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Recording a Deed or Document in Putnam, FL
Putnam (population 73,321) records real-property documents through the Putnam County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller - 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.
Putnam recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Putnam County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller - County Recorder/Official Records
- Recording fee
- $10.00 (standard FL statutory fee, instrument up to 8.5x14 in.) first / $8.50 per additional page add'l (+$1.00 per name for indexing after first four names (standard F.S. 28.24 schedule; not independently confirmed on a putnamclerk.com fee page during this research))
- Mailing address
- P.O. Box 758, Palatka, FL 32178 (Customer Service Center/Recording: 518 St. Johns Avenue, Palatka, FL 32177)
- Phone
- unverified (specific recording-line number not confirmed)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Can you e-record in Putnam?
Yes. Putnam accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Putnam, Florida
- Prepare the document so it meets Putnam 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, or by mail to Putnam County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller - County Recorder/Official Records at P.O. Box 758, Palatka, FL 32178 (Customer Service Center/Recording: 518 St. Johns Avenue, Palatka, FL 32177).
- Pay the recording fee ($10.00 (standard FL statutory fee, instrument up to 8.5x14 in.) first / $8.50 per additional page add'l (+$1.00 per name for indexing after first four names (standard F.S. 28.24 schedule; not independently confirmed on a putnamclerk.com fee page during this research))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Putnam
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 Putnam 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.
Putnam recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Putnam?
The Putnam County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller - County Recorder/Official Records charges $10.00 (standard FL statutory fee, instrument up to 8.5x14 in.) first / $8.50 per additional page add'l (+$1.00 per name for indexing after first four names (standard F.S. 28.24 schedule; not independently confirmed on a putnamclerk.com fee page during this research)). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Putnam?
Yes. Putnam accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, 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 Putnam?
Mail recordings to Putnam County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller - County Recorder/Official Records: P.O. Box 758, Palatka, FL 32178 (Customer Service Center/Recording: 518 St. Johns Avenue, Palatka, FL 32177) (unverified (specific recording-line number not confirmed)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Putnam?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Putnam 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 Putnam recorder in person.
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