Florida · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in St. Johns, FL
St. Johns (population 273,425) records real-property documents through the St. Johns County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller - 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.
St. Johns recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- St. Johns County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller - Recording Division
- Recording fee
- $10.00 first / $8.50 per additional page add'l (+$1.00 per name over 4 names indexed)
- Mailing address
- St. Johns County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller, Attention: Recording Division, 4010 Lewis Speedway, St. Augustine, FL 32084
- Phone
- unverified (main clerk line not directly confirmed for recording division)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Recording Information and Fees sheet references including a Cover Sheet plus self-addressed stamped envelope when mailing documents (per stjohnsclerk.com); specific format/margin rules unverified from readable source
Can you e-record in St. Johns?
Yes. St. Johns 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 St. Johns, Florida
- Prepare the document so it meets St. Johns 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 St. Johns County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller - Recording Division at St. Johns County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller, Attention: Recording Division, 4010 Lewis Speedway, St. Augustine, FL 32084.
- Pay the recording fee ($10.00 first / $8.50 per additional page add'l (+$1.00 per name over 4 names indexed)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in St. Johns
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 St. Johns 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.
St. Johns recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in St. Johns?
The St. Johns County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller - Recording Division charges $10.00 first / $8.50 per additional page add'l (+$1.00 per name over 4 names indexed). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in St. Johns?
Yes. St. Johns 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 St. Johns?
Mail recordings to St. Johns County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller - Recording Division: St. Johns County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller, Attention: Recording Division, 4010 Lewis Speedway, St. Augustine, FL 32084 (unverified (main clerk line not directly confirmed for recording division)).
How can Jurably help with recording in St. Johns?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in St. Johns 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 St. Johns recorder in person.
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