Levy County Public Records Search

Levy County public records are held by the Clerk of Court in Bronson and are open to any person under Florida law. This guide covers how to request court records, official records, and other government documents from Levy County offices, whether you prefer to search online, call the courthouse, or visit in person at the county seat of Bronson.

Public Records Law in Levy County

Florida's Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes sets the rules for public records access in every county, including Levy. The core policy in Section 119.01 is that all state, county, and local records are open to inspection by any person. You don't need to live in Florida, have a reason, or give your name. If an agency refuses a request, it must point to a specific statutory exemption.

Florida's Constitution strengthens this further. Article I, Section 24 makes public records access a constitutional right. That means it is not something the Legislature can simply take away; any exemption requires a specific law, and courts look carefully at agencies that try to expand exemptions beyond what the law allows.

Section 119.07 requires the custodian to allow inspection at any reasonable time. If the records are exempt in part, the custodian must still produce the non-exempt portions with the exempt parts redacted. A denial of the entire record when only part is exempt is itself a violation. If you run into improper denials, the Florida Attorney General's mediation program is at (850) 245-0140. The AG's Open Government page has step-by-step guidance on resolving records disputes.

Levy County Clerk of Court

The Clerk of Court in Bronson is the primary custodian of Levy County public records. The office handles court filings for the 8th Judicial Circuit cases originating in Levy County, records official instruments affecting real property in the county, and maintains county government records including commission minutes and financial documents.

Levy County is part of the 8th Judicial Circuit, which includes Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Gilchrist, Levy, and Union counties. Each county has its own Clerk. Levy County's courthouse in Bronson is the local access point for circuit court cases filed in the county. Staff there can help with both in-person searches and requests submitted remotely.

Below is a screenshot from the Levy County Clerk's official website, where you can find the online records search, filing information, and contact details for each division.

The site shown above provides links to court records, official records searches, and the public records request process for Levy County.

Online Records Access in Levy County

The Levy County Clerk's website at levyclerk.com provides online search access for court case records and official records. Court cases can be searched by party name or case number for civil, criminal, family, and probate matters. Official records such as deeds, mortgages, and liens are searchable by name and recording date. No account or fee is required to run a basic search.

Levy County also connects to myfloridacounty.com, the statewide official records system. That portal aggregates records from participating Florida counties and allows name or property searches across multiple county databases at once. If a document involves a property or party in both Levy County and an adjacent county, that system can save time.

Because Levy County is relatively small, some records from before the digital era exist only in paper at the courthouse in Bronson. Contact the Clerk's office directly if your online search doesn't return what you're looking for. Staff can confirm whether a record exists and explain how to obtain a copy.

The Florida Court Clerks and Comptrollers statewide directory lists every Florida county clerk with contact information and links to their search tools. That is a useful starting point when you need to compare records across multiple counties.

Public Records Fees in Levy County

Florida law sets the fee structure for public records copies that applies to all counties. Administrative records from county departments cost $0.15 per single-sided page or $0.20 per double-sided page. Court records and official records from the Clerk cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies of official records include a $5.00 certification statement fee on top of the per-page charge.

Research fees may apply when locating records requires significant staff time. The first 30 minutes of research are not charged. After that, the agency may bill at the hourly rate of the lowest-paid employee who can handle the work. Request a written cost estimate before agreeing to a large or time-consuming request. The agency is required to provide one if you ask.

Many online searches on the Clerk's website are free. For printed or certified copies, the standard fee schedule applies.

What Records Levy County Holds

The Clerk of Court in Levy County handles court records for all civil, criminal, family law, and probate cases filed in the 8th Judicial Circuit for Levy County. Official records include instruments recorded against real property in the county: deeds, mortgages, satisfaction of mortgages, judgment liens, and notices of commencement. These are indexed chronologically and by name as they arrive.

The Clerk also maintains county commission meeting minutes and agendas, marriage license records, tax deed proceedings, and other county government documents. Each is public unless specifically exempted by statute.

Separate from the Clerk, other Levy County offices hold their own records. The Levy County Sheriff's Office keeps arrest records, booking information, and incident reports. The Property Appraiser maintains parcel data and property ownership records. The Tax Collector holds property tax payment history. Requests for these records go to those offices, not the Clerk.

For statewide criminal background records, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement runs a public access system at fdle.state.fl.us. That database is maintained separately from what the Clerk and Sheriff hold locally, and may contain information not reflected in county-level records alone.

Submitting a Records Request in Levy County

Records requests to the Levy County Clerk can be made in person at the Bronson courthouse, by phone, by mail, or through email. No specific form is required. Describe the records you need as clearly as possible, including names, dates, and document types if you know them. Anonymous requests are accepted and you don't have to state a reason.

For records held by other offices, such as the Sheriff or the county commission, contact those offices directly. If you're unsure where to start, calling the Clerk's main line is a good first step since staff there can often direct you to the right place. For disputes about records denials, the AG's mediation program at (850) 245-0140 is available at no cost.

Cities in Levy County

Bronson is the county seat of Levy County. No cities in the county meet the population threshold for a dedicated page on this site.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Levy County and each has its own public records office and online search system.