The Clerk is the recorder of all instruments required or authorized to be recorded in one general series of “Official Records” books. Upon payment of the statutory fees, the Clerk records and indexes various important documents, which in most cases are related to real estate. Examples of such documents include deeds, mortgages, liens, contracts, affidavits, subdivision plats, declarations of condominiums, bills of sale, judgments, certificates of military discharge, and declarations of domicile.

The Official Records department is located in the Clerk of Court Annex Building at 19 N Pine Avenue, Ocala, room 124. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The direct phone number for the department is 352-671-5630.