The Duval County Clerk of Court serves as the official recordkeeper for Duval County, located in Northeast Florida and seated in Jacksonville, Florida. As a constitutional officer within Florida’s 4th Judicial Circuit, the Clerk accepts and dockets filings, maintains the official court record, and administers fees for civil, criminal, family, probate, and traffic cases. Duval County is one of Florida’s most populous counties, and the Clerk’s office processes a correspondingly high volume of filings, records requests, and case activity each year.
Clerk: Jody Phillips
Address: 501 West Adams Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Phone: 904-255-2000
Official Website: https://duvalclerk.com
4th Judicial Circuit: https://coj.net
Common reasons people contact the Duval County Clerk of Court include:
Because the 4th Judicial Circuit’s appellate deadlines often run from the date an order is entered on the Duval 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.
Traffic citations can typically be paid online through the Clerk's website, by mail, or in person at the courthouse in Jacksonville. Deadlines and payment options vary depending on the citation type, so check the date on your notice.
Duval County is part of Florida's 4th Judicial Circuit. Circuit-level administrative orders and local practices can affect filing formats, e-filing requirements, and division assignments.
