Before Recording Instruments
- A 3 x 3 inch space at the top right-hand corner on the first page and a 1 x 3 inch space at the top right-hand corner on each subsequent page are reserved for use by the Clerk of Court. F.S. 95.26(1)€
- Please ensure your document(s) is prepared according to applicable law. Clerks are not able to provide guidance per F.S. 454.23.
- Preparer, Grantor(s), Grantee(s), Witness(es) and Notary Signature(s): Name(s) and address(es) of Grantor(s) and Witness(es) must be legibly printed, typed, or stamped beneath signature(s). Prepared by section must include name and address of natural person who prepared document. Notary section must include notary’s signature and stamp with expiration. F.S. 695.26 and 689.01
- Accepted Payment Types: Cash, Checks (with name imprinted), Cashier’s Checks, Money Order, Credit and Debit Card
- Make all checks payable to: Clerk of Court
- Mailing address: Flagler County Clerk of Court 1769 E. Moody Blvd., Bldg. 1 Bunnell, FL 32110
Official Records Fee Schedule
| Services | Details | Fees |
| Bond Approval | Per Bond: F.S. 28.24 (19) | $8.50 |
| Certified Copy | Per Certification: F.S. 28.24 (3) (in conjunction with per page copy fee) | $2.00 |
| Copy (Non-Certified) | Per Page, no larger than 8.5″ x 14″: F.S. 28.24 (5) (a) | $1.00 |
| Per Page, Larger than 8.5″ x 14″: F.S. 28.24 (5) (b) | $5.00 | |
| Documentary Stamp Tax | On Real Estate Conveyance, per $100.00 of consideration, rounded to the nearest hundred: F.S. 201.02 & 201.17 (Ex. $44550.00 = $44600.00) | $0.70 |
| Documentary Stamp Tax (Mortgage) | On Obligations to Pay Money, per $100.00 of indebtedness, rounded to the nearest hundred: F.S. 201.08 & 201.17 | $0.35 |
| Declaration of Domicile | Preparing & Recording: F.S.28.24 18), (15) | $15.00 |
| Indexing | Name indexing instruments for recording with more than 4 entries, per additional name: F.S. 28.24 (15) ( c) | $1.00 |
| Intangible Tax | 2 mills per $1.00 obligation: F.S. 199.133 & 201.17 | $0.002 |
| Marriage Ceremony | Solemnizing Matrimony: F.S. 28.24(24) | $30.00 |
| Marriage License (with Premarital Course Certificate) | Issue marriage license: F.S. 741.01 & 741.02 | $61.00 |
| Marriage License (w/o Premarital Course Certificate) | Issue marriage license: F.S. 741.01 & 741.02 | $86.00 |
| Marriage License (Amended) | Issue & record amended marriage license (Includes Affidavit of Request): F.S. 28.24(23) | $40.00 |
| Notary Public | Notarizing the signature(s) per document: F.S.117.05(2) (a), (Excludes Probate and Court documents) | $10.00 |
| Oath | Administering, attesting & sealing not otherwise provided herein: F.S. 28.24 (13) | $3.50 |
| Plats/Condos: Examining, Certifying & Recording | Over 8.5″ x 14″ – 1st page: F. S. 28.24 (11) (a) | $30.00 |
| Each additional page: F.S. 28.24 (11) (b) | $15.00 | |
| Recording Fee | First Page: F.S. 28.24 (12) (a & d) | $10.00 |
| Each additional page: F.S. 28.24 (12) (b & d)) | $8.50 | |
| Searches | Per year, per name: 28.24 (20) | $2.00 |
| Writing Any Paper | Other than herein specifically mentioned, including signing/sealing: F.S . 28.24 (8) | $7.00 |
Important Notes – State Taxes
| Documentary Stamp Tax – Real Estate Conveyances (Deeds) |
| * Documentary stamp tax is due on total consideration (including cash, any unpaid balance on existing or new mortgage, plus anything having a monetary value). |
| Rate: $0.70 per $100 or fraction thereof |
| Formula: 0.0070 x Total Purchase Price = Amount of Documentary (Doc) Stamps Due |
| * Doc stamp tax must be paid on documents prior to recording (F.S. 201.01) minimum stamp tax on any conveyance having a total consideration of $100 or less. |
| Deed shown as corrective or given to clear title but not in lieu of foreclosure |
| Documentary Stamp / Intangible Tax – Obligations to Pay Money ( Mortgages, Notes, etc..) |
| * Documentary stamp tax: |
| Doc stamp tax is due on the total amount of indebtedness as shown on document. |
| Rate: $0.35 per $100 of fraction thereof |
| Formula: 0.0035 x Amount Financed = Amount of Doc Stamps |
| *If more that one document is recorded evidencing the same indebtedness, each document will be taxable as a separate indebtedness unless the documents are properly cross-referenced to the document for which stamps have been paid. |
| Doc stamp tax must be paid on documents evidencing indebtedness prior to recordation (F.S. 201.01) |
| * Intangible Tax: |
| Intangible tax on notes, bonds , and other obligations for payment of money secured by a mortgage, deed of trust, or other lien upon real property situated in Florida shall be paid at the time of recording to the Clerk of the Circuit Court. (F.S. 199.133(1) & 119.135) |
| Rate: 2 mills per dollar of just valuation of notes, bonds, and other obligations to pay money |
| Formula : 0.002 x Amount Financed = Amount of Intangible Tax |
For Further Assistance You may contact the Florida Dept. of Revenue at (850) 488-6800 or for online assistance visit: Florida Documentary Stamp Tax
Failure to pay the full amount of documentary stamps and/or intangible taxes due may result in a penalty under F.S. 201.17(2)(b). The penalty is equal to 10 percent of the unpaid tax, and may escalate to 50 percent of the unpaid tax, depending on the amount of time the tax is unpaid. Interest of 1 percent per month is charged based upon the amount of tax due from the date of recording until the tax is paid.
