Alachua County Clerk of Court (FL): Court Records & Services

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Alachua County, Florida Clerk of Court Guide

Alachua County Clerk of Court (FL): Court Records & Services

The Alachua County Clerk of the Court, led by J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq., is the official local office for Alachua County court records, official records, court payments, marriage licenses, passports, recording, public-record requests, and several court-related services in Gainesville, Florida.

Use this guide to search Alachua County court records, understand online document limits, request copies, check official-record and filing fees, find the courthouse Google Map, contact the right department, and avoid confusing court records with recorded land documents or county administrative records.

Search Court Records Search Official Records Contact, Hours & Google Map

Independent guide last reviewed September 2026. Confirm current hours, fees, closures, filing rules, and record-access limits on the official Alachua County Clerk website before relying on any record, paying, filing, or visiting.

Quick Facts: Alachua County Clerk of Court Records

Official office name Alachua County Clerk of the Court.
Clerk of Court J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Family / Civil Justice Center 201 E. University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601.
Criminal Justice Center 220 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601.
Main switchboard 352-374-3636.
General Clerk email clerk@alachuaclerk.org.
Marriage license hours Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; appointments encouraged.
Online court-record availability Oldest online case index starts with a case filed July 23, 1928; online document images begin later by case type.
Local search tip: use the Clerk’s Court Records search for case indexes, docket details, and court document images. Use Official Records for deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, marriage records, recorded instruments, and certified official-record copies.

Search Alachua County Court Records Online

The Alachua County Clerk provides online access to the index of court records on file in the Clerk’s Office. The court-record system is useful for checking party names, case numbers, docket entries, filing activity, document availability, and case status when public access is allowed.

Online access is limited by Florida Supreme Court rules and administrative orders. Certain records, including adoptions and other records made confidential by law, cannot be viewed by the public online.

Official court recordsAlachua County Court Records

Use this official Clerk page to review court-record access rules and reach the Alachua County online court records and document image search.

After opening this link:

  1. Read the Court Records Disclaimer before searching.
  2. Note the online availability ranges: civil traffic and civil document availability begins September 2001, while criminal document availability begins December 2005.
  3. Open the court-record search link from the page.
  4. Complete the CAPTCHA when prompted.
  5. Search by case number, party name, case type, date range, or other available fields.
  6. Open the matching case and review the docket, document list, parties, and case status.
  7. If you need certified copies, older records, or documents not shown online, use the public-record request process or contact Court Files.

Direct accessAlachua County Online Court Records and Document Images

After opening this link:

  1. Use the public access option if you are searching as an anonymous public user.
  2. Enter the CAPTCHA exactly as shown; some searches will not run until the CAPTCHA is completed.
  3. Choose the correct search type, such as general index search or case-number search, depending on what you know.
  4. Use a case number when possible because it is more precise than a broad name search.
  5. Review the result carefully and confirm that the case type, party names, and dates match your record.
Oldest online index clue The Clerk’s court-record page says the oldest available case in Alachua County was filed on July 23, 1928.
Civil traffic images Online document availability for civil traffic records begins September 2001.
Civil images Online document availability for civil records begins September 2001.
Criminal images Online document availability for criminal records begins December 2005.
If the case does not appear: try a different spelling, search fewer fields, use the case number, check whether the case belongs in another county, and remember that sealed, confidential, adoption, juvenile, probate, family, or restricted records may not be fully viewable online.

Search Alachua County Official Records, Deeds, Plats, Liens, and Recorded Documents

The Alachua County Clerk is also the County Recorder for instruments required or authorized to be recorded in the county’s Official Records. Official Records commonly include deeds, mortgages, liens, declarations, plats, condominium records, marriage records, and other recorded public instruments.

Official Records are different from court case records. A lawsuit, traffic citation, criminal case, or divorce case belongs in the court-record system. A deed, mortgage, lien, recorded plat, or recorded document image belongs in the Official Records search.

Official recordsAlachua County Official Records & Recorder

After opening this link:

  1. Use this page when your record is a deed, mortgage, lien, plat, condominium document, marriage record, recorded instrument, or other Official Records document.
  2. Click Official Records Search to search current online records.
  3. Use Search Rules and Tips if you are unsure how to format a name or date search.
  4. Use the index-book and historical-record links when searching older records.
  5. If the result says an older record is indexed but not imaged, contact the Clerk for copy options.
  6. For certified copies, purchase through the Official Records search when available or contact the Official Records department.

