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What This Bill Does
This document outlines the official requirements for recording property deeds in Osceola County, Florida, and provides information on clerk services including marriage licenses and passport applications.
Residents and property owners must follow these specific formatting and payment rules to successfully record legal documents like deeds with the Osceola County Clerk.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Property owners
Must comply with specific formatting and payment requirements to record deeds in Osceola County.
Couples seeking marriage licenses
Must read the Family Law Handbook and appear in person to initiate the mandatory three-day waiting period.
Key Facts
- Deeds must include grantor signatures, printed names and addresses, two witness signatures with printed names, a full legal property description, grantee mailing address, and the preparer's name and address.
- Deeds must have a 3x3 inch space at the top right corner for clerk use.
- Recording fees are $10.00 for the first page and $8.50 for each additional page.
- Documentary stamp tax is $0.70 per $100.00 of consideration.
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- An additional $1.00 indexing fee applies for documents with more than 4 party names.
- Personal checks are not accepted; only business checks, cashier's checks, and money orders are permitted.
- Original ink signatures are required; photocopies are not accepted.
- Courthouse hours are 8am to 5pm, but recording and payments are only accepted until 4:30pm.
- Marriage license applications require reading the Family Law Handbook and an in-person visit to start the three-day waiting period.
- Passport applications and marriage licenses are by appointment only, with the last appointment at 3:30pm.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I pay my recording fees with a personal check?
How do I start the three-day waiting period for a marriage license?
What are the requirements for witnesses on a deed?
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Service Hour Restrictions
Recording services close 30 minutes before the main office, and specific services like marriage licenses require appointments ending even earlier.
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