By Tracy McCormick-Dishman
Residents needing a marriage license, passport or copy of a recorded deed now have a dedicated stop at the St. Johns County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller’s Office, after the agency opened a new Public Service Center Monday, Aug. 3.
The center, at 4040 Lewis Speedway in St. Augustine, sits across the parking lot from the Richard O. Watson Judicial Center and was built to shorten wait times and simplify access to the Clerk’s most frequently requested services, according to the office.
“One of my guiding principles is making it easier for residents and our stakeholders to access our services, whether online or in person,” said Brandon J. Patty, Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller. Patty said the new center adds customer service windows and closer parking, and is meant to help residents complete business more quickly, whether they’re applying for a passport, recording documents or obtaining a marriage license.
Several services have relocated to the new center, including recording of deeds, Notices of Commencement and plat and PUD maps; marriage licenses and wedding ceremonies; passport application acceptance; Value Adjustment Board applications; and public records searches.
Court operations remain at the Richard O. Watson Judicial Center, 4010 Lewis Speedway. That includes jury duty, child support payment assistance, restraining order petitions and traffic ticket payments.
The Public Service Center is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Residents can make an appointment or find more information at stjohnsclerk.com, or reach Customer Care Clerks at (904) 819-3600 or clerk@stjohnsclerk.com during the same hours.
