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	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 my Deed 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 Recording Office
11805 SW 26 Street, Room 207
Miami, Florida 33175
No mail accepted at this location

North Dade Satellite Recording Office
15555 Biscayne Blvd., Room 114
Miami, Florida 33160
No mail accepted at this location

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.

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.

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);

A DR219; Florida Department of Revenue Return for Transfer of Interest in Real Property.

Grantor & Grantee's name and address;

Each signature must have the name printed below the signature.

Full notary acknowledgment on grantor's signature.

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 of a Deed you can visit or write to:

Miami-Dade County Recorder/Records Library
Courthouse East
22 NW First Street, 2nd Floor
Miami, FL 33128
or
Search the web site at: Premier Services

Visit the fee schedule for a list of our copy and certify fees.

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.