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.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Highlands 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.
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).
Can Jurably record my document in Highlands 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 Highlands recorder in person.
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