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Recording a Deed or Document in Alachua, FL

Alachua (population 290,028) records real-property documents through the Alachua County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller (J.K. "Jess" Irby). Below is what it costs, how to submit, and how Jurably can prepare, notarize, and record your document for you — without a trip to the courthouse.

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Alachua recording — the essentials

Recording office
Alachua County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller (J.K. "Jess" Irby)
Recording fee
$10.00 first / $8.50 add'l (+$1.00 per name for instruments indexing more than 4 names)
Mailing address
Alachua County Clerk of Court, Attn: Official Records, 201 E. University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601
Phone
unverified (contact via https://alachuaclerk.org)
Checks payable to
Alachua County Clerk of Court
Electronic recording
Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN

Formatting note: No mandatory separate cover sheet; FL Stat. 695.26 requires 3in x 3in blank space top-right corner of page 1 and 1in x 3in on subsequent pages for clerk use, plus preparer name/address and return-to name/address on the first page

Can you e-record in Alachua?

Yes. Alachua accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.

How to record a document in Alachua, Florida

  1. Prepare the document so it meets Alachua formatting rules (legal description, grantee address, signature block, and the blank margin the recorder reserves for its stamp).
  2. Notarize it if the instrument requires acknowledgment — most deeds and affidavits do.
  3. Submit electronically through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, or by mail to Alachua County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller (J.K. "Jess" Irby) at Alachua County Clerk of Court, Attn: Official Records, 201 E. University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601.
  4. Pay the recording fee ($10.00 first / $8.50 add'l (+$1.00 per name for instruments indexing more than 4 names)).
  5. Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.

How Jurably helps in Alachua

Jurably isn’t a deed-filing desk — it’s how real-estate investors get the important paperwork done. If you’re under contract on a Alachua property, we file a memorandum of contract to secure your equitable interest so the seller can’t sell out from under you. Need it notarized first? We handle online notarization or send a mobile notary to your signer. Then we record it — electronically through the county’s approved network — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.

Alachua recording — FAQ

How much does it cost to record a document in Alachua?

The Alachua County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller (J.K. "Jess" Irby) charges $10.00 first / $8.50 add'l (+$1.00 per name for instruments indexing more than 4 names), with checks payable to Alachua County Clerk of Court. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.

Can you record documents electronically in Alachua?

Yes. Alachua accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.

Where do I send documents for recording in Alachua?

Mail recordings to Alachua County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller (J.K. "Jess" Irby): Alachua County Clerk of Court, Attn: Official Records, 201 E. University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601 (unverified (contact via https://alachuaclerk.org)).

How can Jurably help with recording in Alachua?

If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Alachua to protect your equitable interest; we also notarize documents online or in person and record them for you. Upload your document and we prepare, notarize, and file it — so you never have to visit the Alachua recorder in person.

Under contract in Alachua? Secure it.

Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.

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