Who can apply for a marriage license?
Any two people 18 years of age or older. A person age 17 with parental or guardian consent, provided the other party is no more than two years older.
Archives: FAQs
Do I still need to submit the original document to the Clerk?
No. Originals are no longer required except in certain instances. In probate, the original will and any codicils must be deposited with the Clerk. In criminal, the exceptions are any paper document that is a judgment and sentence or required by statute or rule to be sworn to or notarized.
I need assistance with my ePortal account. Whom do I contact?
For technical support, including password resets, contact the Florida Association of Court Clerks’ Services Group at (850) 577-4609 or email [email protected]. For assistance with a filing, such as an inquiry regarding a filing or a case, please use our Phone Directory to contact the appropriate court division for your case type.
How will the ePortal provide access to filings once the Clerk accepts them?
The ePortal provides access to filings “in progress” only. Once the filing is accepted and filed in the Lake County Case Maintenance System, it becomes part of the official court record. Original filings are retained at the portal for a brief period and then removed. Permanent access to these documents is provided through the Clerk’s …
Will there be a charge to use the ePortal?
Authorized filers may access the ePortal and file documents at no charge above the statutory filing fee. If a filer chooses to pay statutory fees using a credit card, they will be charged an additional credit card transaction fee, which will be used to cover the associated banking and merchant fees as allowed by Florida …
How do I sign an electronic document?
A submission by a registered user is not required to bear the electronic image of the handwritten signature or an encrypted signature of the filer. Instead, the requirement of a signature on an electronically filed document may be met as follows: s/ John Doe 123 South Street Orlando, FL 32800 Telephone: (407) 123-4567 See the Florida …
What document types does the ePortal support?
It is preferred that all documents submitted be in PDF/A-1a (or current equivalent), although the portal currently allows and will continue to allow filings in Microsoft Word and other PDF formats. It is recommended to convert documents to the latest supported PDF/A format prior to filing. All scanned documents must be 300 dpi and in …
How do I register for an account?
To become a registered user of the Florida Courts eFiling Portal, register for an account through the Florida Courts eFiling Portal.
What is the ePortal?
The Electronic Portal, or ePortal, is a website that provides electronic filing (eFiling) and recording (eRecording) capability to users with a single statewide login at www.myflcourtaccess.com.
Why do I have to put money in the registry of the court at the time of filing an emergency replevin?
This type of replevin is considered a prejudgment writ of replevin. Section 78.068(3), Florida Statutes, requires that the Petitioner post a bond in the amount of twice the value of the goods subject to the writ or twice the balance remaining due and owing, whichever is less as determined by the Court, as security for …