Orange County, Florida · Recorder · Official Records
Orange County Recorder: Search Deeds, Mortgages, Liens & Official Records
Looking for the Orange County Recorder in Florida? The recorder function is handled by the Orange County Comptroller’s Official Records Department.
Use the official system to search recorded deeds, mortgages, satisfactions, claims of lien, judgments, Notices of Commencement and other instruments—or use this guide to record a new document, order a certified copy, check current fees or find the Orlando office.
Direct answer
Where Is the Orange County Recorder in Florida?
Use the Orange County Comptroller’s Official Records Department.
Orange County’s Official Records Department records, indexes and archives legal instruments placed into the county’s Official Records.
Common documents include deeds, mortgages, satisfactions, claims of lien, final judgments and orders, Notices of Commencement and Declarations of Domicile.
If your goal is simply to find an existing recorded deed, mortgage or lien, you normally do not need to visit the office. Start with the online Official Records Search.
Primary navigational task
Search Orange County Official Records
The official search system allows you to narrow records by party name, document type, document number and date range. For a deed, mortgage or lien, names and approximate recording dates are usually the most useful starting information.
Open the Orange County Official Records Search
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Search by name when you know a party
The system provides Grantor, Grantee and Either Party name fields.
Add a document type or date range
Narrow broad results by choosing the relevant document type and an approximate recording period.
Use the document number when you already have it
A known document number provides a much more precise route than a broad owner-name search.
Open the document record and verify the parties
Confirm the names, recording date and document type before relying on the image or ordering certification.
Search by party name, document number, type and date.
What the recorder keeps
Common Orange County Recorded Documents
The Official Records system is broader than deeds. These are among the records users most commonly search when researching Orange County real estate or recorded legal instruments.
Copies & certification
Order a Certified Copy of an Orange County Recorded Document
Certified Official Records copies can be purchased directly from the online search results when the document and purchase option are available. You do not need to use a private document-retrieval company.
| Copy type | Current common fee | Important detail |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Official Records copy | $1 per page + $2 certification | Certification charge is added to the document copy cost. |
| Non-certified Official Records copy | Generally $1 per page | Use certified copies when an agency or legal process specifically requires certification. |
| Example: 3-page certified document | $5 | $3 page charges + $2 certification. |
Certified-copy purchasing begins from the Official Records search results.
New recordings
How to Record a Document in Orange County
The Recorder/Official Records Department records a properly submitted document; it does not normally prepare your deed or decide whether the document accomplishes your legal goal. Documents must meet Florida recording requirements and include the correct fees and taxes.
Official Records Counter
109 E. Church Street
Suite 300
Orlando, FL 32801
Monday-Friday
7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Mail the recording package
Attn. Official Records
P.O. Box 38
Orlando, FL 32802
Include the properly prepared document, correct payment and return information appropriate to the filing.
eRecording
Orange County accepts electronic recording through participating third-party eRecording vendors.
OCPA/Comptroller does not recommend one vendor over another. Vendor charges are separate from government recording fees.
Before submitting a document
Important deed witness issue
Orange County’s Official Records FAQ warns that a deed or other transfer document recorded without two subscribing witnesses may not be recognized by the Orange County Property Appraiser for purposes of tracking the ownership change on the tax roll.
The Comptroller can still record certain documents when statutory recording requirements otherwise permit it, but recording alone does not guarantee that another agency will treat the document as legally sufficient for its own purpose.
Review Florida Statutes sections 689.01, 695.03 and 695.26 or obtain legal assistance if you are uncertain about execution requirements.
Can Orange County insert missing prior recording information for me?
No. The Comptroller states that the Official Records Department no longer performs insertions on documents submitted for recording.
If a document requires recording information from an earlier instrument, the submitter is responsible for locating and entering that information before submission.
Current common charges
Orange County Recording Fees
Recording cost depends on the number of pages, number of indexed names and the type of instrument. Deeds and mortgages can also trigger documentary stamp or other statutory taxes, so use the official calculator for an actual filing.
| Service | Current common charge | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Recording — first page | $10 | Standard instrument up to ordinary statutory page size. |
| Each additional page | $8.50 | Added for each additional recorded page. |
| First four indexed names | Included | No additional indexing charge for four or fewer entries. |
| Each indexed name over four | $1 | Name variations can be treated as separate indexing entries. |
| Certified Official Records copy | $1/page + $2 certification | Complete document is certified. |
| Record search performed by office | $2 per name / per year searched | Different from using the online search yourself. |
Orange County provides deed, mortgage and lien-transfer fee calculators.
Faster recording routes
eRecording & Notices of Commencement
With eRecording, the filer scans the document and submits it through a participating vendor. Funds for taxes and recording fees are transferred electronically, and the original paper document stays with the filer.
Orange County says documents submitted through eRecording are typically recorded the same day when submitted during regular business hours, although acceptance still depends on the document and recording requirements.
Filing a Notice of Commencement?
Orange County also provides a specialized electronic route for filing a Notice of Commencement and termination of a Notice of Commencement.
Certified copies can be purchased online or in person regardless of the submission method.
