St. Johns County Clerk of Courts & Comptroller: Records & Services

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St. Johns County, Florida Clerk & Comptroller Guide

St. Johns County Clerk of Courts & Comptroller: Records & Services

The St. Johns County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller is the local office residents use for court records, official records, public records, marriage licenses, passports, jury service, tax deeds, payments, and many courthouse-related services in St. Johns County, Florida.

This guide explains which official link to use, what information to prepare before searching, where to go in person, how the new Public Service Center affects non-court services, and when a court record is different from an Official Records document such as a deed or notice of commencement.

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Independent guide last reviewed September 2026. Always confirm current fees, hours, appointments, and record access rules on the official Clerk website before paying, filing, ordering, or visiting.

Quick Facts for St. Johns County Clerk of Court

Official office name St. Johns County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller.
Main court location Richard O. Watson Judicial Center, 4010 Lewis Speedway, St. Augustine, FL 32084.
Main phone (904) 819-3600.
Office hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Online research The Clerk’s Online Research page connects users to Court Records, Official Records, Board Records, eRecording, and Tax Deeds.
New Public Service Center 4040 Lewis Speedway handles many non-court services, including recording, marriage, passports, VAB applications, and public-record searches.
Court operations remain Jury duty, child support assistance, restraining-order petitions, traffic-ticket payments, and court proceedings remain at the Richard O. Watson Judicial Center.
Best search details Case number, party name, citation number, instrument number, book/page, recording date, or document type.
Important local update: beginning August 3, 2026, many non-court services moved to the Public Service Center at 4040 Lewis Speedway. Court proceedings and court-operation services remain at the Judicial Center at 4010 Lewis Speedway.

Search St. Johns County Court Records and Public Records Online

The Clerk’s Online Research page is the safest starting point because it separates the major record systems. Use Court Records for cases filed in court, Official Records for recorded documents, Board Records for county commission records, and Tax Deeds for tax-deed sale information.

If you are not sure which search to use, identify the record type first. A lawsuit, traffic citation, criminal case, probate case, injunction, family case, or judgment usually starts with Court Records. A deed, mortgage, notice of commencement, lien, plat, or recorded marriage license usually starts with Official Records.

Official starting pointSt. Johns County Clerk Online Research

Use this official page to reach Court Records, Official Records, eRecording, Tax Deeds, Board Records, and the app agreement.

After opening this link:

  1. Choose Court Records if you need a case, docket, citation, court filing, or court disposition.
  2. Choose Official Records if you need a deed, mortgage, lien, notice of commencement, plat, or recorded marriage license.
  3. Choose Board Records if you need agendas, minutes, resolutions, ordinances, or Board of County Commissioner documents.
  4. Choose Tax Deeds if you are researching tax-deed applications, sales, or related surplus information.
  5. Write down the case number, instrument number, book/page, or search result before ordering copies or calling the office.

Court casesSt. Johns County Court Records Search

After opening this link:

  1. Search by case number when you have it, because it is usually the most accurate method.
  2. For name searches, use the full legal name and narrow by case type or date when available.
  3. For traffic matters, search with the citation number if the party name is common.
  4. Open the matching result and review the docket before requesting copies.
  5. If the record is missing, sealed, confidential, or not available online, contact the Clerk or submit a public records request.

Recorded documentsSt. Johns County Official Records Search

After opening this link:

  1. Search by party name, instrument number, book and page, document type, or recording date when available.
  2. For deeds or mortgages, search both grantor and grantee names if the first search is unclear.
  3. Open the document preview when available and confirm the instrument number before ordering a certified copy.
  4. Use eCertify if you need an electronic certified copy and the receiving agency accepts it.
Do not treat a missing online result as final. Some records may be confidential, sealed, restricted, too old, entered under a different spelling, or not available through anonymous public access.

St. Johns County Clerk Google Map, Address, Phone, and Office Locations

For court operations, use the Richard O. Watson Judicial Center at 4010 Lewis Speedway. For many non-court counter services, use the Public Service Center at 4040 Lewis Speedway. Passport services are also listed at Julington Creek Annex and Ponte Vedra Beach Annex by appointment.

Richard O. Watson Judicial Center

Address: 4010 Lewis Speedway, St. Augustine, FL 32084

Phone: (904) 819-3600

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Use this location for: court proceedings, jury duty, child support assistance, restraining-order petitions, traffic-ticket payments, criminal payments, court operations, and many courthouse services.

