St. Johns County Property Tax Records: Search, Pay, Print Bills & Verify Parcel History
Use this St. Johns County property tax records guide to search the official tax account, check discounts, pay safely, review appraisal records, and verify deeds before relying on a parcel. Start with the Tax Collector for bills and payments, use the Property Appraiser for owner/value/exemption details, use the Clerk for deeds and official records, and use iMap for parcel location and GIS layers.
Fastest Way to Search St. Johns County Property Tax Records
St. Johns County Property Tax Records Are Split by Office
Use this table before you search. It keeps you from paying from a similar-looking result, relying on a map as a survey, or treating a tax receipt as title proof.
| Your Question | Correct Official Route | What It Shows | What It Does Not Prove |
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| How much tax is due or paid? | Tax Collector property tax search | Tax account, amount due, discounts, payment status and payment options. | It does not prove title is clear or that no deed/lien issue exists. |
| Who is listed and what is the value? | Property Appraiser property records | Owner clue, mailing/site address, assessed values, exemptions, land/building details and tax estimator access. | It is not a certified title report. |
| Where is the deed or mortgage? | Clerk Official Records / Landmark | Recorded deeds, mortgages, releases, liens, book/page, instrument and official record details. | One document does not show the full chain unless related records are searched. |
| Where is the property on a map? | GIS iMap | Parcel location, property information, layers, aerial imagery and printable maps. | GIS is not a survey or legal document. |
| Can I challenge value? | Property Appraiser / VAB route | TRIM notice, exemptions, value review, and Value Adjustment Board filing path. | A value dispute does not erase tax deadlines. |
How to Search St. Johns County Property Tax Records by Owner, Address or Account
The Tax Collector’s property tax search is the official route for bill lookup and payment. The search field accepts keywords such as owner name, address or account number.
Account Number
Best when copied from a tax bill or Property Appraiser record.
Owner Name
Useful when you know the owner, but always confirm the site address before paying.
Address
Good first step when you do not have the account or parcel number.
Year + Parcel
Always match year, property address, owner clue and amount before payment.
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Gather one strong search detailAccount number first, address second, owner name third.
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If you have a paper bill, escrow notice, closing statement or Property Appraiser record, copy the account/parcel/PIN detail first. If not, search by address and then save the account number after you find the record.
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Open the official Tax Collector property tax searchUse the county tax site before third-party lookup pages.
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Open the official tax account search, enter owner name, address or account number, then open the correct record. Action link: St. Johns County Property Tax Search.
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Confirm the bill before payingSt. Augustine-area addresses and similar subdivision names can repeat.
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Match owner clue, property address, tax year, parcel/account number, amount due and any escrow note. If your mortgage company escrows taxes, your copy may say “THIS IS NOT A BILL – DO NOT PAY.”
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Print or save confirmation detailsNeeded for escrow, refinance, sale or dispute questions.
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Save the account number, confirmation number, payment date, amount, method, tax year and screenshot/receipt. If the payment does not post as expected, contact the Tax Collector at 904-209-2250 or taxcollector@sjctax.us.
St. Johns County Property Tax Discounts, Due Dates and Payment Rules
Florida property tax timing matters. Paying in November, December, January or February can reduce the bill, but the gross amount is due by March 31.
4% Discount
Early payment discount for property taxes paid in November.
3% Discount
Discount drops to 3% for December payments.
2% / 1%
January earns 2%; February earns 1%.
Delinquent
Unpaid taxes become delinquent April 1 and add interest plus advertising cost.
| Tax Timing | Official Detail | What to Do |
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| Tax bills mailed | Tax bills are mailed around October 31 / November 1. | Check tax search if a bill does not arrive, especially after a recent purchase. |
| Covered period | Bill covers January 1 through December 31 of the assessment year. | Do not confuse calendar-year tax coverage with closing prorations. |
| Gross amount due | March 31. | Pay/postmark by March 31 to avoid delinquency. |
| Delinquent | April 1. | Expect 3% interest and advertising charge after delinquency begins. |
| Tax certificate sale | Held on or before June 1 for unpaid real estate taxes. | Resolve delinquent taxes before sale deadlines; postmark may not protect late delinquent payments. |
| Installment application | Due before May 1 / by April 30 for the next year’s installment plan. | Apply early if you want to prepay next year in installments. |
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Choose online, in-office or mail paymentMethod matters for fees and delinquent taxes.
