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.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Sumter standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, e-record it through the county’s approved network, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is 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).
Can Jurably record my document in Sumter for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, e-records it through the county’s approved network, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Sumter recorder in person.
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