As the constitutional recordkeeper for Lee County, the Clerk of Court in Fort Myers maintains dockets, official records, and financial accounts for the courts serving Southwest Florida. The office operates within Florida’s 20th Judicial Circuit. Lee 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: Kevin C. Karnes
Address: P.O. Box 2469, Fort Myers, FL 33902
Phone: 239-533-5000
Official Website: https://leeclerk.org
20th Judicial Circuit: https://ca.cjis20.org
Common reasons people contact the Lee County Clerk of Court include:
Filing deadlines tied to the Lee County docket can be unforgiving, and the 20th Judicial Circuit’s local practices affect how quickly issues get resolved. Brownstone Law’s appellate counsel routinely works with clerk’s offices statewide, including this one, to protect clients’ appellate rights.
Certified copies can generally be requested in person, by mail, or online through the Clerk's records division. Fees apply per Florida statute, and processing times vary by record type and age.
Marriage licenses are issued in person at the Lee County Clerk's office. Florida generally requires both applicants to appear together with valid photo ID, and there is a state-mandated waiting period unless a premarital course exception applies.
