Find Civil Court Records in Flagler County

Flagler County civil court records are kept by the Clerk of Court in Bunnell. The 7th Judicial Circuit handles all civil cases filed in Flagler County, and the clerk's office gives public access to court files online and at the courthouse.

Flagler County Clerk of Court

The Clerk of Court in Flagler County is Tom Bexley. This office keeps all civil court records for the county. Staff file new cases, store court documents, and hand out copies of civil filings. The office is on Moody Boulevard in Bunnell. You can visit in person or call for help with civil court records.

The Flagler County Clerk website has tools for looking up court cases and official records. Flagler County has grown fast in recent years, and the clerk's office handles an increasing number of civil cases. The largest city in the county is Palm Coast, but the courthouse is in Bunnell, the county seat.

The clerk's office is open weekdays. Walk-ins are welcome during business hours for civil court record requests.

How to Search Flagler County Civil Court Records

You can search civil court records in Flagler County online or in person. The clerk's website provides access to court records for civil, criminal, and traffic cases. The online search is free and open to anyone. You can look up cases by name or case number. Online results are for informational purposes only and should not be used for legal action without verification.

For official records like deeds, mortgages, and liens, the clerk has a separate search tool. This is useful if you need to find civil judgments recorded against property in Flagler County. The clerk maintains both court records and official records indexes.

You can also visit the courthouse at 1769 E Moody Blvd in Bunnell. Staff can look up cases and make copies. Certified copies carry the clerk's seal and are valid for court use. Plain copies cost less. Bring your ID when you visit.

The Florida Courts E-Filing Portal also provides access to Flagler County civil court records. This statewide tool connects to all 67 county clerks. You can file new civil cases through the portal any time. It is free to register. The portal has more than 770,000 users and processes over 30 million documents per year.

Civil Court Structure in Flagler County

Flagler County is part of the 7th Judicial Circuit. This circuit also covers Putnam, St. Johns, and Volusia counties. The 7th Judicial Circuit website has information about courts and judges in the region.

Civil cases in Flagler County go to one of two court levels. Circuit Court handles cases with claims above $30,000. This includes contract disputes, personal injury lawsuits, and real property actions. Family law, probate, and guardianship cases also go to Circuit Court. County Court handles civil cases up to $30,000. Small claims up to $8,000 fall under County Court. Evictions and landlord-tenant cases go to County Court as well.

The Florida court locations page shows all courthouse addresses. If you are not sure which court handles your case, call the clerk at (386) 313-4400.

Official Records in Flagler County

The clerk's office in Flagler County maintains official records including deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, and other recorded documents. These records are separate from court case files. They are useful when you need to check for civil judgments or liens filed against a property in Flagler County.

Online records are not official legal documents. For certified copies, visit the clerk's office in Bunnell. The clerk follows state rules on what information can appear online. Sealed records and confidential files are not available through the public search. The complete official record can be viewed at the courthouse during business hours.

Confidential Information in Flagler County Civil Court Records

Some details in civil court records are kept private. Under Florida law, social security numbers and bank account or credit card numbers must not appear in public court files. If these numbers show up in a document, anyone can ask the clerk to redact them. There is no fee for this.

Parties and attorneys who file civil court papers must use the Notice of Confidential Information Form under Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.420. This form flags any confidential data so the clerk can keep it out of public view.

Self-Help Resources in Flagler County

DIY Florida is a free tool inside the E-Filing Portal. It walks you through interview questions and fills out court forms for you. More than 20 forms are available for small claims, landlord-tenant, and other civil case types. Standard filing fees still apply when you file through the portal to Flagler County.

The E-Filing Portal support desk is available weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern time at (850) 577-4609. The Florida Courts self-help page has forms and guides. The clerk's office cannot give legal advice but can point you to the right forms.

Public Records Access in Flagler County

Florida has broad 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 Flagler County. You do not need to be a party in a case. The clerk must respond within a reasonable time to any request.

Some limits exist. Records sealed by court order are off limits. Social security numbers and bank account numbers stay confidential. But most civil court files in Flagler County are open to the public. For in-person access, visit the clerk's office at 1769 E Moody Blvd in Bunnell.

Cities in Flagler County

Flagler County includes Palm Coast, Bunnell, Flagler Beach, and other communities. All civil court cases go through the Flagler County Clerk of Court. Bunnell is the county seat, but Palm Coast is the largest city.

Other communities in Flagler County include Bunnell, Flagler Beach, Beverly Beach, and Marineland. All use the Flagler County clerk's office for civil court records.

Nearby Counties

These counties are also in the 7th Judicial Circuit with Flagler County. If you are not sure which county handles your civil case, check the address where the dispute took place.