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Franklin County Property Recording and Tax Requirements

Original title: Recording Information | Franklin County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller

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What this does

Property owners and real estate professionals must pay specific es and recording fees to the Clerk's Office to legally record property transfers or mortgages in Franklin County.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Property Owners

They are responsible for paying documentary stamp taxes and recording fees when transferring property or recording mortgages.

Real Estate Professionals

They must comply with current recording fee schedules and tax requirements when filing documents on behalf of clients.

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Key Facts

Documentary stamp tax for deeds is $0.70 per $100 of consideration.
Documentary stamp tax for mortgages is $0.35 per $100 of consideration.
Intangible tax on mortgages is 0.002 times the mortgage amount (2 mills per dollar).
The DR-219 form is no longer required for real estate transfers as of June 1, 2008.
Standard recording fee is $10.00 for the first page and $8.50 for each additional page.
An additional $1.00 fee applies for each name indexed beyond the first four names on a document.
Failure to pay full documentary stamp taxes incurs a penalty of 10% to 50% of the unpaid tax.
Unpaid documentary stamp taxes accrue interest at 1% per month from the date of recordation.
Certain records, including death certificates, family law, juvenile, probate, mental health, and military discharge papers, are not viewable online.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I still need to file the DR-219 form when transferring property?

No, the DR-219 form was repealed effective June 1, 2008, and is no longer required.

What happens if I do not pay the full documentary stamp tax?

You will be subject to a penalty of 10% to 50% of the unpaid tax, plus interest of 1% per month.

Can I view all property records online?

No, certain sensitive records like death certificates, probate, and family law papers are restricted from online viewing.

Summary

This document outlines the official requirements for recording property documents in Franklin County, including mandatory es and standard filing fees. It also clarifies that the DR-219 form is no longer required for real estate transfers.

Why It Matters

Property owners and real estate professionals must pay specific es and recording fees to the Clerk's Office to legally record property transfers or mortgages in Franklin County.

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Repeal of DR-219 Form

The document highlights a long-standing policy change from 2008 where a specific real estate transfer form was eliminated.

Florida Statute 201.022

Connected Entities

organizationFranklin County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller“The office responsible for recording property documents and collecting associate”Map →

organizationFlorida Department of Revenue“State agency providing taxpayer services and oversight for property taxes.”Map →

personJames McAdams“Program Director for Property Tax Oversight at the Florida Department of Revenue”Map →

Sources

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www.franklinclerk.com

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