Located in Apalachicola, the Franklin County Clerk of Court oversees case filings, official records, and financial administration for the county courts serving the Florida Panhandle’s Forgotten Coast. The office falls under Florida’s 2nd Judicial Circuit and functions as both recordkeeper and comptroller for county government. Franklin County is one of Florida’s smaller, close-knit communities, and the Clerk’s office provides the same full range of statutory services on a more local, personal scale.
Clerk: Michele Maxwell
Address: 33 Market Street, Suite 203, Apalachicola, FL 32320
Phone: 850-653-8861
Official Website: https://franklinclerk.com
2nd Judicial Circuit: https://2ndcircuit.leoncountyfl.gov
The Franklin County Clerk’s office offers several services that residents and attorneys commonly request, including:
A rejected filing, a missing docket entry, or an incomplete record from the Franklin County Clerk’s office can jeopardize an otherwise strong appeal. Brownstone Law’s appellate attorneys routinely coordinate with the 2nd Judicial Circuit’s clerks to confirm compliance with filing and record-certification requirements.
Franklin County is part of Florida's 2nd Judicial Circuit. Circuit-level administrative orders and local practices can affect filing formats, e-filing requirements, and division assignments.
Traffic citations can typically be paid online through the Clerk's website, by mail, or in person at the courthouse in Apalachicola. Deadlines and payment options vary depending on the citation type, so check the date on your notice.