Open Judicial Center in Google Maps
Public Service Center 4040 Lewis Speedway, St. Augustine, FL 32084. Use for recording, deeds, notices of commencement, plats/PUD maps, marriage licenses, ceremonies, passport acceptance, VAB applications, and public-record searches.
Julington Creek Annex 725 Flora Branch Boulevard, St. Johns, FL 32259. Passport processing and passport photos are listed Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., by appointment only.
Ponte Vedra Beach Annex 151 Sawgrass Corners Drive, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082. Passport processing and passport photos are listed Monday and Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., by appointment only.

AppointmentsBook a St. Johns County Clerk Appointment

After opening this link:

  1. Select the service you need, such as passport, marriage license, recording, or public-record service.
  2. Choose the correct location before selecting a date.
  3. Enter your contact details exactly so the office can confirm or locate your appointment.
  4. Bring the documents listed for that service and arrive with enough time for parking and security screening.

Court Records vs Official Records: Which St. Johns County System Should You Use?

The Clerk of Court and Comptroller has both court-record responsibilities and recording/official-record responsibilities. That is useful, but it also causes confusion. Choose the record system based on the document, not just the word “clerk.”

Use Court Records for

  • Civil, small claims, eviction, foreclosure, and county court cases.
  • Criminal, traffic, juvenile, and ordinance cases.
  • Family, probate, guardianship, mental-health, and injunction cases.
  • Dockets, case status, court dates, dispositions, judgments, and filings.
  • Certified copies of court documents, when available.

Use Official Records for

  • Deeds, mortgages, liens, and satisfactions.
  • Notices of commencement and recorded construction documents.
  • Plats, PUD maps, and recorded property documents.
  • Recorded marriage licenses and certified marriage-license copies.
  • Recording activity notifications and property fraud alert checks.
Practical example: if you need the final judgment from a foreclosure case, use Court Records. If you need a deed or mortgage recorded after the foreclosure process, use Official Records.

St. Johns County Court Services: Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate, Juvenile, and Injunctions

The Clerk’s court services support multiple case types. Each division can have different forms, filing fees, access rules, and records procedures, so start with the division that matches your case before calling the general office.

Civil and small claims Use for small claims, county civil, circuit civil, landlord-tenant cases, foreclosure, replevin, garnishment, and civil filing questions.
Criminal Use for felony, misdemeanor, criminal traffic, dispositions, sealing and expungement documents, and criminal court payments.
Family law Use for divorce, child support, paternity, domestic relations, name change, injunction-related records, and restricted family files.
Probate and guardianship Use for estates, wills, guardianships, mental-health matters, certified copies, and related court records.
Jury duty Use the jury service portal or eResponse for summons response, reporting details, reminders, and excusal requests.
Forms and e-filing The Clerk provides reference forms, and Florida’s e-filing portal is used to electronically file court documents.

Official courts pageSt. Johns County Clerk Courts Division

After opening this link:

  1. Select the correct court category: Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate, Guardianship, Mental Health, Traffic, Appeals, or Jury Duty.
  2. Read the division’s warning and instructions before using forms or filing documents.
  3. Use the Forms Library only when the form matches your exact case type.
  4. Use Court Records Search to confirm the case number and docket before ordering copies.
  5. Contact the listed division email when your question is specific to that division.

E-filingFlorida Courts E-Filing Portal

After opening this link:

  1. Create an account or sign in to the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.
  2. Select St. Johns County and the correct court division for your case.
  3. Upload documents in the required format and review any filing fee before submitting.
  4. Save the confirmation and monitor the filing for acceptance, rejection, or correction instructions.
Legal-help limit: Clerk staff can explain filing procedures and record access, but they cannot choose forms for you, tell you what to say in court, or give legal advice.

Certified Copies, Public Records Requests, and St. Johns County eCertify

Certified copies are often needed for legal filings, title work, agencies, banks, immigration, licensing, probate, and official proof. St. Johns County offers electronic certified documents through eCertify for certain court and official records.

For court records, you generally need the local case number or uniform case number. For Official Records, search by name, instrument number, or book and page. If a needed document is not immediately available for purchase, release review may take up to 72 hours unless expedited by contacting the office.

Certified recordsSt. Johns County Clerk eCertify

After opening this link:

  1. Decide whether you need a Court Record or an Official Record.
  2. For Court Records, locate the local case number or uniform case number first.
  3. For Official Records, locate the name, instrument number, or book and page first.
  4. Enter your first name, last name, and email address to continue.
  5. Choose the correct record type, complete the search, select the document, add it to the cart, and proceed to checkout.
  6. Use the verification center later if you need to verify an electronic certificate by reference code or file upload.

Public recordsSt. Johns County Clerk Public Records Requests

After opening this link:

  1. Search Court Records, Official Records, or Board Records online before submitting a request.
  2. If the record cannot be found online, prepare a clear public-records request with names, dates, case number, instrument number, or document type.
  3. Use public viewing terminals on site if you prefer in-person searching.
  4. Check listed copy, certification, name-search, and letter fees before ordering.
  5. Use the contact form or division email if you need staff help identifying the correct records unit.

