This page helps users handle court records needs in Nassau County, Florida by pointing them to official Clerk and OCRS resources for case lookup, record access, public records requests, and related court services.

The main public search channel is the Nassau County Online Court Records Search, with additional guidance available through the Nassau County Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller.

Use the search Nassau County court records through OCRS option to begin a court records search. The public access option allows anonymous access to court records, while other access levels require a user ID and password.

Choose the access option that matches your role:

  • Public access for anonymous court record searching.
  • Attorney access for attorneys of record.
  • Registered User access for users with login credentials.
  • Party Access for case parties with login credentials.

Access note: online access to court records is governed by Florida AOSC 16-107, and some confidential or non-public information may require registration.

Clerk records search and account registration

The review Nassau County Clerk records search options page explains remote public access to many court records managed by the Clerk’s Office. Publicly available information can be viewed without an account.

Agencies and individuals who need unique access to confidential or non-public information, including law enforcement, the State Attorney’s Office, attorneys of record, or case parties, must register for login credentials through the Nassau County Clerk of Courts. Registration may also enable additional search criteria such as date range and case type.

  • Open the Clerk’s records search page.
  • Review the Online Records User Registration Agreement if you need account-based access.
  • Email the completed agreement to [email protected].
  • Allow 1 to 5 business days for processing.

Official Records and older recorded documents

Court records are separate from Nassau County Official Records. Official Records include documents required or allowed by Florida law to be recorded, such as marriage licenses, deeds, mortgages, satisfactions, liens, powers of attorney, notices of commencement, and similar instruments.

For recorded documents, use the search Nassau County Official Records page. Search fields include party name, legal description, document type, instrument type, date range, instrument number, OR book, and book/page number.

For documents recorded from 1840 to 1982, use the Historic Official Records option from the Clerk’s records search page.

Forms, filing, fees, and court service pages

For court forms and filing-related resources, the Clerk provides downloadable forms for several case areas, including child support, small claims and county civil, miscellaneous court records requests, privacy forms, family court, circuit court, and guardianship.

Use the find Nassau County Clerk documents and forms page for available packets and forms. The page also notes that Florida law prevents Clerk staff from providing legal advice.

For filing court documents online, use the statewide Official Records search only for recorded instruments, not court e-filing. Court filings are handled through the access the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal page, which serves as a statewide filing point for registered users.

Common Clerk service charges are listed on the review the Nassau County Clerk fee schedule page.

Public records requests and special court record issues

For records that are not available through the online search options or when you need staff assistance, use the Clerk’s submit a public records request page. The Clerk provides a public records request form and main office contact information.

Criminal case files are available for public viewing unless the case has been sealed or expunged by court order. A sealed court file requires a court order before its contents can be viewed. For more detail, use the review sealed and expunged record information page.

The Clerk’s Appeals Department processes appeals for criminal and civil cases and handles communications between Nassau County courts, the Fifth District Court of Appeal, and the Florida Supreme Court. Appeal information is available on the review Nassau County appeals information page.

Nassau County court records contacts

Use these Clerk contacts for court records help, public records requests, office questions, ADA accommodation information, and sealed or expunged record questions.

  • Nassau County Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller, 76347 Veterans Way, Yulee, FL 32097. Phone: (904) 548-4600. TTD/TTY: Dial 711.
  • Yulee Office, 76347 Veterans Way, Yulee, FL 32097. Phone: (904) 548-4600.
  • Fernandina Beach Office, 416 Centre Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034. Phone: (904) 491-6430.
  • Criminal Customer Service Department. Sealed or expunged record packet information: (904) 548-4613.
  • ADA Coordinator. ADA phone: (904) 548-4917. Fax: (904) 548-4949. TTD/TTY: Dial 711.

Common questions

Where can I search Nassau County court records online?

Start with the Nassau County Online Court Records Search. Public access allows anonymous searching, while Attorney, Registered User, and Party Access require login credentials.

Do I need an account to view public court record information?

No account is required to view publicly available information. An account may be required for confidential or non-public information or for added search criteria such as date range and case type.

How do I request account access for additional court record access?

Complete the Online Records User Registration Agreement from the Clerk’s records search page, email it to [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]), and allow 1 to 5 business days for processing.

Are Official Records the same as court records?

No. Official Records are recorded documents such as deeds, mortgages, liens, powers of attorney, marriage licenses, and notices of commencement. Court case records are searched through the court records system.

How can I get help with sealed or expunged court records?

Contact the Criminal Customer Service Department at (904) 548-4613. Criminal case files are public unless sealed or expunged by court order, and sealed files require a court order before viewing.