Florida Deed Forms (4)

Florida Deed Forms (4)

A Florida deed is a document that records the transfer of property ownership between two parties, usually a buyer and seller. The level of title protection the buyer (grantee) receives will depend on the type and language of the deed. The form must be witnessed, notarized, and filed with the circuit court clerk to be legally valid.

Last updated June 9th, 2025

A Florida deed is a document that records the transfer of property ownership between two parties, usually a buyer and seller. The level of title protection the buyer (grantee) receives will depend on the type and language of the deed. The form must be witnessed, notarized, and filed with the circuit court clerk to be legally valid.

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General Warranty Deed – Transfers real estate with the guarantee that there are no third-party claims whatsoever.

 

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Lady Bird Deed – Allows an owner to arrange for the transfer of their property upon death to a beneficiary.

 

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Quit Claim Deed – Used to transfer real estate between two parties without any title protection.

 

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Special Warranty Deed – Guarantees that there are no encumbrances on the property from the current owner’s time as titleholder.

 

Download: PDF, MS Word, ODT

Formatting

Paper – No larger than 8.5″ by 14″[1]

Margins – Blank space in top right corner of all pages, measuring[2]:

  • 3″ x 3″  on the first page
  • 1″ x 3″ on all subsequent pages

Recording

Signing Requirements – Deeds must be signed by the grantor, a notary public, and two witnesses.[3]

Where to Record – Conveyances must be recorded with the Circuit Court to be legally valid.[4]

Cost – $10 for the first page, $8.50 for each additional page (as of this writing).[5]