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Utilization Report
Pursuant to Florida Statute 553.80, by December 31st of each year, the governing body of a municipality that provides a schedule of building/permitting fees, shall create a building permit and inspection utilization report and post the report on its website. The information in the report shall be derived from relevant information available in the most recently completed financial audit. After December 31st of each year, the governing body of a municipality that provides a schedule of building/permitting fees shall update its building permit and inspection utilization report before making any adjustments to the fee schedule. The City’s fiscal year begins on October 1st and ends on September 30th. The below information is derived between that period for each respective fiscal year: Cost and UtilizationFY 2025 DIRECT AND INDIRECT COSTS INCURRED BY THE MUNICIPALITY TO ENFORCE THE FLORIDA BUILDING CODE, INCLUDING COSTS RELATED TO: Personnel services costs, including salary and related employee benefit costs incurred by the municipality to enforce the Florida Building Code.$ 369,728.47 Building Department personnel services costs$ 319,625.55 PERMIT AND INSPECTION UTILIZATION INFORMATION: Number of building permit applications, submitted2505 Number of building permits issued or approved2253 Number building inspections and reinspections requested8956 Number of building inspections and reinspections conducted8898 Number of building inspections conducted by a private provider1076 Number of audits conducted by the municipality of private provider building inspections0 Number of personnel dedicated by the municipality to enforce the Florida building code, issue building permits and conduct inspections4 Other permissible activities for enforcing the Florida Building Code0 REVENUE INFORMATION: Revenue derived from fees$ 728,536.44 Revenue derived from fines$ - When applicable, investment earnings from the municipality's investment of revenue derived from fees and fines Balance carried forward by the municipality$ 1,651,997.91 Revenue derived from other sources, including municipality general revenue$ 22,488.46 *Building Department Enterprise Fund was established for Fiscal Year 2021.
Request For Lien/Fine Reduction
Properties sometimes run up large amounts in fines and liens. There is a process for going before a magistrate to ask for a reduction. You may apply for a lien reduction by filling out the Request for Reduction of Fine/Lien Form. There is a $100 application fee. The fee includes one property inspection. Additional inspections are $35.00 each. Before the property can go to a lien reduction hearing, several conditions must be met; The case that accrued the fines must be complied. The property is inspected by a code officer to ensure that no other violations exist on the property. Any other properties, in the Village, that are owned by the same owner/applicant are also inspected. Any monies owed to the Village other than the fine that is being considered for reduction must be paid. Any expired permits must be completed. Lien Reduction Process Section 2-178 of our Code of Ordinances governs the Village’s process for seeking a lien reduction from any order imposing a fine or lien by a Special Magistrate. Parties interested in requesting a lien reduction shall submit an application to our Code Compliance Division as directed below. Application Submittal – Application Fee ($100.00) Applicants are required to complete the application and supplemental documents in their entirety, and submit a complete application package to the Code Compliance Division in person or via mail at the Village of North Palm Beach Community Development Department 701 US Highway 1, Suite 100, North Palm Beach, Florida 33408. A $100.00 nonrefundable fee shall accompany the application. The Village accepts in person payments of cash, check, money order and credit/debit. In person payments can be made at, 701 US Highway 1, Suite 100, North Palm Beach, Florida 33408 Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Delays in processing your application will occur if an incomplete application package and/or failing to pay the application fee occurs. Upon receipt of the completed application and fee payment, the Village’s Code Compliance Division will inspect the applicant's property(ies) and Village records to verify compliance. If the Code Compliance Officer verifies compliance, they will confirm compliance and update the property record. If the Code Compliance Officer is not able to confirm compliance, a notice identifying the outstanding issues will be sent to the applicant. The applicant shall have thirty (30) days from receipt of notice from the Village to comply with the outstanding issues. Should the applicant fail to do so, the application will be deemed withdrawn, and should the applicant desire to again request a mitigation of a code compliance lien, a new application will need to be filed, including payment of the required application fee(s). Lien Reduction Application and Supplemental Documents – Required to be Completed Request for Reduction of Fine/Lien Form Request for Reduction of Fine/Lien Instructions Lien Reduction Request Questionnaire Request for Extension of Time Initial Consideration No application will be processed unless and until the Code Compliance Officer verifies that the subject property is in compliance with all Village codes, and the subject property is free of all outstanding debts due to the Village which includes, but is not limited to, taxes, local business tax receipts, utility accounts, and other code compliance cases. The Special Magistrate shall not grant a lien reduction to any applicant whose property is the subject of any pending foreclosure proceedings initiated by the Village of North Palm Beach or was purchased at a tax deed sale without the express written consent of the Village Attorney. Hearing Hearings are held in the Village of North Palm Beach Council Chambers, 501 US Highway 1, North Palm Beach, Florida 33408 on the first Monday of every month unless there is a holiday. Eligible applications will be set for the next available hearing date. If all compliance requirements have been met, the Code Compliance Division will set a hearing date, at which time the Special Magistrate may consider the application and any Village response. The Special Magistrate shall only consider testimony and evidence pertaining to the Application for Lien Reduction and not evidence or testimony contesting the underlying violation or the previous finding of violation by the Special Magistrate. Special Magistrate Determination The Special Magistrate shall enter an Order granting or denying the requested relief in whole or in part, or such relief as the Special Magistrate may deem appropriate. The Special Magistrate shall consider all relevant factors to determine what relief, if any, is appropriate including, but not limited to the following: The nature and gravity of the violation; Any actions taken by the owner to correct the violation; The length of time between the