Florida Documentary Stamp Tax Calculator
Florida's documentary stamp tax (doc stamp) is an excise tax on documents that convey property interests or evidence indebtedness. For deeds, the standard statewide rate is $0.70 per $100 of consideration (0.70%). Miami-Dade County applies a reduced rate of $0.60 per $100 on deeds transferring homestead property, plus a $0.45 surtax on non-homestead deeds. Promissory notes are taxed at $0.35 per $100 of the note's face amount. Enter the consideration (for deeds) or face amount (for notes), choose the document type and county, and the calculator returns the stamp tax due.
Florida documentary stamp tax formula
Deed (standard): Tax = Amount x 0.0070
Deed (Miami-Dade homestead): Tax = Amount x 0.0060
Deed (Miami-Dade non-homestead): Tax = Amount x 0.0060 + Amount x 0.0045
Note: Tax = Amount x 0.0035 (minimum $0.35)
Rates are per $100 of consideration or face value. Tax is rounded up to the nearest $0.70 cent increment on deeds (per FL DOR policy). For simplicity this calculator computes the straightforward rate multiplication without rounding to stamp increments.
When is Florida doc stamp tax payable?
Documentary stamp tax must be paid when the document is recorded or, for non-recorded documents, when the document is executed. Tax is submitted to the clerk of court at recording for deeds, or directly to the Florida Department of Revenue for notes that are not recorded. Failure to pay results in penalties and interest under Florida Statute section 201.17.
Florida documentary stamp tax FAQ
What is Florida documentary stamp tax?
Florida documentary stamp tax is an excise tax levied on documents that transfer interests in Florida real property or obligate payment of money. It applies to deeds, mortgages, and promissory notes. The tax is paid to the Florida Department of Revenue.
What is the deed stamp tax rate in Florida?
The deed rate is $0.70 per $100 of consideration (0.70%) in all counties except Miami-Dade, where the rate is $0.60 per $100 (0.60%). Miami-Dade also adds a $0.45 per $100 surtax on deeds that transfer non-homestead property. This calculator applies the standard or Miami-Dade rate as selected.
What is the Florida documentary stamp tax on promissory notes?
Promissory notes, non-negotiable notes, written obligations, and other evidences of debt are taxed at $0.35 per $100 (0.35%) of the face amount. The minimum tax is $0.35.
Who pays the documentary stamp tax in a Florida real estate transaction?
By custom, the seller pays the deed stamp tax and the buyer pays the note and mortgage stamp tax, but the parties can negotiate who pays. The statute places the legal obligation on the parties executing the document.
Are there any exemptions from Florida documentary stamp tax?
Yes. Transfers between spouses, transfers to correct errors in a prior deed, and certain government transfers may be exempt. A complete list of exemptions is in Florida Statute section 201.02. Consult the Florida Department of Revenue or a Florida attorney for your specific situation.
Official sources
- Florida Department of Revenue: Documentary Stamp Tax.
- Florida Statutes Section 201.02: Tax on deeds and other instruments.
Reviewed by the CalculatorHub team, edited by James Graham, 15 June 2026. See our methodology.