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Online property tax payments accept e-check and major cards. In-office non-delinquent payments can be made by cash, card, personal/business check, cashier’s check, certified check, money order, attorney/title company check or escrow/trust check. Delinquent taxes require certified-type funds.
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Know the card feeBudget for processing cost.
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The Tax Collector lists a 2.3% processing fee on credit and debit card transactions. Compare that with e-check or mailed payment before choosing a method.
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Use the correct mailing addressDo not mail cash.
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Mail payments to: Jennifer Ravan, St. Johns County Tax Collector, P.O. Box 9001, St. Augustine, FL 32085-9001. Overnight mail address: 4030 Lewis Speedway, St. Augustine, FL 32084.
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Treat delinquent tax as urgentTax certificates become a first lien against the property.
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If unpaid taxes are sold in a tax certificate sale, the certificate becomes an enforceable first lien. After two years, a certificate holder may be eligible to file a Tax Deed Application, which could result in loss of title if not resolved.
How to Search St. Johns County Parcel, Owner, Value and Exemption Records
Use the Property Appraiser when the issue is property identity, owner clue, mailing address, assessed value, exemptions, portability, TRIM notice, parcel map, tax estimate or property record card.
Property Record Card
Owner clue, location, parcel, building/land details and value context.
Exemptions
Homestead, portability and other exemptions are handled through the Property Appraiser.
Tax Estimator
Estimator uses recent certified millage and non-ad valorem assessments to estimate taxes.
Tax Payment
The Property Appraiser values property; the Tax Collector collects payments.
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Open Property Appraiser searchSearch records or maps from the official Property Appraiser site.
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Open the Property Appraiser site and use “Search Property Records” or “Search Maps.” Action link: St. Johns County Property Appraiser.
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Save the parcel facts before switching toolsThis avoids wrong-account tax payments.
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Copy the parcel/PIN/account clue, owner name, site address, mailing address, legal description, land/building details, exemptions and value information. Then use those details in tax, deed and GIS tools.
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Check exemption deadlines earlyDo not wait until tax bills arrive.
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The statutory deadline to file homestead and other personal exemptions is March 1, or the following business day if March 1 falls on a weekend. For 2026, the Property Appraiser lists March 2 as the filing deadline.
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Contact the Property Appraiser for value, exemption or record issuesUse this office for record-card and valuation questions.
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St. Johns County Property Appraiser: 4030 Lewis Speedway, Suite 203, St. Augustine, FL 32084. Phone: 904-827-5500. Email: sjcpa@sjcpa.gov. Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM.
How to Search St. Johns County Deeds, Mortgages, Releases and Official Records
Use the Clerk’s Official Records search when a tax record is not enough. Recorded documents can show deeds, mortgages, releases, liens, book/page references, instrument numbers and related legal history.
Name / Document
Search on spelling variations of proper names to maximize results.
Book/Page or Parcel ID
Useful when the Property Appraiser record or deed reference gives a direct clue.
Fraud Alert
Recording Activity Notification can alert you when a matching Official Record is recorded.
| Need | Official Detail | Best Move |
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| Official record search | Search by name, document, case number, book/page, consideration, parcel ID, record date, clerk file number or legal. | Use multiple spelling variations and verify document type/date. |
| First recording page | $10.00 for first page of an instrument not larger than 14” x 8½”. | Use fee calculator for exact total before recording. |
| Additional recording page | $8.50 each additional page or fraction. | Count every page and attachment. |
| Extra names | $1.00 per additional name after four names. | Include all grantor/grantee/indexed names when estimating fees. |
| Doc stamps | Deeds: $0.70 per $100 or fraction; mortgages and note-securing documents: $0.35 per $100 or fraction; intangible tax on mortgages: $2 per $1,000. | Ask a title company, attorney or Florida DOR if unsure about consideration or tax. |
| Fraud alert | Free email alert when a requested name appears in a newly recorded Official Record. | Register all variations of your name; if alerted, inspect the actual document. |
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Collect property clues firstOwner spelling, parcel ID, deed date and book/page help the search.
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Use the Property Appraiser record and tax account first. Save owner spelling, parcel/PIN, property address, sales date, legal description and book/page or instrument references if shown.
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Open Official Records searchUse Clerk Landmark search for recorded documents.
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Open the Clerk’s Official Records Search, accept the conditions, then search by name, book/page, parcel ID, record date, instrument number or legal description. Action links: St. Johns County Clerk Online Research and Official Records Search.
