Escambia County, FL Property Records: Official Records Search, Fees and Recording Rules
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Last updated November 14, 2026. Citations come from the Florida statutes and the official Escambia County pages linked in Sources. Where we could not confirm something on an official page, we say so.
In Escambia County the clerk of the circuit court is the recorder, and deeds, mortgages and liens are kept in the Official Records. This guide shows where to search them and what Florida law says about recording.
Where to search Escambia County records
- Escambia County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller is the county recorder.
- Search deeds, mortgages, liens and other instruments in the Official Records search.
- Recording fees are on the clerk’s fee page.
What Florida law says about recording
- The clerk of the circuit court is the recorder of all instruments the clerk is required or authorized by law to record in the county, and records all instruments in one general series called 'Official Records'. (Fla. Stat. Sec. 28.222(1)-(2)).
- Instruments recorded in the Official Records must remain open to the public for inspection and copying; the clerk need not perform services without the service charges in s. 28.24. (Fla. Stat. Sec. 28.222(7)).
- No conveyance, transfer or mortgage of real property (or lease of 1 year or longer) is good against creditors or subsequent purchasers for valuable consideration without notice unless recorded according to law. (Fla. Stat. Sec. 695.01(1)).
- Recording fee for an instrument not more than 14 inches by 8.5 inches: first page or fraction $5.00; each additional page $4.00 (plus any other charges the clerk imposes; this is the s. 28.24(13) line). (Fla. Stat. Sec. 28.24(13)).
What we could not confirm
- Installment plan not seen on opened pages
- Who conducts tax deed auctions not stated on opened collector page
- Property appraiser parcel search URL not confirmed (home page used)
Escambia County property records FAQ
Who records deeds in Escambia County, FL?
The clerk of the circuit court is the recorder and keeps the Official Records (Fla. Stat. 28.222).
Are Official Records public?
Yes. Instruments recorded in the Official Records stay open to public inspection and copying.
What is the statewide recording fee?
For an instrument up to 14 by 8.5 inches the statute lists $5.00 for the first page and $4.00 for each additional page, plus other charges (Fla. Stat. 28.24). Check the clerk's fee page for the current total.
Sources
- Escambia County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller
- Official Records search
- Florida Statutes, Chapter 28 (Clerks of the circuit court)
This guide is general information, not legal or tax advice. Laws, forms and fees change, so confirm details with the official office or a Florida attorney.
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