Español

	Frequently Asked Questions
What are the mailing and physical addresses of the Dade County Recorder's Offices? What are the Recording Fees? May I record any document I want to? What type of documents can be Recorded? What are the requirements for Recording a Deed? How do I compute Documentary Stamps, Surtax and Intangible Tax for Deeds and Mortgages? How do I obtain a copy of any recorded document and what will it cost? What should you do if you suspect that you are the victim of property fraud? There is a lien/judgment on my credit report. How do I find out about it?

1. What are the mailing and physical addresses of the Dade County Recorder's Offices?

Please mail documents for recording to the address listed below:

Miami-Dade County Recorder
P.O. Box 011711
Flagler Station
Miami, Florida 33101

The Miami-Dade County Recorder’s offices are located at:

County Recorder
Courthouse East
22 NW First Street, 1st. Floor
Miami, Florida 33128

West Dade Satellite Recorder Office
11805 SW 26 Street, Room 207
Miami, Florida 33175
No mail accepted at this location

North & South Recorder Offices
are temporarily closed.

Office hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday

2. What are the Recording Fees?

See Fee Schedule

Payment for fees will be accepted only in the form of:
Cash . Money Order . Certified or Cashiers Check . Visa or MasterCard

3. May I record any document I want to?

No, we can only accept documents that are authorized by Florida Statute 28.222.

4. What type of documents can be Recorded?

The following documents can be recorded: Deed's, Mortgages, Satisfactions, Releases, Liens, Assignments, other instruments relating to the ownership, transfer or encumbrance of real property and any other documents which are received or authorized by law to be recorded.

If you would like to view a list of document types with abbreviations found in the Miami-Dade County Recorder's Record Search click here. 

5. What are the requirements for Recording a Deed?

• In order to record a Deed, it must have:
• A prepared by statement (individual's name and address);
• A complete legal description (it must be a Miami-Dade County property);
• Grantor & Grantee's name and address;
• Each signature must have the name printed below the signature;
• Full notary acknowledgment on grantor's signature;
• DR-219 form (Return of Transfers of interest in Real Property) is no longer required.

6. How do I compute Documentary Stamps, Surtax and Intangible Tax for Deeds and Mortgages?

Automated calculations of documentary stamps, surtax and intangible tax on Deeds and Mortgages can be obtained from our 24 hour DIAL (Direct Information Access Line) Voice Response at (305) 275-1155 & Press 6 or click here.

7. How do I obtain a copy of my Deed and what will it cost?

In order to obtain a copy or a Certified Copy of a Deed or any other recorded document you may:

Online:

Click here to search or order copies:
http://www.miami-dadeclerk.com/public-records/

Cases older than 1974 only exist on microfilm; please go in person or mail your request.

In Person: 

Miami Dade County Courthouse East
Records Library
22 NW First Street, 2nd. Floor,
Miami, Florida 33130

Telephone:
305-275-1155,
To contact an Operator: Press 1, then 6,  then 0.

Business Hours:
9:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday, (except holidays)

Fees payable in Money Order, Certified Check, Visa or MasterCard. No personal checks accepted.

By Mail:

Miami-Dade County
P.O. Box 011711
Flagler Station
Miami, Florida 33101

• Case # or Book & Page,
• Names of parties involved,
• No Personal Checks,
• Money Order, Certified Check,
• Payable to:  Clerk of Court,
• Mail appropriate fee:
  $1 per page, $2 per document for the certification 
• Click here http://www.miami-dadeclerk.com/public-records/ to obtain number of pages in the document.  Also you may submit an order online.
  
• If you do not know the year of the case, an additional search fee of $2 per year, per name will be charged for every year searched.
• Self-addressed stamped envelope.  

8. What should you do if you suspect that you are the victim of property fraud?

9. There is a lien/judgment on my credit report. How do I find out about it?

There are no searches performed over the telephone. For further information call our 24 hour DIAL (Direct Information Access Line) Voice Response at (305) 275-1155.