Clewiston Clerk of Circuit Court

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Please visit Clewiston Clerk of Circuit Court's website or call them to confirm the hours of operation and/or services listed on this website are still available.

The Hendry County Clerk’s Office is responsible for overseeing various departments that deal with the Circuit and County court systems. All departments within the Clerk’s office can be reached at (863)-675-5217. You may reach our Clewiston Sub-Office at 863-983-1586. Additional information about the Hendry County Jury process is available by clicking here for the Jury Department.  Here you’ll find information about summons from the Clerk’s Office and performing jury duty.

    Circuit Civil/Family Law Enforcement
    Inquire here about Circuit Civil – general court cases involving money amounts more than $30,000 and Family law cases relating to family matters
    Child Support
    Inquire here about payment information
    County Civil Department
    Inquire here about filing court cases less than $30,000, Small Claims Court and Evictions.
    Domestic Violence
    Inquire here for information about filing for an injunction for protection against another person.
    Felony/Circuit Criminal Department
    Inquire here about court cases involving serious crimes such as grand theft or murder.
    Foreclosure Sales
    Inquire here about attending, bidding, and purchasing from foreclosure sales conducted by the Clerk’s Office.
    Juvenile Department
    Inquire here about court cases involving minors. Note: most juvenile records are confidential.
    Mental Health Department
    Inquire here about the Baker Act (mental) or Marchman Act (alcohol or drugs). Note: most mental health records are confidential.
    Misdemeanor/County Criminal Department
    Inquire here about court cases involving minor crimes.
    Probate & Guardianship Department
    Inquire here about Information about estates, wills, guardians for minors and incapacitated persons.
    Traffic Department
    Inquire here about where to pay for your county traffic citations.

Marriage Licenses
There is a 3 day waiting period for Florida Residents, which can be waived if:

    The couple complete a Premarital Preparation Course from a qualified, registered course provider and present the Certificate of Completion to the Clerk prior to obtaining the Marriage License.
    The couple must also sign the Statement of Family Law Handbook, acknowledging they have accessed the Family Law Handbook, and mark the section of the Statement that certifies whether or not a Premarital Preparation Course was completed.

Please note: There is not a waiting period when both parties are Non Florida Residents.

Passports
Passport applications are taken by appointment only. Please call  863-675-5217 to schedule an appointment.
Please bring all documents you may need with you. The Clerk of Courts can not print documents from your email or phone.

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