Contact us – Deed Records is the page you need when you want to reach our team for help, corrections, or business questions. Deed Records is a private website that shares public knowledge about property records in Florida.
We are not a court, a government office, or a legal firm. If you need to file paperwork, pull an official deed, or take legal action, you must contact your county clerk or another state office directly. This page lists the right contacts for common requests and explains how to get in touch with our small editorial team.
How to Reach the Deed Records Team
Our team handles three main types of messages from site visitors. Each type goes to a different staff member, so picking the right topic helps us reply faster. We read every email sent through our contact form on the main website. You can also mail us at our published postal address for formal letters, partnership pitches, or copyright notices. We do not have a phone line at this time. Email is the fastest way to reach a real person on our team.
General Questions and Help Requests
Send general questions about how to use our site, where to find a topic, or how a feature works to our support inbox. Our support staff handles site navigation help, broken page reports, and questions about content we publish. We do not answer legal questions or perform record lookups on your behalf. Most general email replies go out within two business days. Please include your time zone and the page URL when you write so we can answer you faster.
Reporting Wrong Info on Our Site
If you spot a wrong phone number, a broken link, an old address, or a fact that does not match the source, please tell us. Open our contact form and pick the correction option. Add the page link, the wrong text, and the correct data with a source link if you have one. Our research staff checks every correction against the original public record. Most fixes go live within five business days. You will get a confirmation email once the change is live.
Business and Partnership Pitches
For ads, sponsored content, data partnerships, or guest posts, email our business desk. Send a short pitch that names your company, the campaign goal, and the budget range. We review new partnership pitches every Friday. Replies to pitches that fit our content rules go out within ten business days. We do not accept pitches for legal services, payday loans, or cryptocurrency offers. Unsolicited press releases without a pitch go to the trash and we do not reply.
Why We Cannot Pull Records for You
Many visitors ask us to pull a deed, run a title search, or send them a recorded document. We cannot do any of these tasks. Deed Records is a content site, not a records office. We do not store the official deed images, we do not have access to clerk back-office systems, and we cannot act on your behalf with any Florida court or agency. Pulling records for the public is a job only the County Clerk of Court or Comptroller can do. Knowing who does what saves you time and money.
Our Role as a Private Site
Our site exists to teach the public about Florida land records. We write articles, plain-language guides, and how-to posts about the deed recording process. We link to the official clerk portals so visitors can run their own searches. We do not sell data, we do not run a title company, and we do not hold a license to practice law. All content on our site is for education only and does not count as legal advice for any case or transaction.
Official Florida Deed Record Sources
Florida deeds are kept by the Clerk of Court or Comptroller in each of the 67 counties. Most counties let you search recorded deeds online for free through the clerk’s official records portal. You can look up by name, by parcel number, by book and page, or by instrument number. Some older deeds are not digitized and must be pulled in person. Always start with the county where the property sits, since that is where the deed was recorded.
Florida County Clerk Contact List
This list covers the five largest Florida county clerks that handle the most recorded deeds each year. Each entry shows the main phone number, the main office street address, and the public hours for the records department. Phone lines are busiest right after lunch and on Mondays. Try early morning or mid-afternoon for the shortest wait. All hours shown are local time for each county. Clerk offices close on state and federal holidays.
Miami-Dade County Clerk of Court
The Miami-Dade Clerk records deeds for the county that holds Miami, Miami Beach, Coral Gables, and Homestead. The main records office sits in the downtown Miami courthouse complex. You can search official records online through the clerk portal using owner name, parcel number, or legal description. The clerk also offers certified copies by mail for a set fee. Phone lines open at 9 a.m. on weekdays and close at 4 p.m.
Broward County Records Division
The Broward County Records Division stores deeds for Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, and Coral Springs. The office runs the official records search tool that lets you view deed images for free. You can also book a research appointment to pull older books. The office accepts cash, card, and check for copy fees. Mail requests should include a self-addressed stamped envelope plus the copy fee.
Hillsborough County Clerk of Court
The Hillsborough Clerk records all deeds filed in Tampa, Temple Terrace, and Plant City. The office has a self-service records computer room open during business hours. You can pull a print or a certified copy from any deed on file. The clerk’s online portal also accepts document image requests for records after 1970. The records counter closes at 4:30 p.m. on weekdays.
