This page helps users handle Court Records tasks in St. Johns County, Florida, including searching cases, viewing available documents, requesting copies, and finding official help from the St. Johns County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller.
The main online path is the Clerk’s Court Records Search, with staff-assisted options available through the Clerk’s Office for records requests, older records, certified copies, and access questions.
St. Johns County Court Records Search
The Clerk’s Court Records Search lets users look up case information online. Search options include name, case number, citation number, date opened, date closed, court type, cause of action or case type, party type, and statutes or charges.
- Name
- Case number
- Citation number
- Date opened
- Date closed
- Court type
- Cause of action or case type
- Party type
- Statutes or charges
Use the fields that match the information you already have. A case number is usually the most direct option when available.
- Open the search St. Johns County court records page.
- Enter the case, party, citation, date, or case-type information available to you.
- Review the matching case results and open the case entry that fits your search.
- Use the available document options to view or print public documents when they are accessible online.
Viewing court documents online
Modern publicly disclosable criminal and civil court records are generally available online for review. The Clerk’s Office describes searches as real time.
Some court documents can be viewed and printed free of charge through the online court records system. If a document is not available online, the next step may be a public records request or an on-site public access terminal.
Tip: The court records system requires JavaScript and is best viewed at a desktop-style resolution.
Registered access and court document viewing
Some users may need to register for online viewing of court documents. Attorneys of record and parties to a case must have the Court Records Registration Agreement notarized because identity verification is required.
General registered users are asked to sign and date the agreement acknowledging that they have read and accepted it. Attorneys who want access to judicial calendars or scheduling with a judge must complete and notarize the Registration Agreement.
Registration forms are available through the Clerk’s forms area, including the Court Records Registration Agreement.
Certified court records and E-Certify
Certified court records may be obtained online through E-Certify. For a court record, you need the local case number or uniform case number before searching for certified documents.
- Locate the case number through the court records system if you do not already have it.
- Use the Clerk E-Certify service to search for court records by local case number or uniform case number.
- Select available documents for certification and add them to the cart.
- Complete checkout and payment through the secure payment process.
- Check your email or the payment confirmation page for the certified document after purchase.
If a desired court document is not available for purchase, it may need to be requested for review and release. The Clerk notes that review and release may take up to 72 hours.
You can also use St. Johns County E-Certify information for instructions on ordering and verifying electronically certified records.
Public records requests and older court records
The Clerk’s Office provides public viewing terminals on site for searching and viewing public records. Public records requests may also be submitted through the online request portal, in person, by mail, or by email.
St. Johns County court records are generally divided into Modern Era Records, from about the 1990s to present, and Archival Records, from 1821 to about the 1990s. Archival criminal and civil records are not available online for review, but digital scans are accessible on-site at public access terminals and through public records requests.
For records that are not available through online review, submit a request through the Clerk’s records process or use make a new public records request.
Court record copy and certification fees
The Clerk lists these fees for public records maintained by the Clerk’s Office that are not Board of County Commissioner records, including court records.
| Fee | Description |
|---|---|
| $1.00 per page | Photocopies of public records maintained by the Clerk’s Office, including court records |
| $2.00 | Certification of the entire document for public records maintained by the Clerk’s Office, including court records |
| $2.00 | Name search fee per name and per year when no case number is provided |
| $7.00 | Clerk’s Office statement on office letterhead relating to public records request search results |
| $7.00 | Certificate of Exemplification or Authentication |
Credit and debit card payments include a 3.5% convenience fee. Accepted payment methods include cash in person, check, money order, cashier’s check, and credit or debit card where available.
Access limits for dismissed cases and warrants
Some criminal cases may stop being viewable anonymously online after the Clerk receives notice from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement that the related criminal history record has been marked confidential and exempt from public disclosure.
The Clerk’s Office does not publish active warrant information on its website. Warrants and supporting affidavits may become publicly disclosable after a return of service is filed in the related court case, but they are reviewed within the applicable case rather than through a public warrant list.
Case type pages and court forms
The Clerk provides separate information pages for criminal, civil, family, probate, and traffic matters. These pages can help users understand which division applies before requesting court records or copies.
- Criminal cases include felony, misdemeanor, criminal traffic, county ordinance, and municipal ordinance matters.
- Civil cases include circuit civil, county civil, eviction, foreclosure, replevin, small claims, unlawful detainer, guardianship, probate, and mental health proceedings.
- Family matters include dissolution of marriage, paternity, child support, custody, adoption, injunctions, juvenile cases, and related enforcement or modification proceedings.
- Traffic matters include traffic violations, payment options, court date scheduling, and access to traffic case information.
Forms for court-related requests are available through the Clerk’s forms library, including records request forms, change of address forms, payment plan contracts, and registration agreements.
Contact for St. Johns County court records
Use these contacts for court records help, records requests, copy questions, and access issues.
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St. Johns County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller, Richard O. Watson Judicial Center, 4010 Lewis Speedway, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Phone: (904) 819-3600
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM -
Records Management, St. Johns County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller, 4010 Lewis Speedway, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Email: [email protected] -
Customer Care
Phone: (904) 819-3600
Common questions
Where can I search St. Johns County court records online?
You can use the Clerk’s Court Records Search to look up cases by name, case number, citation number, dates, court type, party type, case type, and charge-related fields.
Are St. Johns County court record searches updated in real time?
The Clerk states that online searches are real time.
Can I view dismissed court cases online?
Some dismissed criminal cases may be viewable anonymously online until the Clerk receives notice from FDLE that the related criminal history record is confidential and exempt. Other dismissed case types are available according to Florida electronic court records access rules.
Does the Clerk publish active warrant information online?
No. The Clerk does not publish active warrant information on its website. Warrants and supporting affidavits may be reviewed in the related case after a return of service is filed.
How far back do St. Johns County court records go?
Modern Era court records generally cover about the 1990s to present. Archival court records date from 1821 to about the 1990s and are accessible through on-site public access terminals or public records requests.
How do I get certified copies of court records?
You can use E-Certify for eligible court records if you have the local case number or uniform case number. Certified paper copies may also be requested through the Clerk’s Office.
What should I do if I cannot find a record online?
Use the Clerk’s public records request process, contact the Clerk’s Office, or use an on-site public access terminal at the Richard O. Watson Judicial Center.