ordered compliance date and the date the violation was eliminated; Any actual costs expended by the owner to cure the violation as provided by supporting documentation, including payment of Village licensing or permit fees; Any other prior or current violations committed by the owner on the subject property or upon any other property owned by the owner within the Village; Repeat violations committed by the same owner regardless of whether it is on the same property; and Costs incurred by the Village to abate the violation and prosecute the case, including administrative and overhead expenditures. Special Magistrate Rulings The Special Magistrate may reduce the fine upon a finding of good cause, based on the provisions of Section 2-178 of our Village’s Code of Ordinances and any evidence and testimony presented; otherwise the application shall be denied. Submitting Payment of the Lien Any reduction granted shall be contingent upon payment within thirty (30) days of the order. The Special Magistrate may grant additional time to remit payment to the Village and such additional time must be specified in the order. Failure to remit payment to the Village by the date ordered shall cause the original fine to be reinstated. The Village accepts in person payments of cash, check, money order and credit/debit. In person payments can be made at Village of North Palm Beach Clerk’s Office at 501 US Highway 1, North Palm Beach, Florida 33408.
Evictions
The Martin County Sheriff's Office does not accept personal checks or business checks. Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act (PDF) About Supreme Court approved Eviction Forms Steps to Landlord / Tenant Eviction If the Tenant fails to respond to the Eviction Summons If the Tenant responds to the Eviction Summons About Supreme Court approved Eviction Forms When may I use the Supreme Court approved Eviction forms? The tenant is behind in rent The tenant is not complying with the lease You are the owner of the property, or you are the Property Manager with a notarized statement from the owner granting you permission to file the eviction action The property is residential The Supreme Court approved Eviction forms may not be used when: Tenancy is being terminated even though the tenant is current on the rent and complying with the terms/conditions of the lease You are the Property Manager but do not have a notarized statement from the owner of the property granting you permission to file the eviction action The property is not residential The property is commercial The property is a mobile home lot Steps to Landlord / Tenant Eviction Step 1. Post notice (3-day or 7-day) on tenant’s door. Make sure a copy is kept by the Landlord. Wait the proper amount of time required on the notice. If the tenant does not comply with the demands stated in the notice, then you must file an eviction with the Court. See Step 2. Step 2. To begin the eviction process, you must complete the forms listed below and pay filing and service fees. Complaint (choose 1 of the 3 complaints that best suits your situation) Eviction Summons/Damage Summons (depending on the complaint filed) Civil Cover Sheet Copy of 3 day notice or 7 day notice Pay filing fee (View Fee Schedule) Have your signature notarized (Clerk will notarize for a fee) Submit Sheriff’s service fee – the fees are per summons per defendant (husband & wife are 2 services) Copies of the complaint and summons must be mailed to all defendants. Provide an envelope with proper postage for each defendant, or if you prefer, you may pay the clerk a fee of $0.58, per defendant, for an envelope and postage. The Clerk charges to make copies of your pleadings. Those charges will be: Complaint for Eviction or Non Compliance/summons with one defendant Complaint for Eviction or Non Compliance/summons with two defendants Complaint for Eviction & Damages/summons with one defendant Complaint for Eviction & Damages/summons with two defendants In the event that an Order for Possession is signed by the Judge, without a hearing, provide self addressed, stamped envelopes, for all parties to the clerk. If you prefer, you may pay the clerk a fee of $0.58, per defendant, for an envelope and postage. Step 3. The landlord must contact the Clerk to determine if an answer has been filed, and if the rent money has been paid. If the Tenant fails to respond to the Eviction Summons Step 4. After the tenant is served with the eviction summons and they do not respond within 5 working days (beginning the day after the summons is served), the tenant can then be defaulted by correctly completing and filing the following forms with the Clerk: Motion for Clerk’s Default (and Default)-Residential Eviction Non Military Affidavit – notarized or Clerk can notarize for a fee Motion for Default Final Judgment-Residential Eviction Final Judgment for Eviction Writ of Possession Step 5. The Clerk will notify the landlord when the Judgment has been signed. If the Tenant responds to the Eviction Summons Step 4. The landlord must contact the Clerk to determine if an answer and has been filed, and if the rent money has been paid If an answer has been filed and no rent money has been paid to the Clerk: Wait 5 - 7 days after the answer has been filed to see if the court responds without a hearing, then contact Judge Roberts' office for a court date for a "LANDLORD/TENANT ACTION" Prepare the Notice of Hearing with the court date the Judge's assistant gave you over the phone and file the original Notice Of Hearing with the Clerk Mail or hand deliver a copy of the Notice of Hearing to the tenant. (It is a good idea to have a witness with you when posting the notice.) You may also mail the notice using regular mail or by using certified mail with a return receipt (green card) attached. If an answer has been filed and rent money has been paid to the Clerk: Contact Judge Roberts’ office and ask for a court date for a LANDLORD/TENANT ACTION Prepare the Notice of Hearing using the court date the Judge’s office gave you over the phone, and file the original Notice of Hearing with the Clerk Mail or hand deliver a copy of the Notice of Hearing to the tenant. (It is a good idea to have a witness with you when posting the notice). You may also mail the notice using regular mail or by using certified mail with a return receipt (green card) attached. Step 5. Attend the court hearing and bring the Order to Deposit Rent Money with you. See the Deputy Clerk after court to verify this step. If the tenant does not comply with the Order, you must file the following: Write a letter to the Clerk stating that the tenant did not comply with the Order and that the landlord did not take any money from the tenant Final Judgment for Eviction Writ of Possession Step 6. The Clerk will notify the landlord when the Judgment has been signed. All forms must be completed correctly before a Judgment will be signed. If the Tenant complies with Order to Deposit Rent: Step 7. If the tenant complies with the order from the court then the case will probably go to court again. At that time you would need to contact the Clerk for further details.
Official Records
Section 201.022, F.S., has been repealed effective June 1, 2008. As a result of Chapter 2008-24, Laws of Florida, a Form DR-219 (Return for Transfers of Interest in Real Property) is no longer required when filing a deed. Please continue to include either of the following pieces of information with your deed: Sale/Transfer Price; or the Amount of Documentary Stamp Tax ItemFee Amount Recording, indexing, filing any instrument not more than 8.5 by 14 inches including notice to Property Appraiser when applicable: First page or fraction thereof$10 Recording, indexing, filing any instrument not more than 8.5 by 14 inches including notice to Property Appraiser when applicable: Each additional page or fraction thereof$8.50 Recording, indexing, filing any instrument not more than 8.5 by 14 inches including notice to Property Appraiser when applicable: For indexing instruments recorded in the official records which contain more than 4 names, per additional name$1 Recording, indexing, filing any instrument not more than 8.5 by 14 inches including notice to Property Appraiser when applicable: Copies per page$1 Recording, indexing, filing any instrument not more than 8.5 by 14 inches including notice to Property Appraiser when applicable: Certification of Document$2 Examining, certifying, and recording plats and for recording condominium exhibits larger than 8.5 by 14 inches: First page$30 Examining, certifying, and recording plats and for recording condominium exhibits larger than 8.5 by 14 inches: Each additional page$15 Examining, certifying, and recording plats and for recording condominium exhibits larger than 8.5 by 14 inches: Plat copies per page$5 Writing any paper other than herein specifically mentioned, same as copying, including signing and sealing$7 Receiving money into Registry of Court: First $5003% Receiving money into Registry of Court: Each subsequent $1001.5% Approving bond$8.50 Tax Deed Sale, including application, preparation of tax deed, and disbursement of proceeds of sale other than excess proceeds$60 Disbursement of excess proceeds from Tax Deed Sales first $100 or fraction$10 Recording Fee for Lis Pendens: First Page$5 Recording Fee for Lis Pendens: Each Subsequent Page$4 Preparation of Instruments for Recording The name of each person who executed the instrument must be legibly printed, typewritten, or stamped immediately below signature. The name of each witness to the instrument must be legibly printed, typewritten, or stamped immediately below signature. Two separate witnesses and each witness address are required on certain documents such as deeds, easements and agreements by which the title to real property or any interest is conveyed or assigned (see FL ST 695.26 for requirements for recording instruments affecting real property). The name and address of the person who prepared the instrument must be included on the document. Notary public seal, expiration date and commission number or corporate seal must be affixed, if applicable, along with a full notary acknowledgment as outlined in FL ST 117. Include the grantor and grantee's mailing address if transfer of interest is in real estate. (Example: Deeds, Agreements and Contract for Deeds) Re-recorded instruments must include a statement placed on the first page as to why it is being re-recorded, along with the book and page of the previously recorded document. Affix the name and address of person to whom the instrument is to be returned on the front of the instrument and provide us with a self-addressed envelope. 3 by 3 top right-hand corner as required by statute Address all mail to the attention of the Official Records Department: Clerk of Circuit Court Official Records Department:Clerk of Circuit Court Official Records DepartmentP.O. Box 9016Stuart, FL 34995
Campaign Reports
Campaign Reports Under Florida law, s. 668.6076, F.S., 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.
Email Disclaimer
E-Mail Disclaimer 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.
