Florida § 28.29 - Recording of orders and judgments.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 28.29 — Recording of orders and judgments., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 28.29. Recording of orders and judgments.
Orders of dismissal and final judgments of the courts in civil actions, including final judgments for injunctions for protection as provided in chapters 741 and 784, must be recorded in official records. Other orders must be recorded only on written direction of the court. The direction may be by incorporation in the order of the words “To be recorded in official records” or words to that effect. Failure to record an order or judgment does not affect its validity. The certified copy of a judgment, required under s. 55.10 to become a lien on real property, shall be recorded only when presented for recording with the statutory service charge.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 28.29
What does Florida Statutes § 28.29 cover?
Section 28.29 ("Recording of orders and judgments.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Florida § 28.29?
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