Florida · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Manatee, FL
Manatee (population 399,710) records real-property documents through the Manatee County Clerk of the Circuit Court, 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.
Manatee recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Manatee County Clerk of the Circuit Court, Recording Department
- Recording fee
- $10.00 (instruments not exceeding 14"x8.5"; per F.S. 28.24) first / $8.50 per additional page (standard size); $15.00 per additional page for plats/exhibits exceeding 14"x8.5" (first page $30.00 for oversized) add'l (+$1.00 per additional name indexed beyond 4 names)
- Mailing address
- Standard mail: Attn: Recording, P.O. Box 25400, Bradenton, FL 34206. Overnight/physical: Attn: Recording, 1115 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, FL 34205
- Phone
- (941) 749-1800
- Checks payable to
- Clerk of Circuit Court
- 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 Manatee?
Yes. Manatee 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 Manatee, Florida
- Prepare the document so it meets Manatee 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 Manatee County Clerk of the Circuit Court, Recording Department at Standard mail: Attn: Recording, P.O. Box 25400, Bradenton, FL 34206. Overnight/physical: Attn: Recording, 1115 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, FL 34205.
- Pay the recording fee ($10.00 (instruments not exceeding 14"x8.5"; per F.S. 28.24) first / $8.50 per additional page (standard size); $15.00 per additional page for plats/exhibits exceeding 14"x8.5" (first page $30.00 for oversized) 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 Manatee
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 Manatee 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.
Manatee recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Manatee?
The Manatee County Clerk of the Circuit Court, Recording Department charges $10.00 (instruments not exceeding 14"x8.5"; per F.S. 28.24) first / $8.50 per additional page (standard size); $15.00 per additional page for plats/exhibits exceeding 14"x8.5" (first page $30.00 for oversized) add'l (+$1.00 per additional name indexed beyond 4 names), with checks payable to Clerk of Circuit Court. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Manatee?
Yes. Manatee 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 Manatee?
Mail recordings to Manatee County Clerk of the Circuit Court, Recording Department: Standard mail: Attn: Recording, P.O. Box 25400, Bradenton, FL 34206. Overnight/physical: Attn: Recording, 1115 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, FL 34205 ((941) 749-1800).
How can Jurably help with recording in Manatee?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Manatee 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 Manatee recorder in person.
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