Palm Beach County FL Clerk of Court: Records & Services
The Palm Beach County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller is the place to start for local court records, traffic case information, official records, certified copies, recording services and several courthouse services. The trick is choosing the right system first: eCaseView is for court cases, while Official Records is for recorded documents such as deeds, mortgages, liens and marriage-related records.
Independent guide reviewed September 2026. Always confirm case status, document availability, fees, office hours and restrictions on the official Clerk website before relying on a record or making a payment.
Palm Beach County Clerk Services: What Goes Where?
Many users get stuck because they search the right name in the wrong Clerk system. Palm Beach County separates court case records, recorded official records, certified copies, traffic matters, passports, marriage services, recording and public records requests into different official workflows.
Use for Palm Beach County civil, criminal and traffic cases, court dates, charges, sentences, complaints, parties and many court document images.
Open eCaseView information →Use for recorded documents such as deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, tax deeds, marriage licenses and other recorded instruments.
Open Official Records search →Use when you need an electronic certified copy of an eligible court or official-record document with verification code/QR authentication.
Court certified copies →Use the traffic ticket tools to look up a citation, check a court date, pay, or follow Clerk instructions for rescheduling.
Look up traffic ticket →Use when the record is not available online, you need a mailed copy, or you need help locating a specific court or official-record document.
Request copies or research →Some records are not available online or are visible only to registered users, parties, or attorneys of record.
Read access limits →How to Search Palm Beach County Court Records in eCaseView
eCaseView is the Clerk & Comptroller’s free court records search. It can show civil, criminal and traffic case information and, where available, document images. Guest users can search and view many records, while registered users have more search options and expanded access depending on user type and case role.
- Open the official eCaseView page. Use the Clerk’s Court Records Search page.
- Choose Guest or Registered User. Guest access is enough for many searches, but registered users may have additional search fields and additional document access.
- Use the case number if you have it. A case number is usually safer than a name-only match.
- If searching by name, compare more than the name. Review case type, filing date, party role, court division, charges, disposition and docket activity.
- Open the case docket before ordering documents. Confirm you are on the right case before purchasing or relying on an image.
- Check whether the document is viewable. Document images are generally viewable from late 2008, with earlier years handled case by case.
- Download or certify only when needed. Plain watermarked copies may be free to print; certified electronic copies are a paid service.
Official Records Search: Deeds, Mortgages, Liens, Marriage Licenses & More
Official Records are different from court case dockets. Palm Beach County Official Records include recorded documents such as deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, marriage licenses and tax deeds. If someone is trying to confirm ownership, recording, lien history, document number, book/page or recorded copy availability, this is usually the correct system.
Recorded public documents
- Deeds and conveyance documents
- Mortgages and satisfactions
- Liens and judgments
- Marriage licenses recorded by the Clerk
- Tax deeds and other recorded instruments
Court docket questions
- Criminal charges or sentences
- Traffic tickets and court dates
- Civil case docket entries
- Family, probate or guardianship case dockets
- Case disposition or court hearing history
- Open the Official Records system. Start with the Clerk’s Official Records search.
- Accept the official terms if you agree. Read the user agreement before searching or purchasing.
- Search by the best identifier. Use name, instrument number, book/page, date range, legal description or other available field.
- Open the document image when available. Most uncertified, watermarked official-record copies can be viewed, saved or printed online for free.
- Use E-Certify only if a certified copy is required. First ask the receiving agency whether it accepts electronically certified documents.
How to Get Copies of Palm Beach County Court Records or Official Records
Copy requests depend on the record type. Court records usually begin in eCaseView. Official Records begin in the Official Records system. If the item is not available online, the Clerk’s Records Service Center or the relevant court division may be the next route.
For reading or personal files
Watermarked uncertified copies may be printed online for free from eCaseView or Official Records when the document is available.
For official submission
Eligible documents can be ordered online with an electronic stamp, seal, unique code and verification method.
When online is not enough
Use Clerk copy instructions if the document is not online, the agency rejects e-certification, or you need special handling.
Prepare these details before asking for records research or copies
Palm Beach County Clerk Copy, Certification and Research Fees
Fees can depend on whether the request is online, in person, by mail, certified, electronically certified, or part of a larger records-research request. The table below summarizes common fees the Clerk currently publishes; confirm the live fee page before ordering.
| Service | Published fee | Practical note |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic certified copy | $8.00 per document | Includes the $2 statutory fee plus $6 service fee; payment processing fees may apply. |
| Credit/debit, Google Pay or Apple Pay processing | 3.5% | Applies to transactions paid using those methods. |
| In-person copies up to 8½” x 14” | $1.00 per page | Used for many Clerk copy requests. |
| Certifying copies | $2.00 per instrument | Certification is separate from ordinary page-copy charges. |
| Required certified-copy cover page | $1.00 | Cover page contains a unique code and QR code for authentication. |
| Search per year / name / legal description | $2.00 | Useful when you do not have a precise case or instrument number. |
| Authenticated / exemplified certificates | $7.00 | May also involve copy and certification fees. |
| Seal or expunge record | $42.00 | This is a filing/processing item, not a general record-search shortcut. |
Why Some Palm Beach County Records Are Not Viewable Online
Public access does not mean every case file or document is open on the internet. Florida court-record access rules, confidentiality laws, court orders and the Clerk’s security requirements limit what can be shown remotely.
