Miami-Dade County, Florida Recording Fees
Recording a deed in Miami-Dade County costs about $19 and a mortgage about $138 (a 2-page deed ($10 + $8.50 = $18.50) and a 16-page mortgage ($10 + 15 x $8.50 = $137.50)), per the Miami-Dade County Clerk of the Courts, Official Records's fee schedule. Recording fees are set statewide by Fla. Stat. Sec. 28.24(12): $10.00 for the first page and $8.50 for each additional page, for most instruments including a deed or mortgage; Miami-Dade's Clerk of Courts charges this same statutory rate, so nothing here is Miami-Dade-specific.
Fee schedule
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Deed, first page | $10 |
| Deed, each additional page | $9 |
| Mortgage, first page | $10 |
| Mortgage, each additional page | $9 |
County transfer tax
Miami-Dade County Documentary Surtax: 0.45% of the price, paid by the seller. Florida transfer tax →
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to record a deed in Miami-Dade County?
$10 for the first page and $9 for each additional page, about $19 for a typical deed, per the Miami-Dade County Clerk of the Courts, Official Records's fee schedule.
And the mortgage?
$10 for the first page and $9 per additional page, about $138 for a typical mortgage or deed of trust. The buyer pays this at closing.
Sources
- Miami-Dade County Clerk of the Courts, Official Records fee schedule
- Florida Department of Revenue, Documentary Stamp Tax (Miami-Dade Surtax, Fla. Stat. Sec. 201.031)
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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