Nassau County Recorder

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

The first page of a document is $10 to record. Each additional page or fraction thereof is $8.50.

For indexing instruments that contain more than four names, the recording cost is $1 per each additional name.

The documentary tax stamp rate is $0.70 per $100 of consideration on all deeds or other instruments relating to real property. (Formula: .0070 x Total Purchase Price = Amount of Doc Stamps)

The documentary tax stamp rate for mortgages is $0.35 per $100 of consideration. (Formula: .0035 x Amount Financed = Amount of Doc Stamps)

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

The Recording Department requires a Recording Transmittal Cover Sheet for all documents.

* Social security numbers cannot appear in documents to be recorded.

* The grantor must sign the instrument with acknowledgments as required by Florida statutes.

* Documents should be submitted on white paper that is 8.5 x 14 inches or 8.5 x 11 inches.

* On the first page, a 3 x 3 inch space in the top right corner should be left blank for recording purposes. Subsequent pages should have a 1 x 3 inch space in the top right corner. Other margins should be at least 1 inch.

* Black ink with a minimum font size of 10 point should be used.

* The name and post office address of the grantee should be legibly printed, typed, or stamped upon the instrument.

* Corresponding names shall be written, typed, or stamped beneath all signatures in the document.

* The name and post office address of the person who prepared the document should be given on the first page.

* The form for warranty deeds of conveyance to land shall include a blank space for the property appraiser's parcel identification number describing the property conveyed. If the number is available, it shall be entered on the deed before it is presented for recording.

* A legal description of the real property should be provided in the deed.

Florida no longer requires the Florida Department of Revenue DR-219 form with documents transferring interest in real property. However, it is important to note that this does not relieve customers of the responsibility of paying documentary stamp tax. The current rate is $0.70 per $100 of consideration, which is based on the consideration listed in the deed. A minimum of $0.70 is due on all conveyances.