Florida · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Lake, FL
Lake (population 383,956) records real-property documents through the Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller (Gary J. Cooney), 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.
Lake recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller (Gary J. Cooney), Official Records/Recording
- Recording fee
- $10.00 (per F.S. 28.24) first / $8.50 per additional page add'l (+$1.00 per additional name indexed beyond 4 names)
- Mailing address
- Standard mail: Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, ATTN: RECORDING, P.O. Box 7800, Tavares, FL 32778. Overnight: 550 W. Main St., Tavares, FL 32778
- Phone
- (352) 253-2600
- Checks payable to
- Gary J. Cooney, Clerk of Court & Comptroller
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Formatting note: Statewide FL standard: 3x3 in. blank space top-right corner of first page, 1x3 in. on subsequent pages, reserved for clerk
Can you e-record in Lake?
Yes. Lake 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 Lake, Florida
- Prepare the document so it meets Lake 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 Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller (Gary J. Cooney), Official Records/Recording at Standard mail: Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, ATTN: RECORDING, P.O. Box 7800, Tavares, FL 32778. Overnight: 550 W. Main St., Tavares, FL 32778.
- Pay the recording fee ($10.00 (per F.S. 28.24) first / $8.50 per additional page add'l (+$1.00 per additional name indexed beyond 4 names)).
- 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 Lake 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.
Lake recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Lake?
The Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller (Gary J. Cooney), Official Records/Recording charges $10.00 (per F.S. 28.24) first / $8.50 per additional page add'l (+$1.00 per additional name indexed beyond 4 names), with checks payable to Gary J. Cooney, Clerk of Court & Comptroller. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Lake?
Yes. Lake 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 Lake?
Mail recordings to Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller (Gary J. Cooney), Official Records/Recording: Standard mail: Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, ATTN: RECORDING, P.O. Box 7800, Tavares, FL 32778. Overnight: 550 W. Main St., Tavares, FL 32778 ((352) 253-2600).
Can Jurably record my document in Lake 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 Lake recorder in person.
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