Foreclosures
Foreclosures Foreclosure Sales Foreclosure sales are sales of properties ordered to be sold pursuant to final judgments in foreclosure actions. The properties are offered for sale to the highest bidder in order to satisfy the judgment. The Clerk of the Circuit Court conducts the sale or public auction in accordance with Florida Statutes. The information below offers a general overview of the foreclosure process; however, these proceedings are governed by Florida Statutes and appellate case law interpreting these statutes. Anyone participating in these auctions should research not only the properties involved but foreclosure court case records and all applicable laws governing the process. Foreclosure Sale Dispositions For more information about upcoming foreclosure sales and dispositions for online sales, visit: Martin County's Official Online Foreclosure Sale portal For dispositions prior to 2012, browse Foreclosure Sale Dispositions by year. Amended Administrative Order 2025-03 (PDF) Foreclosure Information and Resources (PDF) Notice of Foreclosure Sales Procedure Change (PDF) Foreclosure Sales Process Other Foreclosure Information Foreclosure Sales Process In actions to foreclose mortgages or liens on real property, the court, in its final judgment will order a judicial sale of the property. The clerk conducts the sale in accordance with statutes governing judicial sales, set forth in Chapter 45, Florida Statutes. The plaintiff is entitled to a setoff bid up to the amount of the judgment plus any additional amounts due the plaintiff by court order or affidavit filed with the clerk. While foreclosure judgments foreclose the interests of inferior mortgagees, lienholders and any other persons or entities named as parties to the action, served with process and whose interests are legally foreclosed by the court, title issued by the clerk after a judicial sale is not warranted to be free of any potential claims. BUYER BEWARE! All properties are sold “AS IS”. Bidders are responsible for conducting their own research as to the property being sold, its location or condition, the condition of any structures or fixtures thereon, its marketability, potential uses, zoning, or whether any other potential liens or other defects in title that may exist. The Clerk’s Office is not authorized to give legal advice. If you require legal advice, you should obtain it from an attorney or some other source. The Clerk’s office makes no representation about the condition, marketability, existing or potential uses, title, or encumbrances or existence of any condition, zoning regulation or law that may affect current or future uses of the property, regarding any property and structures or fixtures thereon offered for sale by the Clerk. Other Foreclosure Information Foreclosure Sales Information Please visit our online Court Records Search for further information on any case file you may be interested in bidding on. Location of Sale Effective December 2, 2010, most Foreclosure Sales will be held online via the Internet at our Martin County Official Online Foreclosure Sale site pursuant to Judgment or Order of the Court and Chapter 45, Florida Statutes. Date & Time of Sale Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning at 10:00 AM ET, on the specified date, (except legal holidays). Viewing Foreclosure Files You must do your own research for each property. Bidding Anyone may bid on a property, however, they must register on the Martin County Official Online Foreclosure Sale site, and place a deposit prior to the sale. The site provides information for each pending sale, including the court case number and legal description. The Clerk and Realauction are not responsible for the quality or accuracy of any information provided on this site. The following procedures for Chapter 45 sales apply unless the Final Judgment directs otherwise: Prior to participating in the sale, you will be required to place a deposit equal to 5% of your estimated successful final bid(s), either on this site via electronic check (ACH) or in person in cash or cashier’s check or money order. CASHIER’S CHECK or MONEY ORDERS SHALL NOT BE MORE THAN 6 MONTHS OLD, and shall be payable to: CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT. If you choose to place your funds on deposit by ACH deposit, PLEASE NOTE: Deposit payments made via ACH require 4 full working days to arrive (settle) in the Clerk’s account. Deposits made by ACH must be settled and cleared in the Clerk’s account prior to the start of a sale in order to be able to bid on a property. Successful Bidder If a bidder is successful, the funds initially deposited will be deducted and credited toward the total amount due. The successful bidder must pay the balance of the final bid plus the registry of the court service charge in person at the clerk’s office no later than 10:00 AM ET the next business day via cash, cashier's check or money order. The Certificate of Sale will not be issued until good funds are received by the clerk’s office. Registry of the Court Service Charge The clerk will charge the successful bidder a registry of the court service charge on the full amount of the successful bid. Pursuant to Florida Statute 28.24(10) the service charge assessed will be 3% of the first $500.00 and 1.5% for everything over $500.00. This charge must be paid at the time of the final payment. In the event the Foreclosure Sale is set aside by order of the court, there is no refund of the registry of the court service charge. Documentary Stamp Taxes Documentary stamp taxes for the transfer of title to the successful bidder are due to the State of Florida. Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Title, the successful bidder is required to pay the clerk all documentary stamp taxes due. This amount due is $0.70 per $100.00 of the final bid. Successful bidders will be informed of the amount of documentary stamp taxes due in the email confirming a successful bid. This amount is paid along with the sale amount balance and registry of the court service charge. Forms of Final Payment Payment must be made in the form of wire transfer, payment from deposit and counter payment which would include cash, cashier’s check, or money order payable to the Clerk of the Circuit Court. Failure to Pay Failure to pay the balance due of the final bid and required service charge, within 24 hours after the sale is completed, will result in the sale being declared VOID, and a resale will be scheduled. The bidder’s deposit is forfeited, non-refundable and will be used to pay all cost of the resale. As permitted under Florida Statute 28.24, the clerk will assess from the deposit, a non-refundable fee of $70, the registry of the court service charge and the cost of advertising the resale. Any remaining funds from the deposit shall be applied toward the judgment. Certificates A Certificate of Sale is issued by the clerk provided all amounts due are paid in full. Objections to the sale may be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court General Civil Division, within ten (10) days after the filing of the Certificate of Sale. If an objection to the sale is filed, the clerk will not issue a certificate of title until the court enters an order on the objection. A Certificate of Title may be issued by the clerk after 10 full days have elapsed from the issuance of the Certificate of Sale and provided there is no objection or other action relating to the subject proceeding pending. THE CLERK'S OFFICE ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE AVAILABILITY OR NON- AVAILABILITY OF ANY PROPERTY OFFERED FOR SALE. FOR LEGAL ADVICE, CONSULT AN ATTORNEY.
