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Recording a Deed or Document in Palm Beach, FL
Palm Beach (population 1,492,191) records real-property documents through the Palm Beach County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller (Joseph Abruzzo) - Recording Division. 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.
Palm Beach recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Palm Beach County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller (Joseph Abruzzo) - Recording Division
- Recording fee
- $10.00 (instrument up to 8.5x14 in.) first / $8.50 per additional page add'l (+$1.00 per name for indexing (5th name and beyond); legal description fees: $0.60 for first two legal descriptions, $0.20 each additional)
- Mailing address
- Regular mail: Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, P.O. Box 4177, West Palm Beach, FL 33402. Express/overnight mail: Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, 205 N. Dixie Highway, Room 4.2500, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
- Phone
- (561) 355-2991
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Can you e-record in Palm Beach?
Yes. Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach, Florida
- Prepare the document so it meets Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller (Joseph Abruzzo) - Recording Division at Regular mail: Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, P.O. Box 4177, West Palm Beach, FL 33402. Express/overnight mail: Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, 205 N. Dixie Highway, Room 4.2500, West Palm Beach, FL 33401.
- Pay the recording fee ($10.00 (instrument up to 8.5x14 in.) first / $8.50 per additional page add'l (+$1.00 per name for indexing (5th name and beyond); legal description fees: $0.60 for first two legal descriptions, $0.20 each additional)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Palm Beach
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 Palm Beach 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.
Palm Beach recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Palm Beach?
The Palm Beach County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller (Joseph Abruzzo) - Recording Division charges $10.00 (instrument up to 8.5x14 in.) first / $8.50 per additional page add'l (+$1.00 per name for indexing (5th name and beyond); legal description fees: $0.60 for first two legal descriptions, $0.20 each additional). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Palm Beach?
Yes. Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach?
Mail recordings to Palm Beach County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller (Joseph Abruzzo) - Recording Division: Regular mail: Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, P.O. Box 4177, West Palm Beach, FL 33402. Express/overnight mail: Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, 205 N. Dixie Highway, Room 4.2500, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 ((561) 355-2991).
How can Jurably help with recording in Palm Beach?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach recorder in person.
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