Office Status
Update 10/13/2020 8:30 PM
The Leon County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller is working, with our judicial and government partners, closely monitoring the situation and taking steps to deal with the spread of COVID-19. In accordance with the Supreme Court Administrative Order 20-17, the Courthouse is now closed to the general public except for essential proceedings (please see the list below).
We will continue working diligently to provide you options and access to services you need. Court documents and recordings may be placed in the drop boxes or at the front receptionist desk. Should this event require any changes to our daily operations, we will share news on our website at www.clerk.leon.fl.us, through our Facebook and Twitter channels, and by email alert.
Online Services
Business can be conducted with our office online at www.clerk.leon.fl.us or by phone at (850) 606-4000 or live chat (Mon-Fri, 8:00AM-4:30PM).
Second Judicial Circuit Courts
For court updates, visit the Second Judicial Circuit's website.
Administrative Orders and Memorandums from the Florida Supreme Court
Executive Orders from State Of Florida Office Of The Governor
Jury Service
All grand jury proceedings, jury selection proceedings, and criminal and civil jury trials are suspended until further notice.
Pro Se/Self Help Center
The Clerk's Help Center inside the Courthouse is closed. Help Center Services are available by contacting our office at www.clerk.leon.fl.us or by phone at (850) 606-4000 or live chat (Mon-Fri, 8:00AM-4:30PM).
Affected Clerk and Comptroller Services
Court Hearings: Many have been canceled or will be held telephonically. (If you have a court case appearance scheduled during this period, check www.clerk.leon.fl.us or with your attorney to see if your case is still being heard, if it has been rescheduled or if it will be held telephonically.)
Court Costs: Credit card payments can be made by phone at 850-606-4001. Check, cashier check and money orders can be mailed to 301 S. Monroe St., Room #100, Tallahassee, FL, or placed in drop boxes located at the main and rear entrances of the Courthouse.
Court Documents, Records and Invoices: Document drop boxes have been made available at ALL clerk locations.
Child Support Payments: Payments can either be made by phone at 877-326-8689 or online at www.myflorida.com
Evictions: The Leon County Sheriff will not serve any eviction notices until further notice.
Marriage Licenses: Northeast Branch only located at 1276 Metropolitan Blvd., Suite 101, no appointment necessary. Complete the online application.
Marriage Ceremonies: Northeast Branch only located at 1276 Metropolitan Blvd., Suite 101 by appointment only and participants are limited to the couple and one witness only. To schedule an appointment, please call (850) 606-4060.
Passport Applications: Northeast Branch only located at 1276 Metropolitan Blvd., Suite 101, no appointment necessary.
Tax Deed Sales: Suspended until further notice.
Leon County Retirees In-Person Services: Suspended until further notice. For questions or assistance, please contact human resources at (850) 606-4020 or via e-mail at clerk_employment@leoncountyfl.gov.
Finance Division: For questions regarding Accounts Payable e-mail AP_Board_Clerk@leoncountyfl.gov or general finance questions e-mail Finance_Management_Group@leoncountyfl.gov.
Informational Clinics
Essential Proceedings
Per Supreme Court Administrative Order AO 2020-15, COVID-19 Essential and Critical Trial Court Proceedings, dated March 17, 2020, all circuit and county courts shall continue to perform essential court proceedings, including but not limited to: