Our Guide to a Professional Closing for Buyers

The following guide is for properties located in Boca Raton:

1. Apply and secure a mortgage commitment.

2. Order Inspections.

3. Apply for Condominium/Homeowner/Country Club approval, if applicable.

4. Purchase Hazard/Flood Insurance (Note: Most Condos require content insurance only) Bring insurance binder and paid receipt to closing.

5. Order a survey if you are purchasing a single family residence or call MIZNER TITLE.

6. Walk through your home on the day of or before closing.

7. Arrange to have your utilities turned on (See Item 5 on Our Guide to a Professional Closing for Sellers )

8. Bring the following to closing:
- Local cashier's check or certified bank check payable to MIZNER TITLE & ESCROW
- Picture ID (i.e. FL Drivers License)

9. Notify Post Office, your creditors and your present and past (of the last calendar year) employers of your change of address.

10. Register your children in school.

11. Register your pet-Contact Animal Regulations at 276-1344 or ask your new veterinarian to provide this service.

12. Request medical records from your physician, dentists and opticians and establish a relationship with local counterparts.

13. Re-Register your car at the Department of Motor Vehicles, 501 S. Congress Avenue, Delray Beach, FL (561) 355-2622 if you have moved from out-of-state or from a different county. Be certain to bring proof of insurance and emissions test slip and any out-of-state title. If you have relocated within the same county, submit a change of address form to the above address so that your renewal notice will be forwarded to you.

14. Obtain a FL drivers license (the guide to study may be picked up at 14570 S. Military Trail, Suite C-3, Delray Beach, FL). To make an appointment to take the written test or to obtain a license with your new current address, call 561-681-6333.

15. Register to vote. Go to City Hall at 201 W. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton (393-7700) with drivers license and/or utility bill reflecting your new current address.

16. File for your HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION and any other exemptions you now qualify for (i.e. widow, disabled, over 65...) by going to 501 S. Congress Ave., Delray Beach, any time after your closing but before March 1st of the following year. Bring with you the following:
- All parties named as grantee on the Warranty Deed.
- Copy of your recorded Warranty Deed
- Form of picture ID reflecting your new property address
- Voters registration and/or car registration
- Social Security Card.

17. Thank your Realtor!

NOTE: The above reflects expenses pursuant to a standard Florida Bar Contract For Sale and Purchase.

Guide for Additional Costs

Simultaneous Mortgagee Title Policies average $300.00, plus appropriate fees for Endorsements attached thereto.

Title Search, Examination & Closing Fees average $300.00 to $500.00.

State and County Standard Recording Fees:

Document recording fees are approximately $6.60 for first page and $4.50 for each page thereafter.

Warranty Deed/Quit-Claim Deed Documentary Stamps are $7.00 per $1,000.00.

Mortgage Documentary Stamps are $3.50 per $1,000.00.

Mortgage Intangible Taxes are $2.00 per $1,000.00.

The following guide is for properties located in Port St. Lucie:

1. Apply and secure a mortgage commitment.

2. Order Inspections.

3. Apply for Condominium/Homeowner/Country Club approval, if applicable.

4. Purchase Hazard/Flood Insurance (Note: Most Condos require content insurance only) Bring insurance binder and paid receipt to closing.

5. Order a survey if you are purchasing a single family residence or call MIZNER TITLE.

6. Walk through your home on the day of or before closing.

7. Arrange to have your utilities turned on (See Item 5 on Our Guide to a Professional Closing for Sellers )

8. Bring the following to closing:
- Local cashier's check or certified bank check payable to MIZNER TITLE & ESCROW
- Picture ID (i.e. FL Drivers License)

9. Notify Post Office, your creditors and your present and past (of the last calendar year) employers of your change of address.

10. Register your children in school.

11. Register your pet by contacting Animal Regulations or ask your new veterinarian to provide this service.

12. Request medical records from your physician, dentists and opticians and establish a relationship with local counterparts.

13. Re-Register your car at the Department of Motor Vehicles, 9340 South Federal Highway, Port St. Lucie, FL (772) 462-1650 if you have moved from out-of-state or from a different county. Be certain to bring proof of insurance and any out-of-state title. If you have relocated within the same county, submit a change of address form to the above address so that your renewal notice will be forwarded to you.

