How can I obtain a certified copy of a recorded document?
Certified copies can be obtained in-person, by mail, or online. View more information about ordering certified copies of official records.
Category: Recording
How do I submit a document for recording?
There are various methods to submit documents for recording. Our website offers available options for how to record documents in the Official Records of Lake County.
What are the fees to record a document?
A list of recording fees are available to view on our website.
Can I print electronically-signed documents and record the paper copy?
No, documents which are executed electronically must be recorded electronically, per Florida Statute 28.222(3)(h).
What are the image standards to E-Record documents?
Documents must be scanned at 300 dpi and be no larger than 8 ½” x 14”. Scanned documents must be legible and reproducible.
What documents can be E-Recorded?
The most common documents that are E-Recorded are deeds, mortgages, assignments of mortgage, Notices of Commencement, and satisfactions of mortgage.
What are the benefits of E-Recording?
Ability to submit documents electronically- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Speeds up the recording process. Original documents never leave your possession.
How do I begin E-Recording?
Documents must be submitted through a third-party vendor. Begin by contacting one of the vendors listed below to sign up for E-Recording: Corporation Service Company (CSC) www.erecording.com 866-652-0111 eRecording Partners Network (ePN) www.GOePN.com 888-325-3365 Simplifile www.simplifile.com 800-460-5657
Can I unsubscribe from the Recording Notification Service?
Yes, you can unsubscribe at any time by selecting the “Unsubscribe” link on the Recording Notification Service page and entering your registered email address.
Is my Recording Notification Service registration subject to public records law?
No, pursuant to Florida Statute 28.47(5)(b), “All electronic mail addresses, telephone numbers, personal and business names, and parcel identification numbers submitted to the clerk or property appraiser for the purpose of registering for a recording notification service or a related service pursuant to this section are confidential and exempt from s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), …