Appeals
Appeals Item Fee Amount County to Circuit Court Filing Fee – Payable to Clerk of Circuit Court (Per 19th Circuit A.O. 2020-16 $281 Petition for Writ of Certiorari (Inc. Code Enforcement, Licensing Board, and Administrative Orders) $400 County to District Court: Filing Fee - Payable to Clerk of Circuit Court $100 Filing Fee - Payable to 4th DCA $300 Cross Notice of Appeal - Payable to 4th DCA $295 Circuit to Supreme Court: Filing Fee - Payable to Clerk of the Circuit Court $100 Filing Fee - Payable to Supreme Court $300 Preparation of the Record on Appeal: Preparing, numbering, and indexing an original record on appeal, per instrument $3.50 Clerk's Memo, per memo $7 Clerk's Certificate $7
Juvenile Delinquency
Juvenile Delinquency | Martin County Clerk Skip to Main Content Office Closure Yom Kippur**Monday, September 21, 2026 Read On... Home Resources Fee Schedules Juvenile Delinquency Juvenile Delinquency ItemFee Amount Delinquency Court Costs: Misdemeanor W/H$50 Delinquency Court Costs: Felony W/H$50 Delinquency Court Costs: Misdemeanor Adj Delinquent$70 Delinquency Court Costs: Felony Adj Delinquent$100 Public Defender Application Fee$50 Public Defender Fee$100 Restitution Clerk Fee$3.50 Pay Plan Fee$25 Prepare and Record a Satisfaction of Judgment$17 Receiving and disbursement of all restitution payments$3.50 Government Websites by CivicPlus® Loading Loading Do Not Show Again Close Arrow Left Arrow Right [] Slideshow Left Arrow Slideshow Right Arrow
Code Compliance & Condo/Homeowner’s Associations
Code Compliance & Condo/Homeowner’s Associations Code Compliance Code compliance is a division of the Village of North Palm Beach. The primary function is to educate the community about Village codes. The codes apply to every property within the Village. The purpose is to ensure that all neighborhoods and properties are maintained to a minimum standard. Condominium & Homeowner's Associations Condominium and homeowner’s associations are private organizations that are paid by designated neighborhoods to oversee maintenance standards, as established by written codes, covenants and restrictions for the properties within specific a neighborhood. The neighborhoods were designed to be managed by an association. Associations have the right to enforce and assess fines to members in accordance to their own codes, covenants and restrictions. Every property owner within these designated neighborhoods signs documents agreeing to the standards that have been established. Standards & Codes A condominium or homeowner’s association may establish maintenance standards that require a higher standard of upkeep than the Village codes. Neighborhoods that are within association areas are still required to abide by Village code requirements. Jurisdictions Village code compliance can enforce Village code standards within an association area, but associations may only enforce maintenance standards within their designated neighborhood. PBC Animal Control Village Code of Ordinances
Mental Health
Mental Health The Baker Act and Marchman Act are means of providing individuals with emergency services and temporary detention for examination for mental health assessment and stabilization for substance abuse. These types of proceedings are confidential and are not public record. Completing a Petition for Involuntary Examination or Involuntary Assessment & Stabilization A petition must be filed and submitted to the Clerk of Court in the county where the Respondent is located. The petitions can be filed by the respondent’s spouse or guardian, any relative, a private practitioner, the director of a licensed service provider or the director’s designee, or any three adults who have personal knowledge of the respondent’s substance abuse impairment. If the person upon whose behalf the petition is being filed is a minor, a petition for involuntary assessment and stabilization may be filed by a parent, legal guardian, legal custodian, or licensed service provider. The Clerk will submit the petition to a Judge for review. Baker Act (mental health) A process established by Florida Statutes Mental Health Act by which a person whose current mental state poses a danger to that person or to others may be taken to a mental health receiving facility for an involuntary examination. If there is reason to believe that a person is mentally ill and because of his or her mental illness based on the criteria below: The person has refused voluntary examination and/or is unable to determine whether an examination is necessary The person is likely to suffer from neglect and the refusal could threaten his or her well being If there is a substantial likelihood that without care or treatment, the person will cause seriously bodily harm to himself or herself or others in the near future as evidenced by recent behavior then the Court should be petitioned for involuntary examination of the person. For more information on the Baker Act, please view services provided by the Florida Department of Children and Families. Marchman Act (substance abuse) A process established by Florida Statutes by which a person may be admitted for an involuntary examination to determine if his or her judgment is impaired due to substance abuse and he or she has, therefore, lost the power of self-control with respect to substance abuse and poses a danger to himself or herself or to another person. When there is reason to believe that a person is substance abuse impaired and are exhibiting any of the symptoms below: Because of the impairment, he or she has lost the power of self control with respect to substance use The person’s judgment is impaired because of substance abuse and he/she is incapable of appreciating the need for, and is unable to make a rational decision in regards to, substance abuse services He or she has inflicted, attempted or threatened to inflict, or unless admitted, is likely to inflict, physical harm on himself or herself or another then the Court should be petitioned for involuntary assessment of the person.
