Collier County Florida Recorder Of Deeds (2024)

FAQs

How to find out who owns a property in Collier County, Florida? ›

Contact the Collier County Clerk of Courts (239)252-2646 for the following: All land records including mortgages, tax deeds, and plat maps.

Use your county's property appraiser site to double check your deed is correct and you are shown as the owner of record.

The Collier County Clerk's recording fee is $10.00 for the first page and $8.50 for each additional page.

Visit the County Property Appraiser's Website: Navigate to the official website of the county's Property Appraiser. These websites are designed to be user-friendly and offer search tools tailored to the public's needs. Conduct Your Search: Enter the property's address or parcel number into the search tool.

You can complete the title search yourself – or you can hire a professional firm to handle the job for you. Key Takeaways: Performing a title search ensures the seller owns the property you're buying. It also looks for liens, easements, unsettled debts, and other potential issues.

Florida has a very broad public records law. Most written communications to or from state officials regarding state business are public records that are available to the public. Records and information may be readily available at no cost via one of DEP's online resources.

Under Florida law, an unrecorded deed that is notarized and delivered, will be valid as between the parties (the grantor and grantee). However, as far as creditors or purchasers, an unrecorded deed is void because there was no notice of the transaction.

Recording - $10 for the first page and $8.50 for each additional page. Indexing - first four names free and a charge of $1 per additional name. See a complete list of our Service Fees (PDF). Try our calculator if you want to calculate the fees for your document.

What is a ladybird deed in Collier County Florida? ›

The Lady Bird Deed, also known as a Florida Enhanced Life Estate Deed, is a specialized life estate deed designed to seamlessly transfer property ownership upon the death of the owner(s) without the need for probate.

You can purchase a deed form from any of the area office supply stores. The deed will need to be signed by the grantor in the presence of a notary and two witnesses. Once you have completed the form properly, you should bring the deed into the Clerk's office for recording into the public records.

In Florida, the seller is typically responsible for paying the title fees associated with the sale of the property. This includes fees such as transfer taxes, document stamps, and recording fees.

Documentary Stamp Tax: Sellers in Florida are required to pay a documentary stamp tax of $0.70 per $100 of the sale price. Prorated Property Taxes and Homeowner's Association Fees: Sellers will be responsible for paying a prorated amount of property taxes and homeowner's association fees up to the date of closing.

For local information, contact your county property appraiser. The property appraiser determines if a parcel is entitled to an exemption.