Palm Coast Civil Court Records

Civil court records for Palm Coast are kept by the Flagler County Clerk of Court in Bunnell. You can search these records online or visit the clerk's office in person.

Flagler County Clerk of Court

Palm Coast does not have its own civil court. All civil court records in Palm Coast go through the Flagler County Clerk of Court. The clerk is Tom Bexley. His office manages all civil case filings, court documents, and official records for everyone in Flagler County, including Palm Coast residents. You can reach the clerk by phone or visit in person at the courthouse in Bunnell.

The Flagler County Clerk website has tools for looking up court cases online. The site has a case search that covers civil, criminal, and traffic cases. Palm Coast is the largest city in Flagler County, so most of the civil cases filed with this clerk come from Palm Coast residents.

The Flagler County Clerk website has a court records page where you can look up civil court records by name or case number.

The clerk's office is open on weekdays. Walk-ins are welcome during business hours.

How to Search Palm Coast Civil Court Records

There are a few ways to search civil court records for Palm Coast. The Flagler County Clerk has an online court records search on the clerk's website. You can look up cases by party name or case number. The search covers all civil cases filed in the county, which includes every case from Palm Coast.

The Flagler County OCRS portal also gives online access to official records. This tool is run through the Civitek Florida system. It lets you search for recorded documents like liens, judgments, and deeds that may tie to Palm Coast civil court records.

The Florida Courts E-Filing Portal is another option. This statewide system connects to all 67 county clerks. You can search and file civil court cases in Palm Coast through the portal at any time. It is free to create an account. The portal also has the DIY Florida tool, which fills out court forms for you based on your answers to simple questions.

For in-person searches, drive to the Flagler County Courthouse at 1769 E Moody Blvd in Bunnell. This is about 15 minutes west of Palm Coast. Bring your ID. Staff can help you find civil court records and make copies. Plain copies cost a small fee per page. Certified copies cost more.

Civil Court Structure for Palm Coast

Palm Coast is part of the 7th Judicial Circuit. This circuit also covers Flagler, Putnam, St. Johns, and Volusia counties. Civil cases from Palm Coast go to one of two court levels based on the claim amount.

Circuit Court handles civil cases with claims over $30,000. This includes contract disputes, personal injury lawsuits, and real property actions. Family law cases, probate, and guardianship also go to Circuit Court. County Court handles civil cases up to $30,000. Small claims up to $8,000 fall under County Court too. Eviction cases in Palm Coast are filed in County Court.

If you live in Palm Coast and need to file a civil case, you file with the Flagler County Clerk. The clerk's office can tell you which court level is right for your case. Filing fees depend on the type and value of the claim.

Flagler County Civil Court Records

All civil court records in Palm Coast are handled at the county level. You can find more details on our Flagler County civil court records page. That page covers the full clerk's office, court procedures, fee schedules, and all the ways to search civil records across the county.

Palm Coast is by far the biggest city in Flagler County. Most civil cases filed with the Flagler County Clerk involve Palm Coast residents or businesses. The county seat is Bunnell, which is where the courthouse sits.

Public Records Access in Palm Coast

Florida has strong public records laws. Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes says all state, county, and municipal records are open for inspection and copying. This covers civil court records in Palm Coast. You do not need to be a party in a case to view the file. Anyone can ask to see a public civil court record.

Some records are exempt. Social security numbers and bank account numbers must stay out of public court files. Records sealed by court order are also off limits. But most civil court files in Palm Coast are open to the public.

Parties who file civil court papers must use the Notice of Confidential Information form under Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.420. This flags sensitive data so the clerk can keep it out of public view. The rule covers social security numbers, bank account numbers, and certain other personal details in Palm Coast civil court records.

Self-Help Resources for Palm Coast Civil Cases

The Florida Courts self-help page has forms and guides for people who want to handle civil court matters without a lawyer. Packets for small claims, evictions, and other common case types are available. The forms work for any county, including Palm Coast civil court cases filed through the Flagler County Clerk.

DIY Florida is a free tool inside the E-Filing Portal. It asks you questions and fills out court forms based on your answers. More than 20 form types are available. You can file the completed forms through the portal to the Flagler County clerk's office. Standard filing fees still apply for Palm Coast civil court cases.

The E-Filing Portal support desk is open weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern time. Call (850) 577-4609 if you need help with filing civil court cases in Palm Coast.

Nearby Cities

These cities are near Palm Coast. Each handles civil court records through its own county clerk. Check the address where the dispute happened to find the right county.