Ask-A-Lawyer
Ask-A-Lawyer | Martin County Clerk Skip to Main Content Office Closure Yom Kippur**Monday, September 21, 2026 Read On... Home Resources Ask-A-Lawyer Ask-A-Lawyer The Martin County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Carolyn Timmann, is proud to offer Martin County residents access to Ask-A-Lawyer, a service designed to provide legal guidance and support. This program connects individuals without legal representation—or who cannot afford an attorney—with qualified members of The Florida Bar for brief consultations and assistance. What is Ask-A-Lawyer? Ask-A-Lawyer provides an opportunity for residents to meet with an attorney in a structured mini-session format. While these sessions offer valuable advice and assistance, no attorney-client relationship is created. If you are currently represented by an attorney, please notify your attorney before participating. Services Provided • Attorney Q&A Sessions: Speak directly with an attorney for 20 minutes to get answers to specific legal questions. • Classroom-Style Legal Clinics: Learn about common legal issues in a group setting, 2.5 hour classroom style legal clinics. • Form Completion Assistance: Guidance with completing legal forms. Please note: These services are not based on income, but certain legal areas are excluded. (This service is not available for criminal, traffic, expungement, guardianship, probate, real property, commercial landlord/tenant, civil claims, or appeals) Clinic Schedule Legal topics are addressed on specific Fridays each month: • Family Law Clinics: 1st & 2nd Fridays • Housing Law Clinics: 3rd Friday • Consumer Law Clinics: 4th Friday Location All sessions are held at: Martin County Clerk’s Office 100 SE Ocean Boulevard Stuart, FL 34994 Appointment Details • Appointments are limited to one session per person per calendar year. • To schedule an appointment or attend a clinic, please select the topic that applies to your legal issue below. Additional Information Attorneys participating in this program are referred by the Florida Rural Legal Services. While they can provide legal guidance, they cannot represent you in court. If you’re looking for accessible, professional legal support, the Ask-A-Lawyer program is here to help. This program aims to empower Martin County residents with the knowledge and tools to address their legal concerns effectively. Please note: Florida has a very broad public records law. Most written communications to or from local officials regarding official business are public records available to the public and media upon request.
Juvenile Dependency
Juvenile Dependency Item Fee Amount Private Dependency Case $300 Dependency Indigent Application $50 Pay Plan Fee $25 Prepare and Record a Satisfaction of Judgment $17
Circuit Civil Fees
Circuit Civil | Martin County Clerk Skip to Main Content Office Closure Yom Kippur**Monday, September 21, 2026 Read On... Home Resources Fee Schedules Circuit Civil Circuit Civil ItemFee Amount Upon the institution of a civil action that exceeds $50,000 or another proceeding in Circuit Court, excluding Domestic Relations, Real Property, and Mortgage Foreclosure Actions.$400 Foreclosure Filing Fees: Less than or equal to $50,000$400 Foreclosure Filing Fees: More than $50,000 but less than $250,000$905 Foreclosure Filing Fees: $250,000 or greater$1,905 Recording Fee for Lis Pendens (payable by a separate check): First Page$5 Recording Fee for Lis Pendens (payable by a separate check): Each Subsequent Page$4 Recording Fee for Lis Pendens (payable by a separate check): Each Subsequent Name over 4, per additional name$1 Recording Fee for Release or Discharge of Lis Pendens (payable by a separate check): First Page$10 Recording Fee for Release or Discharge of Lis Pendens (payable by a separate check): Each Subsequent Page$8.50 Recording Fee for Release or Discharge of Lis Pendens (payable by a separate check): Each Subsequent Name over 4, per additional name$1 Foreclosure Counter Petition, Cross-Claim, Counter Claim, 3rd Party Complaint: Less than or equal to $50,000$395 Foreclosure Counter Petition, Cross-Claim, Counter Claim, 3rd Party Complaint: More than $50,000 but less than $250,000$900 Foreclosure Counter Petition, Cross-Claim, Counter Claim, 3rd Party Complaint: $250,000 or greater$1,900 Making Judicial Sale, Recording and Certifying Sale and Title$70 Electronic Auction Fee (non-refundable)$70 Filing cross-claim, counterclaim, or third-party complaint$395 Additional filing fee for each timeshare estate joined in action$10 Issuing each summons$10 Reopen Fee$50 Malpractice 90-day extension$42 An additional charge for each defendant over 5, per defendant$2.50 An additional charge to be paid by the party seeking each severance that is granted$18 Additional service charge for Garnishment, Attachment, Replevin and Distress$85 Court Ordered Mediation Per Person Per Session: Combined Income less than $50,000$60 Court Ordered Mediation Per Person Per Session: Combined Income more than $50,000$120 Clerk's Certificate$7 From each attorney appearing Pro Hac Vice$100 Registered mail, restricted delivery, return receipt (up to 1 ounce)Current USPS Rate Registered mail, return receipt (up to 1 ounce)Current USPS Rate
Court Ordered Postings