RecordingAlachua County Recording Information

After opening this link:

  1. Review whether your document is eligible for recording in Official Records.
  2. Prepare the original document or certified copy as required by the Clerk.
  3. Mail recording documents to Alachua County Clerk of Court, Attn: Official Records, 201 E. University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601 when using mail.
  4. Check the recording and service fee schedule before sending payment.
  5. Use the e-recording link only if you are using an approved third-party e-recording vendor.
Official Records phone 352-374-3625.
Official Records fax 352-491-4649.
Official Records address 201 E. University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601.
Regular/certified copy clue Official Records copies are listed at $1.00 per page, with certified copies costing an additional $2.00 per document.
Redaction reminder: Florida law allows requests to remove certain confidential numbers or protected details from publicly available official-record images, such as Social Security numbers and complete bank account, debit, charge, or credit card numbers.

Request Alachua County Court Records, Official Records, and Public Records

Many Alachua County Clerk records are online. If you cannot locate the record, need certified copies, need older documents, or need a record held by the Clerk that is not available through the online search, use the Clerk’s public-record request process.

For records not held by the Clerk, such as zoning, permits, board minutes, resolutions, ordinances, or environmental records, the county directs users to the Alachua County Public Records Coordinator rather than the Clerk’s court-record office.

Official requestAlachua County Clerk Public Records Requests

After opening this link:

  1. Search Court Records or Official Records online first if you only need a publicly available case or recorded document.
  2. If the record cannot be found online, prepare a clear request with case number, party names, document type, date range, and whether certification is needed.
  3. Email Clerk record requests to osr@alachuaclerk.org when using the Clerk’s email method.
  4. For mail requests, send the request to Alachua County Clerk of Court, Public Records Custodian, 201 E University Ave, Gainesville FL 32601.
  5. Do not include unnecessary Social Security numbers, bank account numbers, driver license numbers, or credit card information in a general request.
  6. If the record is a county administrative record rather than a court or official record, use the county public-records coordinator instead.
Clerk public-record email osr@alachuaclerk.org.
Mail request address Alachua County Clerk of Court, Public Records Custodian, 201 E University Ave, Gainesville FL 32601.
Court and official-record copies The Clerk lists copies of court and official records at $1.00 per page.
Administrative records The Clerk’s public-record page lists administrative records at $0.15 per page.
Better request wording: “Please provide a certified copy of the final judgment in Alachua County case number ______” is stronger than “send me everything about this person.”

Alachua County Clerk Fees: Copies, Certifications, Court Costs, Recording, Marriage, and Service Charges

Clerk fees depend on the type of record, filing, certification, recording, copy method, and court division. Always confirm the current amount on the official Clerk fee page before mailing payment, recording a document, filing a case, requesting certified copies, or applying for a marriage license.

$1.00/page Copies of court records or recorded documents by photographic process.
$2.00 Certified copies, per instrument or document.
$7.00 Authenticate or exemplify records held by the Clerk.
$2.00/year Searches per year, per name, for certain record searches.
$10.00 Recording first page for many Official Records documents.
$8.50 Each additional recorded page for many Official Records documents.
$0.70/$100 Documentary stamp tax on real estate conveyance, per $100 consideration.
$86.00 Marriage license without approved premarital preparation course.
$61.00 Marriage license with approved premarital preparation course.
$30.00 Clerk marriage ceremony service.
$281.00 Appeal from County to Circuit fee category.
3.5% Credit-card service charge noted on the marriage page when paying by credit card.

Filing feesAlachua County Filing and Other Court Fees

After opening this link:

  1. Choose the fee category that matches your task, such as guardianship, appeals, marriage license, domestic relations, or other court fees.
  2. Check whether the amount is a filing fee, certification fee, preparation fee, registry fee, or court-service fee.
  3. For appeals, note when separate checks may be required for the Clerk, District Court of Appeal, or Supreme Court.
  4. Confirm the total with the Clerk when your filing includes multiple documents, service of process, registry deposits, or certified copies.

Recording feesAlachua County Recording and Service Fees

After opening this link:

  1. Use this fee page for Official Records recording, certified copies, searches, exemplification, documentary stamp tax, plats, and recorded-document services.
  2. Check the first-page and additional-page recording charges before submitting a document.
  3. Review documentary stamp tax and intangible tax if the document involves real estate conveyance or debt.
  4. Call Recording & Official Records if your document has many names, unusual pages, multiple legal descriptions, or special return-mail needs.

