Martin County Clerk of Court: Records & Services
Need to look up a Martin County court case, read a criminal docket, request a divorce judgment, find a recorded deed or obtain a certified copy? The Martin County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller maintains several separate records and service systems. Choosing the correct one will save you a lot of searching.
This guide covers the official Court Records and Official Records searches, older records, certified copies, public-record requests, court payments, foreclosure and tax deed information, marriage and passport services, and the Clerk’s Stuart, Hobe Sound and Indiantown office details.
Independent guide reviewed October 2026. Always confirm current access restrictions, fees, courthouse instructions and deadlines with the Clerk or court of record.
Which Martin County Clerk Record Do You Need?
Search court indexes, case information, dockets and available non-confidential filing images.
Open Court Records tabSearch recorded instruments using party names, dates, book/page references and Clerk file numbers.
Official Records informationSeparate historical indexes contain recorded instruments from before January 1, 1986.
Historical Records tabSearch tax deed files and review the Clerk’s tax sale information.
Tax deed instructionsPurchase or verify electronically certified documents that meet the online-availability requirements.
E-Certify serviceUse the appropriate Clerk public-records process, not the judicial case-search system.
Administrative request guidanceHow to Search Martin County Court Cases by Name or Case Number
The Clerk’s Court Records system covers available civil, criminal, domestic relations, probate, special services and traffic case information. It can display case indexes, docket events and non-confidential document images.
- Open the official records directory. Visit Martin County Clerk — Records Search.
- Choose Court Records. Select the Online search link under the Court Records tab to enter the Clerk’s court records system.
- Review access notices. Read any disclaimer, search instructions or account requirements presented by the court system.
- Search by case number when known. Use the full number appearing on a notice, summons, citation or court filing.
- For a name search, enter accurate party information. Use the person or business name and narrow the result with the available case-type or date filters.
- Open the likely result. Compare the names, case number, filing date, division and case category rather than trusting the first matching surname.
- Read the docket or case events. Look for orders, hearings, filings, judgments, dismissals and later updates.
- Open available images. Where the portal provides a non-confidential document image, review the actual filing.
- Use the Court Records Request procedure when necessary. Not all documents or cases are accessible remotely.
What court categories can appear?
Felony, misdemeanor and eligible criminal-case information. Check the disposition rather than assuming that filing a charge means conviction.
Complaints, motions, hearings, orders and civil judgments. Case availability depends on record and access rules.
Divorce and related proceedings. Certain documents may contain confidential or protected information.
Estate and probate proceedings. Some protected-person or guardianship records can be restricted.
Citation and court-case information when maintained by the Clerk’s court system.
Additional court matters managed through the Clerk’s official case services, subject to applicable records rules.
Registered User Access
Martin County offers a registration process for users seeking additional permitted electronic record access. Attorney and Party to a Case roles require notarization of the Registration Agreement; the ordinary Registered User role does not require notarization according to the Clerk’s current online instructions.
- Open the Online Services and Alerts page.
- Choose Online Court Records Search registration.
- Download the Registration Agreement PDF.
- Choose the appropriate role and complete the required sections.
- Have the form notarized if applying as an Attorney or Party to a Case.
- Submit the completed agreement to subscriptions@martinclerk.com.
- Follow the Clerk’s account approval and access instructions.
Search Martin County Official Records: Deeds, Mortgages, Liens & Judgments
As the county recorder, the Clerk records, indexes and maintains documents creating Martin County Official Records. The online index for modern recordings begins with January 1, 1986 and Book 660.
Official Records search — micro-steps
- Open Martin County Records Search.
- Select the Official Records tab.
- Choose the Online Official Records search.
- Search by the grantor/grantee or party name, or use a known recording reference.
- Compare recording dates, document type, Clerk File Number and Book/Page references.
- Open the recorded document image where available.
- For a certified copy, use the E-Certify route or contact Official Records.
| Information | What it means | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Grantor / Grantee | Names of parties associated with the recorded instrument. | Helps locate deeds, mortgages or other recorded documents. |
| Recording date | Date the Clerk recorded the instrument. | Useful for locating transactions in an approximate year. |
| Book and page | Traditional recording reference. | Especially helpful for older and historical records. |
| Clerk File Number | Identifier associated with the recorded document. | Can help retrieve or verify a particular instrument. |
| Document type | Deed, mortgage, satisfaction, lien or other instrument category. | Avoids confusing similarly named documents. |
New document recording fees
The Clerk publishes a standard recording charge of $10 for the first page and $8.50 for each additional page for qualifying instruments, with an additional $1 for each name indexed beyond four. Documentary stamp tax, intangible tax or document-specific charges may also apply.
Review the official recording fee details and preparation rules.
Martin County Historical Records Before 1986
The Clerk maintains a separate digitized index for Official Records recorded before January 1, 1986, including Books 659 and earlier. Many images and selected historical record books are available, while others require further review or retrieval.
- Open the Clerk’s Records Search directory.
- Select Historical Records rather than the modern Official Records tab.
- Open the historical online index.
- Search available names, book/page or other index references.
- Record the book and page number associated with the correct entry.
- View the document if its image is available.
