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Recording a Deed or Document in Miami-Dade, FL
Miami-Dade (population 2,701,767) records real-property documents through the Miami-Dade County Clerk of the Courts and Comptroller - Office of County Recorder (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.
Miami-Dade recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Miami-Dade County Clerk of the Courts and Comptroller - Office of County Recorder (Official Records)
- Recording fee
- $10.00 (Lis Pendens: $5.00) first / $8.50 per additional page (Lis Pendens: $4.00) add'l (+$1.00 per name indexed beyond first 4 names (Florida statutory))
- Mailing address
- Office of County Recorder, 20 NW 1st Avenue, Suite 5.246, Miami, FL 33128 (alt: P.O. Box 011711, Flagler Station, Miami, FL 33101)
- Phone
- unverified - see miamidadeclerk.gov contact page
- Checks payable to
- Clerk of the Court and Comptroller
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Formatting note: Document cover page available/recommended; not confirmed as strictly mandatory - unverified
Can you e-record in Miami-Dade?
Yes. Miami-Dade 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 Miami-Dade, Florida
- Prepare the document so it meets Miami-Dade 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 Miami-Dade County Clerk of the Courts and Comptroller - Office of County Recorder (Official Records) at Office of County Recorder, 20 NW 1st Avenue, Suite 5.246, Miami, FL 33128 (alt: P.O. Box 011711, Flagler Station, Miami, FL 33101).
- Pay the recording fee ($10.00 (Lis Pendens: $5.00) first / $8.50 per additional page (Lis Pendens: $4.00) add'l (+$1.00 per name indexed beyond first 4 names (Florida statutory))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Miami-Dade
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 Miami-Dade 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.
Miami-Dade recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Miami-Dade?
The Miami-Dade County Clerk of the Courts and Comptroller - Office of County Recorder (Official Records) charges $10.00 (Lis Pendens: $5.00) first / $8.50 per additional page (Lis Pendens: $4.00) add'l (+$1.00 per name indexed beyond first 4 names (Florida statutory)), with checks payable to Clerk of the Court and Comptroller. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Miami-Dade?
Yes. Miami-Dade 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 Miami-Dade?
Mail recordings to Miami-Dade County Clerk of the Courts and Comptroller - Office of County Recorder (Official Records): Office of County Recorder, 20 NW 1st Avenue, Suite 5.246, Miami, FL 33128 (alt: P.O. Box 011711, Flagler Station, Miami, FL 33101) (unverified - see miamidadeclerk.gov contact page).
How can Jurably help with recording in Miami-Dade?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Miami-Dade 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 Miami-Dade recorder in person.
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