A. At the Clerk’s office, we make every effort possible to ensure the public has access to our Official Records. Official Records are defined as those instruments required or authorized to be recorded in one general series called “Official Records” at the county level.   Instruments such as deeds, mortgages, and judgments are among those recorded here. You may go online at www.myfloridacounty.com. Under Online Services, click on “Order Official Records”. Another screen will appear and click on “Non-Subscriber Search”. You can then complete whatever information you have available to you and click on “Begin Search”. There is different criteria for your search and you can also search statewide instead of just for Franklin County. Your search results will appear and you can select an instrument and click on “View Image”, and that instrument’s image will appear on screen. Franklin County’s Clerk’s Office allows you to print a copy of the images without a charge. Please remember; however, that this service does not provide criminal court records. There are also benefits to becoming a Subscriber versus a Non-Subscriber such as discounted fees, monthly billing, and detailed financial reports that businesses may prefer. Click on “Become a MyFlorida County.com Subscriber and enjoy the benefits”.

 

If you have any questions or comments about this column, please forward them to: Marcia Johnson, Clerk of the Court, 33 Market Street, Ste 203, Apalachicola, Florida, 32320, or by email to: mmjohnson@franklinclerk.com. Visit the Clerk’s website at www.franklinclerk.com.