Marriage Licenses, Wedding Ceremonies, Passport Services, and Recording

St. Johns County Clerk services include marriage licenses, wedding ceremonies, certified copies of recorded marriage licenses, passport application acceptance, passport photos, document recording, notices of commencement, plats, and VAB applications.

For marriage licenses, Florida residents have a three-day waiting period unless the Clerk’s posted exception applies after an approved premarital course. The Clerk lists $61 for Florida residents when both took the course, $86 for Florida residents without the course, $86 for non-Florida residents, and $30 for a Clerk wedding ceremony.

Marriage license application Complete the online marriage application before visiting, read the Florida Marriage Law Handbook, and complete the required premarital statement form.
Recorded marriage copy Search Official Records for a marriage license issued and recorded in St. Johns County; certified copies may be purchased from the Clerk.
Passport applications The Clerk accepts passport applications but does not process eligible adult passport renewals, which are handled through the U.S. Department of State.
Passport locations Public Service Center, Julington Creek Annex, and Ponte Vedra Beach Annex are listed for passport processing or photos, with appointment rules depending on location.

MarriageSt. Johns County Marriage Licenses and Ceremonies

After opening this link:

  1. Book, reschedule, or cancel a marriage license or ceremony appointment if needed.
  2. Read the Florida Marriage Law Handbook before applying.
  3. Complete the online marriage application and required premarital statement form before visiting.
  4. Review fees and waiting-period rules based on Florida residency and premarital course status.
  5. After the ceremony, make sure the officiant signs the license and returns it for recording.

PassportsSt. Johns County Clerk Passport Services

After opening this link:

  1. Confirm whether you need a new passport application, child passport, replacement, photo service, or renewal guidance.
  2. Choose the correct location: Public Service Center, Julington Creek Annex, or Ponte Vedra Beach Annex.
  3. Book an appointment when the location requires it.
  4. Bring proof of citizenship, identification, passport photo, completed form, and required payment method.
  5. For eligible adult renewals, follow U.S. Department of State renewal instructions instead of trying to renew through the Clerk.

Jury Duty, Traffic Tickets, Court Payments, E-Notify, and Property Fraud Alerts

The Clerk supports jury summons processing, juror reporting information, excusal and exemption requests, traffic payments, criminal payments, court financial obligations, eNotify reminders, and recording activity notifications.

Jury reporting Jurors report to the Courtroom Annex at the Richard O. Watson Judicial Center unless the summons or official reporting information says otherwise.
After-hours jury phone For after-hours jury reporting information, the Clerk lists (904) 819-3631.
Jury scam warning Clerk employees do not call to demand payment for missed jury duty. Do not give Social Security numbers or payment details to callers.
Property fraud alert Property owners can register for recording activity notifications when an Official Records document is recorded in their name.

Jury serviceSt. Johns County Jury Service

After opening this link:

  1. Use eResponse to respond to a summons, update contact information, or submit an excusal request.
  2. Read the reporting instructions and check the report date and time on your summons.
  3. Call the after-hours jury information line if checking after 5:00 p.m. or on weekends.
  4. Read the jury-duty scam warning and never pay a caller who claims you missed jury duty.

Pay finesSt. Johns County Clerk Customer Care and Payments

After opening this link:

  1. Review payment, court date, and customer-care instructions.
  2. Search your case if you need to confirm a court date or balance before paying.
  3. Use the correct payment option for traffic, criminal, or court-ordered financial obligations.
  4. Save the receipt and check whether your case requires any additional compliance step.

Fraud alertSt. Johns County Recording Activity Notifications

After opening this link:

  1. Enter the name you want monitored in the Official Records system.
  2. Use an email address you check regularly.
  3. Confirm the registration if the system sends a confirmation email.
  4. If you receive an alert, search the Official Records document and contact law enforcement if you suspect fraud.

Common St. Johns County Clerk Fees

Fees can change and some services depend on the case type or document type. Use the amounts below as a planning guide, then confirm the current fee on the Clerk’s official fee page before filing, ordering copies, or mailing payment.

$1.00 Copies of court documents, per page.
$2.00 Certification of court documents, per document.
$2.00 Name search fee, per name and per year, if no case number is provided.
$7.00 Certificate of exemplification/authentication or office letter related to public-record search results.
$86.00 Marriage license application when no course discount applies.
$61.00 Marriage license for Florida residents when both took the approved course.
$30.00 Marriage ceremony performed by the Clerk.
$35.00 Passport execution fee payable to Clerk of Courts.
$23.00 Traffic late payment fee, when applicable.
$60.00 Clear driver’s license fee, when applicable.