Court Ordered Postings Court Orders to Seal Pursuant to Florida Rules of Judicial Administration, Rule 2.420, the Clerk of Court must post a copy of an order to seal issued on a Civil case on the Clerk's Website and in a prominent, public location in the courthouse. This order must remain posted in both locations for no less than 30 days. Citizens Right to Know Report Pursuant to Section 907.043, Florida Statutes, each pretrial release program must prepare a register displaying information relevant to the defendants released through such a program. A copy of the register must be located at the office of the clerk of the circuit court in the county where the program is located and must be readily accessible to the public. The report is available at our main office located at 100 SE Ocean Blvd, Stuart, FL 34994 or can be requested from our Records Management Division, as follows: By Mail:Hon. Carolyn TimmannClerk of the Circuit Court and ComptrollerAttn: Public Records LiaisonP.O. Box 9016Stuart, FL 34995 Email [email protected] In Person:Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller1st Floor of the Courthouse Constitutional Office Building100 SE Ocean BoulevardStuart, FL 34994 By Phone: 772-288-5576 By Fax: 772-288-5548
HIPAA Privacy Policy
North Palm Beach Fire Rescue Privacy Policy Notice This notice describes our privacy policy, describes your rights, and describes how your health information may be used and disclosed to others. Please review it carefully. Your health and your privacy are our concerns. We will keep and record any information about your medical condition. We may use this information or disclose this information to others as follows: Treatment We may use or disclose your health information in order to treat you. For example, we may advise the health care provider which we are transporting you to of your medical condition, including your vital signs and medications we have administered to you. We may also disclose your condition to your family or caregivers who are involved in your medical care. Payment We may use or disclose your health information in order to receive payment for the services we provide to you. For example, we may disclose your condition in order for your insurance company to understand why you received treatment so that they will pay your claim. We may also disclose your information to our billing department/billing company/attorney in order to seek payment for the services we provide to you. Operations We may use or disclose your health information for our operations. For example, we may review your information in order to evaluate your treatment and our services in order to insure that our care for you now and in the future is the best that it can be. We may use your health information to contact you In the future. We may also disclose your information as required by law. Your Rights Regarding Your Medical Information You have the following rights regarding your health information. The Right to Inspect & Copy your Information You may review and copy your medical records and information. You should make such a request to us at: 560 U.S. Highway 1 North Palm Beach, FL 33408 We have the right to charge a reasonable fee tor all copying and mailing expenses. The Right to Amend You may ask that we amend your health information if you believe that your information is incomplete or incorrect. A request for an amendment should be made in writing and should be sent to us at the above address. Your request must be accompanied by a statement from you regarding why you feel the amendment is proper. We may deny your request if it is not written or if you fail to state a reason for the proposed amendment. We may also deny your request if you ask us to amend information that is not part of the information we keep, was not created by us (unless the entity responsible is no longer available), is not part of the information available for you to inspect and copy, or is accurate and complete. The Right to Know About Disclosures You have the right to request and accounting of which we have disclosed your health information to. The request should be made in writing and sent to us at the above address. You must state a time period for your request, which cannot be longer than 6 years. Your 1st request every 12 months is free. After that we may charge you for additional requests made within 12 months of your last request. Please contact us at 561-841-3319 for the exact cost. Right to Request Restrictions You may request a restriction or limitation on how and what health information we disclose regarding you for treatment, payment of health operations or to your family or caregivers. We do not have to agree to your request. Requests for restrictions must be made in writing and sent to us at the above address. Right to Confidential Communications You may request that we communicate with you about medical matters in a certain format or at a specific location. You must request such a confidential communication or specific type or place of communication in writing submitted to us at the above address. No reason for is request is necessary and we honor all reasonable requests. Right to Receive a Copy of This Notice You may request and receive a written copy of this notice (or our current notice) at any time by contacting us at the above address and requesting a copy of our "Privacy Policy Notice." Please note that we retain the right to alter, amend or change this notice at any time. Any such revision may be effective on any information we obtain about you in the future or any information that we already have regarding you. A copy of our most current notice will be on display in our offices. Complaints Complaints regarding the use of your health information should be made to us at the address above and/or with the department of Health and Human Services. All complaints must be submitted in writing. There is no cost or penalty to you for filing a complaint.