Court costsAlachua County Court Costs Inquiry

After opening this link:

  1. Use this page when you need a court-cost payoff amount for an Alachua County case.
  2. Prepare the case number, party name, and your contact information before submitting the inquiry.
  3. Do not use this as a substitute for checking the case docket or payment-plan rules.
  4. Contact the correct Clerk department if the case is in collections, on supervision, or connected to a driver-license issue.

Alachua County Clerk of Court Google Map, Address, Phone, Email, and Department Contacts

Alachua County Clerk services are centered around the downtown Gainesville courthouse buildings. Civil, family, administration, marriage, recording, and many Clerk services use 201 E. University Avenue, while criminal and appeals services are connected to the Criminal Justice Center at 220 South Main Street.

Alachua County Family / Civil Justice Center

Address: 201 E. University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601

Main switchboard: 352-374-3636

General email: clerk@alachuaclerk.org

Use this location for: civil, family, marriage license, official records, recording, court files, self-help, public-record requests, and many Clerk services.

Open Clerk Office in Google Maps

Switchboard

Phone: 352-374-3636

Use when you are not sure which Clerk department handles your court or record question.

Civil / Family Law

Phone: 352-374-3618

Fax: 352-338-3207

Civil, family, divorce, small claims, landlord/tenant, and related filings.

Court Files

Phone: 352-338-3215

Fax: 352-384-3185

Court file and record questions after you search the online court records system.

Felony

Phone: 352-374-3681

Fax: 352-381-0144

Felony criminal case questions and payment-plan setup routing.

Misdemeanor / Criminal Traffic

Phone: 352-337-6250

Fax: 352-381-0144

Misdemeanor and criminal traffic case questions.

Traffic Citations

Phone: 352-374-3609

Email: traffic@alachuaclerk.org

Civil traffic citation payments, filing options, traffic-school election, and citation questions.

Recording & Official Records

Phone: 352-374-3625

Fax: 352-491-4649

Deeds, liens, mortgages, plats, official records, recording, certified official-record copies.

Marriage Licenses

Phone: 352-374-3623

Marriage license applications, appointment scheduling, and courthouse wedding ceremony questions.

Passports

Phone: 352-374-3625

Passport application and passport photo questions through the Clerk’s passport service page.

Probate

Phone: 352-374-3682

Fax: 352-338-3207

Probate, guardianship, wills, and estate-related court record questions.

Criminal & Appeals Building

220 South Main Street
Gainesville, FL 32601

Criminal and Appeals services are listed by the Clerk at this address.

Accessibility / TDD

TDD: 711 Florida Relay Service

Use relay service or county ADA contacts when communication accommodation is needed.

Official contactAlachua County Clerk Contacting Us

After opening this link:

  1. Use the department list to choose Appeals, Civil, Criminal Traffic, Court Files, Expungement, Family Law, Felony, Juvenile, Marriage, Misdemeanor, Passports, Official Records, Probate, or Traffic Citations.
  2. Write down the correct phone number and fax number before sending documents.
  3. Check whether the service belongs at 201 E. University Avenue or 220 South Main Street.
  4. Use the Google Map button in this article to plan the courthouse trip and parking.
  5. Remember that the Clerk cannot give legal advice.

Alachua County Clerk Court Services: Civil, Family, Criminal, Probate, Juvenile, Self-Help, and Jury

The Clerk’s office has both court and county-government responsibilities. For court services, the Clerk maintains the records for court cases, accepts filings where appropriate, processes payments, keeps court files, and provides public access to non-confidential records.

The right department depends on the type of case. Civil, family, felony, misdemeanor, criminal traffic, probate, juvenile, appeals, court-cost, and traffic citation matters each have different contact numbers, forms, fees, and access rules.

Civil and small claims Use for civil lawsuits, landlord/tenant matters, small claims, civil filings, and related records.
Family law Use for divorce, paternity, child support, family-law filings, and family court records that are not confidential.
Felony Use for felony criminal records, felony court payments, dispositions, and case-file questions.
Misdemeanor and criminal traffic Use for misdemeanor records and criminal traffic matters handled through the Clerk’s criminal traffic contact.
Probate Use for estates, wills, guardianship, probate filings, and probate record questions.
Juvenile Use for juvenile case questions; many juvenile records are confidential or restricted.
Appeals Use for appeal records and appellate case routing through the Clerk’s appeals contact.
Self-help Use official self-help resources for general procedural information, not legal advice.

