Florida § 695.13 - Want of certificate of record.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 695.13 — Want of certificate of record., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 695.13. Want of certificate of record.
Whenever any instrument authorized or required by law to be recorded shall appear to be recorded in the appropriate record book in the proper office, whether the record shall be in the handwriting of the officer whose duty it was to record such instrument, or in the handwriting of any other person, the record shall be presumed to have been made by the officer whose duty it was to make it, and the absence of a certificate of such officer that such instrument was recorded by her or him shall in no wise affect the validity of the record.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 695.13
What does Florida Statutes § 695.13 cover?
Section 695.13 ("Want of certificate of record.") 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 § 695.13?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 695.13 apply to my situation?
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