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Deeds in Florida
An 11-page guide to transferring and titling Florida real estate: which deed to use, the two-witness and address rules, how homestead limits transfers, documentary stamp tax and the property tax changes voters approved in November 2026.
General information, not legal or tax advice, and not a deed form. Have a Florida attorney or title company prepare or review any deed.
What's inside
- Choosing the deedWarranty, quitclaim and enhanced life estate (Lady Bird) deeds.
- Holding titleTenancy by the entirety, joint tenancy and Florida's homestead restrictions.
- Preparing and recordingThe two witnesses, required addresses and recording.
- CostsDocumentary stamp tax, recording fees and a cost worksheet.
- Property taxesThe homestead exemption, Save Our Homes and Amendment 3.
- PitfallsAdding a child to your deed, deed fraud and common mistakes.
Details
- One fillable PDF, 11 pages, letter size
- Type on screen in Adobe Acrobat Reader (free), Preview on Mac, or most browsers, or print it
- Florida edition; state law cited as of November 2026
- Instant download after checkout
Other states
State editions
Small claims, deeds, probate and landlord-tenant guides for Texas, Florida and California, with Oklahoma editions of small claims, deeds and probate.
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