Florida · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Seminole, FL
Seminole (population 470,856) records real-property documents through the Seminole County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller - Official Records/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.
Seminole recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Seminole County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller - Official Records/Recording Division
- Recording fee
- $10.00 first / $8.50 per additional page add'l (+$1.00 per name after the first 4 names indexed; larger/plat documents billed at higher first/additional page rates (unverified exact plat rate for Seminole))
- Mailing address
- Seminole County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller, P.O. Box 8099, Sanford, FL 32772-8099
- Phone
- 407-665-4330 (Clerk main; recording division per seminoleclerk.org phone directory)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Formatting note: No statutory cover sheet required in FL, but FS 695.26 requires 3in x 3in blank space top-right of first page and 1in x 3in on subsequent pages for recording stamp; not separately confirmed on Seminole's site
Can you e-record in Seminole?
Yes. Seminole 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 Seminole, Florida
- Prepare the document so it meets Seminole 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 Seminole County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller - Official Records/Recording Division at Seminole County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller, P.O. Box 8099, Sanford, FL 32772-8099.
- Pay the recording fee ($10.00 first / $8.50 per additional page add'l (+$1.00 per name after the first 4 names indexed; larger/plat documents billed at higher first/additional page rates (unverified exact plat rate for Seminole))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Seminole
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 Seminole 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.
Seminole recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Seminole?
The Seminole County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller - Official Records/Recording Division charges $10.00 first / $8.50 per additional page add'l (+$1.00 per name after the first 4 names indexed; larger/plat documents billed at higher first/additional page rates (unverified exact plat rate for Seminole)). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Seminole?
Yes. Seminole 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 Seminole?
Mail recordings to Seminole County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller - Official Records/Recording Division: Seminole County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller, P.O. Box 8099, Sanford, FL 32772-8099 (407-665-4330 (Clerk main; recording division per seminoleclerk.org phone directory)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Seminole?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Seminole 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 Seminole recorder in person.
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