Florida · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Charlotte, FL
Charlotte (population 186,952) records real-property documents through the Charlotte County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller (Roger D. Eaton). 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.
Charlotte recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Charlotte County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller (Roger D. Eaton)
- Recording fee
- $10.00 first / $8.50 add'l (+$1.00 per name for instruments indexing more than 4 names)
- Mailing address
- Official Records Division, Murdock Administration Building, 18500 Murdock Circle, Port Charlotte, FL 33948 (also: 350 East Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda, FL 33950)
- Phone
- (941) 637-2279
- Checks payable to
- unverified (presumed Charlotte County Clerk of Court)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: No mandatory separate cover sheet statewide; FL Stat. 695.26 blank-space requirements apply
Can you e-record in Charlotte?
Yes. Charlotte accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Charlotte, Florida
- Prepare the document so it meets Charlotte formatting rules (legal description, grantee address, signature block, and the blank margin the recorder reserves for its stamp).
- Notarize it if the instrument requires acknowledgment — most deeds and affidavits do.
- Submit electronically through Simplifile, CSC, or by mail to Charlotte County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller (Roger D. Eaton) at Official Records Division, Murdock Administration Building, 18500 Murdock Circle, Port Charlotte, FL 33948 (also: 350 East Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda, FL 33950).
- Pay the recording fee ($10.00 first / $8.50 add'l (+$1.00 per name for instruments indexing more than 4 names)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Charlotte standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, e-record it through the county’s approved network, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Charlotte recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Charlotte?
The Charlotte County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller (Roger D. Eaton) charges $10.00 first / $8.50 add'l (+$1.00 per name for instruments indexing more than 4 names), with checks payable to unverified (presumed Charlotte County Clerk of Court). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Charlotte?
Yes. Charlotte accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, 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 Charlotte?
Mail recordings to Charlotte County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller (Roger D. Eaton): Official Records Division, Murdock Administration Building, 18500 Murdock Circle, Port Charlotte, FL 33948 (also: 350 East Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda, FL 33950) ((941) 637-2279).
Can Jurably record my document in Charlotte for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, e-records it through the county’s approved network, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Charlotte recorder in person.
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