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Search forward for releases and later documentsOne mortgage or lien may have a later release.
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If you find a deed of trust, mortgage, lien, assignment, judgment-related record or older deed, search later dates for release, satisfaction, reconveyance, assignment, correction or tax deed activity before assuming current status.
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Set up Recording Activity NotificationFree alert, not fraud prevention by itself.
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The Clerk’s free service alerts subscribers by email when an Official Record document is recorded with a requested name. If you receive an alert, search the actual document and contact law enforcement if fraud is suspected. Action link: Recording Activity Notification.
How to Use St. Johns County GIS With Property Tax Records
Use iMap to confirm parcel location and surrounding features before relying on a tax or ownership record. GIS can also show layers such as commissioner districts, evacuation zones, school attendance zones, future land use, ZIP codes, zoning and current/historical aerial imagery.
Address / Parcel
Search for addresses, parcel numbers, street names, parks, schools, fire stations, golf courses and more.
Layers + Printing
Turn map layers on/off, view property information, zoom/pan and print maps.
Survey Proof
County GIS says information is for general reference and is not a survey or legal document.
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Copy the parcel or account clue firstUse the Property Appraiser or Tax Collector record.
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Before opening iMap, copy the parcel/PIN, address and owner clue. This reduces mistakes with similar subdivision names, coastal roads and master-planned communities.
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Open iMap and county GIS resourcesUse official maps before third-party parcel screenshots.
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Open the county GIS page or launch iMap directly. Action links: St. Johns County GIS and St. Johns County iMap.
What to Do if a St. Johns County Tax Bill or Property Value Looks Wrong
Do not wait until taxes are delinquent. Value and exemption issues usually start with the Property Appraiser and the TRIM notice, while tax payment timing stays with the Tax Collector.
March 1 Deadline
Deadline for homestead and other personal exemptions, unless it falls on a weekend.
August / September
TRIM notices show proposed assessments, exemptions, millage rates and tax amounts.
Clerk Portal
Value Adjustment Board filings are handled through the Clerk’s online research/VAB route.
Facts + Comps
Use comparable sales, property data errors, photos and exemption documents.
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Check the Property Appraiser cardLook for data errors before filing anything.
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Review property class, land/building data, exemptions, sales, address, ownership clue and assessed value. If the error is factual, contact the Property Appraiser early.
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Review TRIM notice when it arrivesIt explains proposed value and tax rate information.
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TRIM notices are sent in August/September and provide information about proposed assessments, exemptions, millage rates and public hearing dates. This is the best time to raise value concerns before the tax bill is finalized.
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Use the VAB route if neededDo not miss notice-based filing deadlines.
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For formal disputes, use the Value Adjustment Board filing portal linked by the Clerk. Action link: Clerk Online Research / VAB Filing Portal.
If Your St. Johns County Property Tax Record Search Fails
| Problem | Likely Cause | Fix |
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| No tax result by address | Street suffix, new development, spelling or address format mismatch. | Search Property Appraiser records or iMap first, copy the parcel/account clue, then return to tax search. |
| Owner looks outdated | Recent deed transfer or record update timing. | Search Clerk Official Records for the newest deed and compare recording date. |
| Mortgage company escrow confusion | Escrow agent requested and pays the bill; owner receives informational copy. | If the bill says “THIS IS NOT A BILL – DO NOT PAY,” confirm with your mortgage servicer before paying yourself. |
| Payment became delinquent | Gross amount not paid/postmarked by March 31. | Contact Tax Collector quickly; delinquent taxes require certified funds and may lead to tax certificate sale. |
| Need deed or lien proof | Tax account only shows tax data. | Use Clerk Official Records and search name, parcel ID, book/page, instrument number and record date. |
| Boundary, flood or coastal issue | GIS is not legal survey evidence. | Use deeds, plats, flood tools, permits, surveys and qualified professionals. |
St. Johns County Property Tax and Records Office Map
Most online work can be completed from the official portals, but these are the key St. Augustine offices for property tax, appraisal and official record questions.
Tax Collector Main Office
4030 Lewis Speedway, St. Augustine, FL 32084. Phone: 904-209-2250. Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM. Drop box available; processed next business day.
Property Appraiser
4030 Lewis Speedway, Suite 203, St. Augustine, FL 32084. Phone: 904-827-5500. Email: sjcpa@sjcpa.gov. Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM.