| Record or case type | What eCaseView access may look like | Best next step |
|---|---|---|
| Sealed / Non Public cases | Not publicly viewable in eCaseView. | Do not try to bypass access limits; contact the Clerk or court for authorized-access instructions. |
| Juvenile and adoption | Generally not available except to the attorney of record. | Use official case-party or attorney access procedures. |
| Baker Act, Marchman Act, tuberculosis, adult protective services mental health | Listed as not available in eCaseView for public users. | Ask the Clerk what authorized access, if any, applies. |
| Petitions for injunctions before service | Not available until the respondent has been served. | Follow the official injunction/case process rather than searching repeatedly. |
| Family, probate, guardianship and mental health images | Document images may be limited to registered users or attorneys of record. | Review registration rules and access level before assuming the document is missing. |
| Viewable on Request documents | Some documents must be reviewed by Clerk staff before being made available online. | Use the VOR/request path shown in the official system. |
How to Look Up a Palm Beach County Traffic Ticket or Court Date
Traffic tickets are court records, but you should use the Clerk’s traffic-ticket route rather than guessing inside general records pages. The traffic page connects users to ticket lookup, court date viewing and rescheduling instructions.
- Open the official traffic ticket lookup page. Start with the Clerk’s Look Up Ticket, View & Reschedule Court Date page.
- Search using the citation or case information shown on the ticket. A ticket number is usually better than name-only searching.
- Check the court date and current status. Do not assume a date was changed unless the official system or Clerk confirms it.
- Follow written rescheduling instructions. The Clerk says hearing continuance requests must be submitted in writing.
- Confirm payment or appearance requirements. Some tickets can be paid; others require a hearing or additional action.
Local Details That Save Time
The Main Courthouse at 205 N. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach, FL 33401 lists court, recording and official-record services, but some services are handled elsewhere or not available there.
Clerk locations are generally listed as Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., excluding designated holidays. Online systems have separate maintenance and access rules.
The Clerk publishes wait-time options for North, South and West County locations and traffic tickets at the Main Courthouse.
The Clerk states that online services such as eCaseView, Official Records and Jury Services may require VPN access from outside North America.
These case types can have public docket information but restricted images, especially for guests.
Before buying an electronically certified document, confirm the agency, bank, court, title company or recipient accepts electronic certification.
Palm Beach County Clerk Official Records & Services Links
These links are included because they help complete real Clerk tasks. Avoid paying private copy sellers or lookalike sites when the official Clerk system can provide the information directly.
Palm Beach County Clerk of Court Records & Services FAQs
1. What is the official Palm Beach County Clerk court records search?
The official Palm Beach County court records search is eCaseView, the Clerk & Comptroller’s free online system for civil, criminal and traffic cases. It can show court dates, charges, sentences, complaints, parties and available document images.
2. What is the difference between eCaseView and Official Records?
eCaseView is for court cases such as civil, criminal and traffic matters. Official Records is for recorded documents such as deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, marriage licenses, tax deeds and other recorded instruments.
3. Can I use eCaseView as a guest?
Yes. Guest users can search cases, find case information, view many documents and print available records. Registered users may have more search fields and additional access depending on user type, case type and role in the case.
4. Why can’t I see a Palm Beach County court document image online?
The document may be sealed, non-public, restricted, not imaged, too old, Viewable on Request, or part of a case category with limited online access. Family, probate, guardianship and mental health images may require registered-user or attorney-of-record access.
5. How far back are eCaseView document images available?
The Clerk states that document images are viewable from late 2008, with earlier years available on a case-by-case basis. A docket may still exist even when the document image is not available online.
6. How much does an electronic certified copy cost in Palm Beach County?
The Clerk currently lists electronic certified copies at $8.00 per document, which includes a $2 statutory fee and a $6 service fee. A 3.5% payment processing fee applies to transactions paid by credit card, debit card, Google Pay or Apple Pay.
7. Can I print uncertified copies for free?
In many cases, yes. The Clerk states that uncertified, watermarked copies of most Official Records can be viewed, saved and printed online for free. Court records available in eCaseView may also be printed as plain or uncertified copies when viewable.
8. What Palm Beach County records are not available in eCaseView?
Sealed or non-public cases are not viewable. The Clerk also lists case types such as juvenile, adoption, Marchman Act, Baker Act, tuberculosis, sexting infractions, guardianship settlements, pre-need guardian, certain adult protective services mental health cases and injunction petitions before service as unavailable or restricted for public eCaseView access.
9. Where is the Palm Beach County Clerk Main Courthouse?
The Main Courthouse is at 205 N. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach, FL 33401. The Clerk lists regular location hours as Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., excluding designated holidays. Always verify the exact service and location before visiting.
10. Why does eCaseView not work outside the United States or North America?
The Clerk states that, for security purposes, users outside North America may need to use a VPN to access online services such as eCaseView, Official Records and Jury Services. The Clerk does not explicitly endorse a specific VPN.