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).
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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), …
How do I edit the names being monitored?
To edit the names you are monitoring, select the “Update Subscription” link on the Recording Notification Service page and follow the instructions.
What documents will I be notified about through the Recording Notification Service?
The Recording Notification Service alerts you to newly recorded documents only, i.e. documents recorded after you have registered. You can search documents already recorded under your name on the Clerk’s Official Records website.
How does the Recording Notification Service work?
Enter your email address and the names you want to monitor on the Recording Notification Service sign-up page. You may enter multiple name variations. When a document is recorded in the Official Records of Lake County with a name being monitored, an email will automatically be sent to the provided email address.