Specialized Services Fees Schedule
(These services require a combination of services and fees.)
Notice of Bond
| Recording Fee | Recording of 1st page of Notice with attached surety bond. F.S. 713.23(2) & 28.24(12); | $10.00 |
| each additional page of recording | $8.50 | |
| Clerk Fee | Mailing Notice to Lienor, F.S. 713.23 (2) | $20.00 |
| Postage-Certified | Call for current rate, F.S. 713.23(2) & 28.24(27) | |
| Copies | per page | $1.00 |
| Certification | per document | $2.00 |
Notice of Contest of Lien (Condominium)
| Recording Fee | Recording of 1st page of Notice, F.S. 713.116(5) & 28.24(12); | $10.00 |
| each additional page of recording | $8.50 | |
| Clerk Fee | Document Preparation Fee, F.S. 28.24(8) | $7.00 |
| Postage-Certified | Call for current rate, F.S. 718.116(5) & 28.24(27) | |
| Copies | per page | $1.00 |
| Certification | per document | $2.00 |
Notice of Contest of Lien (Construction)
| Recording Fee | Recording of 1st page of Notice, F. S. 713.22(2) & 28.24(12)(a); | $10.00 |
| each additional page of recording | $8.50 | |
| Clerk Fee | Document Preparation Fee, F.S. 28.24(8) | $7.00 |
| Postage-Certified | Call for current rate, F.S. 718.116(5) & 28.24(27) | |
| Copies | per page | $1.00 |
| Certification | per document | $2.00 |
Notice of Homestead
| Recording Fee | Recording of 1st page of Notice, F.S. 222.01(2) & 28.24 (12); | $10.00 |
| each additional page of recording | $8.50 | |
| Clerk Fee | Making Notice to Judgment Creditor, F.S. 222.01(3) & 28.24(8) | $20.00 |
| Postage-Certified | Call for current rate, F.S. 222 & 28.24(27) | |
| Copies | per page | $1.00 |
| Certification | per document | $2.00 |
Transfer of Lien to Security (Bond)
| Recording Fee | Recording for the 1st page of Bond, F.S. 713.24(b) & 28.24(12) | $10.00 |
| each additional page of recording | $8.50 | |
| Clerk Fee | Making and serving certificate of lien transfer, F.S. 713.24(b) | $20.00 |
| each additional lien transfer, F.S. 713.24(b) | $10.00 | |
| Bond Approval | per bond, F.S. 28.24(19) (Bonds must be issued by Surety Co. registered to do business in FL.) | $8.50 |
| Postage-Certified | Call for current rate, F.S. 713.24(b) & 28.24(27) | |
| Copies | per page | $1.00 |
| Certification | per document | $2.00 |
* Please complete the Requestor Form and Transfer of Lien to Security (Bond) Calculator
Current Legal Judgement Rate
Calculator for Transfer of Lien to Security (Cash)
Transfer to Security Requestor Form
Transfer of Lien to Security (Cash)
| Recording Fee | Recording for the 1st page of Certificate, F.S. 713.24(a) & 28.24(12) | $10.00 |
| each additional page of recording | $8.50 | |
| Clerk Fee | Making and serving certificate of lien transfer, F.S. 713.24(a) | $20.00 |
| each additional lien transfer, F.S. 713.24(a) | $10.00 | |
| Registry of Court Deposit | First $500.00, F.S. 28.24(10)(a)(1) | 3% of |
| each subsequent $1.00, F.S. 28.24(10)(a)(2) | 1.5% of | |
| Postage-Certified | Call for current rate, F.S. 713.24(b) & 28.24(27) | |
| Copies | per page | $1.00 |
| Certification | per document | $2.00 |
Funds required to Transfer Lien required as cash, cashier’s check or certified bank check, no personal checks accepted. This transaction requires two separate payments (funds for transfer and recording fee).
* Please complete the Requestor Form and Transfer of Lien to Security (Cash) Calculator
Current Legal Judgement Rate
Calculator for Transfer of Lien to Security (Cash)
Transfer to Security Requestor Form
Foreign Judgement
Fees to record foreign judgement into official records and notice to debtor(s) only F.S. 55.505(2)
| Recording Fee | Recording for the 1st page of Judgment and Affidavit, F.S. 713.24 (a) & 28.24 (12) | $10.00 |
| each addition page of recording | $8.50 | |
| Clerk Fee | Document Preparation Fee, F.S. 28.24(8), Notice of Recording (This document is not recorded.) | $7.00 |
| Copies | per page | $1.00 |
| Certification | per document | $2.00 |
| Postage – Certified | Call for current rate, F.S. 713.24(b) & 28.24(27) | |
| Indexing | per name if more than 4 to be indexed, F.S. 28.24(12)(c ) | $1.00 |
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