1. Grantors' (Party Giving Title) names legibly printed in the body of the Deed

2. Grantors' mailing address

3. Grantees' (Party Receiving Title) names legibly printed in the body of the Deed

4. Grantees' mailing address

5. Signatures of Grantors

6. Names printed under Grantors' signatures

7. If there are witnesses, the names of witnesses printed under witnesses' signatures

8. Complete Notary acknowledgment

a. Names being acknowledged

b. Date acknowledgment taken

c. Signature of Notary

d. Name printed under signature

e. Commission expiration date

f. Seal

9. “Prepared by" statement (name and address of the “natural” person preparing the Deed)

10. Effective June 1, 2008, the Florida Department of Revenue form DR-219, previously required as a condition of recording for any document transferring an interest in real property, will no longer exist.  It should be noted, however, that Florida law still has the same requirements that a transfer tax of $0.70 per $100 of actual value or consideration be paid at the time of recording.  Penalties and interest will be incurred if the correct documentary stamp taxes are not paid at the time of recording.

11. Three-inch square white space on the top right-hand corner of the first page of each document and a one-inch by three-inch square white space on the top right-hand corner of each subsequent page of the document. This space is necessary for us to apply computerized recording information. Your documents will be returned to you, unrecorded, if they do not have sufficient white space.

Note: These are RECORDING REQUIREMENTS for Deeds. There may be other statutory requirements for making a conveyance valid, which are not within the scope of the recording office to dictate.

TIME FRAME
Normally, it takes 7-10 BUSINESS DAYS to record a Deed received by mail. If time is of the essence, you should consider bringing the document into the office and waiting for it to be recorded.

LEGAL ADVICE CANNOT BE PROVIDED
The Orange County Comptroller's Official Records staff cannot help you complete legal forms or provide legal advice of any type. If you have questions about completing forms or the proper method of transferring property, you should consult an attorney or legal advisor.

Mailing Address:
Orange County Comptroller's Office
Attn:Official Records Department
P.O. Box 38
Orlando, FL 32802-0038
Telephone Number: (407) 836-5115

Mailing Address for Overnight:
Orange County Comptroller
109 E. Church St. Suite 300
Orlando, FL 32801