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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 Interlach...
• 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, https://put...
• 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; cash, cashier's checks, a...
• 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.  They are free of charge throug...
• 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 considere...
• 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...