Nassau County Court Records Search

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    Nassau County occupies the northeastern corner of Florida, stretching from the Georgia border south along Amelia Island and the surrounding mainland, with the community of Yulee serving as the primary government hub and Fernandina Beach as the historic seat. The county falls within Florida’s Fourth Judicial Circuit, which also includes Duval and Clay counties. Two levels of trial court operate locally — the Circuit Court and the County Court — and the Nassau County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller functions as the official custodian of all court records generated within the county’s judicial system.

    Individuals looking for court case information in Florida can draw on a combination of official clerk resources, courthouse public-access terminals, and statewide electronic tools. The Nassau County Clerk’s online records search page offers remote access to many case files maintained by the office, and the statewide Online Court Records Search (OCRS) portal allows anonymous, no-cost lookups of Nassau County docket entries. For broader statewide directories and court information, FloridaStateCourts.us may also help users identify available resources. Beyond online tools, requesters can visit the Clerk’s counter in person, submit written or email inquiries, or contact the relevant court division by phone.

    How to Look Up a Court Case in Nassau County?

    There are several practical ways to find a case or obtain documents from a Nassau County court file, depending on whether you need basic docket data or certified copies of filings.

    Online Search — OCRS Portal

    The fastest option for most people is the Online Court Records Search maintained by the Clerk’s Office. Public users can access it anonymously without creating an account:

    1. Navigate to the OCRS portal and select “Public” access.
    2. Search by party name, case number, or citation number.
    3. Review docket entries, hearing dates, and case status.

    Registered users — such as attorneys, law enforcement, or parties of record — may apply for login credentials to view additional non-public data. To register, complete the Online Records User Registration Agreement and email it to subscribers@nassauclerk.com; processing takes one to five business days.

    The Official Records portal provides a separate name-based search for recorded instruments including deeds, mortgages, liens, marriage certificates, and other documents filed in the county’s official records.

    In-Person Visits

    The Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller operates from two locations:

    Nassau County Clerk — Yulee Office (Full Service)
    Address: 76347 Veterans Way, Yulee, FL 32097
    Phone: (904) 548-4600
    Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

    Nassau County Clerk — Fernandina Beach Office
    Address: 416 Centre Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
    Phone: (904) 491-6430
    Hours: Thursdays, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (closed 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. for lunch)

    The Yulee location is the full-service office where all court divisions can be accessed. The Historic Courthouse in Fernandina Beach recently reopened for limited in-person services one day per week.

    Mail and Email Requests

    Written requests for court records may be sent to the Yulee office address above or emailed to publicrecordsreq@nassauclerk.com. Include the case number, party names, and a description of the documents needed. The Clerk does not accept checks sent by mail for payment; alternative arrangements should be confirmed with staff before submitting a mail request.

    Copy and Certification Fees

    ServiceFee
    Copies of public record documents (up to 14 in. × 8.5 in.), per page$1.00
    Copies of public record documents (larger than 14 in. × 8.5 in.), per page$5.00
    Certifying copies, per document$2.00
    Exemplified certificates (including signing and sealing)$7.00
    Search fee, per year$2.00

    E-Filing

    Attorneys in Florida are required to file court documents electronically. Self-represented litigants may also use the statewide e-filing portal around the clock, though paper filings remain available at the counter for those without counsel. When e-filing in Circuit Civil, County Civil, or Small Claims cases, filers must indicate whether case-initiating documents contain confidential information.

    Court Locations

    Both the Circuit Court and the County Court hold proceedings at the Robert M. Foster Justice Center in Yulee. Select hearings may still be scheduled at the Historic Courthouse in Fernandina Beach.

    Robert M. Foster Justice Center
    Address: 76347 Veterans Way, Yulee, FL 32097
    Phone: (904) 548-4663

    Nassau County Historic Courthouse
    Address: 416 Centre Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
    Phone: (904) 491-6430

    Are Court Records Public in Nassau County?

    Florida’s Sunshine Law, codified at Fla. Stat. Chapter 119, establishes a broad right of access to records created by government agencies, including court records. Any person may inspect or copy most Nassau County court files by contacting the Clerk’s Office; no demonstration of special interest or legal standing is required.

    Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.420 supplements the Sunshine Law by setting out the framework for public access to judicial branch records specifically. The rule presumes openness but identifies categories of records that are confidential or exempt from disclosure, either automatically by statute or upon motion to the court:

    • Sealed or expunged criminal records
    • Juvenile delinquency records
    • Records containing Social Security numbers, financial account numbers, or dates of birth (which must be redacted under Rule 2.425 before filing)
    • Identifying information of victims of domestic violence, child abuse, sexual battery, or stalking
    • Adoption files
    • Grand jury proceedings
    • Mental health case records
    • Substance-abuse treatment records
    • Information about confidential informants or witnesses in criminal cases
    • Pre-sentence investigation reports
    • Any record sealed by court order

    When a filer believes that a document contains confidential information, they must either file a Notice of Confidential Information or submit a Motion to Determine Confidentiality alongside the document. The Clerk’s Office is not permitted to make its own determination about confidentiality; that responsibility lies with the filer and, ultimately, the court. The recent Administrative Order AOSC 2023-1401 from the Florida Supreme Court, effective July 1, 2025, revised electronic filing rules to further streamline how the Clerk handles filings sent to the corrections queue.

    Nassau County Criminal Court Records

    Criminal prosecutions in Nassau County are divided between the Circuit Court, which handles felonies, and the County Court, which adjudicates misdemeanors and criminal traffic offenses. Both courts operate from the Robert M. Foster Justice Center.

    Searching Criminal Case Records

    Criminal docket entries, charges, and case dispositions can be reviewed through the OCRS portal at no charge. Select “Public” access and search by defendant name or case number.

    Nassau County Sheriff’s Office — Local Criminal Records

    The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office serves as the primary law-enforcement agency in the county and maintains local arrest reports, incident documentation, and booking records. To obtain these records, requesters may submit a public records request in person or by email.

    Nassau County Sheriff’s Office — Records Department
    Address: 77151 Citizens Circle, Yulee, FL 32097
    Phone: (904) 548-4009
    Email: publicrecordsrequest@nassauso.com
    Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

    Key fee details for Sheriff’s Office services:

    • Local criminal background check: $5.00 per name
    • Live Scan (electronic) fingerprints: $5.00 processing fee (by appointment, Tuesday–Friday, at 77151 Citizens Circle)
    • Ink fingerprints: $5.00, completed at the Nassau County Detention Facility, 76212 Nicholas Cutinha Road, Yulee (by appointment, Tuesday–Friday)
    • Extensive research charge: $22.81 per hour when a request demands significant staff time, IT resources, or redaction

    Traffic crash reports are subject to special confidentiality provisions under Fla. Stat. § 316.066. Reports are not available to the general public for 60 days after filing, and even after that period, requesters must complete a notarized affidavit demonstrating a permissible use before the Sheriff’s Office will release the report. The affidavit may be signed in person with a photo ID at the Records Department.

    Statewide Criminal History — FDLE

    For a broader background search beyond local Nassau County records, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) offers an online criminal history record check. The fee is $24.00 per name searched, plus a $1.00 processing fee. Users can access the instant public search directly through the FDLE website.

    Nassau County Civil Court Records

    Civil disputes in Nassau County are heard in either the Circuit Court or the County Court, depending on the amount in controversy. As of Florida’s current jurisdictional thresholds, the Circuit Court handles cases exceeding $50,000, while the County Court addresses claims up to $50,000, including small claims matters involving $8,000 or less.

    Filing and Accessing Civil Records

    Civil case documents are maintained by the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller. To request copies:

    • In person: Visit the Yulee office at 76347 Veterans Way during business hours.
    • By email: Send a request to publicrecordsreq@nassauclerk.com with the case number and specific documents needed.
    • Online: Use the OCRS portal to review docket entries and filings.

    Standard copy fees apply: $1.00 per page for standard-size documents and $2.00 per document for certification.

    Small Claims

    Small claims cases — those involving $8,000 or less — are filed in the County Court at the Robert M. Foster Justice Center. The Clerk’s Office provides a downloadable Small Claims Packet with forms and instructions at no charge, or packets can be picked up at the counter. For questions about filing, contact the Small Claims Department at (904) 548-4606.

    Key small claims procedural points:

    • A summons-issuance fee of $10.00 per defendant applies each time service is attempted.
    • Service may be accomplished by the Sheriff, a private process server, or (within Florida only) by certified mail.
    • If the defendant is outside Nassau County, contact the sheriff’s office in the appropriate county for service fees and procedures.
    • Recording a lis pendens costs $5.00 for the first page and $4.00 for each additional page, plus $1.00 per name after the first four for indexing.
    • Dismissal and release of lis pendens costs $10.00 for the first page and $8.50 for each additional page, with the same indexing surcharge.

    The Fourth Judicial Circuit’s civil case management page provides additional orders and scheduling information for circuit-level civil cases.

    Recording Fees for Official Records

    Documents recorded with the Clerk as County Recorder (deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and similar instruments) carry a recording fee of $10.00 for the first page and $8.50 for each additional page, with an indexing fee of $1.00 per name beyond the first four listed on the document. The Official Records search portal allows free online lookups by document number, filing date, or property owner’s name.

    Property Tax and Appraiser Records

    Property valuation data and parcel information are maintained by the Nassau County Property Appraiser, a separate constitutional office.

