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Welcome to the PCPA Exemptions Filing Service
Each Homeowner must:
- Be a Florida Resident
- Be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident (Green-card Holder)
- Own and inhabit the residence by January 1
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Confirm the property reflects your name in ownership
If your name and address are not found, and you recently purchased property? Click here
Required Information for each Homeowner:
- Social Security Number (and that of spouse, if applicable)
- Florida issued drivers license or State ID (non-drivers only)
- Proof of Florida Residency (Two Forms)
- Supporting documentation must reflect the site address
- Email Address
Please see Getting Started with Online Filing for a list of exemptions you can apply for online, and Important Dates for filing deadlines.
I confirm that I meet the above requirements.
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Deeds and other documents affecting property ownership are recorded in the official records of the Polk County Clerk of Court’s Office. After recording, our office receives electronic copies of these documents. Before these ownership transfers appear on our website, these documents must go through several processes, including review of each individual document to determine intent, mapping, qualification coding, and entry into our records.
The Property Appraiser’s Deed Department typically processes these transfers at minimum of four to six weeks after recording. However, due to an unusually high volume of recorded documents, processing times have been delayed. This time frame can also be affected based on the complexity of the transfers received. For example, if your document will result in a split of your property, it must be sent to the Mapping Department for further review and processing.
Thank you for your patience and understanding in this process.
Please feel free to contact us for more information.