The Recording Division handles all the duties the Clerk is responsible for as the County Recorder. Documents are “recorded” and become Official Records of St. Johns County. The public can view these documents at our offices or online. Some documents may not be viewable online due to privacy laws.
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Notary: To have a document notarized, the person whose signature requires notarization must appear in person at the Clerk’s Office. The following conditions must be met.
- The signer must present a current, valid government- issued photo ID.
- The signer must be at least 18 years of age.
- The notary must witness the signing of the document in person.
- The document must not contain any blank fields. If any fields cannot be filled in, the signer must write “N/A” in those spaces.
Notaries employed by the Clerk’s Office are not authorized to notarize the following types of documents:
- Last Wills and Testaments.
- Documents written in any language other than English.
- Any document that appears incomplete.
- Notarial or Apostille Certifications.
- Documents without a jurat or notarial certificate that conforms to F. S. 117.05.
- Documents via electronic notarization.
All Clerk’s Office locations provide full recording services. Hours of operation and appointment requirements are noted below. Please note that marriage and passport service hours vary by location. To book an appointment, click here.
St. Johns County Clerk’s Office Locations:
Main Office (St. Johns County Courthouse)
4010 Lewis Speedway
St. Augustine, FL 32084
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday
No appointment required.
Julington Creek Annex
725 Flora Branch Boulevard
St. Johns, FL 32259
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday – Friday
Appointment required.
Ponte Vedra Annex
151 Sawgrass Corners Drive
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday and Wednesday
Appointment required.
Our Recording Division is open Monday – Friday (excluding holidays) 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Phone: (904) 819-3600
Email: Recording@stjohnsclerk.com
Mailing Address
St. Johns County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller
Attn: Recording
4010 Lewis Speedway
St. Augustine, FL 32084
St. Johns County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller