Alachua County, Florida Recording Fees
Recording a deed in Alachua County costs about $18.50 and a mortgage about $137.50 (a 2-page deed ($10 + $8.50) and a 16-page mortgage ($10 + 15 x $8.50)), per the Alachua County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, Official Records's fee schedule. Florida sets recording fees uniformly statewide by statute (F.S. 28.24): $10.00 for the first page of each document and $8.50 for each additional page, identical at every county Clerk of Court including Alachua's.
Fee schedule
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Deed, first page | $10 |
| Deed, each additional page | $8.50 |
| Mortgage, first page | $10 |
| Mortgage, each additional page | $8.50 |
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County transfer tax
Florida's documentary stamp tax on deeds ($0.70 per $100) and on notes/mortgages ($0.35 per $100, capped at $2,450 on single-family residences) is set statewide and uniform in every county except Miami-Dade. Alachua County is not Miami-Dade and levies no additional local transfer, recordation or documentary tax. Florida transfer tax →
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to record a deed in Alachua County?
$10 for the first page and $8.50 for each additional page, about $18.50 for a typical deed, per the Alachua County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, Official Records's fee schedule.
And the mortgage?
$10 for the first page and $8.50 per additional page, about $137.50 for a typical mortgage or deed of trust. The buyer pays this at closing.
Sources
Figures are computed from the documents above and rounded to the dollar. All sources.
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Fees as published by the recorder; e-recording and courier charges may apply. General information, not legal advice.
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