Taylor County residents and attorneys rely on the Clerk of Court in Perry to accept filings, maintain official records, and issue certified documents for cases arising in the Big Bend region. The office is part of Florida’s 3rd Judicial Circuit and serves both circuit and county courts. Taylor County is one of Florida’s smaller, close-knit communities, and the Clerk’s office provides the same full range of statutory services on a more local, personal scale.
Clerk: Gary Knowles
Address: 108 North Jefferson Street, Perry, FL 32347
Phone: 850-838-3506
Official Website: https://taylorclerk.com
3rd Judicial Circuit: https://jud3.flcourts.org
The Taylor County Clerk’s office offers several services that residents and attorneys commonly request, including:
Because appellate courts decide cases largely on the written record, the accuracy of the Taylor 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 3rd Judicial Circuit on rendition dates, transcripts, and record completeness.
Marriage licenses are issued in person at the Taylor 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.
