How do I record a document with the Clerk of the Court and Comptroller?

The Clerk of the Court and Comptroller's County Recorder is the official recorder of all instruments that may, by law, be recorded in the county.

Documents include, but are not limited to:

  • Deeds
  • Mortgages
  • Liens
  • Powers of attorney
  • Financial statements
Fees, mortgage taxes and real estate transfer taxes are computed and collected at the time of recordation.
 
There are three methods in which you can record documents:

In Person
You can bring your original documents in person, along with the appropriate fees, to the main office located at:
 
Mail
You can mail your original documents along with the appropriate fees. Please mail documents for recording to:

Miami-Dade County Recorder
P.O. Box 011711
Flagler Station
Miami, Florida 33101
 
E-file/Online
You can e-file your document through one of County Recorder's approved vendors. With this option, you retain your original document and the recorded image is available the next day.
Additional information on this option, including links to the vendors, is available at www.miamidadeclerk.gov/efiling.asp
 
Additional information on recording documents, including fees, can be found here.  
 
The County Recorder's office may be contacted at (305) 275-1155, option 5.
Miami Dade County
Clerk of the Court and Comptroller
Juan Fernandez-Barquin, Clerk of the Court and Comptroller

Miami-Dade County Courthouse
73 W Flagler St, Suite 133 Miami, FL 33130
305-275-1155305-275-1155