Florida Lady Bird Deed in Alachua County
If you own Florida property in Alachua County and want it to pass more cleanly at death without giving up control during life, a Florida Lady Bird Deed may be worth considering.
This service is available for eligible property in Alachua County, with recording handled through the appropriate county clerk once the deed is prepared and signed correctly.
How it works in Alachua County
- The property details are reviewed first to make sure the deed appears to be a good fit.
- If appropriate, the deed is prepared using Florida-specific language.
- The deed is signed with the proper witness and notary requirements.
- The completed deed is recorded with the Alachua County Clerk of Court.
Who this is usually for
- homeowners in Alachua County
- married couples and joint owners
- owners of rental property or second homes in Florida
- out-of-state owners with Florida real estate in Alachua County
Common questions
People looking at a Florida Lady Bird Deed in Alachua County usually want to know the same practical things: whether the deed can help avoid probate, whether it can be changed later, whether it affects homestead issues, and how pricing works.
- Does a Florida Lady Bird Deed Avoid Probate?
- Can You Revoke a Florida Lady Bird Deed?
- Florida Lady Bird Deed and Homestead Exemption
- Florida Lady Bird Deed Cost
Pricing
Current flat-fee pricing starts at $349 for an individual owner and $399 for married couples or joint owners, plus county recording fees.
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Lady Bird Deeds in counties near Alachua
We prepare attorney-drafted Florida Lady Bird Deeds throughout the region. Same $349 flat fee, same 5-to-7-day turnaround, same statutes.
Recording your Alachua County Lady Bird Deed
Deeds in Alachua County are recorded by the Alachua County Clerk of Court. The office offers eRecording (eRecording portal), and paper recording is also available at the courthouse.
Under Fla. Stat. §28.24, the statutory recording fee is $10.00 for the first page plus $8.50 for each additional page. A typical single-page Lady Bird Deed costs $10 to record. Florida documentary stamp tax on the deed itself is set by Fla. Stat. §201.02; because a Lady Bird Deed is not a completed transfer during the grantor's lifetime, most clerks apply the minimum stamp of $0.70. Always confirm current fees with Alachua County before recording.