Florida · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Hillsborough, FL
Hillsborough (population 1,459,762) records real-property documents through the Hillsborough County Clerk of the Circuit Court - Official Records. 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.
Hillsborough recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Hillsborough County Clerk of the Circuit Court - Official Records
- Recording fee
- $10.00 first / $8.50 per additional page add'l (+$1.00 per additional name beyond first 4 names)
- Mailing address
- Hillsborough County Clerk of Court Official Records, PO Box 3249, Tampa, FL 33601-3249
- Phone
- recording@hillsclerk.com (email); main clerk line via hillsclerk.com contact page
- Checks payable to
- Clerk of the Circuit Court
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: unverified specific cover sheet form; standard FL statutory formatting requirements apply
Can you e-record in Hillsborough?
Yes. Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough, Florida
- Prepare the document so it meets Hillsborough 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, or by mail to Hillsborough County Clerk of the Circuit Court - Official Records at Hillsborough County Clerk of Court Official Records, PO Box 3249, Tampa, FL 33601-3249.
- Pay the recording fee ($10.00 first / $8.50 per additional page add'l (+$1.00 per additional name beyond first 4 names)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Hillsborough
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 Hillsborough 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.
Hillsborough recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Hillsborough?
The Hillsborough County Clerk of the Circuit Court - Official Records charges $10.00 first / $8.50 per additional page add'l (+$1.00 per additional name beyond first 4 names), with checks payable to Clerk of the Circuit Court. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Hillsborough?
Yes. Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough?
Mail recordings to Hillsborough County Clerk of the Circuit Court - Official Records: Hillsborough County Clerk of Court Official Records, PO Box 3249, Tampa, FL 33601-3249 (recording@hillsclerk.com (email); main clerk line via hillsclerk.com contact page).
How can Jurably help with recording in Hillsborough?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.