Florida · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Sumter, FL
Sumter (population 129,752) records real-property documents through the Sumter County Clerk of Courts - 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.
Sumter recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Sumter County Clerk of Courts - Official Records
- Recording fee
- $10.00 (standard, up to 8.5x14 with up to 4 index names); $30.00 for plats/condo exhibits exceeding standard size first / $8.50 per additional page (standard); $15.00 for oversize plats/condo exhibits add'l (+$1.00 per additional name over 4 indexed)
- Mailing address
- Sumter County Clerk of Courts, 215 E McCollum Ave, Bushnell, FL 33513 (Official Records office also referenced at Room 190, 215 E McCollum Ave)
- Phone
- 352-569-6600
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: unverified specific cover sheet mandate; consideration/sales price requested on deed or accompanying cover letter per Sumter Clerk guidance
Can you e-record in Sumter?
Yes. Sumter 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 Sumter, Florida
- Prepare the document so it meets Sumter 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 Sumter County Clerk of Courts - Official Records at Sumter County Clerk of Courts, 215 E McCollum Ave, Bushnell, FL 33513 (Official Records office also referenced at Room 190, 215 E McCollum Ave).
- Pay the recording fee ($10.00 (standard, up to 8.5x14 with up to 4 index names); $30.00 for plats/condo exhibits exceeding standard size first / $8.50 per additional page (standard); $15.00 for oversize plats/condo exhibits add'l (+$1.00 per additional name over 4 indexed)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Sumter
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 Sumter 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.
Sumter recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Sumter?
The Sumter County Clerk of Courts - Official Records charges $10.00 (standard, up to 8.5x14 with up to 4 index names); $30.00 for plats/condo exhibits exceeding standard size first / $8.50 per additional page (standard); $15.00 for oversize plats/condo exhibits add'l (+$1.00 per additional name over 4 indexed). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Sumter?
Yes. Sumter 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 Sumter?
Mail recordings to Sumter County Clerk of Courts - Official Records: Sumter County Clerk of Courts, 215 E McCollum Ave, Bushnell, FL 33513 (Official Records office also referenced at Room 190, 215 E McCollum Ave) (352-569-6600).
How can Jurably help with recording in Sumter?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Sumter 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 Sumter recorder in person.
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