Florida County Clerks & Recorders

In Florida, real estate deeds, mortgages, and liens are officially recorded by the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller. Standard recording fees are governed by Fla. Stat. § 28.24 & § 201.02 with a base fee of $10.00 for the first page and $8.50 for each additional page.

Transfer tax rules in Florida: $0.70 per $100 ($0.60 in Miami-Dade) Documentary Stamp Tax. Check your specific county requirements as local documentary stamps or municipal fees may also apply.

In Florida, marriage license fees typically range around $86.00 ($61.00 with premarital course completion). The state requires a mandatory waiting period of 72 hours from application to marriage ceremony, and the license remains valid for 60 days. 3-day waiting period for Florida residents waived if verified 4-hour premarital course is taken.

For Florida, business name filings (DBA / Assumed Name) require a fee of approximately $50.00 and are processed through the Florida Department of State (Sunbiz.org). Fictitious names in Florida must be registered with the State Division of Corporations at Sunbiz.org after advertising once in a local newspaper.