Open the official NOC filing page →Free monitoring
Orange County Property Fraud Alert
Get notified when a document is recorded under a monitored name.
Orange County Comptroller offers a free Property Fraud Alert service. You can monitor a personal or business name and receive an email or phone alert when a matching document is recorded in Orange County Official Records.
The alert does not block a document from being recorded and does not prove fraud. It gives you an early notification so you can review the instrument promptly.
Why a record may be missing
Marriage Licenses, Protected Images & Confidential Records
Where do I get an Orange County marriage-license copy?
The answer depends on the date.
Marriage licenses issued in Orange County March 1, 1998 through June 30, 2017 were recorded in Official Records and can be searched through the Comptroller’s recorder system.
For Orange County marriage licenses issued before March 1, 1998 or after June 30, 2017, the Comptroller directs users to the Orange County Clerk of Courts Records Management Division:
Orange County Courthouse
425 N. Orange Avenue, Room 150
Orlando, FL 32801
407-836-6321
Why can I find the index but not view the document image online?
Florida law restricts online display of certain document images even when an index entry or underlying public record exists.
Orange County lists restricted online-image categories including death certificates, certain family-law papers, juvenile papers, mental-health court papers, military discharges and certain probate papers.
Contact Official Records at 407-836-5115 when you need assistance obtaining a record that cannot be viewed online.
Can protected personal information be removed from the recorder website?
Florida law allows qualifying individuals and qualifying record types to request protection or removal of certain information from public Internet display.
Orange County provides confidentiality-request forms. The request can require notarization, the statutory basis for protection and confirmation that the requester qualifies.
Orange County confidentiality requests →Avoid the wrong office
Recorder, Property Appraiser, Clerk or Tax Collector?
Search or obtain copies of instruments recorded in Official Records.
Submit the completed instrument with applicable fees and taxes.
Current parcel ownership display, assessed value, exemptions and property characteristics are appraisal records.
Official Records and court-case files are not the same database.
Recording documents does not include property-tax collection.
Birth certificates are not recorded in Orange County Official Records.
Official recorder contact
Orange County Official Records Office
Orange County Comptroller
Official Records Department
109 E. Church Street, Suite 300
Orlando, FL 32801
407-836-5115
Monday-Friday
7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Attn. Official Records
P.O. Box 38
Orlando, FL 32802
Quick answers
Orange County Recorder FAQs
Who is the Orange County Recorder in Florida?
The county-recorder function in Orange County, Florida is handled through the Orange County Comptroller’s Official Records Department. It records, indexes and archives deeds, mortgages, liens, satisfactions, Notices of Commencement and other instruments placed in Official Records.
How do I search Orange County deeds online?
Use the Orange County Comptroller Official Records Search. You can search by Either Party, Grantor, Grantee, document type, document number and date range. Search spelling variations when a name search gives no result.
How much does Orange County charge to record a document?
The common recording charge is $10 for the first page and $8.50 for each additional page. The first four indexed names are included; each indexed name over four is generally $1. Documentary stamp, intangible or other statutory taxes can also apply depending on the instrument.
How much is a certified copy of an Orange County recorded document?
A certified Official Records copy is generally $1 per page plus $2 to certify the document. For example, a three-page certified document is $5.
Can I order a certified deed online?
Yes, when the document is available through the supported Official Records search workflow. Locate the document, use the cart icon and complete the certified-copy checkout. Only the complete document is certified.
Can I record a deed electronically in Orange County?
Orange County accepts eRecording through participating third-party vendors. The Comptroller lists vendors but does not recommend one provider over another. Vendor service charges are separate from official recording fees and taxes.
Where do I get an Orange County marriage-license copy?
Marriage licenses issued from March 1, 1998 through June 30, 2017 can be searched in Orange County Official Records. For licenses issued before March 1, 1998 or after June 30, 2017, the Comptroller directs users to the Orange County Clerk of Courts Records Management Division.
Why can’t I view some Orange County record images online?
Florida law limits Internet display of certain record images. Orange County identifies restricted categories including death certificates, certain family-law, juvenile, mental-health, military-discharge and probate documents. Contact Official Records if you need a document that cannot be viewed online.
Is Orange County Property Fraud Alert free?
Yes. The Orange County Comptroller offers a free name-based Property Fraud Alert service that can notify you by email or telephone when a document is recorded under a monitored personal or business name.
Is the Orange County Recorder the same as the Property Appraiser?
No. The Comptroller’s Official Records Department records legal instruments such as deeds and mortgages. The Orange County Property Appraiser maintains parcel assessment data, property values, exemptions and related tax-roll information.
Live verification
Official Orange County Recorder Resources
The practical instructions are included above so this page does not become a generic link directory. Use these Orange County government pages when you are ready to search, record, calculate fees or order certified copies.
Start with the record—not a paid third-party search
If you need an Orange County deed, mortgage, lien, satisfaction or other recorded instrument, search the Comptroller’s Official Records system first. Verify the parties and recording details, then order a certified copy only when you actually need certified proof. If you are recording a new instrument, check the current fee calculator and Florida execution requirements before submitting it.