Florida · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Clay, FL
Clay (population 218,245) records real-property documents through the Clay County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller (Recording Department). 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.
Clay recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clay County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller (Recording Department)
- Recording fee
- $10.00 (first page, 14" x 8.5") first / $8.50 per additional page or fraction add'l (+$1.00 per additional name indexed beyond first 4 names)
- Mailing address
- Clay County Clerk of Court and Comptroller, Recording Department, 825 N. Orange Avenue, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 (P.O. Box 698, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 for general mail)
- Phone
- (904) 284-6362 (Recording Manager); main office (904) 284-6300
- Checks payable to
- unverified (not stated on recording page)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Formatting note: Yes — documents must include a blank 3"x3" square on the first page and a blank 1"x3" horizontal square on each subsequent page (per clayclerk.com Recording Department page, consistent with F.S. 695.26)
Can you e-record in Clay?
Yes. Clay 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 Clay, Florida
- Prepare the document so it meets Clay 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, ePN, or by mail to Clay County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller (Recording Department) at Clay County Clerk of Court and Comptroller, Recording Department, 825 N. Orange Avenue, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 (P.O. Box 698, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 for general mail).
- Pay the recording fee ($10.00 (first page, 14" x 8.5") first / $8.50 per additional page or fraction add'l (+$1.00 per additional name indexed beyond first 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 Clay 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.
Clay recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Clay?
The Clay County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller (Recording Department) charges $10.00 (first page, 14" x 8.5") first / $8.50 per additional page or fraction add'l (+$1.00 per additional name indexed beyond first 4 names), with checks payable to unverified (not stated on recording page). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Clay?
Yes. Clay 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 Clay?
Mail recordings to Clay County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller (Recording Department): Clay County Clerk of Court and Comptroller, Recording Department, 825 N. Orange Avenue, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 (P.O. Box 698, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 for general mail) ((904) 284-6362 (Recording Manager); main office (904) 284-6300).
Can Jurably record my document in Clay 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 Clay recorder in person.
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