted |
| Electronic recording | Accepted |
| eRecording through Deeds.com | Available for this office |
| Stamped, self-addressed return envelope | Required |
| How recorded documents come back | Recorded documents are returned in the self-addressed stamped envelope; without one, documents are held, and any held after 90 days are destroyed. |
Documents may be left in a sealed envelope with payment and a self-addressed stamped envelope in the drop box outside the Fort Myers office at 2115 Second Street or at the Lee County Government Center, 1039 SE 9th Place, Cape Coral. Same-day recording of eRecorded documents is not guaranteed.
Checked October 2026 against official publications. Sources: Florida Statutes 695.26 · Record A Document | Lee County Clerk of Court, FL · E-Record Official Records | Lee County Clerk of Court, FL
Deeds.com Resources & Services
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How to Get a Copy of Your Deed
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Deeds.com eRecording
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Recorder Offices
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Lee County Clerk of Courts - Official Records
Lee County Clerk of Court - Cape Coral Branch
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Supplemental Document Resources
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