Circuit Court Judge

Clay County Clerk of the Circuit Court offers a wide range of public welfare services. Its recording department provides record deeds, mortgages, judgments, liens, releases, notices of commencement, domicile declaration forms, marriage licenses, court papers and other documents authorized by law. The courthouse s Web site provides online access to official and criminal records, civil and traffic records, tax deeds and notices of sales. Its Web site also offers a wide range of online forms, including subscriber site agreement, local central government depository, eviction complaint, domicile declaration, warranty deeds, satisfaction of mortgage, petition to expunge and hearing officer forms. It is located in Green Cove Springs, Fla., with branch locations in Orange Park, Keystone Heights and Middleburg, Fla.

The Clerk of Courts office provides access to a variety of information and public records to people. The office includes a traffic department that is responsible for the collection of violation fines. The department offers a list of approved driving schools and sets hearing dates. The Clerk of Courts office has a recording division that indexes a range of documents and instruments, such as deeds, liens, contracts, affidavits, subdivision plats, bills, judgments and military discharge certificates. In addition, the office operates a circuit civil department that handles cases related to auto negligence, eminent domains, foreclosures, and medical and professional malpractices. It is a part of the government of Putnam County in Florida.