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

Official case searchDuval County CORE Court Records Search

Use this official portal for Duval County court-record search and online case access.

After opening this link:

1. Choose the public CORE access option if you are searching as a general public user.
2. Complete the CAPTCHA or email confirmation step if the portal asks for it.
3. Search by case number when possible because it is more accurate than a broad name search.
4. If searching by name, try full name, business name, spelling variations, and date clues.
5. Open the matching case and review docket entries, parties, case status, events, and document availability.
6. If a document says it is not immediately available or requires approval, follow the request or access instructions instead of assuming the record does not exist.

Official court recordsDuval County Court Records and Certified Copies

After opening this link:

1. Read the online court-record access information before ordering copies.
2. Search CORE first if you only need to view, download, or print a non-certified public court document.
3. If you need a certified copy, check whether the document can be purchased electronically.
4. If mailing a request, include your email address for eCertified delivery or a self-addressed stamped envelope for paper delivery.
5. Include the case number, party name, document title, filing date, and any docket details that help identify the record.
6. Verify the final certification, processing, copy, card, mailing, and research costs before sending payment.

Complex requestRequest to Obtain Complex Public and Court Records

After opening this link:

1. Use this form when the request is broader than a simple case lookup or single-copy request.
2. Describe the record clearly, including case number, date range, department, party names, and record type.
3. Provide your contact information so the Clerk can clarify scope, cost, or delivery.
4. Submit the form using the delivery instructions shown on the PDF.
5. Do not include sensitive payment-card, Social Security, bank, or medical information unless the form specifically requires it.

Official locationsDuval County Clerk Office Locations

After opening this link:

1. Choose Downtown Courthouse or Beaches Branch depending on the service you need.
2. Confirm the address, directions, hours, and appointment availability before visiting.
3. Use the official directions link or Google Map to plan parking and travel time.
4. Check whether your department has a separate phone number, such as Jury or Traffic.
5. Remember that Clerk offices are typically closed on City holidays.

Beaches serviceDuval County Clerk Beaches Branch

After opening this link:

1. Confirm the branch address at 1543 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, FL 32266.
2. Use the appointment option if you want scheduled service.
3. For same-day service, follow the “Join the Line” instructions beginning at 8:00 a.m.
4. Make sure the appointment location says “Beaches Branch” before confirming.
5. Use the indoor drop box option if the page says it is available and you do not need to wait for in-person service.

Official RecordsDuval County Official Records and Research

After opening this link:

1. Use this page for deeds, mortgages, liens, satisfactions, judgments, marriage licenses, and recorded instruments.
2. Choose the Official Records search option if you need to search by name, document type, date, instrument number, or recording details.
3. If the document predates online records, contact Official Records staff for retrieval assistance.
4. If you need an electronic certified copy, review whether the record is eligible through eCertify.
5. Use CORE instead only if the record is part of a court case file.

RecordingDuval County Recording Department

After opening this link:

1. Use this department for recording documents required or authorized by Florida law.
2. Review formatting, witness, notary, grantee-address, and recording-fee requirements before submitting a document.
3. If recording a real-estate transfer document, confirm documentary stamp and indexing details before payment.
4. Do not use the Recording Department as legal advice for preparing deeds or other legal instruments.

Official trafficDuval County Traffic Citations

After opening this link:

1. Read the options for your citation before paying, especially if your ticket requires a court appearance.
2. Use the citation number or case number to check the status and payment options.
3. Review traffic school, court election, payment, and deadline instructions before choosing an option.
4. If mailing payment, use a money order, cashier’s check, or certified check payable to the Duval County Clerk of Court when the Clerk requires it.
5. Save your receipt or mailing proof and check the case again after the payment posts.

Online paymentDuval Clerk Online Payments

After opening this link:

1. Choose the correct payment category, such as traffic citation, criminal payment, or court record payment.
2. Enter the case number, citation number, or other requested identifier.
3. Review the payment amount, due date, and any vendor or card service fee.
4. Pay only if the case is eligible for online payment and no court appearance is required.
5. Print or save the payment confirmation for your records.

