Florida · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Duval, FL
Duval (population 995,567) records real-property documents through the Duval County Clerk of the Circuit Court (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.
Duval recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Duval County Clerk of the Circuit Court (Recording Department)
- Recording fee
- $10.00 (first page) first / $8.50 per additional page add'l (+$1.00 per additional name indexed beyond first 4 names)
- Mailing address
- Duval County Clerk of the Circuit Court, Attn: Recording Department 1054, 501 West Adams Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202
- Phone
- 904-255-5900 (general); recording department per duvalclerk.com
- Checks payable to
- Duval Clerk of the Circuit Court
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Formatting note: Yes — Recording Transmittal Sheet must be attached and completed; documents need a 3"x3" blank space in upper-right corner of first page and a 1"x3" blank space on each following page
Can you e-record in Duval?
Yes. Duval 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 Duval, Florida
- Prepare the document so it meets Duval 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 Duval County Clerk of the Circuit Court (Recording Department) at Duval County Clerk of the Circuit Court, Attn: Recording Department 1054, 501 West Adams Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202.
- Pay the recording fee ($10.00 (first page) first / $8.50 per additional page 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.
How Jurably helps in Duval
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 Duval 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.
Duval recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Duval?
The Duval County Clerk of the Circuit Court (Recording Department) charges $10.00 (first page) first / $8.50 per additional page add'l (+$1.00 per additional name indexed beyond first 4 names), with checks payable to Duval Clerk of the Circuit Court. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Duval?
Yes. Duval 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 Duval?
Mail recordings to Duval County Clerk of the Circuit Court (Recording Department): Duval County Clerk of the Circuit Court, Attn: Recording Department 1054, 501 West Adams Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 (904-255-5900 (general); recording department per duvalclerk.com).
How can Jurably help with recording in Duval?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Duval 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 Duval recorder in person.
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