Official Records & Recorder

The Clerk of the Court is the County Recorder. Copies of deeds, mortgages, and other instruments are on file in the official records of Alachua County in the Recording Office located on the first floor of the Alachua County Family/Civil Justice Center.

All records are open to the public. There is no charge to look at public records. Copies of most records cost $1 per page. Most records are now online.

​Images are Not Certified Copies
The images that are available on this Web Site are NOT certified as true and correct copies of the instruments filed and recorded with the Clerk of the Circuit Court. Certified copies can be purchased in person at the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court or by telephone with credit card payment.

 

 

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• Official Records Search
• Recording Notification Service​
• Search Rules and Tips​
• Recorded Plat, Condominium & Minor Subdivision Indexes & Images
• Official Records Index Books (1928 - 1971)
• Ancient Records
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Recording Information

Important Notices

• Social Security Number and Internet Access Notice 
• Limitation on Documents that can be Recorded in the Official Records

Exemption Notices

Social Security Number Exemption

Pursuant to law, as of October 1, 2002, any person preparing or filing a document for recordation in the official records may not include a social security number in such document, unless required by law.

Any person has the right to request the Clerk of the Court/County Recorder to remove, from an image or copy of an official record placed on the Internet Website used by the Clerk of Court to display public records, any social security number or complete bank account, debit, charge or credit card number contained in that official record. Such request must be in writing and delivered by mail, facsimile, electronic transmission or in person to the County Recorder. The request must specify the identification page number that contains the social security number or complete bank account, debit, charge or credit card number to be redacted. No fee will be charged for the redaction of a social security number or complete bank account, debit, charge or credit card number pursuant to such a request.

Florida law requires that images and copies of recorded documents remain on file and available to the public in the Office of the Clerk/County County Recorder.

Redaction request forms are available at the Alachua County Clerk’s Office and on the Clerk’s Internet website.

Click here to access forms.

Notice of Right of Any Affected Party to Request Removal of Certain Chapter 119 Information or Records

Any person has a right to request that a county recorder remove, from a publicly available Internet website, information made exempt from inspection or copying under s. 119.071, F.S., or an image or copy of a public record, including an official record, if that image or copy is of a military discharge; death certificate, or a court file, record or paper relating to matters or cases governed by the Florida Rules of Family Law, the Florida Rules of Juvenile Procedure, or the Florida Probate Rules. However, grantor, grantee or party names may not be removed from the Official Records index. Requests must be notarized, state the statutory basis for removal, and confirm the individual’s eligibility for the exemption. To make a request contact the clerk’s office by mail or in person at 201 E University Ave, Gainesville FL 32601 or by email at clerk@alachuaclerk.org.

Notice Of The Right Of Any Affected Party To Request The Addition Of Information To A Publicly Available Internet Website

Any affected person has a right to request that a county recorder or clerk of the court add information to a publicly available Internet website if that information involves the identity of a respondent against whom a final judgment for an injunction for the protection of a minor under s. 741.30, s. 784.046, or s. 784.0485, F.S., is entered, unless the respondent is a minor. The request must be in writing and contain the case number. To make a request contact the clerk’s office by mail or in person at 201 E University Ave, Gainesville FL 32601 or by email at clerk@alachuaclerk.org.

Announcement (DR-219 Information)

There is an obligation to pay documentary stamp taxes on any document transferring an interest in real property. Per Florida Statute 201.17, failure to pay these taxes results in a penalty and interest may accrue. If you have any questions, it is suggested that you contact the Florida Department of Revenue Taxpayer Services at 800-352-3671. Announcement Date: 5/28/08