Nassau County Clerk of Court: Records, Case Access & Court Services

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Nassau County, Florida Clerk & Comptroller Guide

Nassau County Clerk of Court: Records, Case Access & Court Services

The Nassau County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller is the official local office for Nassau County, Florida court records, case access, civil and criminal filings, probate matters, traffic cases, Official Records, marriage licenses, jury services, court payments, tax deeds, foreclosure information, and public-record services.

The key is choosing the correct record system. Court Records are used for lawsuits, criminal cases, traffic matters, probate, family cases, and other court files. Official Records are a separate collection containing recorded documents such as deeds, mortgages, liens, satisfactions, plats, powers of attorney, and notices of commencement.

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Independent informational guide. Last reviewed September 2026. Fees, office schedules, court access, filing rules, and online systems can change, so verify time-sensitive details with the official Clerk before filing, paying, or visiting.

Nassau County Clerk Quick Facts

Official office Nassau County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller.
Full-service office Robert M. Foster Justice Center, 76347 Veterans Way, Yulee, FL 32097.
Main phone 904-548-4600.
Yulee office hours Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., subject to holidays and official closure notices.
Fernandina Beach office Historic Courthouse, 416 Centre Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034.
Fernandina phone 904-491-6430.
Historic Courthouse schedule Thursday, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., with lunch closure from 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., based on the Clerk’s 2026 reopening notice.
Best online starting point The Clerk’s Records Search page routes users to Court Records, Official Records, historic records, tax deeds, foreclosures, and BOCC records.
Important local distinction: the Yulee office is the full-service Clerk location. The Fernandina Beach Historic Courthouse has limited weekly staffing. Injunction filings must be handled through the Yulee office rather than the limited Fernandina Beach service day.

Nassau County Official Records: Deeds, Mortgages, Liens, Plats & Recorded Documents

Nassau County Official Records are different from court case records. Florida law requires or permits many legal instruments to be recorded permanently in the county’s Official Records series.

Examples include deeds, mortgages, liens, affidavits, subdivision plats, judgments, declarations of domicile, satisfactions and releases, powers of attorney, financing statements, marriage licenses, and notices of commencement.

Use Court Records for

  • Criminal cases.
  • Civil lawsuits.
  • Small claims and evictions.
  • Family law cases.
  • Probate and guardianship cases.
  • Traffic cases.
  • Court motions, orders, and docket activity.

Use Official Records for

  • Deeds.
  • Mortgages.
  • Liens.
  • Satisfactions and releases.
  • Notices of commencement.
  • Recorded judgments.
  • Plats and recorded property instruments.

Official recording pageNassau County Official Records

After opening this link:

  1. Select the Official Records Search link.
  2. Search by the names of parties shown on the document, recording date, document type, instrument number, book/page, or another supported field.
  3. Open the index result and verify the recording date, names, and document type before relying on the record.
  4. If you need a legally certified copy, contact the Recording Department rather than relying only on a printed online image.
  5. For documents recorded from 1840 through 1982, use the separate Historic Official Records search linked from the Records Search page.
Lost deed? The Clerk explains that you may purchase a copy of a recorded deed from the Recording Department. A certified copy can be requested when an official certified reproduction is required.

Copies, Certified Copies, Record Searches & Redaction Requests

A plain copy is useful for reference. A certified copy includes the Clerk’s certification and may be required by another court, government agency, bank, title company, employer, or legal proceeding.

The Clerk’s published fee schedule separates copying, certification, record searching, exemplification, and sealing or expungement-related charges. Always verify the current fee before mailing payment or requesting a large file.

$1/page Copy of a standard-size public record document.
$2/document Certification of a copy.
$2/year Published fee for searching records by year.
$7 Exemplified certificate, including signing and sealing.
$10 Notary fee listed on the Clerk’s general fee schedule.
Verify first Large documents, court filings, probate matters, recordings, and other services have different fees.

