Palm Coast Court Records
Palm Coast court records are kept by the Flagler County Clerk of Courts in Bunnell, the Flagler County seat. Palm Coast is the largest city in Flagler County, and most court filings in the county come from this area.
Palm Coast Quick Facts
Flagler County Clerk of Courts
The Flagler County Clerk of Courts manages all court records for Palm Coast. The clerk runs both circuit and county court operations for the 7th Judicial Circuit. This circuit also covers Putnam, St. Johns, and Volusia counties.
The main courthouse is in Bunnell. Palm Coast does not have a separate courthouse. All cases from Palm Coast get filed in Bunnell or through the state e-filing system. You can reach the clerk at (386) 313-4400.
Under Florida Statute Chapter 119, court records are public. Anyone can ask to see them. The clerk must provide access unless a judge sealed the case or state law makes it confidential. This applies to all cases from Palm Coast.
The Flagler County Clerk's homepage gives Palm Coast residents a starting point for finding court records and other county services.
The site has links for case searches, official records, jury service, and marriage licenses. Most Palm Coast residents use this site for their court business since the clerk's office is in Bunnell.
| Office | Flagler County Clerk of Courts |
|---|---|
| Address | 1769 E. Moody Blvd, Bldg 1, Bunnell, FL 32110 |
| Phone | (386) 313-4400 |
| Website | flaglerclerk.com |
Search Palm Coast Court Records Online
The Court Records section on the Flagler County Clerk's site lets you search cases filed in the county. This covers all cases from Palm Coast. You can search by party name, case number, or date range. The tool handles civil, criminal, family, probate, and traffic cases.
No account is needed. Basic case info is free to view. You can see the docket, party names, case status, and filing dates. The search runs around the clock from any device with internet access.
Under Florida Statute 119.0714, the clerk keeps sensitive data hidden from search results. Social security numbers and bank account info do not show up. Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.420 controls when records can be sealed or made confidential in Palm Coast cases.
If your search returns too many results, try adding a middle name or setting a date range. Flagler County is smaller than some of the big metro counties, so searches tend to be more manageable. Palm Coast makes up a large share of the county population, which means most results will be from the Palm Coast area anyway.
Palm Coast residents can file documents through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal. Electronic filing is required for most case types. The portal is open 24 hours a day. Court fees still apply.
Palm Coast Official Records
The Official Records portal covers recorded documents in Flagler County. Deeds, liens, judgments, mortgages, and other recorded items are in this system. Property transfers in Palm Coast go through here.
Flagler County also uses the CiviTek system for online access to recorded documents. You can search by name, book and page, or instrument number. The system goes back many years.
Certified copies cost $1 per page. You can order them in person at the Bunnell office or by mail. Under Supreme Court Administrative Order AOSC 16-14, the clerk can post public court document images online. Flagler County makes many documents available for viewing through its website.
Criminal and Family Case Records
Criminal cases from Palm Coast go through the 7th Judicial Circuit Court. Felonies are at the circuit level. Misdemeanors stay in county court. The clerk stores records for both.
Arrest records and booking data come from the Flagler County Sheriff's Office. The clerk only has court records from cases filed in Flagler County courts. For statewide criminal history searches, check with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Family court records cover divorce, child custody, paternity, and domestic violence. Some records have limits on who can view them. Child abuse and dependency files are not part of the standard search in Palm Coast. The clerk follows Florida law on access.
Palm Coast has grown fast over the past two decades. The courts have seen rising case volumes as the population grows. Traffic and civil cases tend to make up the bulk of new filings in Flagler County.
More Resources for Palm Coast
The Florida Court Clerks and Comptrollers site connects all 67 county clerks in the state. You can pay fines, search records, or check jury info. The Florida Courts Help center has free forms and self-help guides for people filing on their own in Palm Coast.
For online payments, MyFloridaCounty.com lets you pay court fees from home. Palm Coast residents use this for traffic tickets and court costs without a trip to Bunnell.
The Flagler County court records page has more detail on the clerk's full range of services. If your case was filed in a different county, check with that county's clerk. The 7th Judicial Circuit covers several counties along the northeast Florida coast.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Palm Coast in northeast and central Florida. Court records for each are handled by their own county clerk.