Criminal
The Criminal Division is located on the second floor of the Constitutional Building. Turn right when stepping off the elevator. Go through double doors. Turn right. Felony/Misdemeanor counters are on the left. We accept cash, check, money orders, and most major credit cards (credit card processing fees apply). View the Daily Court Calendar (PDF). For Criminal First Appearances via Zoom, please refer to this Zoom Meeting Information for the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit (PDF). Record Search / Document Request Bond Refunds Expunge or Seal a Record Transcriptions Key Agencies Record Search / Document Request For costs associated with Criminal Records Searches, see our Fee Schedule. To search for Martin County Criminal Cases online, visit our Court Records Search. Bond Refunds Court fines will be taken out of cash bonds after final disposition. The remaining balance, if any, is then mailed back to the depositor in check form. Checks are cut and mailed every Friday. Expunge or Seal a Record Court approval is required to seal or expunge a criminal record. The packets containing the necessary documents and instructions are available in the Criminal Division free of charge. You must also obtain a certified copy of the final disposition. The costs are $1.00 per page for the copy and $2.00 per document for the certification. Please contact the Criminal Division if you have any questions. Reasons an application to Seal/Expunge will be denied The Seal or Expunge instructions and forms may also be found at the Florida Department of Law Enforcement website Transcriptions Copies of transcriptions already filed in cases may be obtained for $1.00 per page and $2.00 for certification of the document. Transcriptions not already filed may be ordered through Court Administration. Fees may apply. Audio copies of court proceedings are available on cassette or CD* for $25.00 per CD (up to 60 minutes.) Please contact the Evidence Clerk. *CD’s are only available if recording was made after 12/06/1999. Audio recordings made after June 2007 should be ordered through Court Administration. Key Agencies Office of the Public Defender Office of the State Attorney State Probation and Parole Martin County Sheriff's Office CORE Probation E-Notify E-Notify is now available statewide! E-Notify is a free way to get reminders about criminal court events through texts or emails. Sign up today for E-Notify.
Domestic Relations
Domestic Relations | Martin County Clerk Item Fee Amount Dissolution of Marriage, Simplified Dissolution, and Annulment (Chapter 61, Florida Statutes) $408 Upon Institution of Other Civil Actions by:Adoptions, Chapter 61, Florida Statutes Custody by relative other than parent, Chapter 751, Florida Statutes Emancipation, Chapter 743, Florida Statutes Name Change, Chapter 68, Florida Statutes $400 Upon Institution of actions in:Proceedings relating to children (file in Juvenile Division), Chapter 39, Florida Statutes Alimony, Custody, Registration of Child Custody Determination, Separate Maintenance and Support, Chapter 61, Florida Statutes Determination Parentage, Chapter 742, Florida Statutes Grandparents Visitation Rights, Chapter 752, Florida Statutes Supervised Visitation, Chapter 753, Florida Statutes $300 Filing counter-petition for Dissolution of Marriage $295 Injunction for Protection - Domestic, Repeat, Sexual, and Dating Violence No Fee Issuing each summons $10 Reopen Fee/Petition for Modification $50 An additional charge to be paid by the party seeking each severance that is granted $18 Additional service charge for Garnishment, Attachment, Replevin, and Distress $85 Fee for alimony or child support is 4% of payment but not less than $1 nor more than $5.25 4% not to exceed $5.25 Court Ordered Mediation Per Person Per Session: Combined Income less than $50,000 $60 Court Ordered Mediation Per Person Per Session: Combined Income more than $50,000 $120 Clerk's Certificate $7 From each attorney appearing Pro Hac Vice $100 For administering oath, attesting, and sealing $3.50
Civil and Family Law Forms
Civil and Family Law Forms | Pasco County Clerk, FL Printable civil and family law forms may be accessed from the left side menu. These forms also are available for purchase at both Legal Resource Center locations. View the LRC List of Prices for costs of packets. An Application for Determination of Civil Indigent Status may be filed with civil pleadings if indigent status is being requested. Forms listed on this site are not an attempt by the Clerk & Comptroller to practice law or give legal advice. They are not intended to be a substitute for legal research. Simple access to forms cannot serve as an adequate substitute for legal counsel. Please refer to appropriate Florida Statutes, Florida Rules of Judicial Administration, Administrative Orders, and Local Rules and Practices for specific information. 12.902(k) Notice of Joint Verified Waiver of Filing Financial Affidavits 12.902(l) Affidavit of Income for Child Support 2.601 Request to be Excused from E-mail Service for a Party not Represented by an Attorney 2.602 Designation of E-mail Address for a Party not Represented by an Attorney 2.603 Notice of Change of Mailing Address or Designated E-mail Address
Child Support
We offer printable forms for various Child Support filings. These forms may also be purchased by visiting one of our Legal Resource Center locations. Modification of Child Support Motion for Temporary Support Support Unconnected with a Dissolution with Minor Child(ren) Support Unconnected with a Dissolution without Minor Child(ren) Establish Parenting Plan in a Department of Revenue Case Other Child Support Forms Answer to Supplemental Petition Motion for Civil Contempt or Enforcement State Disbursement Unit Direct Deposit Information Form Supplemental Information Regarding Parties