Official feesNassau County Clerk Fee Schedule

After opening this link:

  1. Identify whether your request is a copy, certified copy, court filing, probate filing, appeal, small claim, or other service.
  2. Read the corresponding fee section rather than assuming all Clerk services cost the same amount.
  3. Check current payment rules before mailing funds; the Clerk’s fee page includes specific restrictions regarding checks sent by mail.
  4. Call 904-548-4600 when your transaction is not listed or the total depends on page count or search time.

Nassau County Clerk Google Map, Address, Phone & Office Hours

Nassau County currently has a full-service Clerk location in Yulee and limited in-person service at the Historic Courthouse in Fernandina Beach. Choosing the correct office matters because the Historic Courthouse does not provide every service available in Yulee.

Yulee Office — Full Service

Location: Robert M. Foster Justice Center

Address: 76347 Veterans Way, Yulee, FL 32097

Phone: 904-548-4600

TTY: Dial 711

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., subject to holidays and official closure notices.

Use this location for: full Clerk services, court filings, injunction filings, records, payments, recording, marriage services, probate/civil matters, and other services requiring full-office access.

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Fernandina Beach Historic Courthouse

Address: 416 Centre Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

Phone: 904-491-6430

2026 service schedule: Thursday, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Lunch closure: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Available limited services include: traffic and court-related payments/payment contracts, recording deeds and other real-property documents, marriage licenses and ceremonies, will deposits, small claims, and eviction case openings for self-represented litigants.

Not available there: injunction filing. Use the Yulee office.

Open Historic Courthouse in Google Maps

Official contactNassau County Clerk Contact Information

After opening this link:

  1. Confirm whether your service should be handled in Yulee or Fernandina Beach.
  2. Check the current phone number and mailing address.
  3. Review any alert or closure notice shown at the top of the Clerk website.
  4. If your request is time-sensitive, call before making a long trip because the Fernandina Beach schedule is limited.

Civil Court, Small Claims, Evictions, Foreclosures & Injunctions

The Clerk’s Civil Department supports Circuit Civil, County Civil, small claims, evictions, foreclosure cases, injunction filings, family cases, and related civil court services.

Attorneys are generally required to use Florida’s statewide e-filing system. Self-represented litigants may also use the e-filing portal but are not necessarily required to file electronically; the Clerk accepts qualifying paper filings in person or by mail.

Small claims The published fee schedule uses different filing fees according to the amount claimed.
Evictions Eviction filings, summons fees, and service requirements have separate costs and procedural rules.
Circuit civil Use for higher-value civil actions and other matters within Circuit Court jurisdiction.
Injunctions Injunction filings must be handled at the Yulee office rather than the limited Fernandina Beach location.

Official civil informationNassau County Circuit Civil

After opening this link:

  1. Confirm that your matter belongs in Circuit Civil rather than County Civil, Small Claims, Probate, Family, or another division.
  2. Review the filing and e-filing instructions.
  3. Search your case online if it is already filed.
  4. Check the fee schedule before submitting a filing.
  5. If you are representing yourself, remember that Deputy Clerks cannot provide legal advice.

Florida e-filingFlorida Courts E-Filing Portal

After opening this link:

  1. Create or sign into your Florida Courts E-Filing Portal account.
  2. Select Nassau County and the correct court division.
  3. Upload the filing in the required format.
  4. Review fees and service selections carefully before submitting.
  5. Keep the electronic filing confirmation and monitor messages for Clerk acceptance or rejection.

Criminal Records, Traffic Tickets, Payments & Sealed Cases

Nassau County criminal court records are generally public unless access is restricted by law or court order. A sealed court file cannot simply be opened by a public user; unsealing requires legal authority such as an appropriate court order.

Traffic cases have their own payment and election deadlines. If you wish to contest a civil traffic citation or make another court election, contact the Traffic Department promptly rather than waiting until the deadline.

