Bay County’s Clerk of Court, headquartered in Panama City, is the constitutional officer charged with maintaining official court and public records for the Florida Panhandle. Operating within Florida’s 14th Judicial Circuit, the Clerk’s office dockets case filings, issues certified copies, and collects filing fees and court costs.
Clerk: Bill Kinsaul
Address: 300 East 4th Street, Panama City, FL 32401
Phone: 850-763-9061
Official Website: https://baycoclerk.com
14th Judicial Circuit: https://jud14.flcourts.org
Common reasons people contact the Bay County Clerk of Court include:
Appellate deadlines in the 14th Judicial Circuit are frequently triggered by the docketing date recorded by the Bay County Clerk, not the date a party receives notice. Brownstone Law’s appellate team works directly with clerk’s offices like this one to confirm rendition dates and preserve a client’s right to appeal.
Traffic citations can typically be paid online through the Clerk's website, by mail, or in person at the courthouse in Panama City. Deadlines and payment options vary depending on the citation type, so check the date on your notice.
Bay County is part of Florida's 14th Judicial Circuit. Circuit-level administrative orders and local practices can affect filing formats, e-filing requirements, and division assignments.
