Florida · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Leon, FL
Leon (population 292,198) records real-property documents through the Leon County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, 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.
Leon recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Leon County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, Official Records
- Recording fee
- $10.00 (per F.S. 28.24) first / $8.50 per additional page (Plats: $30.00 first page/$15.00 additional page) add'l (+$1.00 per additional name indexed beyond 4 names)
- Mailing address
- Leon County Clerk & Comptroller, Attn: Official Records, 301 South Monroe Street, Ste. 100, Tallahassee, FL 32301
- Phone
- (850) 606-4030
- Electronic recording
- Available via CSC
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 Leon?
Yes. Leon accepts electronic recording through CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Leon, Florida
- Prepare the document so it meets Leon 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 CSC, or by mail to Leon County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, Official Records at Leon County Clerk & Comptroller, Attn: Official Records, 301 South Monroe Street, Ste. 100, Tallahassee, FL 32301.
- Pay the recording fee ($10.00 (per F.S. 28.24) first / $8.50 per additional page (Plats: $30.00 first page/$15.00 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.
How Jurably helps in Leon
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 Leon 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.
Leon recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Leon?
The Leon County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, Official Records charges $10.00 (per F.S. 28.24) first / $8.50 per additional page (Plats: $30.00 first page/$15.00 additional page) add'l (+$1.00 per additional name indexed beyond 4 names). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Leon?
Yes. Leon accepts electronic recording through 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 Leon?
Mail recordings to Leon County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, Official Records: Leon County Clerk & Comptroller, Attn: Official Records, 301 South Monroe Street, Ste. 100, Tallahassee, FL 32301 ((850) 606-4030).
How can Jurably help with recording in Leon?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Leon 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 Leon recorder in person.
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