Nassau County Background Check Records

Nassau County background check records are held by the Clerk of Court in Yulee and by FDLE at the state level. Located in northeast Florida just north of Jacksonville, Nassau County has about 95,000 residents. The clerk office manages all court filings for the county including criminal, civil, and family cases. Whether you are searching records online or visiting the courthouse in person, Nassau County offers several ways to access the background check data you need. This guide walks through the key steps and sources.

Nassau County Clerk of Court Office

Mitch L. Keiter serves as the Nassau County Clerk of Court. The office is at 76347 Veterans Way in Yulee. You can reach them at (904) 548-4600. The staff handles all court filings for Nassau County. This includes criminal cases, civil matters, family law, probate, and traffic. If you need a background check that pulls from local court records, this is the office to contact.

The Nassau County Clerk website has a case search tool. You can type in a name and see matching court records. The results show case type, filing date, and current status. The online search is free. It is a good first step for any Nassau County background check. You do not need to create an account to use it.

The Nassau County Clerk of Court website gives you access to their case search system and public records.

From this site you can search case data and view public court filings for Nassau County.

How to Search Nassau County Records

Start with the clerk's online case search at nassauclerk.com. Enter a name and the system shows any matching cases in Nassau County. You get case numbers, charges, and hearing dates. This is free. No account needed. It covers all case types filed in the Nassau County court system.

For a broader search, use FDLE's CCHInet portal. This runs a name-based check against the statewide criminal history database. It costs $24. Results cover all 67 Florida counties, so if the person has records in Nassau County or anywhere else in the state, the data shows up. Most results come back within 24 hours by email.

The MyFloridaCounty portal is another useful tool. It covers official recorded documents like liens, judgments, and deeds for Nassau County. These records can fill in gaps that court case searches miss. Under Florida Chapter 119, all of these public records are open for anyone to view.

Note: The clerk's online system shows case-level data but may not display the full text of every document in the file.

Nassau County Background Check Costs

Fees for a background check in Nassau County are straightforward. FDLE charges $24 for a Level 1 state criminal history check. You pay at the FDLE criminal history records page. This is the same fee across all of Florida. The Nassau County Clerk charges for copies of court documents when you need them.

Searching online is free. Plain copies from the clerk cost $0.15 per page. Certified copies are $1.00 per page. If you just want to look at case data on the clerk website, there is no charge. Fees only apply when you request printed or certified copies from the Nassau County clerk office.

• FDLE Level 1 check: $24.00
• Plain copy: $0.15 per page
• Certified copy: $1.00 per page
• Online case search: Free

Nassau County Public Records Law

Chapter 119 of Florida Statutes makes government records available to the public. Anyone can ask to see records. You do not have to live in Nassau County. You do not need to explain why you want them. The clerk must provide access to all records that are not specifically exempt under the law.

Most background check records in Nassau County are public. Criminal filings, civil suits, traffic cases, and recorded documents are all accessible. Sealed records, expunged files, and juvenile cases are exceptions. But the default is open access. If you run into trouble, the Attorney General's Open Government page is a resource for understanding your rights under the Sunshine Law.

Note: Even if a record is public, the clerk may need time to locate and prepare copies for you.

Background Check Levels for Nassau County

Level 1 is the basic check. It is name-based. FDLE runs the name through the statewide database and pulls up any matching arrest and conviction data. Order it at CCHInet for $24. Results come fast. This is what most people use for a quick Nassau County background check.

Level 2 requires fingerprints. It runs through both FDLE and the FBI. This gives national coverage. Chapter 435 of Florida Statutes spells out when a Level 2 check is needed. Nassau County has approved LiveScan vendors where you can get printed. Check the LiveScan provider list from FDLE for locations near Fernandina Beach or Yulee.

FDLE also runs the VECHS program under Chapter 943 of Florida Statutes. This program is for registered organizations that work with children, the elderly, or people with disabilities. Individual members of the public cannot use VECHS. Only approved groups in Nassau County and elsewhere in the state can access it.

How to Get Record Copies in Nassau County

Visit the Nassau County Clerk at 76347 Veterans Way in Yulee to pick up copies of court records. Tell staff the name or case number. They will search and print copies for you. Bring payment for copy fees. The Find a Clerk directory has the latest contact info for the Nassau County office.

Mail requests work as well. Write a letter with the person's full name, date of birth if known, and the type of record you need. Include a check for the expected copy fees. The clerk will mail the documents to you. For FDLE records, use CCHInet online and pay $24 by credit card. Results come by email.

If you want to check your own record, FDLE offers a personal review option. This lets you see what is on file under your name and start a correction process if something is wrong.

Cities in Nassau County

Nassau County has a few towns and communities. All court records for these areas go through the Nassau County Clerk of Court in Yulee. Background checks that use court data pull from the same office no matter which part of the county the person lives in.

Communities in Nassau County include Fernandina Beach, Yulee, Callahan, and Hilliard. None of these cities currently have separate pages, but all court records are handled by the Nassau County clerk.

Nearby Counties

Nassau County sits at the northeast corner of Florida, just north of Duval County. If the person you are checking had connections to a nearby area, these counties may hold their records.