You can electronically record documents online (eRecording) or you can bring your original documents to the Main Courthouse, South County Courthouse, North County Courthouse, West County Courthouse, Royal Palm Beach branch or mail your documents.
In Palm Beach County, the seller of the property chooses the closing / title agent.
You may choose any title company you want; you don't have to use a company selected by a real estate agent, builder, or lender. Section 9 of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) prohibits sellers from conditioning the home sale on the use of a specific title insurance company.
How is Title Insurance Calculated in Florida? Liability AmountCost per $1,000 Up to $100,000 $5.75 per $1,000 Over $100,000 to $1 million $5.00 per $1,000 Over $1 million to $5 million $2.50 per $1,000 Over $5 million to $10 million $2.25 per $1,0001 more row
In Palm Beach County, the seller of the property chooses the closing / title agent.
In most Florida counties, the practice dictates that the buyer typically selects the title company in Florida. This is because, in such cases, the buyer assumes the responsibility for paying for title insurance.
A title search report is essentially a snapshot of the property's ownership history. It includes information on the current owner, any outstanding mortgages or liens on the property, and any easements or encumbrances that may be attached to it. In Florida, a title search is done by a licensed real estate attorney.
The party paying is typically the one who gets to choose the service provider. In most Florida counties, the payer is typically the seller, although there are certainly exceptions, including Broward, Miami-Dade, Collier and Sarasota counties where the buyer typically pays the title insurance.
The Notice of Commencement shall be recorded in the office of the Clerk where the real property is located.
WHERE DO I RECORD THE DEED? After the deed has been signed and notarized, the original needs to be filed and recorded with the county clerk in the county where the property is located. You can mail the deed or take it to the county clerk's office in person. Only original documents may be recorded.