- If the image is unavailable, contact Official Records at 772-288-5551 or OfficialRecords@martinclerk.com.
Searching older plat maps
Plats and maps recorded on or after March 24, 2017 are included in the current Official Records system. Older plats use a separate historical plat service and associated Plat, Right of Way and State Road indexes.
Use the Official Records tab and select the appropriate newer or older Plat Records route. When contacting the Clerk, provide the plat name and book/page information if you have it.
How to Request Martin County Court or Official Records
For court files held by the Clerk, the official written request process follows Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.420(m)(1). Administrative records and other public records may use a different Chapter 119 process.
Formal court-record request
- Open the Records Search page.
- Choose Court Records.
- Open the Court Records Request web form or download the Court Records Request PDF.
- Describe the case and requested filings as specifically as possible.
- Provide the case number and document date if known.
- Submit the request through the approved route and review the Clerk’s response.
Official Records copies
- Identify the recorded instrument in the Official or Historical Records index.
- Save the Book/Page, Clerk File Number and party names.
- Email OfficialRecords@martinclerk.com or contact Official Records by phone.
- Specify plain or certified copies and the delivery method needed.
- Confirm fees and any applicable retrieval instructions.
Court-record request contact details
Email: RecordRequest@martinclerk.com
Phone: 772-288-5576
Fax: 772-288-5548
Mail: Hon. Carolyn Timmann, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, Attn: Public Records Liaison, P.O. Box 9016, Stuart, FL 34995
In person: first floor, Courthouse Constitutional Office Building, 100 SE Ocean Boulevard, Stuart, FL 34994.
Administrative public-record requests
For administrative, financial or payroll records held by the Clerk, a formal written request is not always required. The Clerk’s policy waives the first 30 minutes of administrative review time. If extensive staff time is necessary, the published standard rate is $28.10 per hour for requests not requiring specialized technical or legal review, and the Clerk provides a cost estimate when applicable.
The Clerk generally prefers electronic delivery when possible to reduce copying expense. Requests held by Martin County government departments outside the Clerk’s custody may require a separate county-agency public-records request.
Martin County E-Certify: Purchase and Verify Certified Records
The Clerk offers electronically certified Court Records and Official Records. E-certified documents include the Clerk’s unique digital signature and tamper-detection features.
How to purchase
- Open Martin County Clerk E-Certify.
- Choose the purchase option for Court Records or Official Records.
- Find the document using its case or recording information.
- Confirm the document is available as a viewable electronic image.
- Review the checkout price and complete the order.
- Save the delivered certified electronic file without altering its original digital content.
How to verify authenticity
- Return to the official E-Certify page.
- Choose its verification option.
- Follow the portal instructions to provide the required certificate or document information.
- Check the certification status before presenting the document to a third party.
The Clerk offers a usage guide by request at subscriptions@martinclerk.com.
Martin County Clerk Fees: Copies, Search & Certification
The Clerk publishes different charges for court copies, criminal record searches and recording transactions. Use the fee applicable to the service, not a general estimate copied from another county.
| Service | Published charge | Important detail |
|---|---|---|
| Court record copies | $1 per page | Applies to Clerk-provided hard or electronic copies under the published court records fee policy. |
| Certification | $2 per document | Added when a certified document is requested. |
| Criminal record search | $2 per year per name | Published fee for Clerk criminal record searches. |
| Emailed court record copies | $1 per page | Published Criminal Cases / Court Records fee. |
| Official Records recording | $10 first page | Standard qualifying instrument recording charge. |
| Additional recording pages | $8.50 per page | Additional document pages after the first. |
| More than four indexed names | $1 per additional name | Applies under the published recording fee schedule. |
| Official Records copies | $1 per page | Standard recorded-document copy charge. |
| Administrative records photocopy | $0.15 one-sided / $0.20 two-sided | Standard-size administrative records under the published policy. |
Other Martin County Clerk Services You Can Complete
The Clerk provides online payment routes for traffic tickets, criminal court fees and certain child support obligations.
- Open Online Services and Alerts.
- Choose Make a Payment.
- Select the correct payment category.
- Use the official citation or case number and confirm the amount before paying.
Florida’s e-Notify offers upcoming court-event notifications for eligible criminal matters and certain civil cases.
- Open Online Services and Alerts.
- Choose e-Notify.
- Register and follow the supported case-notification instructions.
- Continue to verify court dates directly; alerts do not replace court notices.
The Clerk provides free recording-activity notifications to help property owners identify potentially suspicious recorded documents.
- Open Online Services and Alerts.
- Select Property Fraud Alert.
- Register the names or monitoring information supported by the service.
- Verify your subscription and review alerts when received.
The Clerk’s foreclosure pages explain judicial sales, bidder obligations and registry fees.
Official foreclosure informationTax deed sales are conducted through the Clerk’s official online auction process. Bidders must review property risk, deposits and payment deadlines.
Tax deed sale requirementsThese services use their own application and appointment requirements. The Clerk’s website provides the appropriate routes and office details.
