Florida · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Washington, FL
Washington (population 25,318) records real-property documents through the Washington County Clerk of Court (Lora C. Bell) - 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.
Washington recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Washington County Clerk of Court (Lora C. Bell) - Official Records
- Recording fee
- $10.00 first / $8.50 per additional page add'l (+$1.00 per name over 4; Plat first page $30.00, plat additional pages $15.00)
- Mailing address
- P.O. Box 647, Chipley, FL 32428 (physical: 1293 Jackson Ave, Suite 101, Chipley, FL 32428)
- Phone
- 850-638-6285
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Recording cover sheet form available for download on clerk website (recommended); mandatory status not explicitly stated
Can you e-record in Washington?
Yes. Washington 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 Washington, Florida
- Prepare the document so it meets Washington 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 Washington County Clerk of Court (Lora C. Bell) - Official Records at P.O. Box 647, Chipley, FL 32428 (physical: 1293 Jackson Ave, Suite 101, Chipley, FL 32428).
- Pay the recording fee ($10.00 first / $8.50 per additional page add'l (+$1.00 per name over 4; Plat first page $30.00, plat additional pages $15.00)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Washington
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 Washington 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.
Washington recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Washington?
The Washington County Clerk of Court (Lora C. Bell) - Official Records charges $10.00 first / $8.50 per additional page add'l (+$1.00 per name over 4; Plat first page $30.00, plat additional pages $15.00). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Washington?
Yes. Washington 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 Washington?
Mail recordings to Washington County Clerk of Court (Lora C. Bell) - Official Records: P.O. Box 647, Chipley, FL 32428 (physical: 1293 Jackson Ave, Suite 101, Chipley, FL 32428) (850-638-6285).
How can Jurably help with recording in Washington?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Washington 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 Washington recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.