    Nassau County Family Court Records

    Family law cases — including dissolution of marriage, child custody, child support, paternity, domestic violence injunctions, and adoption proceedings — are handled by the Circuit Court’s Family Division. The Fourth Judicial Circuit’s Family Court Services provides mediation, parenting coordination, and related support at the Nassau County Annex located in the Robert M. Foster Justice Center.

    Divorce Records

    Dissolution of marriage files are maintained by the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller. Non-confidential portions of a divorce case file can be viewed through the OCRS portal or requested in person, by mail, or via email at publicrecordsreq@nassauclerk.com. Certified copies follow the standard fee schedule ($1.00 per page plus $2.00 per document for certification).

    Alternatively, divorce certificates — which are summary documents confirming that a dissolution occurred — may be ordered through the Florida Department of Health’s Bureau of Vital Statistics. Download and complete the Application for Dissolution of Marriage Certificate, then submit it in person or by mail to:

    Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics
    Address: 1217 North Pearl Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202
    Mailing Address: P.O. Box 210, Jacksonville, FL 32231-0042

    A $5.00 search fee applies, with additional charges for certified copies, shipping, and handling.

    Marriage Records

    The Clerk’s Office issues marriage licenses and maintains marriage records for ceremonies performed in Nassau County. Couples may apply through the online marriage application portal. The marriage license fee is $93.50; couples who present a valid premarital preparation course certificate receive a reduced fee of $61.00 and a waiver of the three-day waiting period. A Florida marriage license is valid for 60 days and may be used anywhere in the state.

    Marriage certificates recorded in the Official Records can be searched online through the Official Records portal. Statewide marriage records from June 6, 1927, forward are also available through the Florida Department of Health’s Bureau of Vital Statistics. Download the Application for Marriage Certificate and mail or deliver it to the Jacksonville office listed above.

    Birth and Death Records

    While not court records, birth and death certificates are frequently needed in connection with family court proceedings. In Nassau County, these records are issued by the Florida Department of Health in Nassau County:

    Florida Department of Health in Nassau County
    Address: 1620 Nectarine Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
    Phone: (904) 557-9135
    Fax: (904) 428-5632

    Each birth or death certificate costs $15.00. Applicants must provide a valid, unexpired photo ID (driver’s license, passport, state-issued ID, or military ID). Only the person named on the record, immediate family members, or authorized legal representatives may obtain certified copies. Completed application forms — the Application for a Florida Birth Record and the Application for a Florida Death Record — may be submitted in person or by mail to the Fernandina Beach office. Birth records prior to 1930 and death records prior to 2009 must be requested from the Bureau of Vital Statistics in Jacksonville or through VitalChek.

    Domestic Violence Injunctions

    Petitions for injunctions for protection against domestic violence, repeat violence, dating violence, sexual violence, or stalking are filed through the Clerk’s Office. The Clerk also participates in the HOPE Card program, which provides victims with a card containing key injunction information for presentation to law enforcement.

    Nassau County Probate Court Records

    Probate and guardianship matters fall under the jurisdiction of the Circuit Court. These cases involve the administration of decedent estates, the filing and authentication of wills, the appointment of personal representatives, the establishment of guardianships over minors or incapacitated adults, and trust proceedings.

    Accessing Probate Records

    Probate case files are maintained by the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller. Records can be obtained:

    • In person at the Yulee office (76347 Veterans Way, Suite 456, Yulee, FL 32097) during regular hours, Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
    • By email to publicrecordsreq@nassauclerk.com, specifying the decedent’s name, case number, and the documents requested.
    • Online through the OCRS portal, where probate docket entries and many filings are available for public viewing.

    Copy fees follow the standard schedule: $1.00 per page, $2.00 for certification per document, and $7.00 for exemplified copies. A search fee of $2.00 per year searched may also apply.

    Filing Fees for Probate Matters

    Probate filing fees in Nassau County are set by Florida statute and collected by the Clerk at the time of filing. Selected fees include:

    • Reopening a probate case: $50.00
    • Certified copy (per page): $1.00
    • Certification (per document): $2.00
    • Exemplification per document: $7.00

    For specific filing fees related to petitions for administration, summary administration, determination of homestead, guardianship, or other probate actions, contact the Clerk’s Office at (904) 548-4600 or consult the Clerk’s Fee Schedule.

    Practical Guidance

    Clerk staff can explain filing procedures and provide forms but are prohibited by law from offering legal advice. Individuals with questions about whether to open a formal administration, file a summary administration, or petition for guardianship should consult with a Florida-licensed attorney. The Fourth Judicial Circuit website provides additional resources, administrative orders, and local rules applicable to probate proceedings in Nassau County.