Marion County residents and attorneys rely on the Clerk of Court in Ocala to accept filings, maintain official records, and issue certified documents for cases arising in Central Florida. The office is part of Florida’s 5th Judicial Circuit and serves both circuit and county courts.
Clerk: Gregory C. Harrell, Esq.
Address: 110 NW 1st Avenue, Ocala, FL 34475
Phone: 352-671-5510
Official Website: https://marioncountyclerk.org
5th Judicial Circuit: https://circuit5.org
Like all Florida clerks, the Marion County Clerk of Court provides a range of public-facing services beyond case docketing, including:
Because appellate courts decide cases largely on the written record, the accuracy of the Marion County Clerk’s docket and record certification can directly affect the outcome of an appeal. Brownstone Law’s attorneys routinely coordinate with clerks in the 5th Judicial Circuit on rendition dates, transcripts, and record completeness.
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 Marion 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.
