Florida · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Polk, FL
Polk (population 725,046) records real-property documents through the Polk County Clerk of the Circuit Court (Stacy M. Butterfield) - 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.
Polk recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Polk County Clerk of the Circuit Court (Stacy M. Butterfield) - Official Records
- Recording fee
- $10.00 (instrument up to 8.5x14 in.); $30.00 for larger documents (plats/condo exhibits over 14x8.5 in.) first / $8.50 per additional page (up to 14x8.5 in.); $15.00 per additional page for larger plats/exhibits add'l (+$1.00 per additional name when instrument has more than four names)
- Mailing address
- P.O. Box 9000, Drawer CC-8, Bartow, FL 33831-9000 (in-person: 255 N. Broadway Ave., Bartow, FL 33830)
- Phone
- 863-534-4000
- Checks payable to
- Polk County Clerk of Courts
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Can you e-record in Polk?
Polk records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
How to record a document in Polk, Florida
- Prepare the document so it meets Polk 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 by mail to Polk County Clerk of the Circuit Court (Stacy M. Butterfield) - Official Records at P.O. Box 9000, Drawer CC-8, Bartow, FL 33831-9000 (in-person: 255 N. Broadway Ave., Bartow, FL 33830).
- Pay the recording fee ($10.00 (instrument up to 8.5x14 in.); $30.00 for larger documents (plats/condo exhibits over 14x8.5 in.) first / $8.50 per additional page (up to 14x8.5 in.); $15.00 per additional page for larger plats/exhibits add'l (+$1.00 per additional name when instrument has more than four names)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Polk
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 Polk 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 — by certified mail on the paper rail — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Polk recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Polk?
The Polk County Clerk of the Circuit Court (Stacy M. Butterfield) - Official Records charges $10.00 (instrument up to 8.5x14 in.); $30.00 for larger documents (plats/condo exhibits over 14x8.5 in.) first / $8.50 per additional page (up to 14x8.5 in.); $15.00 per additional page for larger plats/exhibits add'l (+$1.00 per additional name when instrument has more than four names), with checks payable to Polk County Clerk of Courts. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Polk?
Polk records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
Where do I send documents for recording in Polk?
Mail recordings to Polk County Clerk of the Circuit Court (Stacy M. Butterfield) - Official Records: P.O. Box 9000, Drawer CC-8, Bartow, FL 33831-9000 (in-person: 255 N. Broadway Ave., Bartow, FL 33830) (863-534-4000).
How can Jurably help with recording in Polk?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Polk 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 Polk recorder in person.
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