Self-service allows users access to view, print, or download copies from the comfort of their home or office free of charge, reducing in-office copy costs and wait times of certain civil and criminal court records online from the case docket. Certified copies of records can also be obtained here through the e-Certify link at the case level.

There are some sensitive Case types not available for online viewing through this "Court Records" search. Documents may be available through the "Secure Web" portal link below.

Registered self-service allows users access to view, print, or download copies from the comfort of their home or office free of charge, reducing in-office copy costs and wait times. Certified copies of records can also be obtained here through the e-Certify link within Secure Web.

Registered users who are Parties to the case may have access to the following case types: Criminal cases with a sexual element or involving child abuse (CF or MM), Family Law - sexual violence injunctions and adoptions (DR), Guardianship - accounting, plans, and inventories (GA), Probate - accounting and inventories (CP), Dependency cases (DP), Juvenile cases (CJ), and Baker Act/Marchman Act cases (MH).

While anonymous and registered users have access to redacted case information, access to protected cases is governed by the Supreme Court and Rules of Judicial Administration 2.420. Identity verification for specific user roles is required.

Many types of documents are recorded in the Clerk’s Office. Mortgages, deeds, assignments, leases, agreements, notices, claims of liens, satisfactions and other instruments relating to the ownership, transfer, or encumbrance of claims against real or personal property or any interest therein are examples. Other documents recorded are court documents, declaration of domicile, military service documents, domestic partnership registrations, and federal instruments.

Public Records - The clerk of the circuit court serves as the ex officio clerk to the board of county commissioners. Records maintained by the clerk which relate to this function (e.g., Board of County Commission minutes) are public records which are subject to the Public Record Law set forth in Florida Statutes 119.

Court Records - When the clerk is exercising his or her duties derived from Article V of the Constitution, the clerk is not subject to legislative control. Thus, when the clerk is acting in his or her capacity as part of the judicial branch of government, access to the judicial records under the Clerk's control is governed exclusively by Florida Rules of Judicial Administration 2.420.

Official Records - Pursuant to s. 28.222, F.S., in pertinent part, the clerk of the circuit court shall be the recorder of all instruments that he or she may be required or authorized by law to record in the county where he or she is clerk, and the clerk of the circuit court shall record all instruments in one general series called Official Records.

Some of the common record fees are listed below. For a complete list of fees please visit our Fees page at www.leonclerk.com.

Court and Official Records

• Electronic copy - no charge (if available)
• Certification $2.00
• Copies: normal size $1.00/Per Page
• Copies: oversized $5.00/Per Page
• Exemplified Certificates $7.00

Public Records (not Court or Official Records)

• Electronic copy - no charge (if available)
• Letter page, one-sided $0.15/page
• CD $25.00

Payment is due prior to the release of the requested documents. For extensive use requests, the deposit payment is required prior to researching the request and calculating the estimated costs associated with fulfilling the request.

All records are presumed open to the public unless there is a specific statutory or regulatory exemption.

Florida Public Records Law requires agencies to provide access to existing public records; it does not require that agencies create records or provide information from the records.

In accordance with Florida Statutes 119, the custodian of record provides a right of access to inspect and copy an agency's existing public records; it does not mandate that an agency create new records to accommodate a request for information from the agency. In contrast, a custodian is not required to give out information from the records held in his or her office.

No. A deposit is only required for time and labor-intensive requests. For this type of request, a deposit, based on an estimate of the labor costs involved, is required. The deposit is applied towards researching the request to determine the actual cost associated with the request. If the cost of employee time is less than the deposit, the excess amount will be applied to the overall cost of the request.

Clerk of Court Responsibilities - Records Overview:

Public Records - The clerk of the circuit court serves as the ex officio clerk to the board of county commissioners. Records maintained by the clerk which relate to this function (e.g., Board of County Commission minutes) are public records which are subject to the Public Record Law set forth in Florida Statutes §119.

Court Records - When the clerk is exercising his or her duties derived from Article V of the Constitution, the clerk is not subject to legislative control. Thus, when the clerk is acting in his or her capacity as part of the judicial branch of government, access to the judicial records under the clerk’s control is governed exclusively by Florida Rules of Judicial Administration 2.420.

Official Records - Pursuant to Florida Statutes §28, specifically §28.222 in pertinent part, the clerk of the circuit court shall be the recorder of all instruments that he or she may be required or authorized by law to record in the county where he or she is clerk and the clerk of the circuit court shall record all instruments in one general series called "Official Records".

Record Custodian Contact Information - Pursuant to Florida Statutes §119, specifically §119.12 in pertinent part, the clerk should provide a means to contact the public records custodian should a complainant need to provide written notice of filing a lawsuit against the clerk of the circuit court. These written notices should be delivered in person to the office of the Leon County Clerk of Circuit Court, 301 S. Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301.

You may view and download your divorce documents by registering on our Secure Web site. Once registered, you will have the option to print or save selected documents. You can also purchase certified copies directly through Secure Web by selecting the self-service E-Certify.