Orange County Clerk of Courts
The Orange County Clerk of Courts covers Orlando, Winter Park, Apopka, and Ocoee. The county runs the OCFL Official Records portal for free searches by name, date, and instrument number. You can order a certified deed copy online and pick it up at the courthouse the next business day. The records desk phone line picks up until 5 p.m. on weekdays. The office sits near the Orange County Courthouse in downtown Orlando.
Palm Beach County Clerk Office
The Palm Beach County Clerk records deeds for West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, and Jupiter. The clerk offers free in-person search stations and a paid copy service. You can view images online for documents recorded after 1990. Older deeds must be pulled from microfilm at the main courthouse. The records window is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
How to Request a Copy of a Deed
Anyone can request a copy of a recorded Florida deed. The clerk does not need to know why you want it. You only need to give the clerk enough detail to find the right document. A simple request with a name and a date range usually works. If you know the book and page or the instrument number, the search is even faster. Most clerks will pull the document the same day for in-person visits.
What You Need Before You Request
Before you call or visit the clerk, write down the county name, the year range, and the grantor or grantee name. A grantor is the person who sold or gave the property. A grantee is the person who received it. If you have the parcel number or the full legal description, the search is faster. Bring a photo ID for in-person requests so the clerk can confirm your name for the copy receipt.
Online Request Methods
Most Florida clerks now let you order deed copies through their official records portal. You pay the copy fee by card. For certified copies, the fee is higher but the clerk stamps the copy with the county seal. Online orders usually take one to three business days to process. You can pick up certified copies at the records desk or have them mailed for an extra postage fee.
In-Person and Mail Requests
Walk in to the records desk during public hours for the fastest service. Tell the clerk the name and date range, pay the fee, and wait for the staff to print the deed image. Mail requests should include a short note, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and a check or money order for the copy fee. Mail requests take one to three weeks depending on the county workload.
Standard Fees and Wait Times
Standard deed copies cost one to two dollars per page in most Florida counties. Certified copies cost ten to twenty-five dollars per document. Self-service print stations charge less but you must view the image yourself. Online portal orders add a small card fee on top of the copy fee. Always check the current fee on the clerk’s website before you send payment so you do not shortpay and delay the request.
Other Florida Record Offices
Deeds are not the only public records that people ask us about. Marriage, divorce, birth, death, and tax records sit at other state and county offices. We list the main offices here so you do not waste time calling the wrong agency. Each office has its own rules for who can order a copy and what proof of identity you need. Call ahead for the latest fee and ID rules before you visit.
Florida Department of Health
The Florida Department of Health keeps birth, death, marriage, and divorce records for the whole state. The main office sits in Jacksonville. You can order certified copies online, by mail, or in person. The processing time is five to ten business days for mail orders and same-day for in-person visits at the Jacksonville office. The fee is set by Florida statute and can change each year, so check the current fee before you pay.
County Property Appraisers
The county Property Appraiser holds parcel data, assessed values, ownership history, and sales records for every property in the county. Use the appraiser site to check who owns a parcel, when it last sold, and what the tax bill is. The appraiser does not hold the deed image. You still need the county clerk for the actual deed. Most appraiser sites offer free parcel searches by address or owner name.
County Tax Collector Offices
The county Tax Collector bills and collects property taxes. You pay the bill online, by mail, or at any branch office. You can also check if a tax bill has liens or past-due amounts that may affect a title search. The Tax Collector does not record deeds. The Tax Collector and the Property Appraiser are two different offices. Always start with the appraiser for ownership questions and the clerk for the recorded deed image.
Tips for Reaching Us Faster
A clear, short message gets a faster reply than a long story. State your name, your contact info, the page you write about, and the exact issue. Avoid sending the same message more than once. If you do not get a reply in seven business days, check your spam folder and then send a short follow-up. We answer every real message but we do not reply to spam, pitches for unrelated services, or form letters with no name attached.