Clerk Official Records
Richard O. Watson Judicial Center, 4010 Lewis Speedway, St. Augustine, FL 32084. Phone: 904-819-3600. Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM.
| Tax Collector Branch | Address | Hours / Notes |
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| Main Office – St. Augustine | 4030 Lewis Speedway, St. Augustine, FL 32084 | Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM; full driver license services also listed. |
| Dupont Center | 6658 US 1 South, St. Augustine, FL 32086 | Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM. |
| Julington Creek Branch | 725 Flora Branch Blvd, St. Johns, FL 32259 | Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM. |
| Ponte Vedra Branch | 151 Sawgrass Corners Dr, Suite 100, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 | Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM. |
Local Tips That Save Time on St. Johns County Property Tax Records
Use these before paying, checking escrow, buying property, filing homestead, reviewing TRIM, or researching coastal parcels.
Pay early if you can
November gives the largest regular discount. Waiting until March removes all discount and leaves little room for corrections.
Escrow bills can look confusing
If your bill copy says it was forwarded to your escrow agent, confirm with your mortgage company before paying separately.
Use parcel/PIN across systems
Copy it from the Property Appraiser record and use it in tax, deed and GIS research.
Check deed records after a sale
If ownership looks wrong, check the Clerk Official Records before assuming the tax or appraiser page is updated.
File exemptions by March 1
Homestead and other personal exemptions have a March 1 statutory deadline, or next business day if it falls on a weekend.
GIS is not a survey
Use iMap for context, but rely on official records, permits, surveys and professionals for boundaries, flood and coastal issues.
St. Johns County Property Tax Records FAQs
QHow do I search St. Johns County property tax records online?▾
Use the St. Johns County Tax Collector property tax account search. The search field accepts owner name, address or account number. Confirm the tax year, address, owner clue and amount before paying.
QWhen are St. Johns County property taxes due?▾
Tax bills are mailed around November 1. The gross amount is due March 31, and unpaid real estate property taxes become delinquent April 1 of the following year.
QWhat early payment discounts apply?▾
St. Johns County applies a 4% discount in November, 3% in December, 2% in January and 1% in February. No discount applies when paying the gross amount in March.
QCan I pay delinquent property taxes with a personal check?▾
No. The Tax Collector lists delinquent tax payments as payable by certified-type funds such as cashier’s check, money order, certified check, attorney/title company check, escrow/trust check or cash in person.
QWhere do I find St. Johns County property owner and value records?▾
Use the St. Johns County Property Appraiser website to search property records, maps, owner clues, values, exemptions, portability and the tax estimator.
QWhat is the deadline for homestead exemption in St. Johns County?▾
The statutory deadline to file homestead and other personal exemptions is March 1. If March 1 falls on a weekend, the deadline moves to the following business day.
QWhere do I search St. Johns County deeds and mortgages?▾
Use the St. Johns County Clerk Official Records Search. You can search by name, document, case number, book/page, consideration, parcel ID, record date, clerk file number or legal description.
QHow much does St. Johns County recording cost?▾
The Clerk lists $10 for the first page, $8.50 for each additional page or fraction, and $1 per additional name after four names. Documentary stamp tax and intangible tax may also apply depending on the document.
QCan St. Johns County iMap prove my legal boundary?▾
No. St. Johns County GIS states the information is for general reference purposes and is not to be construed as a survey or legal document. Use deeds, plats, permits, surveys and professional advice for boundary decisions.
QIs Property-Recordss.org the official St. Johns County website?▾
No. Property-Recordss.org is an independent informational guide. Always verify tax bills, payments, parcels, exemptions, deeds, maps, fees, deadlines and legal documents directly with St. Johns County or Florida official sources.
Final Takeaway
For St. Johns County property tax records, start with the Tax Collector’s account search for bills and payments. Use the Property Appraiser for owner/value/exemption details, the Clerk for deeds and official records, and iMap for GIS context. For legal, title, flood, boundary or tax-sale decisions, verify with the official office that controls that record.
Independent guide notice: Property-Recordss.org is not affiliated with the St. Johns County Tax Collector, St. Johns County Property Appraiser, St. Johns County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller, St. Johns County GIS, Florida government, any court, title company or surveyor. This guide is for educational help only. Always verify tax bills, payments, assessed values, exemptions, recording fees, deed copies, liens, maps, legal descriptions and ownership status directly with official sources before making legal, financial, tax, title or real estate decisions.