Florida § 695.19 - Certified copies of recorded instruments may be recorded.
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§ 695.19. Certified copies of recorded instruments may be recorded.
Certified copies of deeds, mortgages, powers of attorney and all other instruments of any kind which have been or may hereafter be duly recorded or filed among the public records of any county in this state may be recorded or rerecorded among the public records of any other county in this state as fully and in the same manner and with like effect as if such certified copy were the original instrument.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 695.19
What does Florida Statutes § 695.19 cover?
Section 695.19 ("Certified copies of recorded instruments may be recorded.") 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 § 695.19?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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