Alachua County Clerk of Court
Alachua County Clerk of Court
The Alachua County Clerk of Court serves as the official recordkeeper for Alachua County, located in North Central Florida and seated in Gainesville, Florida. As a constitutional officer within Florida’s 8th Judicial Circuit, the Clerk accepts and dockets filings, maintains the official court record, and administers fees for civil, criminal, family, probate, and traffic cases.
Contact Information & Location
Clerk: J. K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Address: 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
Phone: 352-374-3636
Official Website: https://alachuacounty.us
8th Judicial Circuit: https://circuit8.org
Services Available
Like all Florida clerks, the Alachua County Clerk of Court provides a range of public-facing services beyond case docketing, including:
- Case and official court records search
- Recording of official records (deeds, liens, judgments)
- Marriage license applications
- Traffic citation and court fee payments
- Jury duty information and reporting
- Passport application acceptance
- E-filing access for attorneys and self-represented litigants
Why This Office Matters for Appeals
Because the 8th Judicial Circuit’s appellate deadlines often run from the date an order is entered on the Alachua County docket, accurate clerk records matter well beyond the trial court. Brownstone Law’s appellate attorneys regularly coordinate with county clerk’s offices statewide to confirm rendition dates, request certified records, and ensure the record on appeal is complete before a notice of appeal is filed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I search Alachua County court records online?
Yes. The Alachua County Clerk of Court provides an online case and/or official records search through its official website. Availability and access rules vary by case type, so confidential or sealed records may not appear in a public search.
Does the Alachua County Clerk of Court handle appeals?
The Clerk's office dockets filings including notices of appeal in many case types and helps certify the record, but it does not decide legal issues or provide legal advice. Appellate strategy should be handled by counsel.