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The public-record and county resources that come up most often during a Florida closing.
Quick answer
These are the Florida state and county resources most often needed during a closing — property appraisers for assessed values and exemptions, tax collectors for outstanding taxes, clerks of court for recorded documents and liens, and Sunbiz for entity records.
Florida state
Collier County (Naples)
Lee County (Fort Myers, Cape Coral)
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| Assessed value & exemptions | County Property Appraiser |
|---|---|
| Outstanding property taxes | County Tax Collector |
| Recorded deeds, mortgages, liens | Clerk of the Circuit Court |
| Company / LLC records | Florida Division of Corporations (Sunbiz) |
| Title agency licensing | Florida Department of Financial Services |
| Documentary stamp tax | Florida Department of Revenue |
Questions.
Where do I find out if there are unpaid taxes on a Florida property?
The county tax collector for the county the property sits in. Omega National also checks for outstanding taxes as part of the title search on every file.
Where are Florida deeds and mortgages recorded?
With the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the property is located. Omega National handles recording as part of settlement.
Authoritative sources
- ALTA Best Practices framework — American Land Title Association
- Owning a Home / closing guidance — Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
- Licensee search — Florida Department of Financial Services
- Like-kind exchanges under IRC Section 1031 — Internal Revenue Service
This page is general information about Florida title and settlement practice, not legal or tax advice. Omega National Title Agency has attorneys on staff; for advice on your specific transaction, speak to them or to your own counsel.
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