Official Clerk homeAlachua County Clerk of the Court Official Website

After opening this link:

  1. Use the homepage quick links for Court Records, Official Records Search, Marriage/Online Application, Passports, Court Payments, e-Notify, and Recording.
  2. Choose the exact service before calling because each department has different contact details.
  3. For court records, start with Court Records before submitting a public-record request.
  4. For deeds or recorded documents, start with Official Records Search or Recording.

Self-helpAlachua County Clerk Self Help

After opening this link:

  1. Review self-help information only for general guidance and procedural help.
  2. Use official forms and court instructions rather than forms from another county.
  3. Remember that deputy clerks cannot give legal advice or tell you which legal strategy to choose.
  4. Contact an attorney or legal-aid resource if your case involves deadlines, custody, eviction, foreclosure, criminal charges, or complex rights.

Traffic Citations, Court Payments, Payment Plans, and Court Costs

Alachua County traffic and court-payment services are separate from general court-record searches. Civil traffic citations, criminal traffic cases, court costs, payment plans, and criminal payments can each have different instructions.

If your payment is tied to a driver-license issue, court appearance, payment plan, or collection activity, confirm the case status and payment instructions with the Clerk before paying through a third-party portal.

Court paymentsAlachua County Court Case Payments

After opening this link:

  1. Choose the correct payment area for civil traffic, criminal payments, court costs, or payment-plan information.
  2. If setting up a payment plan, contact the Criminal Department at 352-374-3681 or follow the listed request-form instructions.
  3. Use the listed email collections@alachuaclerk.org only for the payment-plan process described by the Clerk.
  4. Save payment confirmations and verify the case record later to confirm posting.
  5. Call the Clerk if the case is in collections, has a suspension issue, or has a court-appearance requirement.

Traffic paymentsPay Alachua County Civil Traffic Citations

After opening this link:

  1. Confirm the citation belongs to Alachua County before entering payment information.
  2. Use your citation number, case number, or other requested ticket information.
  3. Check whether the citation is eligible for payment or requires a hearing, filing, or other action.
  4. Review service fees before submitting card payment.
  5. Save the receipt and check your case status if the ticket affects your driver license.

Traffic optionsTraffic Citation Information and Filing Options

After opening this link:

  1. Review the civil traffic citation options before paying.
  2. Decide whether to pay, request a hearing, elect traffic school, or use another listed option.
  3. If requesting a hearing, follow the written or e-filing instructions shown by the Clerk.
  4. Contact traffic@alachuaclerk.org or call 352-374-3609 if the online payment or citation search does not match your ticket.

Marriage Licenses, Wedding Ceremonies, Certified Marriage Records, Passports, and Passport Photos

Alachua County marriage licenses are issued at the Family / Civil Justice Center at 201 East University Avenue in Gainesville. Both applicants must appear in person to finalize issuance after completing the online application.

Passport and passport photo services are also listed by the Clerk. Passport requirements vary by first-time application, renewal, child passport, name change, lost/stolen passport, and proof-of-citizenship situation, so use the Clerk and U.S. Department of State instructions before visiting.

Marriage location Alachua County Family / Civil Justice Center, 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL.
Marriage phone 352-374-3623.
Marriage service hours Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; walk-ins may be assisted between appointments until 4:00 p.m.
Florida waiting period A 3-day waiting period may apply for Florida residents unless waived under Florida law.
License validity Florida marriage licenses are valid for 60 days from the date issued.
Extra certified copy The marriage page says extra certified marriage copies may be obtained for $3.00 each.

Marriage licenseAlachua County Marriage License and Wedding Ceremonies

After opening this link:

  1. Read the Family Law Handbook before applying.
  2. Complete the online marriage license application if you want to begin before visiting.
  3. Call 352-374-3623 to schedule an appointment after submitting the online application.
  4. Both applicants must come to the Family / Civil Justice Center to finalize issuance.
  5. Bring valid photo identification and know Social Security numbers when applicable.
  6. If either party was previously married, know the date and reason the prior marriage ended.
  7. If using a premarital course discount, bring the original certificate of completion from an approved provider.