How to Write a Clear Email
Start with a short subject line that names the topic, such as “Wrong phone number on Miami-Dade page” or “Partnership pitch for Florida deed blog”. Open with one sentence that tells us who you are. Add the page link and the exact problem in the second paragraph. Close with the best way to reach you and your time zone. Keep the whole email under 200 words so our staff can read it in under a minute.
How to Get Ready for a Phone Call
If you plan to call a county clerk, have your notes ready before you dial. Write the name, the date range, and the parcel number on a piece of paper so you can read it out. Calls drop after a short time on busy days, so make your question short. Ask for the person’s name and case number so you can call back if the call drops. Save the call reference number with your records.
Official Office Contact Details
This section lists the main phone numbers and street addresses for the offices most visitors ask us about. Phone numbers and hours can change, so call ahead to confirm before you visit. All addresses listed are for the main county clerk or state agency building. Most clerk offices have parking on site or in a nearby public garage for a fee. Bring cash or a card for copy fees and parking.
Miami-Dade County Clerk of Court — Phone: 305-275-1155. Address: 73 W Flagler St, Miami, FL 33130. Public Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Broward County Records Division — Phone: 954-831-4000. Address: 201 SE 6th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. Public Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Hillsborough County Clerk of Court — Phone: 813-276-8100. Address: 419 Pierce St, Tampa, FL 33602. Public Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Orange County Clerk of Courts — Phone: 407-836-2000. Address: 425 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801. Public Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Palm Beach County Clerk — Phone: 561-355-6700. Address: 205 N Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL 33401. Public Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics — Phone: 904-359-6900. Address: 1217 N Pearl St, Jacksonville, FL 32202. Public Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Frequently Asked Questions
This FAQ section answers the questions our team hears most often through the contact form. Each answer gives the short, direct steps you need to solve the issue. Read the full answer before you send us a message, since most questions already have a public answer on the linked clerk portal. We update this section each time a new question reaches our team more than once a week.
Can Deed Records pull a deed for me?
No. Deed Records is a private content site and does not hold deed images. We do not have access to any county clerk database and we cannot order a copy on your behalf. To pull an official deed, contact the Clerk of Court in the county where the property sits. Most clerks let you search for free online or pull a copy at the records desk for a small fee. Start with the clerk’s official records portal for the county name.
How long does it take to order a certified deed copy?
Certified deed copies from a Florida county clerk usually take one to three business days for an online order and same-day for an in-person visit. Mail orders can take one to three weeks based on the mail load and the county staff size. Add a self-addressed stamped envelope and the exact copy fee so the clerk does not have to write back for missing payment. The fee is set by Florida statute and can change once a year.
What if I do not know the exact date of the deed?
You do not need the exact date to pull a deed. Most clerks let you search by the grantor or grantee name and a year range. A grantor is the seller and a grantee is the buyer. The clerk will return a list of recorded documents that match the name and date range. Pick the right record from the list and pay the copy fee. If the name is common, add a parcel number or a legal description to narrow the search.
Can I view old deeds that are not online yet?
Yes. Many Florida counties still hold older deeds on microfilm or in paper books. You must visit the records desk in person to view those older books. Some clerks will pull the book for you if you give the book and page. The fee for older copies is set by the clerk and may be higher than a regular copy. Call the records desk ahead of your visit to confirm the fee and the hours for the microfilm room.
Does Deed Records offer a paid title search service?
No. Deed Records does not run a title search service and does not sell title reports. We are not a title company, we are not a law firm, and we do not hold a license to practice law. For a paid title search, contact a licensed Florida title company or a real estate attorney. A title search covers liens, mortgages, judgments, and other public records that may affect the sale or refinance of a property.
Can I report an old or wrong fact on your site?
Yes. We accept correction reports from any visitor. Open our contact form and pick the correction option. Add the page URL, the wrong text, and the correct text with a public source link if you have one. Our research staff checks every correction against the official source before we publish the change. You will get a confirmation email once the new fact is live on the site.
Where can I get a marriage or divorce record in Florida?
Marriage and divorce records sit at the Florida Department of Health Bureau of Vital Statistics for the whole state. You can order certified copies online, by mail, or in person at the Jacksonville office. The fee is set by Florida statute. You must show a photo ID for in-person orders. The clerk in your county does not hold marriage or divorce records, so do not waste time calling the deed records desk for these items.