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Recording a Deed or Document in Franklin, FL

Franklin (population 12,451) records real-property documents through the Franklin County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller (Official Records/Recording). 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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Franklin recording — the essentials

Recording office
Franklin County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller (Official Records/Recording)
Recording fee
$10.00 first / $8.50 add'l (+$1.00 per additional name for indexing instruments with more than 4 names (per deeds.com aggregation of official fee schedule))
Mailing address
Franklin County Clerk of Court, 33 Market St, Suite 203, Apalachicola, FL 32320 (Courthouse Annex: 912 N.W. Avenue A, Carrabelle, FL 32322)
Phone
(850) 653-8861 ext. 3587/3588/3586
Checks payable to
unverified (presumed Clerk of Court, not explicitly confirmed)
Electronic recording
Available via Simplifile, CSC

Formatting note: 3x3 inch blank space reserved top right corner of first page; 1x3 inch space top right of subsequent pages

Can you e-record in Franklin?

Yes. Franklin 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 Franklin, Florida

  1. Prepare the document so it meets Franklin 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, or by mail to Franklin County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller (Official Records/Recording) at Franklin County Clerk of Court, 33 Market St, Suite 203, Apalachicola, FL 32320 (Courthouse Annex: 912 N.W. Avenue A, Carrabelle, FL 32322).
  4. Pay the recording fee ($10.00 first / $8.50 add'l (+$1.00 per additional name for indexing instruments with more than 4 names (per deeds.com aggregation of official fee schedule))).
  5. Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.

How Jurably helps in Franklin

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 Franklin 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.

Franklin recording — FAQ

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

The Franklin County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller (Official Records/Recording) charges $10.00 first / $8.50 add'l (+$1.00 per additional name for indexing instruments with more than 4 names (per deeds.com aggregation of official fee schedule)), with checks payable to unverified (presumed Clerk of Court, not explicitly confirmed). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.

Can you record documents electronically in Franklin?

Yes. Franklin 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 Franklin?

Mail recordings to Franklin County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller (Official Records/Recording): Franklin County Clerk of Court, 33 Market St, Suite 203, Apalachicola, FL 32320 (Courthouse Annex: 912 N.W. Avenue A, Carrabelle, FL 32322) ((850) 653-8861 ext. 3587/3588/3586).

How can Jurably help with recording in Franklin?

If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Franklin 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 Franklin recorder in person.

Under contract in Franklin? Secure it.

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

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