Florida · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Gulf, FL
Gulf (population 14,192) records real-property documents through the Gulf County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller (Official Records 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.
Gulf recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Gulf County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller (Official Records Department)
- Recording fee
- $10.00 first / $8.50 add'l (+$1.00 per additional name for indexing beyond 4 names)
- Mailing address
- Gulf County Clerk of Court, 1000 Cecil G. Costin, Sr. Blvd., Room 148, Port St. Joe, FL 32456 (do not mail to Wewahitchka Annex — no mail receptacle there)
- Phone
- (850) 229-6112 / (850) 639-5068 (Port St. Joe) / (850) 639-2175 (Wewahitchka)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Formatting note: 3x3 inch blank space top right of first page; 1x3 inch space top right of subsequent pages
Can you e-record in Gulf?
Yes. Gulf 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 Gulf, Florida
- Prepare the document so it meets Gulf 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 Gulf County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller (Official Records Department) at Gulf County Clerk of Court, 1000 Cecil G. Costin, Sr. Blvd., Room 148, Port St. Joe, FL 32456 (do not mail to Wewahitchka Annex — no mail receptacle there).
- Pay the recording fee ($10.00 first / $8.50 add'l (+$1.00 per additional name for indexing beyond 4 names)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Gulf
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 Gulf 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.
Gulf recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Gulf?
The Gulf County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller (Official Records Department) charges $10.00 first / $8.50 add'l (+$1.00 per additional name for indexing beyond 4 names). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Gulf?
Yes. Gulf 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 Gulf?
Mail recordings to Gulf County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller (Official Records Department): Gulf County Clerk of Court, 1000 Cecil G. Costin, Sr. Blvd., Room 148, Port St. Joe, FL 32456 (do not mail to Wewahitchka Annex — no mail receptacle there) ((850) 229-6112 / (850) 639-5068 (Port St. Joe) / (850) 639-2175 (Wewahitchka)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Gulf?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Gulf 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 Gulf recorder in person.
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