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Todd Newton welcomes you to the official website for the Clerk of the Circuit Court/Comptroller for Gilchrist County. This site is designed to keep you informed and assist you in conducting your business with the Clerk’s office. Please feel free to send comments and/or suggestions. Clerk Newton was elected for his first term in 2012 and elected for a second term in 2016. 

“A Public Office is a Public Trust”

The office of the Clerk is a complex organization that performs a wide range of record keeping, information management, and financial management for the judicial system and county government.

  • Clerk of the Circuit and County Courts
  • Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners
  • Accountant, Auditor and Custodian of County Funds
  • County Recorder of Official Records
  • Clerk to the Value Adjustment Board

Notice Regarding the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990

In Accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities requesting reasonable accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the Clerk of Courts at (352) 463-3170 (Voice), (352) 463-3437 (TDD), or via Florida Relay Service at 1-800-955-8771, no later than seven days prior to the start of this proceeding, or within two working days of receipt of this NOTICE TO APPEAR

Notice for Official Records

On or after October 1, 2002, any person preparing or filing a document for recordation in the Official Records may not include a social security number in such document, unless required by law.

Any person has a right to request a county recorder to remove, from an image or copy of an official record placed on a county recorder’s publicly available Internet website or on a publicly available Internet website used by a county recorder to display public records or otherwise made electronically available to the general public, any social security number contained in an official record. Such request must be made in writing and delivered by mail, facsimile, or electronic transmission, or delivered in person, to the county recorder. The request must specify the identification page number that contains the social security number to be redacted. A fee may not be charged for the redaction of a social security number pursuant to such a request.

Notice for Court Records

“Any person preparing or filing a court document should not include a social security number or a complete bank account, debit, charge, or credit card number in such document, unless required by law or court rule, or necessary to the adjudication of the case.

Any person has a right to request that the Clerk of the Circuit Court remove from an image or copy of a court document a social security number or complete bank account, debit, charge, or credit card number contained in a court document. Such request must be made in writing and delivered by mail, facsimile, electronic transmission, or in person to the Clerk of the Circuit Court. The request must specify the case number, the title of the document, and the identification page number of the document which contains the number to be redacted. A fee will not be charged for the redaction of a social security number or a complete bank account, debit, charge, or credit card number pursuant to such a request.”

Notice for E-mail

Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public-records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing.

 

 

Court E-Filing Pay Online Official Records Search Tax Deed Sales Marriage Licenses Passports
County Code & Ordinances Jury Duty Search Court Records Traffic

 

Saturday, April 13, 2024  
9:00 a.m.  to 1:00 p.m.   
No Appointment Needed

Gilchrist County Courthouse
112 South Main Street
Trenton, FL 32693 

Services Available:

  • Apply for new passports for adults and children
  • Renew passports for children
  • Renew adult passport that expired MORE than 5 years ago

What You Must Bring:

  • Completed Application DS-11 (available at the courthouse or visit the Department of State’s Passport Agency Website to download an application or complete and print – www.travel.state.gov)

Applications must be completed in BLACK INK ONLY and cannot have any scratch outs, write overs or white out.  If you make a mistake, you must start over with a new application.

  • An original/certified copy of proof of citizenship document (birth certificate, naturalization paperwork, etc…..)
  • A current photo ID (driver’s license, state ID card, etc…)
  • A passport photo (photos can be done here for an additional $10.00)
  • Two separate payments – (1) U.S. Department of State (Check or Money Order ONLY) and (2) Clerk of the Court (any form of payment, 3.5% fee charged on credit and debit cards)

Processing Times Are From The Time The Department of State Receives It:

  • Routine: 6 to 8 weeks
  • Expedited: 2 to 3 weeks (additional fees apply)

Expect your new passport no earlier than the times stated above.  If you need your passport sooner, please visit www.travel.state.gov or call (877) 487-2778 for details and requirements to make an appointment at a Regional Passport Agency.

Can’t Make It Saturday, April 13th?  Make an appointment during regular business hours.  Call with any questions – (352) 463-3170

We Have A New Jury System!

Please click here to check the status of your jury service.   You can also provide your email or cell phone number if you would like to receive updates regarding your service.