The Leon County Clerk of Court serves as the official recordkeeper for Leon County, located in the Florida Panhandle and seated in Tallahassee, Florida. As a constitutional officer within Florida’s 2nd Judicial Circuit, the Clerk accepts and dockets filings, maintains the official court record, and administers fees for civil, criminal, family, probate, and traffic cases. As the Clerk serving Florida’s state capital, this office also handles filings connected to state government activity headquartered in Tallahassee.
Clerk: Gwendolyn “Gwen” Marshall Knight
Address: 301 South Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301
Phone: 850-606-4000
Official Website: https://clerk.leon.fl.us
2nd Judicial Circuit: https://2ndcircuit.leoncountyfl.gov
Services available through the Leon County Clerk’s office typically include:
Because the 2nd Judicial Circuit’s appellate deadlines often run from the date an order is entered on the Leon 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.
Leon 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 Tallahassee. Deadlines and payment options vary depending on the citation type, so check the date on your notice.
