Disclaimer
The Levy County Clerk of Court (hereinafter referred to as “Clerk”) is pleased to offer Internet access to certain public records of Levy County. Users should be aware of and accept the terms of the following disclaimer.
The Clerk will endeavor to ensure the accuracy of the web version of the Official Records Index and the Board Minutes of Levy County. However, these records are not the official records. Only the Official Records Index and the Board of County Commissioners Minutes in the County Courthouse are to be considered the official records of the county, and should there be any difference between the web version and the one that resides at the courthouse, the Official Records Index and Board Minutes in the courthouse will take precedence.
The Clerk disclaims any responsibility of, and will make no representation or warranty as to the quality, accuracy, content or completeness of any information contained on the web site version of the Official Records Index or Board Minutes. Assessing accuracy and reliability of information is the responsibility of the user.
The Clerk will not be liable for damages of any nature whatsoever resulting from the use or misuse of the web version of the Official Records Index or Board Minutes, and/or the information contained in it. The user agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Clerk and anyone involved in storing, retrieving, or displaying this information for any damage of any type that may be caused by retrieving this information over the internet.
By accepting this disclaimer, you will be able to view Levy County Official records that have been Recorded since 1983 till present.
Recording Fees
The recording fee for recording a document is $10.00 for the first page and $8.50 for each additional. There is an indexing fee applied to all documents. If there are over 4 names to be indexed there is a $1.00 fee for each additional name. Recording a subdivision plat is $30.00 for the first page and $15.00 for each additional page.
Documentary Stamps
This office also serves as a collection agent for the Florida Department of Revenue. It is the duty of this office to collect the required documentary and intangible taxes on documents such as deeds and mortgages unless exempt. The current documentary stamp tax fee for a deed is .70 cents per $100.00 based on the consideration. Consideration may be the amount paid, amount of any encumbrance, value of a trade, or combinations of one or more of these. Please consult with this office or the Department of Revenue for assistance in determining consideration. The current documentary stamp tax fee for a mortgage is .35 cents per $100.00, based on the mortgage amount. When figuring the documentary stamp tax, you always round up to the next hundred. Also, on a mortgage, intangible tax is due at the rate of 2 mills (.002) of the actual mortgage amount.
Documentary Stamp Tax Notice
Failure to pay the full amount of documentary stamps due will result in a penalty under §201.17(2)(b), F.S. The penalty is equal to 10 percent of any unpaid tax and may escalate to 50 percent of the unpaid tax, depending on the amount of time the tax is unpaid. Interest of one percent per month is charged based upon the amount of tax due from the date of recordation until the tax is paid. Additional penalties may apply.
There is a continuing obligation to pay documentary stamp taxes based on the consideration, as required by law and defined by code, on value paid for a deed transferring any interest in real property. If incorrect documentary stamp taxes are paid, penalty and interest may accrue. The definition of consideration may be highly technical and may require assistance. This office has very limited information and advises that in all cases, you contact the Florida Department of Revenue for exact directions. They may be reached at Florida Department of Revenue Taxpayer Services, Monday through Friday, 7 AM to 6 PM, at (800) 352-3671. Or you may want to contact James McAdams, Program Director, Property Tax Oversight, Florida Department of Revenue, PO Box 3000, Tallahassee, FL 32315-3000, (850) 488-3338, [email protected].
Submitting a Document for Recording
Documents may be submitted for recording in person or by mail at the Levy County Courthouse. If submitted by mail, please enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope for the document to be returned.
Customers looking for a quicker solution may be interested in E-Recording.