Official Clerk websiteTax deed auction facts worth checking
The Clerk’s published tax deed instructions state that online sales are ordinarily held at 10 AM or as advertised. The successful bidder must post a nonrefundable deposit of 5% of the sale amount or $200, whichever is greater, and pay the remaining balance plus applicable costs within 24 hours. Check the current sale notice and official policy before participating.
Martin County Clerk Locations, Hours & Phone Numbers
The Clerk’s main office is in Stuart, with branch services in Hobe Sound and Indiantown. Confirm which office handles your specific service before visiting, as branch schedules differ.
Stuart Courthouse Office
100 SE Ocean BoulevardStuart, FL 34994
Phone: 772-288-5576
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM
Hobe Sound
11730 SE Federal HighwayHobe Sound, FL 33455
Phone: 772-546-1308
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 AM–noon and 1–4:30 PM
Indiantown
16550 SW Warfield BoulevardIndiantown, FL 34956
Phone: 772-223-7921
Hours: Wednesdays and Fridays, 8 AM–1 PM and 2–4:30 PM
Useful department contacts
| Department | Phone / email | Best use |
|---|---|---|
| General / Court Records Requests | 772-288-5576 RecordRequest@martinclerk.com | Case record requests, general Clerk assistance. |
| Criminal Cases | 772-223-7917 | Criminal case and record questions. |
| Official Records | 772-288-5551 OfficialRecords@martinclerk.com | Deeds, recording, historical instruments and official copies. |
| Tax Deed Sales | 772-288-5554 | Tax deed files and auction questions. |
| Probate Cases | 772-288-5539 | Probate case assistance. |
| Traffic Infractions | 772-288-5542 | Traffic ticket and infraction questions. |
| Passports | 772-288-5553 | Passport service questions. |
| Registered Court Access | subscriptions@martinclerk.com | Registered User Access agreement and eCertify help. |
General mailing address: P.O. Box 9016, Stuart, FL 34995-9016.
No Martin County Clerk Record Found? Troubleshooting
A recorded deed belongs in Official Records, not the court docket. A lawsuit belongs in Court Records, even if its judgment was later recorded.
Pre-1986 documents are found through Historical Records, not only the modern Official Records index.
Some entries are indexed but images remain under review or unavailable electronically.
Try verified variations and change one filter at a time rather than using increasingly broad unrelated searches.
Some confidential, sealed, juvenile or protected-party records cannot be accessed remotely by the public.
Property assessments, tax certificates and certain county departmental records are maintained by agencies other than the Clerk.
Martin County Clerk Official Websites and Records Resources
This website is an independent informational resource. It does not maintain Martin County case files, issue certified records, collect Clerk payments or act as the Clerk’s Office.
Martin County Clerk of Court: 10 Records & Services FAQs
1. How do I search Martin County court cases online?
Open the Martin County Clerk Records Search page, choose the Court Records tab and select the online court search. Search using the case number or supported party-name fields, then confirm the parties, filing date, case type and docket information before relying on a result.
2. Can I search Martin County court records by name?
Yes. The official court-records system supports searches of available case information. Use accurate person or business names and compare the case number, filing date and court division to avoid identifying the wrong case.
3. How do I find Martin County deeds, mortgages and liens?
Use the Clerk’s Official Records search, not the judicial case search. Search by party or grantor/grantee name or available recording references, then confirm the instrument type, recording date, Clerk File Number and Book/Page information.
4. Where are Martin County recorded documents from before 1986?
The Clerk provides a separate Historical Records search for instruments recorded before January 1, 1986, including Books 659 and earlier. Some images are available online, while others are still being reviewed or require assistance from Official Records.
5. How much does it cost to get a Martin County court record copy?
The Clerk’s published court-record copy charge is $1 per page. Certification is listed at $2 per document. Clerk criminal record searches are listed at $2 per year per name. Additional service, postage or electronic transaction charges may apply.
6. Can I order electronically certified Martin County records?
Yes. Martin County Clerk offers E-Certify for eligible Court Records and Official Records documents available electronically. The certified files contain the Clerk’s digital signature and can be verified through the official service. Records not viewable online may require an in-person certified-copy request.
7. How do I request a court record missing from the website?
Use the Court Records Request web form or PDF linked on the Clerk’s Records Search page. Written requests may also be sent to RecordRequest@martinclerk.com or submitted by the Clerk’s published mail, fax or in-person methods. Provide the case number and requested document details if known.
8. Can I pay Martin County traffic tickets and court fees online?
The Clerk provides online payment routes for eligible traffic tickets, criminal court case fees and other supported obligations. Open Online Services and Alerts, choose Make a Payment, select the relevant category and verify the case or citation number and total amount before paying.
9. Where is the Martin County Clerk of Court located?
The main Courthouse office is at 100 SE Ocean Boulevard, Stuart, FL 34994, phone 772-288-5576, open Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM. The Clerk also lists Hobe Sound and Indiantown branch offices with different operating schedules.
10. How can I register for Martin County court-record access?
Open the Clerk’s Online Services and Alerts page and download the Court Records Registration Agreement. Complete the relevant user-role sections and submit it to subscriptions@martinclerk.com. Attorney and Party to a Case role applications require notarization; the ordinary Registered User role does not require notarization under the Clerk’s current instructions.