Sumter County Official Document Fee Calculator

Original title: Document Fee Calculator | Sumter County Clerk of Courts

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What this does

Residents and property owners can use this tool to determine the exact costs associated with filing official property documents in Sumter County, ensuring they have the correct funds prepared before visiting the Clerk's office.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Property owners in Sumter County

They must pay recording fees and documentary stamp taxes when filing deeds or mortgages with the county.

Sumter County Clerk of Courts

The agency is responsible for collecting the fees and maintaining the official records.

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Summary

This is an online tool provided by the Sumter County Clerk of Courts to help residents estimate the costs of recording legal documents like deeds and mortgages. It allows users to input page counts and property values to calculate required recording fees and taxes.

Key Facts

The online calculator estimates recording fees for deeds, mortgages, and other standard documents.
Florida law requires a minimum of $0.70 in documentary stamp taxes for all recorded deeds.
Users should input a minimum sale price of $10.00 when calculating fees for deeds.
The calculator does not account for extra fees such as additional names, extra copies, or document certifications.
The Clerk's office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, excluding holidays.
Main office and Official Records department are located at 215 E McCollum Ave, Bushnell, FL.
A limited-service annex is located at 8033 E CR-466, The Villages, FL.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this calculator include all possible fees?

No, the calculator does not include additional fees for extra copies, document certifications, or additional names.

What is the minimum sale price I should use for a deed calculation?

You should use a minimum sale price of $10.00 for accurate fee estimation.

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Minimum Fee Requirements

The document explicitly notes that the calculator requires manual input of a $10 minimum sale price to comply with state law, indicating a hard-coded floor for deed recording taxes.

Sumter County Clerk of Courts

Connected Entities

locationBushnell“Location of the main Clerk of Courts office.”Map →

organizationSumter County Clerk of Courts“The government office responsible for maintaining official records and collectin”Map →

Sources

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www.sumterclerk.com

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