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- What methods of payment do you accept? We accept cash, personal checks, cashier's checks, money orders, debit and credit...
- What are your hours of operation? Our main location is open Monday-Friday from 8:30am until 5:00pm. Our Interlache...
- What is your address? Where is the courthouse located? What mailing address do I use? The Clerk's Office has three locations. Our main location is located at 410 St. ...
- What are your ADA Accessibility options? You may review our ADA Accessibility options by visiting our website, putnamclerk...
- How can I access Administrative Directives? You may review Administrative Directives by visiting the Circuit 7 website at htt...
- How can I obtain an interpreter for a court hearing? Please contact Court Administration at 386-257-6096. Hearing or voice impaired, ...
- Can a mandatory court appearance be changed? No, we at the Clerk's Office do not have the authority to change a court date. ...
- Where do I file a trespass warrant? With local law enforcement. ...
- Can registry fees be paid online? No, registry fees must be paid in certified funds only. We do not accept persona...
- How many appeals can someone file in circuit court? Each decision can be appealed, appropriate fees apply. ...
- How do I file a complaint against my attorney/public defender? Contact the Florida Bar at 850-561-5600...
- Where do I find out a transport fee? You will need to contact the agency who did the transporting....
- How do I get a hardship license? Contact Bureau for Administrative Reviews at 850-494-5728; 100 Stumpfield Rd, Pen...
- How much does a packet/paperwork cost? If obtained from our office, they are $0.15/page. The are free of charge through...
- How do I find out who owns a piece of property? Contact the Property Appraiser's Office at 386-329-0286 or visit their website, h...
- How do I get an address to a piece of property? You would need to contact the property appraiser for the county the property is l...
- Who do I need to contact to verify employment? To verify employment for previous and current employees of the Putnam County Cler...
- Can I get bond money back if my bond was forfeited? No, once a bond has been forfeited it cannot be returned. ...
- What is the fee for transferring a civil case to another venue? You would need to contact the receiving county for their filing fees. ...
- Can I change my address on my case? A change of address has to be done in writing. You can find the form to do this ...
- After a judgment has been paid in full what is the next step for the plaintiff? A satisfaction of judgment will need to be prepared and recorded. There is a $7 ...
- What would I have to do to deposit money into the registry? Contact our customer service department at 386-326-7680. ...
- If I want to sue someone for money..... what court does it fall under? It depends on the amount of money you are seeking. Under $8,000.00 is considered...
- Where do I find when a Grand Jury convened? Contact our Jury Coordinator at 386-329-0444. ...
- Is anyone in the Clerks Office a notary? No, the Clerk's Office does not have notaries. We are only able to sign court do...
- Can I file for indigency? You may complete an indigency application in all case types....
- Who do I contact to file a complaint on a judge? You can find this information on the Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission w...
- How do I register to vote? Please contact the Supervisor of Elections at 386-329-0224 or visit their website...
- How to do I file a Risk Protection case? A risk protection case is filed by the Sheriff's Office or any law enforcement ag...
- Do you accept green dot as a form of payment? We accept cash, money orders, personal check, cashier's check, credit and debit c...
- Where can I apply for a handicap decal/sticker for my vehicle? You may contact the Putnam County Tax Collector at 386-329-0282 or visit their we...
- How do I pay a lien? A lien should be paid directly to the originating party. Then a satisfaction of ...
- How much does it cost to have a summons issued? There is a $10 fee for each summons to be issued. This fee does not include the ...
- Where can I get the paperwork to fill out a notice of commencement? The notice of commencement form is ordinarily provided by the building department...
- Can I bring my service animal inside the court room? Can I bring my comfort/emotional support animal inside the court room? Yes, you can bring service animals. For information about comfort/emotional supp...
- How do I file a claim for worthless checks that I have received? You will need to contact the State Attorney's Office at 386-329-0259. ...
- What happens if my court case cannot be held due to natural disaster or closure of the court? If your court date is scheduled during a period that the Clerk's Office and judic...
- What do I do if I believe my attorney is acting unethically? You may contact the Florida Bar at 850-561-5600 or visit their website at https:/...
- How do I schedule the use of a room at the courthouse? (To hold depositions, mediation etc.) Please contact Court Administration at 386-257-6096....
- Who is the State Attorney? You can find this information on the Office of the State Attorney website, https:...
- What collection agency is used by the Clerk's Office and what is a contact number for them? We currently use Linebarger Attorneys at Law and their contact number is 877-854-...
- How does someone register as a bondsman? This process begins with the Florida Department of Financial Services at https://...
- How do I file a declaratory judgment? We do not have pro se forms available for this case type. We recommend that you ...
- If I request an alias summons be issued and served, do I have to pay the $40 sheriffs service fee again? Yes, the $40 sheriffs service fee has to be paid again. There is also a $10 summ...
- How can I help an elderly and/or disabled person that I feel is being taken advantage of? If you believe that a vulnerable adult is being exploited, you may visit our cust...
- How do I sign up for Property Fraud Alert? Visit our website, https://putnamclerk.com/ , click on the top where it says Clic...
- How do I file a foreign judgment? We do not have pro se forms for this case type. You may want to seek advice from...