Q. What were some of the clerk’s office’s major achievements in the past year?
A. What a year! Our office maintained an unrelenting pace in 2025, both operationally with our core duties and innovatively with programs that have strengthened our services and expanded our community outreach.
Over the past year, we:
- Revamped our website and expanded our recording services across the county.
- Recorded 2,854 marriage licenses, 19,158 deeds, 13,189 mortgages, 28 plat maps and 81 PUD maps.
- Enrolled 11,163 residents in our free Property Fraud Alert service, which monitors recording activity tied to official records.
- Supported court operations for 39,975 cases and processed 4,885 pieces of evidence.
- Answered more than 91,163 phone calls through our Customer Care team.
These accomplishments reflect the commitment of our dedicated staff and our ongoing mission to provide efficient, accessible public service to the residents of St. Johns County.
Q. What’s new at the clerk’s office as we look ahead to 2026?
A. One of the most impactful developments is the expansion of our youth services initiatives.
Our revamped Teen Court program provides an interactive educational opportunity where students serve as attorneys, jurors, clerks and bailiffs in real cases involving their peers. Each hearing is filled with energy, learning and meaningful experiences — and we’re thrilled to see the next generation of community leaders emerging through this program.
We recently launched “Scholars in Service: The Clerk Experience,” a new shadowing initiative designed for upper-level high school students, college students and recent graduates. Tailored to each student’s interests, the program provides opportunities to observe real court cases, explore clerk divisions and meet with leaders and courthouse partners to better understand pathways in law, government and public affairs. Visit stjohnsclerk.com/scholars-in-service for more details.
Kicking off in January, we’re thrilled to introduce “Saints in Public Service,” an exclusive hands-on internship program in partnership with Flagler College. This semester-long experience provides college students with meaningful exposure to real-world clerk operations.
In addition, we’re looking forward to hosting three students from St. Augustine High School’s Academy of Law and Homeland Security for an executive internship that offers a firsthand look at our office and the services we provide to residents. These students will join us four days a week, earning course credit while receiving on-the-job training across multiple divisions.
We look forward to growing this initiative and expanding opportunities to more schools across St. Johns County in the coming years.
Q. What is the best way for residents to contact your office?
A. If residents have questions about these new programs, or any of the services we provide, our Customer Care Call Center is available Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 904-819-3600, and by email at clerk@stjohnsclerk.com.
I can also be reached directly on my cell at 904-599-8688 or by email at BPatty@stjohnsclerk.com.