Civil court servicesDuval County Civil Court Services

After opening this link:

1. Choose Circuit Civil, County Civil, Small Claims, Evictions, Foreclosure, or the service that matches your case.
2. Review filing fees, forms, service requirements, and department instructions before filing.
3. Use CORE to look up the existing case before requesting copies.
4. If you are self-represented, read the form packet instructions carefully before signing and filing.

Family lawDivorce and Family Law Filing Information

After opening this link:

1. Review the family-law instructions and confirm whether your filing belongs in Duval County.
2. Use the official family forms or Florida Courts forms linked from the Clerk page.
3. Remember that the Clerk can process filings but cannot give legal advice.
4. For copies or certified copies of orders, use CORE or contact the correct records department.

Court websiteFourth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida

After opening this link:

1. Use the court website for judge, hearing, courtroom, administrative-order, and court-program information.
2. Choose Duval County when county selection is needed.
3. Use the Clerk website for filing, payments, records, certified copies, and Official Records.
4. Check both sites if you need court-date information and record copies for the same case.

Marriage licenseDuval County Marriage License

After opening this link:

1. Review the courthouse and Beaches Branch application options.
2. Complete the eMarriage pre-application if using the Clerk’s online pre-application process.
3. Prepare valid photo identification showing correct legal name, date of birth, and signature.
4. Both parties should appear together with proper identification and payment.
5. If you are a Florida resident, review the three-day waiting period and premarital course options.
6. Use Official Records if you need to view a Duval County marriage license recorded since 1988.

PassportsDuval County Clerk Passport Services

After opening this link:

1. Choose the passport service type: first adult passport, child passport, child renewal, or passport expired more than five years ago.
2. Review walk-in hours for the courthouse and Neptune Beach Branch.
3. Use the appointment link if you prefer a scheduled appointment.
4. Prepare proof of citizenship, photo identification, passport photo, application form, and the required separate payments.
5. Review passport fees and accepted payment forms before arriving.

Official fee scheduleDuval County Clerk Fee Schedules

After opening this link:

1. Select the fee category that matches your service: court records, civil, county civil, probate, recording, marriage, passport, traffic, criminal, or appeals.
2. Add every applicable charge, such as copy fee, certification fee, vendor fee, mailing fee, card service fee, or filing fee.
3. For eCertified records, confirm the certification fee and vendor processing fee before purchase.
4. For mail requests, confirm payable name, payment method, and return-mail requirements before sending anything.
5. When unsure, call the Clerk at 904-255-2000 before mailing payment.

Public informationDuval Clerk Public Information and Redaction Requests

After opening this link:

1. Review the difference between Official Records redaction and court-record redaction.
2. If requesting Official Records redaction under Florida law, follow the Clerk’s listed public-information process.
3. If requesting court-record redaction, prepare to file a motion asking the judge for redaction.
4. Use the Clerk’s public-record request instructions for records maintained by the Clerk but not already available online.
5. Remember that online access limits do not always mean the record is unavailable in person or through a lawful request.

Seal/expungeDuval Clerk Seal or Expunge Forms

After opening this link:

1. Review the Clerk’s sealing or expungement forms before preparing your filing.
2. Check whether FDLE certificate-of-eligibility steps apply before filing with the court.
3. Order certified dispositions or certified court documents if required for your application.
4. Consider legal advice if you are unsure whether the charge, outcome, or prior history qualifies.

Jury serviceDuval County Jury Service

After opening this link:

1. Use the jury page to respond to a summons or check whether your jury group is needed.
2. Review courthouse arrival, parking, and electronic-device rules before reporting.
3. Follow the Clerk’s instructions rather than relying on unofficial text messages or phone calls.
4. Report suspected jury scams to the proper agency if someone demands immediate payment or personal information.