Find Civil Court Records in Nassau County

Nassau County civil court records are maintained by the Clerk of Court in Yulee. The 4th Judicial Circuit handles all civil filings in Nassau County, and the clerk's office provides public access to court documents.

Nassau County Clerk of Court

The Clerk of Court in Nassau County is Mitch L. Keiter. This office handles all civil court records for the county. Staff process new filings, store court documents, and provide copies to the public. The office is at 76347 Veterans Way in Yulee. You can visit in person or call for help with civil court records in Nassau County.

The Nassau County Clerk website has tools for searching court records and official documents. Nassau County sits in the northeast corner of Florida, just north of Jacksonville. The county has been growing and the clerk's office handles an increasing number of civil court filings each year.

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

How to Search Nassau County Civil Court Records

You can search civil court records in Nassau County online or in person. The clerk's website offers a case search tool. You can look up cases by party name or case number. The search is free and open to anyone.

Search results show the case number, party names, case type, and filing date. Some document images may be available for viewing online. For certified copies of civil court records in Nassau County, contact the clerk's office in Yulee.

The statewide E-Filing Portal is another way to find civil court records in Nassau County. The Florida Courts E-Filing Portal connects to all 67 county clerks. You can file new civil cases or check on existing ones through the portal. Registration is free and open to anyone. E-filing is required for attorneys in Nassau County.

For in-person searches, visit the Nassau County Courthouse at 76347 Veterans Way in Yulee. Staff can look up civil court records and make copies. Bring your ID. Plain copies cost a small fee per page. Certified copies cost more but carry the official seal of the Nassau County clerk.

Nassau County is part of the same judicial circuit as Duval County, which includes Jacksonville. Some statewide databases cover both counties. But all civil court records filed in Nassau County are maintained by the Nassau County clerk, not by Duval County.

Civil Court Structure in Nassau County

Nassau County is part of the 4th Judicial Circuit. This circuit also covers Clay and Duval counties. Civil cases in Nassau County go to one of two court levels based on the amount in dispute.

Circuit Court handles civil cases with claims above $30,000. This includes contract disputes, personal injury suits, and real property matters. Family law, probate, and guardianship cases also go through Circuit Court in Nassau County. County Court handles civil cases up to $30,000. Small claims up to $8,000 fall under County Court. Evictions are also County Court matters in Nassau County.

The Florida court locations page lists courthouse addresses for Nassau County and all other counties in the state. The clerk in Yulee can help you figure out which court level applies to your case.

The Florida Court Clerks and Comptrollers website has a directory of all 67 clerks. Use it to reach the Nassau County clerk or any other clerk in the state for help with civil court records.

Confidential Information in Nassau County Civil Court Records

Some details in civil court records must stay private. Florida law requires that social security numbers and bank account numbers not appear in public court files. If these numbers show up, anyone can ask the clerk to redact them. There is no fee for this in Nassau County.

To request redaction, file the proper form with the Nassau County clerk. List the case name, case number, and page where the private data appears. The clerk will remove it from the public version of the record.

Parties filing civil court papers in Nassau County must use the Notice of Confidential Information Form under Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.420. This form flags any private 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 civil court records.

Self-Help Resources for Civil Cases in Nassau County

The Florida Courts self-help page has forms and guides for people who want to handle civil cases on their own. The Nassau County clerk cannot give legal advice. But staff can point you to the right forms and explain filing steps for civil cases.

DIY Florida is a free tool inside the E-Filing Portal. It walks you through questions and fills out court forms based on your answers. Over 20 form types are available for small claims, evictions, and other civil matters. File completed forms through the portal to the Nassau County clerk. Standard filing fees still apply.

Legal aid organizations in the 4th Judicial Circuit, including those based in Jacksonville, may serve Nassau County residents. These groups offer free or low-cost help with housing, consumer, and other civil matters. The Florida Bar also runs a lawyer referral service if you need an attorney for a civil court case in Nassau County.

Public Records Access in Nassau 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 Nassau County. You do not need to be a party in a case. Anyone can ask to see a public civil court file.

A few limits exist. Records sealed by court order are not available. Section 119.0714 lists items that stay confidential. But most civil court files in Nassau County are open to the public.

For in-person access, visit the clerk's office at 76347 Veterans Way in Yulee. Copies cost a small fee per page. Certified copies cost more. The clerk must respond to public records requests within a reasonable time under Florida law. Nassau County civil court records are part of the public domain.

Cities in Nassau County

Nassau County has several communities. All civil court cases for these areas go through the Nassau County Clerk of Court in Yulee. No cities in Nassau County meet the population threshold for a separate page on this site.

Communities in Nassau County include Yulee, Fernandina Beach, Callahan, and Hilliard. All use the Nassau County clerk's office for civil court records.

Nearby Counties

These counties are also in the 4th Judicial Circuit with Nassau County. File your civil case in the county where the dispute took place.