Official feesSt. Johns County Clerk Fees

After opening this link:

  1. Use the page search or scroll to the correct category: civil, criminal, traffic, recording, marriage, passport, or miscellaneous Clerk fees.
  2. Check whether fees are payable to the Clerk, Sheriff, U.S. Department of State, or another payee.
  3. Review payment-method rules before mailing or visiting.
  4. If you are filing a civil case, confirm whether sheriff service fees must be paid separately.
  5. If the fee depends on claim amount, page count, document type, or search years, calculate the likely range before ordering.

Division Emails and When to Use Them

The Clerk provides division-specific emails. Use the most specific email possible and include your case number, reference number, names, and document type so the message can be routed correctly.

General information info@stjohnsclerk.com
Civil civil@stjohnsclerk.com
Criminal felony@stjohnsclerk.com
Family familydl@stjohnsclerk.com
Probate probate@stjohnsclerk.com
Jury jury@stjohnsclerk.com
Records management records@stjohnsclerk.com
Recording, marriage, passports recording@stjohnsclerk.com
Traffic traffic@stjohnsclerk.com

Official contactContact St. Johns County Clerk of Court and Comptroller

After opening this link:

  1. Select the division that matches your issue before typing the message.
  2. Enter your name, email, phone number, and case or reference number if you have one.
  3. Explain the record or service you need in one clear paragraph.
  4. Do not send Social Security numbers, bank details, full card numbers, or unnecessary private information through the contact form.

Privacy, Public Access, and Legal Use Notice

Public access does not mean every record is available to every person online. Some court and official records can be confidential, sealed, redacted, exempt, restricted, or unavailable through anonymous online search because of Florida law, court order, identity-protection rules, or record-retention limits.

This page is an independent informational guide and is not the official St. Johns County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller website. It is not legal advice, and it is not a consumer reporting agency.

FCRA and safety warning: do not use this guide or any linked records search for employment screening, tenant screening, credit decisions, insurance eligibility, or any Fair Credit Reporting Act purpose. Always verify record accuracy and legal use directly with the official agency or a qualified attorney.

Official St. Johns County Clerk Links Used in This Guide

Use these official resources for the most current services, hours, payment instructions, forms, records search, appointments, and public access rules.

St. Johns County Clerk Official Website Online Research Court Records Search Official Records Search Public Records Requests eCertify Courts Division Marriage Licenses and Ceremonies Passport Services Clerk Fees Jury Service Florida Courts E-Filing Portal

St. Johns County Clerk of Court FAQs

1. How do I search St. Johns County court records online?

Use the Clerk’s Online Research page and choose Court Records. Search by case number when possible, or use party name, citation number, case type, or date details to narrow the results.

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

The official website is stjohnsclerk.com. It belongs to the St. Johns County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller and links to court records, official records, eCertify, jury service, fees, marriage licenses, passports, and public records.

3. Where is the St. Johns County Clerk of Court located?

The main court location is the Richard O. Watson Judicial Center at 4010 Lewis Speedway, St. Augustine, FL 32084. Many non-court services are now handled at the Public Service Center at 4040 Lewis Speedway.

4. What phone number should I call for the St. Johns County Clerk?

The main phone number is (904) 819-3600. Have your case number, reference number, party name, citation number, instrument number, or document type ready before calling.

5. What services moved to the new Public Service Center?

Recording services, deeds, notices of commencement, plats/PUD maps, marriage licenses, wedding ceremonies, passport application acceptance, VAB applications, and public-record searches moved to the Public Service Center at 4040 Lewis Speedway beginning August 3, 2026.

6. Are deeds and mortgages searched in St. Johns County court records?

No. Deeds, mortgages, liens, notices of commencement, plats, and similar recorded property documents are usually searched in Official Records, not the Court Records system.

7. Can I get electronic certified records from St. Johns County?

Yes. The Clerk offers eCertify for certain electronic certified court records and official records. For court records, have the local or uniform case number. For official records, have the name, instrument number, or book and page.

8. How much are court record copies in St. Johns County?

Common listed fees include $1.00 per page for court-document copies and $2.00 per document for certification. If no case number is provided, a name search fee may apply per name and per year.

9. Does the St. Johns County Clerk handle marriage licenses and passports?

Yes. The Clerk handles marriage licenses, wedding ceremonies, certified copies of recorded marriage licenses, passport application acceptance, and passport photos. Appointment and location rules can vary by service.

10. Is this page the official St. Johns County Clerk site?

No. This is an independent guide. For official records searches, certified copies, payments, appointments, maps, hours, fees, and service updates, use the official St. Johns County Clerk links included in this article.

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