How to Record Official Documents in Alachua County

• •Standard recording fees are $10.00 for the first page and $8.50 for each additional page.
• •An indexing fee of $1.00 applies for each name over the first 4 names.
• •Documentary stamp tax for deeds is $0.70 per $100 of total consideration.
• •In-person recording is available Monday-Friday, 8:15 am – 5:00 pm at 201 E. University Ave., Gainesville, FL.
• •Documents submitted by mail must include payment and a self-addressed stamped envelope for return.
• •Electronically signed documents must be submitted via approved third-party e-recording vendors.
• •Documents not authorized by statute cannot be recorded.
• •E-recorded documents are not processed instantaneously and may take until the next business day.
• •Paper documents submitted without a return envelope are held for one year before disposal.
• •Real estate conveyances require a 'prepared by' statement including the name and address of the preparer.
• •Instruments must include the printed name and address of each grantor and grantee.
• •Signatures on instruments require two witnesses with printed names and addresses.
• •Failure to pay proper documentary stamp tax results in penalties and interest payable to the Florida Department of Revenue.

Residents and property owners must follow these specific legal requirements and fee structures to successfully record property-related documents with the county.

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