Traffic Department 904-548-4608 is listed for traffic election questions.
30-day traffic window Many Florida traffic citation elections must be made within 30 days of the citation’s issuance date.
Sealed records A sealed case has restricted public access and generally requires a court order before the sealed file can be opened.
Expunged records Expungement eligibility is limited and depends on Florida law, prior history, disposition, and other requirements.

Official traffic guidanceNassau County Traffic Points & Penalties

After opening this link:

  1. Identify whether you want to pay the citation, contest it, request a hearing, or make another eligible election.
  2. Check the issuance date on the citation.
  3. Contact the Traffic Department within the required period when making a court election.
  4. Read the possible driver’s-license and late-compliance consequences before missing the deadline.
  5. Keep proof of payment, election, or filing.

Official criminal records guidanceSealed & Expunged Records

After opening this link:

  1. Read the eligibility overview before assuming a case can be sealed or expunged.
  2. Confirm whether your disposition and prior record may qualify.
  3. Follow the Florida Department of Law Enforcement process when a certificate of eligibility is required.
  4. Do not confuse a sealed case with an expunged case; the legal effect and access rules differ.

Probate, Guardianship, Family Law & Child Support

The Clerk supports probate matters involving estates, summary administration, formal administration, wills, guardianships, incapacity proceedings, minor settlements, and related probate filings.

The Civil Department also supports family-law matters including dissolution of marriage, adoption-related filings, paternity, child support, name changes, custody-related relief, and other family cases.

Probate phone The Clerk’s Civil Division contact is 904-548-4606.
Disposition without administration The Clerk provides information for qualifying small-estate situations, subject to statutory requirements.
Formal administration Formal probate cases have separate filing fees and generally involve additional legal requirements.
Guardianship Guardianship filings and audits have their own fee categories on the Clerk’s schedule.

Official probate guidanceNassau County Probate

After opening this link:

  1. Identify whether the matter is formal administration, summary administration, disposition of personal property, guardianship, or another probate proceeding.
  2. Review the eligibility requirements for simplified procedures carefully.
  3. Download only the form or packet that matches your proceeding.
  4. Check the Clerk’s current filing fee before filing.
  5. Seek legal advice when the estate is contested or you are unsure which probate procedure applies.

Nassau County Marriage Licenses & Wedding Ceremonies

The Nassau County Clerk provides marriage-license services and an online marriage portal. A Florida marriage license issued in Nassau County is valid throughout Florida for 60 days from issuance.

Florida residents who have not completed an approved premarital preparation course generally face a three-day waiting period. Different rules may apply to nonresidents and applicants who complete an approved course.

Online application The Clerk operates a Nassau County online marriage portal for applications.
Identification Applicants should prepare valid identification and the identifying information required by the Clerk.
License validity A Florida marriage license is valid for 60 days from issuance.
Civil ceremony The Clerk lists a $30 civil ceremony charge; appointment and waiting-period rules apply.

Official marriage portalNassau County Online Marriage Portal

After opening this link:

  1. Confirm that you are applying for a Nassau County, Florida marriage license.
  2. Read the marriage portal disclaimer before entering personal information.
  3. Complete the application with accurate identifying information.
  4. Upload or provide verification documents when instructed.
  5. Check waiting-period, premarital-course, fee, ceremony, and license-validity rules before planning the wedding date.
Fernandina Beach option: the Clerk’s 2026 Historic Courthouse reopening announcement states that marriage licenses and wedding ceremonies are among the services available during the limited Thursday service window.

Nassau County Jury Duty & Online Juror Portal

People who receive a Nassau County jury summons can use the Clerk’s Online Jury Service Portal to check service details, update juror information, complete the questionnaire, request excusal, and sign up for text or email notifications.

Pay attention to the registration deadline printed on your summons. Jury pool dates change, so do not rely on an old article or search result for your current reporting date.

