Recorder Offices
Madison County Clerk of Court
125 SW Range Ave / PO Box 237, Madison , Florida 32340 /32341-0237
8:00am to 5:00pm M-F
(850) 973-1500

About Madison County Recorder
The Recording Department of the Clerk of Circuit Court's Office is responsible for recording and maintaining real property records in Madison County.Recording Fees
The documentary tax stamp is due on total consideration (including cash, any unpaid balance on existing or new mortgages, plus anything having a monetary value).First page: $10.00
Each additional page: $8.50
For indexing instruments recorded in the official records which contain more than four names, per additional name: $1.00
DOCUMENTARY STAMP TAX:
On real estate conveyance, per $100.00 consideration: $0.70 (Formula: .0070 x Total Purchase Price = Amount of Doc Stamps)
On obligations to pay money, per $100.00 indebtedness: $0.35 (Formula: .0035 x Amount Financed = Amount of Doc Stamps)
Intangible tax on promissory notes, written obligations to pay money (mortgages, etc.): $0.002 x total
County recording fees are subject to change without notice. For the most current fees and further information, contact the local clerk's office directly.
Document Formatting Requirements
* Instruments submitted for recording must be dated appropriately.* On the top right hand corner of the first page, there should be a 3 x 3 inch space. This is reserved for the clerk of court. On each subsequent page, there should be a 1 x 3 inch space in the top right corner.
* Conveyances should be in writing, signed in the presence of two subscribing witnesses by the party granting, creating, or conveying interest in real property. The names of both witnesses must be legibly printed, typewritten, or stamped immediately beneath the signatures.
* The name and address of the person who prepared the instrument should also be legibly printed, typewritten, or stamped on the instrument. This should be on the face of the document, and can be given in the following form: 'This instrument prepared by NAME OF INDIVIDUAL, ADDRESS.'
* The name of each person who executed the instrument should be legibly printed, typewritten, or stamped on the instrument immediately below the person's signature. The complete mailing address of the person who executed the instrument must also be given.
* The name of the notary public or other officer authorized to take acknowledgments must be legibly printed, typewritten or stamped immediately beneath the signature. This also applies to any witnesses.
* The name and complete mailing address of the grantee should be included in the instrument.
* There is a penalty for failure to pay documentary tax stamps, such as if the purchase of tax stamps was not properly affixed.
* The full consideration or sale price of the real property should be given in a cover letter, or within the document.
* Documents submitted for recording should not include social security numbers or other personal identification numbers. If these are included in a document, they will have to be redacted before it is recorded.
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Madison County Clerk of Court
125 SW Range Ave / PO Box 237, Madison , Florida 32340 /32341-0237
8:00am to 5:00pm M-F
(850) 973-1500
Forms
Quitclaim Deed
Gift Deed
Enhanced Life Estate Deed Quitclaim Ladybird Deed
Warranty Deed
Enhanced Life Estate Deed Ladybird Warranty Deed
Special Warranty Deed
Grant Deed
Correction Deed
Easement Deed
Termination, Cancellation of Easement / Right of Way
Trustees Deed
Disclaimer of Interest
Affidavit of Death Certificate
Decedent Interest in Homestead Affidavit
Personal Representative Deed (Testate)
Personal Representative Deed (Intestate)
Certificate of Trust
Durable Limited Power of Attorney for Real Estate
Durable Power of Attorney
Mortgage Instrument and Promissory Note
Mortgage with Assignment of Rents and Promissory Note
Satisfaction of Mortgage
Agreement for Deed
Memorandum and Notice of Agreement
Full Release of Memorandum and Notice of Agreement
Notice of Commencement
Notice to Owner
Final Payment Affidavit
Claim of Lien
Notice to Contractor
Notice of Termination
Notice of Nonpayment
Notice of Contest of Lien
Notice of Contest of Claim Against Payment Bond
Unconditional Waiver and Release of Lien upon Progress Payment
Conditional Waiver and Release of Lien upon Progress Payment
Unconditional Waiver upon Final Payment
Conditional Waiver and Release of Lien upon Final Payment
Request for a Sworn Statement of Account
Notice of Lien Prohibition
Lis Pendens
Release of Lis Pendens
Supplemental Documents
Transfer/Stamp Tax Reference Sheet
Florida Document
Transfer/Stamp Tax Reference Sheet 2
Florida Document
Transfer Tax Exemption Statement
Florida Document
Cover Page
Florida Document
Tax For for Registered Taxpayers / DR-225
Florida Document
Tax Form for Non-registered Taxpayers / DR-228
Florida Document
Florida Statute 196.031 Exemption of homesteads
Florida Document
Homestead Application
Florida Document
Required Documentation
Florida Document
Adjusted Gross Income
Florida Document
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