Florida · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Lee, FL
Lee (population 760,822) records real-property documents through the Lee County Clerk of Court, Official Records/Recording 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.
Lee recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Lee County Clerk of Court, Official Records/Recording Department
- 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
- Lee County Clerk of Courts, Recording Department, P.O. Box 2278, Fort Myers, FL 33902
- Phone
- (239) 533-5007
- Checks payable to
- Lee County Clerk of Courts
- 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 Lee?
Yes. Lee 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 Lee, Florida
- Prepare the document so it meets Lee 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 Lee County Clerk of Court, Official Records/Recording Department at Lee County Clerk of Courts, Recording Department, P.O. Box 2278, Fort Myers, FL 33902.
- 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 Lee 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.
Lee recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Lee?
The Lee County Clerk of Court, Official Records/Recording Department 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 Lee County Clerk of Courts. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Lee?
Yes. Lee 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 Lee?
Mail recordings to Lee County Clerk of Court, Official Records/Recording Department: Lee County Clerk of Courts, Recording Department, P.O. Box 2278, Fort Myers, FL 33902 ((239) 533-5007).
Can Jurably record my document in Lee 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 Lee recorder in person.
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