Official jury portalNassau County Jury Service Portal

After opening this link:

  1. Have your jury summons available.
  2. Enter the requested juror information.
  3. Complete the required online questionnaire by the deadline shown on your summons.
  4. Use the portal to request postponement, excusal, or disqualification when available.
  5. Recheck your reporting instructions close to the service date.
Jury Services phone: for questions not answered by the portal or your summons, the Clerk lists 904-548-4607.

Public Records Requests, BOCC Records & Financial Transparency

The Clerk’s office also serves as custodian for various public records connected with Clerk and Comptroller responsibilities. Some documents can be retrieved through existing online repositories without submitting a custom public-record request.

The Clerk’s online resources include Board of County Commissioners contracts, agreements, bid records, historic minutes, ordinances, resolutions, financial reports, meeting records, and transparency resources.

Official requestNassau County Clerk Public Records Request

After opening this link:

  1. First check whether the record is already available through Court Records, Official Records, BOCC Records, or another online repository.
  2. If not, describe the requested record as specifically as possible.
  3. Include useful details such as date range, department, document type, case number, property information, or subject.
  4. Use the form, phone, mail, or official email method listed by the Clerk.
  5. Remember that email addresses sent to Florida public agencies may themselves be public records under Florida law.
Florida email notice: if you do not want your email address released in response to a public-record request, the Clerk advises contacting the office by phone or in writing instead of sending electronic mail.

Selected Nassau County Clerk Filing Fees

Court filing costs vary significantly by case type. The examples below help explain why users should check the current Clerk fee schedule before filing rather than relying on a generic court-cost estimate.

$55 Small claim under $100.
$80 Small claim from $100 to $499.
$175 Small claim from $500 to $2,499.
$300 Small claim from $2,500 to $8,000.
$185 Eviction filing fee listed on the published schedule.
$408 Dissolution of marriage filing fee listed by the Clerk.
$400 Formal administration probate filing fee.
$42 Published Clerk fee for sealing a court file or expungement of a record.
Fee caution: these are selected examples from the Clerk’s published schedule, not a complete price list. Summonses, mediation, reopenings, service, recording, registry deposits, appeals, copies, and other transactions may add separate charges.

Tax Deeds, Foreclosure Sales & Property Fraud Alerts

The Clerk also provides access to tax deed sales and foreclosure auction information. These are different processes, and auction bidders should read the current sale terms carefully before submitting a deposit or bid.

Nassau County also links to a Property Fraud Alert service that can help property owners monitor newly recorded documents associated with their name or property-related records.

Official tax deed informationNassau County Tax Deed & Official Records Resources

After opening this link:

  1. Locate the Tax Deed Sales section.
  2. Open the current tax-deed auction site linked by the Clerk.
  3. Review the parcel, opening bid, outstanding taxes, sale date, deposit rules, and payment deadline.
  4. Do independent title and lien research before bidding.
  5. Do not assume a tax deed sale removes every possible issue affecting a property.

Which Nassau County Office Do You Actually Need?

The phrase “Nassau County Clerk” can lead people to the wrong government office. Use the task itself to decide where to start.

Use the Clerk of Court & Comptroller for

  • Court case records.
  • Traffic court matters.
  • Small claims and civil filings.
  • Probate and family court records.
  • Marriage licenses.
  • Deeds and Official Records.
  • Tax deed and foreclosure resources.
  • Jury services.
  • BOCC records maintained by the Clerk.

You may need another Nassau County office for

  • Property values and exemptions: Property Appraiser.
  • Property tax payments and vehicle registration: Tax Collector.
  • Arrest, jail, or sheriff records: Nassau County Sheriff’s Office.
  • Voting and election records: Supervisor of Elections.
  • County administration records not held by the Clerk: Board of County Commissioners or appropriate custodian.

Related Florida Clerk of Court Guides

If your record belongs to another Florida county, these already-published guides on this site can help you find the correct Clerk, case-search system, records request process, and office location.

