In Key West, the Monroe County Clerk of Court and Comptroller manages the day-to-day recordkeeping that keeps the local court system running. Serving the Florida Keys within the 16th Judicial Circuit, the office is responsible for docketing filings, certifying orders and judgments, and maintaining the official records that residents and attorneys rely on.
Clerk: Kevin Madok, CPA
Address: 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040
Phone: 305-295-5000
Official Website: https://monroe-clerk.com
16th Judicial Circuit: https://keyscourts.net
Services available through the Monroe County Clerk’s office typically include:
When a case in Monroe County heads to appeal, the docket entries and certified record maintained by this Clerk’s office become central to the process. Brownstone Law helps clients track filing deadlines, request transcripts, and verify that the record transmitted from the 16th Judicial Circuit is complete and accurate.
Marriage licenses are issued in person at the Monroe 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.
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.
