The Clerk of the Circuit Court for Putnam County, based in Palatka, is responsible for docketing filings, preserving the official case record, and processing fees across the county and circuit courts of Northeast Florida. This office sits within Florida’s 7th Judicial Circuit.
Clerk: Matt Reynolds
Address: 518 South 3rd Street, Palatka, FL 32177
Phone: 386-326-7600
Official Website: https://putnamclerk.com
7th Judicial Circuit: https://circuit7.org
The Putnam County Clerk’s office offers several services that residents and attorneys commonly request, including:
For clients pursuing an appeal out of Putnam County, the certified record and docket maintained by the Clerk’s office are what the appellate court will actually review. Brownstone Law works with the 7th Judicial Circuit’s clerk’s office to confirm the record is complete before briefing begins.
Putnam County is part of Florida's 7th 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 Palatka. Deadlines and payment options vary depending on the citation type, so check the date on your notice.