Orange County Clerk of Court: Court Records & Services Sumter County Clerk of Court: Records, Case Access & Court Services Manatee County Clerk of Court: Records, Case Access & Court Services Hillsborough County Clerk of Court: Records, Fees & Contact Palm Beach County Clerk of Court: Case Search & Records Pinellas County Clerk of Court: Case Lookup, Records & Clerk Services Volusia County Clerk of Court: Court Records & Services

Official Nassau County Clerk Resources

Use these official sources when you need current record access, filing requirements, fees, payment systems, court forms, addresses, or service updates.

Nassau County Clerk of Circuit Court & Comptroller Court & Official Records Search Official Records & Recording Contact & Office Locations Clerk Fee Schedule Public Records Request Probate Information Sealed & Expunged Records Online Marriage Portal Online Jury Service Portal Florida Courts E-Filing Portal Online Clerk Resources

Privacy, Confidential Records & Legal Use Notice

Not every Nassau County court document is available to every person online. Florida court-access rules can restrict sealed, expunged, juvenile, adoption, mental-health, victim-related, financial, personal-identification, and other confidential information.

This page is an independent informational guide and is not the Nassau County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller. It is not a consumer reporting agency and should not be used for employment screening, tenant screening, credit decisions, insurance eligibility, or any Fair Credit Reporting Act purpose.

Final verification: always confirm case status, payment amount, filing deadline, hearing date, record certification, office hours, and confidentiality restrictions through the official Clerk or court source before acting.

Nassau County Clerk of Court FAQs

1. How do I search Nassau County Florida court records online?

Start with the official Nassau County Clerk Records Search page. Select the Court Records option, open the Clerk’s current search system, and search by case number or party name. Public records can generally be viewed without a subscriber account, subject to confidentiality rules.

2. Where is the Nassau County Clerk of Court located?

The full-service office is at the Robert M. Foster Justice Center, 76347 Veterans Way, Yulee, FL 32097. The Clerk also provides limited Thursday service at the Historic Courthouse, 416 Centre Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034.

3. What is the Nassau County Clerk phone number?

The main Yulee Clerk phone number is 904-548-4600. The Fernandina Beach office phone number is 904-491-6430.

4. What is the difference between Nassau County Court Records and Official Records?

Court Records contain court case information such as criminal, civil, probate, traffic, and family cases. Official Records contain recorded legal documents such as deeds, mortgages, liens, satisfactions, plats, powers of attorney, and notices of commencement.

5. How much does a certified Nassau County record copy cost?

The Clerk’s general fee schedule lists standard-size public-record copies at $1 per page and certification at $2 per document. Search, exemplification, recording, court filing, and other fees may be additional, so verify the current total with the Clerk.

6. Can I file an injunction at the Fernandina Beach Historic Courthouse?

No. The Clerk’s 2026 Historic Courthouse reopening notice states that injunctions cannot be filed at the Fernandina Beach location and must be filed through the Yulee office.

7. How do I apply for a Nassau County marriage license?

Use the Nassau County Clerk’s online marriage portal and follow its application and identification instructions. Florida marriage licenses are valid for 60 days, and Florida residents may be subject to a three-day waiting period unless an applicable exception or approved premarital-course rule applies.

8. How do I check Nassau County jury duty information?

Use the Nassau County Online Jury Service Portal to complete the questionnaire, check upcoming service, update juror details, sign up for notifications, and request excusal or postponement where available. Jury Services can also be reached at 904-548-4607.

9. Can I find deeds and mortgages through the Nassau County Clerk?

Yes. Deeds, mortgages, liens, satisfactions, notices of commencement, and similar documents are recorded in Nassau County Official Records. Use the Clerk’s Official Records search rather than the court-case search.

10. Is this the official Nassau County Clerk website?

No. This is an independent informational guide. Use NassauClerk.com and the official Clerk links provided above for court records, Official Records, fees, jury service, marriage applications, office hours, payments, and public-record requests.

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