Leon County Recorder

The Recording Department of the Clerk of Circuit Court's Office is responsible for recording and maintaining real property records in Leon County.

The fee to record a deed is $10 for the first page and $8.50 for each additional page.

Documents that contain more than 4 names to be indexed will be $1 per each additional name.

The documentary stamp on deeds is $0.70 per $100 property valuation. (Formula: .0070 x Total Purchase Price = Amount of Doc Stamps)

The documentary stamp on mortgages and modifications is $0.35 per $100 of consideration.(Formula: .0035 x Amount Financed = Amount of Doc Stamps)

The intangible tax is $0.20 per $100 of consideration.

County recording fees are subject to change without notice. For the most current fees and further information, contact the local clerk's office directly.

* Documents should be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper. Single or double sided printing is accepted. Font size should be a minimum of 9 point in black ink.

* The first page should have a 3 x 3 blank area on the right hand side. Subsequent pages need a 1 x 3 inch space on the top right side. This is reserved for recording information. Other margins should be at least 1 inch.

* The document must be dated, and should have the name and address of each person signing an instrument affecting real property. Additionally, the document should have the name and address of each person receiving property on all documents that convey an interest in real property.

* Documents should include a legal description of the property, and a blank space for the property appraiser's parcel identification number.

* Underneath all signatures contained in the document, the corresponding name should be typed or printed directly below.

* Documents need a notary acknowledgment, which includes a seal and expiration date.

* The name, address, and signature of the person who prepared the document should be provided.

* The grantor, grantee, or grantee's agent must sign and file two copies of a transfer of interest in Florida real property form, which the Clerk must forward to the Department of Revenue and Property Appraiser. The forms are available in the Official Records Recording Department or on the Florida Department of Revenue website.