Florida · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Highlands, FL
Highlands (population 106,221) records real-property documents through the Highlands County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller. 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.
Highlands recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Highlands County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller
- Recording fee
- $10.00 (up to 14"x8.5") first / $8.50 per additional page add'l (+$1.00 per additional name beyond 4 names for indexing; plats $30 first page/$15 each additional)
- Mailing address
- Highlands County Clerk of Circuit Court & Comptroller, Attn: Recording Division, 590 S Commerce Ave, Sebring, FL 33870
- Phone
- (863) 402-6590 (fax 863-402-6862); general (863) 402-6565
- Checks payable to
- unverified (not explicitly stated on fee page; standard is 'Clerk of Circuit Court')
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Formatting note: unverified specifics; Florida Statute Ch. 28.24 formatting rules apply (referenced on site)
Can you e-record in Highlands?
Yes. Highlands 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 Highlands, Florida
- Prepare the document so it meets Highlands 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 Highlands County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller at Highlands County Clerk of Circuit Court & Comptroller, Attn: Recording Division, 590 S Commerce Ave, Sebring, FL 33870.
- Pay the recording fee ($10.00 (up to 14"x8.5") first / $8.50 per additional page add'l (+$1.00 per additional name beyond 4 names for indexing; plats $30 first page/$15 each additional)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Highlands
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 Highlands 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.
Highlands recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Highlands?
The Highlands County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller charges $10.00 (up to 14"x8.5") first / $8.50 per additional page add'l (+$1.00 per additional name beyond 4 names for indexing; plats $30 first page/$15 each additional), with checks payable to unverified (not explicitly stated on fee page; standard is 'Clerk of Circuit Court'). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Highlands?
Yes. Highlands 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 Highlands?
Mail recordings to Highlands County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller: Highlands County Clerk of Circuit Court & Comptroller, Attn: Recording Division, 590 S Commerce Ave, Sebring, FL 33870 ((863) 402-6590 (fax 863-402-6862); general (863) 402-6565).
How can Jurably help with recording in Highlands?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Highlands 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 Highlands recorder in person.
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