Marriage stepsSteps to Getting Married in Alachua County

After opening this link:

  1. Follow the five-step marriage workflow: read the handbook, complete the online application, come to the courthouse, have the ceremony, and return the license for recording.
  2. Check whether the 3-day waiting period applies to Florida residents.
  3. Make sure the ceremony occurs in Florida within 60 days of license issuance.
  4. Return the completed license for recording after the ceremony.

PassportsAlachua County Passports and Passport Photos

After opening this link:

  1. Review whether your situation is a first-time passport, renewal, child passport, replacement, name change, or lost/stolen passport.
  2. Prepare proof of citizenship, photo ID, passport photo, application form, and separate payment methods if required.
  3. Call the Clerk before visiting if you are unsure which application form or document applies.
  4. Use travel.state.gov for federal passport forms and current Department of State processing rules.

e-Recording, e-Notify, Recording Notification, Expungement, and Redaction Resources

Alachua County Clerk online services include e-recording, e-Notify, court-cost inquiry, traffic payments, recording notification, and official-record redaction resources. Some services help users monitor recorded documents or court dates, while others are for filing or recording through approved systems.

e-RecordingAlachua County e-Recording

After opening this link:

  1. Use e-recording only for Official Records documents, not ordinary court-case filings.
  2. Choose an approved e-recording vendor from the Clerk’s list.
  3. Confirm signatures, notary blocks, recording fees, documentary stamp tax, and return information before submission.
  4. Remember that third-party e-recording vendors may charge additional fees beyond standard recording costs.

Recording alertsAlachua County Recording Notification Service

After opening this link:

  1. Read what the recording notification service can and cannot prevent.
  2. Register the name or property-related identity you want monitored if the service is open for sign-up.
  3. If you receive an alert about a suspicious recording, search Official Records to view details.
  4. Contact the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office at 352-367-4000 and/or a legal advisor if the recording appears fraudulent.

e-NotifyAlachua County e-Notify

After opening this link:

  1. Use e-Notify as a reminder tool for qualifying court events.
  2. Create or access your account through the official Florida e-Notify system when prompted.
  3. Add the case details exactly as they appear in the court-record search.
  4. Do not rely only on reminders; verify hearing dates through the official docket or court division.

ExpungementAlachua County Expungement Contact

After opening this link:

  1. Use the department list to find the Expungement phone number: 352-337-6215.
  2. Before calling, search the case record and write down the case number and disposition date.
  3. Review FDLE certificate-of-eligibility requirements if your request involves sealing or expungement of a criminal record.
  4. Do not assume a record is sealed or expunged simply because it does not appear in a public online search.

Wrong-Office Checker: Clerk, Eighth Judicial Circuit, Sheriff, Property Appraiser, Tax Collector, or County Public Records?

Alachua County records may belong to different offices depending on the document. Choosing the correct office first helps avoid rejected requests and delays.

Use Alachua County Clerk of Court for

  • Court records, case indexes, dockets, and document images.
  • Civil, family, felony, misdemeanor, criminal traffic, probate, appeals, juvenile, and court-file questions.
  • Official Records, deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, marriage records, and recorded instruments.
  • Certified court or official-record copies.
  • Court costs, traffic citation payments, payment-plan information, and court-case payments.
  • Marriage licenses, wedding ceremonies, passports, passport photos, recording alerts, and e-recording resources.

Use another office for

  • Eighth Judicial Circuit: judges, court administration, judicial assignments, court calendars, and court programs.
  • Alachua County Sheriff: inmate records, jail records, law-enforcement reports, warrants, and fraud complaints.
  • Property Appraiser: parcel ownership, assessed values, exemptions, and property assessment data.
  • Tax Collector: property tax payments, driver license services, vehicle registration, and tax bills.
  • County Public Records Coordinator: zoning, permits, board minutes, resolutions, ordinances, and environmental records not held by the Clerk.

Court administrationEighth Judicial Circuit — Alachua County Clerk’s Office

After opening this link:

  1. Use the Eighth Judicial Circuit website for court administration, judges, courtroom procedure, judicial information, and court programs.
  2. Use the Clerk website for court records, copies, payments, filing-related Clerk services, and Official Records.
  3. If a hearing date or courtroom assignment matters, verify it through the official docket and the court division before appearing.

Before You Search, File, Pay, Request, or Visit: Alachua County Checklist

Use this checklist to avoid wrong searches, missed deadlines, incomplete requests, rejected recordings, and unnecessary trips to downtown Gainesville.

