How to Search Florida Recorded Documents
Florida deeds, mortgages, liens, and other land records are recorded at the county recorder's office (or town clerk in New England states). Each county maintains its own records — some online, others in-person only.
- County recorders maintain deeds, mortgages, releases, and lien records.
- UCC filings: business liens through the Florida Secretary of State.
- Property transfer tax records: state Department of Revenue or Taxation.
- Federal liens: IRS tax liens are filed at the county.
- For specific deeds and mortgages, contact the county recorder where the property is located.
Population
22,610,726
Households
8,500,000
Median Income
$67,917
Median Home Value
$292,200
Recorded Documents Databases
46 official Florida recorded documents sources.
Recorded Documents
Alachua County (County site)
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Search the Alachua County, Florida Clerk of the Court database for recorded documents.
Citrus County (County site)
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Search the Citrus County, Florida Clerk of the Circuit Court database for recorded documents (official records) by name, role, name type, document.
Highlands County
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Use this service of the Highlands County, Florida Clerk of Courts to search for Official Records / Recorded Documents - deeds, mortgages, liens.
Indian River County
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Indian River County Clerk of the Circuit Court official records / recorded documents.
Marion County
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Official records in Marion County filed with the Clerk of Courts Office since 1978.
Monroe County
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Monroe County deeds, mortgages, and other official records from the Clerk of the Circuit Court.
Osceola County
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Search the Osceola County, Florida Clerk of Court's database for recorded documents including deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, etc.
Polk County
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Polk County Clerk of Courts & Comptroller online official records and recorded documents.
St. Lucie County
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Official records search from the Clerk of the Circuit Court of St. Lucie County.
Walton County (county site)
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Search for Official Records (deeds, mortgages, liens, etc.) in Walton County, Florida.
Bay County (County site)
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Use this service from Bay County, Florida to search for official records by name, book/page, instrument number, parcel id, case number or document type.
Collier County
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Land / Official Records from the Collier County Clerk of the Circuit Court.
Putnam County (County Site)
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Search for recorded documents (deeds, mortgages, liens, etc.) in Putnam County, Florida by instrument #, book/page, name, type and date.
Nassau County (County site)
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Provided by the Nassau County Clerk of Courts: Use this service from Nassau County, Florida to search for recorded documents by name, Book/Page, legal description, instrument #, document type, case #, etc.
Baker County | Clerk of Court
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Official record searches from the Baker County Clerk of the Circuit Court's Office.
St. Johns County
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Deeds, mortgages, liens and other official records from the St. Johns County Clerk of the Circuit Court.
Manatee County
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Official records search from the Manatee County Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller.
Orange County (County Site)
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Search the Orange County Comptroller database for Official Records (instruments/documents required to be recorded at the county level) in Orange County, Florida by name, document type, case number, file number, or book & page.
Pasco County (County site)
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Search Pasco County Florida Recorded Documents online for deeds, mortgages, official documents. Search by name, instrument number, or by book and page number.
Okeechobee County
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Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller for Okeechobee County Official Records.
Okaloosa County
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Official Record search from the in Okaloosa County Clerk of the Circuit Court.
Hernando County
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Official record / recorded document searches from the Hernando County Clerk of the Circuit Court.
MyFlorida.com Official Records / Recorded Documents
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Select a county to search for Florida deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents by party name, location, document type, start/end dates, instrument number and book/page.
Palm Beach County
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Search Palm Beach County Clerk records for Recorded Documents / Official Records such as deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, domestic partnerships, military discharges, marriage records, and more.
Santa Rosa County (County site)
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Use this service from Santa Rosa County, Florida to search for recorded documents by name, document type, book/page, case number, record date or instrument number.
Leon County
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Official Records, Deeds and Mortgage Books, and plat search from the Leon County Clerk of Court and Comptroller.
Taylor County
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Official record / recorded document searches from the Taylor County Clerk of the Circuit Court.
Florida Counties
All 67 Florida counties. Click any county for local court, sheriff, recorder and assessor links.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are deeds recorded in Florida?▼
Deeds are recorded at the county recorder's office (or in some New England states, the town clerk). Florida has 67 counties.
How do I find the recorder for a property?▼
Check the county page for the county where the property is located. Each county page lists the recorder's contact info.
Are land records online?▼
Some counties offer free online deed search; most require in-person, mail, or paid online access. Recent transfers are often searchable through county GIS portals.
What is the Florida Property Transfer Tax?▼
Most states have a real estate transfer tax. The tax return is typically filed with the county recorder at recording. Check the state Department of Revenue for current rates.
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