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Washington County Clerk of Court: Recording Services and Fees

Original title: Recording

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The Frame

What this does

Residents and businesses must pay these specific fees to legally record property deeds, judgments, and other official documents with the Washington County Clerk of Court.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Property owners

They must pay the listed fees to record deeds, plats, and other property-related documents.

Legal professionals

They use these services to file judgments, satisfactions, and other legal instruments.

What changed

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What's next

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Key Facts

  • Recording the first page of any document costs $10.00.
  • Recording each subsequent page costs $8.50.
  • Documentary stamps on deeds are charged at $0.70 per hundred dollars or fraction thereof.
  • Documentary stamps on promissory notes and stock certificates are charged at $0.35 per hundred dollars or fraction thereof.
  • Indexing additional names beyond the first four costs $1.00 per name.
  • Recording a plat costs $30.00 for the first page and $15.00 for each additional page.
  • Records searches cost $2.00 per year.
  • Copies of records cost $1.00 per page.
  • Certification of any document costs $3.00.
  • Notary services are available for a $10.00 fee.
  • Intangible tax is set at 2 mills.
  • Electronic recording is available through Simplifile and CSC eRecording.
  • The office is located at 1293 Jackson Avenue, Chipley, FL 32428.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit documents for recording online?
Yes, the Washington County Clerk's Office supports e-recording through Simplifile and CSC eRecording.
How much does it cost to record a standard document?
The fee is $10.00 for the first page and $8.50 for each additional page.
What are the office hours for the Clerk of Court?
The office is open Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Summary

This document outlines the official recording services provided by the Washington County Clerk of Court, including accepted document types, electronic filing options, and a schedule of statutory fees for recording and copying documents.

Why It Matters

Residents and businesses must pay these specific fees to legally record property deeds, judgments, and other official documents with the Washington County Clerk of Court.

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CALIFORNIA ADVOCATES INC.

on behalf of CALIFORNIA TRUSTEES' ASSOCIATION

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ROSE & KINDEL

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Statutory Fee Basis

The fee structure is explicitly tied to Florida Statutes 28.222 and 28.223, indicating that these costs are set by state law rather than local discretion.

Connected Entities

personLora C. BellWashington County Clerk of CourtMap →
location1293 Jackson AvenuePhysical office address in Chipley, FLMap →
organizationWashington County Clerk of CourtThe government office responsible for recording documentsMap →
organizationCSC eRecordingElectronic recording service providerMap →
organizationSimplifileElectronic recording service providerMap →

Sources

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www.washingtonclerk.com

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