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Charlotte County Clerk of Court Official Records Access Guide

Original title: Clerk of Court - Official Records

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What This Bill Does

This document provides instructions and location information for accessing official public records through the Charlotte County Clerk of the Circuit Court. It outlines the online search portal features and lists physical office locations and operating hours for in-person assistance.

Why it matters

Residents can use these resources to search for and obtain official legal documents, property records, and court filings managed by the Charlotte County Clerk.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Charlotte County Residents

Residents use these services to access, search, and certify public legal and property records.

Key Facts

  • The online portal allows searching by personal name, business name, document type, or date range.
  • Search filters include 'Starts With', 'Contains', and 'Equals' to refine results.
  • The system supports records dating from 1921 to the present.
  • The Mac V. Horton West County Annex (Office 114) is open for public services only on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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  • The portal is optimized for Microsoft Edge and Chrome browsers.
  • Users can perform searches for the last 7, 30, or 90 days using a dropdown menu.
  • Electronic certification of documents requires temporary identification and email verification.

Frequently Asked Questions

What browsers should I use to search for records?
The site supports Microsoft Edge and Chrome browsers; other browsers may result in incomplete data or missing images.
How do I search for a document if I don't know the full name?
You can use the 'Starts With' or 'Contains' filter criteria to search for partial names.
When is the West County Annex office open?
The office is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

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Limited Service Hours

The West County Annex operates on a highly restricted schedule, limited to only two days per week for five hours each day.

Connected Entities

Murdock Administration Building, Roger D. Eaton, Charlotte County Justice Center and 1 more
locationMurdock Administration Building“18500 Murdock Circle, Port Charlotte, FL 33948”Map →
PersonRoger D. Eaton“Clerk of the Circuit Court & County Comptroller”Map →
locationCharlotte County Justice Center“350 E. Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda, FL 33950”Map →
locationMac V. Horton West County Annex“6868 San Casa Blvd, Englewood, Florida 34224”Map →

Sources

Open source document

recording.charlotteclerk.com

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  • Controversy0
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  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz10
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