Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

Re: Obtaining a mortgage deed

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You can usually obtain a copy of a deed or a mortgage from the clerk of the court in the county in which the property is located. All deeds and mortgages are recorded at closing and become part of the "Official Records".

In some counties, the recent records are available online. I suggest that you first search the internet and if you cannot find what you want, then write to the Clerk of the Court. The Clerk will charge a small fee to retrieve the instrument and a copying charge of $1.00 per page and an additional $1.00 to certify the entire instrument.

Scott R. Jay, Esq., 305-249-8000