14. Obtain a Florida drivers license (the guide to study may be picked up at 9438 South US 1, Port St. Lucie, FL). To make an appointment to take the written test or to obtain a license with your new current address, call (772) 398-2892.

15. Register to vote. Go to the Elections Office at 9340 South Federal Highway, Port St. Lucie, FL (772) 462-1500 with drivers license and/or utility bill reflecting your new current address.

16. File for your HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION and any other exemptions you now qualify for (i.e. widow, disabled, over 65...) by going to 9340 South Federal Highway, Port St. Lucie, FL (772) 462-1000, any time after your closing but before March 1st of the following year. Bring with you the following:
- All parties named as grantee on the Warranty Deed.
- Copy of your recorded Warranty Deed
- Form of picture ID reflecting your new property address
- Voters registration and/or car registration
- Social Security Card.

17. Thank your Realtor!

NOTE: The above reflects expenses pursuant to a standard Florida Bar Contract For Sale and Purchase.

Guide for Additional Costs

Simultaneous Mortgagee Title Policies average $300.00, plus appropriate fees for Endorsements attached thereto.

Title Search, Examination & Closing Fees average $300.00 to $500.00.

State and County Standard Recording Fees:

Document recording fees are approximately $6.60 for first page and $4.50 for each page thereafter.

Warranty Deed/Quit-Claim Deed Documentary Stamps are $7.00 per $1,000.00.

Mortgage Documentary Stamps are $3.50 per $1,000.00.

Mortgage Intangible Taxes are $2.00 per $1,000.00.

The following guide is for properties located in any other city in the state of Florida:

1. Apply and secure a mortgage commitment.

2. Order Inspections.

3. Apply for Condominium/Homeowner/Country Club approval, if applicable.

4. Purchase Hazard/Flood Insurance (Note: Most Condos require content insurance only) Bring insurance binder and paid receipt to closing.

5. Order a survey if you are purchasing a single family residence or call MIZNER TITLE.

6. Walk through your home on the day of or before closing.

7. Arrange to have your utilities turned on (See Item 5 on Our Guide to a Professional Closing for Sellers )

8. Bring the following to closing:
- Local cashier's check or certified bank check payable to MIZNER TITLE & ESCROW
- Picture ID (i.e. FL Drivers License)

9. Notify Post Office, your creditors and your present and past (of the last calendar year) employers of your change of address.

10. Register your children in school.

11. Register your pet by contacting Animal Regulations or ask your new veterinarian to provide this service.

12. Request medical records from your physician, dentists and opticians and establish a relationship with local counterparts.

13. Re-Register your car at the Department of Motor Vehicles if you have moved from out-of-state or from a different county. Be certain to bring proof of insurance and any out-of-state title. If you have relocated within the same county, submit a change of address form so that your renewal notice will be forwarded to you.

14. Obtain a Florida drivers license. Make an appointment to take the written test or to obtain a license with your new current address.

15. Register to vote. Go to City Hall with a drivers license and/or utility bill reflecting your new current address.

16. File for your HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION and any other exemptions you now qualify for (i.e. widow, disabled, over 65...) any time after your closing but before March 1st of the following year. Bring with you the following:
- All parties named as grantee on the Warranty Deed.
- Copy of your recorded Warranty Deed
- Form of picture ID reflecting your new property address
- Voters registration and/or car registration
- Social Security Card.

17. Thank your Realtor!

NOTE: The above reflects expenses pursuant to a standard Florida Bar Contract For Sale and Purchase.

Guide for Additional Costs

Simultaneous Mortgagee Title Policies average $300.00, plus appropriate fees for Endorsements attached thereto.

Title Search, Examination & Closing Fees average $300.00 to $500.00.

State and County Standard Recording Fees:

Document recording fees are approximately $6.60 for first page and $4.50 for each page thereafter.

Warranty Deed/Quit-Claim Deed Documentary Stamps are $7.00 per $1,000.00.

Mortgage Documentary Stamps are $3.50 per $1,000.00.

Mortgage Intangible Taxes are $2.00 per $1,000.00.

MIZNER TITLE & ESCROW, INC.
CATHARINA B. VAN KLEECK, President
MICHELLE A. LYNCH, Vice President
Mizner Park
433 Plaza Real, Suite 275
Boca Raton, FL 33432
(561) 997-8600, Fax (561) 258-0550
E-Mail - Closings@MiznerTitle.com

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