Jefferson County, FL Public Records

Circuit Court
1 Courthouse Circle
Courthouse
Monticello, FL 32344 https://www.jeffersonclerk.com/
Hours: 8AM-5PM EST
P: 850-342-0218
F: 850-342-0222
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil Actions over $15,000, Probate, Family
Restricted Records: No juvenile, child abuse or sexual battery records released
County Court
1 Courthouse Circle
Courthouse
Monticello, FL 32344 https://www.jeffersonclerk.com/court-
Hours: 8AM-5PM EST
P: 850-342-0218
F: 850-342-0222
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Traffic, Civil Actions under $15,000, Eviction, Small Claims
Restricted Records: No juvenile, child abuse or sexual battery records released

Jefferson County, FL Vital Records

Contact the Jefferson County Office of the County Clerk of the Circuit Court if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

Jefferson County
County Clerk of the Circuit Court
1 Courthouse Circle
Monticello, FL 32344 http://www.jeffersonclerk.com/
8AM-5PM EST
Phone: 850-342-0218
Fax: 850-342-0222
Recorded Documents

Jefferson County Vital Certificates

If you would like to obtain a hard copy of a birth, death, marriage, divorce, or other vital record, you can do so by searching for and requesting a vital certificate. Vital certificates are hard copy documents, the same as those used by the United States government.

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Jefferson County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 597.74 sq mi
Population (2009): 14,010
  • Females: 47.6%
  • White: 64.2%
  • Black/African American: 33.9%
  • Asian: 0.3%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 3.3%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 61.6%
Population Change (2000-2009): 1,108
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 1.2%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 3.1%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 18.5%
High School Graduates (2000): 73.2%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 16.9%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.53
Housing Units (2000): 5,251
Homeownership Rate (2000): 80.9%
Migration Flow to Jefferson County, FL from (2007-2008):

Jefferson County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $140,658
  • Construction: $13,619
  • Retail Trade: $8,600
  • Professional and Technical Services: $6,418
  • Healthcare: $0
  • Banking: $8,229
  • Retail Trade: $8,600
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $1,481
  • Manufacturing: $3,597
  • Farms: $8,475
  • Government: $39,758
Employed (2000): 5,495
Unemployed (2000): 279
Unemployment Rate (2009): 8.1%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $26,781
Local Government Employment (2007): 473
Local Government Revenue (2007): $28,759 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $2,017 (thou. dol.)

Jefferson County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 165
  • Per 1,000 population: 11.9
Deaths (2007): 145
  • Per 1,000 population: 10.5
Infant Deaths (2007): 0
  • Per 1,000 population: 0

Jefferson County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 215
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 8
  • Robbery: 10
  • Aggravated Assault: 197
Property Crimes (2008): 165
  • Burglary: 85
  • Larceny-Theft: 69
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 11

Jefferson County Genealogy Records