For court records Prepare case number, party name, case type, filing date, citation number, or document title.
For certified copies Ask for certification specifically; an online printout is not the same as a certified Clerk copy.
For official records Search by name, document type, book/page, recorded date, instrument details, or legal description.
For recording Bring or mail the original document or certified copy, confirm recording fees, and check documentary stamp requirements.
For marriage licenses Complete the online application, call for an appointment, bring photo ID, and know prior marriage end dates.
For traffic citations Use the citation number and verify whether payment, hearing request, or traffic-school election is the right option.
For sensitive records Do not include Social Security numbers, bank information, access codes, or credit card details in general email requests.
For accessibility Use 711 Florida Relay Service or county ADA contacts if communication accommodation is needed.

Official Alachua County Clerk Links Used in This Guide

Use these official resources for current court-record access, official records, fees, public-record requests, department contacts, marriage licenses, passports, payments, and Google Map location checks.

Alachua County Clerk of the Court Official Website Court Records Online Court Records and Document Images Official Records & Recorder Recording Information Public Records Requests Contacting Us Filing and Other Court Fees Recording and Service Fees Court Case Payments Civil Traffic Citation Payments Marriage License and Wedding Ceremonies Steps to Getting Married Passports and Passport Photos Recording Notification Service Eighth Judicial Circuit — Alachua County

Privacy, Accuracy, and Legal Use Notice

This page is an independent informational guide and is not the official Alachua County Clerk of the Court website. Court and official-record access may be limited by Florida law, court rule, administrative order, confidentiality, sealing, expungement, redaction, user-access level, or system delay.

This website is not a consumer reporting agency. Do not use this guide or linked court-record searches for employment screening, tenant screening, credit decisions, insurance eligibility, or any Fair Credit Reporting Act purpose.

Verify before acting: confirm case status, docket events, court dates, filing deadlines, payment balances, official-copy requirements, fees, and confidentiality restrictions directly with the official Clerk, court, or agency source.

Alachua County Clerk of Court FAQs

1. How do I search Alachua County Clerk of Court records online?

Use the official Alachua County Court Records page or the Clerk’s online court records and document images access page. Read the disclaimer, complete the CAPTCHA when prompted, then search by case number, party name, case type, citation number, or filing details.

2. What is the official Alachua County Clerk of Court website?

The official Clerk website is alachuaclerk.org, and many Clerk pages are also hosted through alachuacounty.us under the Clerk department. Use those official links for court records, official records, payments, fees, marriage licenses, passports, recording, and contact details.

3. Where is the Alachua County Clerk of Court located?

The Family / Civil Justice Center is located at 201 E. University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601. Criminal and Appeals services are listed at 220 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601. The main switchboard is 352-374-3636.

4. What phone number should I call for Alachua County court records?

For the main switchboard, call 352-374-3636. For Court Files, call 352-338-3215. For Recording and Official Records, call 352-374-3625. For Civil or Family Law, call 352-374-3618.

5. How far back do Alachua County online court records go?

The Clerk states that the oldest available case in Alachua County was filed on July 23, 1928. Online document image availability begins later by case type: civil traffic and civil records from September 2001, and criminal records from December 2005.

6. How much are Alachua County Clerk court record copies?

The Clerk’s public-record and fee pages list copies of court and official records at $1.00 per page. Certified copies generally cost an additional $2.00 per document, and authentication or exemplification of Clerk-held records is listed at $7.00.

7. What is the difference between court records and Official Records in Alachua County?

Court records relate to court cases, dockets, filings, citations, judgments, hearings, and case documents. Official Records include recorded instruments such as deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, condominium records, marriage records, and other recorded public documents.

8. Does the Alachua County Clerk handle marriage licenses and passports?

Yes. Marriage licenses are issued at the Family / Civil Justice Center at 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, Florida. The Clerk also provides passport and passport photo information through its official passport service page.

9. Can I email a public-record request to the Alachua County Clerk?

Yes, if the request is for records held by the Clerk and the record cannot be located online. The Clerk lists osr@alachuaclerk.org for Clerk public-record requests and also provides a mail option to the Public Records Custodian at 201 E University Ave, Gainesville FL 32601.

10. Is this page the official Alachua County Clerk of Court website?

No. This is an independent guide. For official case access, records, certified copies, fees, Google Map directions, office contacts, filing rules, marriage licenses, passports, and payments, use the official Alachua County Clerk links provided in this article.

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