New Northeast Office in Lake Alfred Opens May 8, Winter Haven Location Closes April 28 Read on...

The following fees are changing effective April 1: Notary Fees: $10 / Passport Photos: $15 Read on...

As of May 8, the Lakeland office will be TEMPORARILY closed until further notice. Read on...

With summer right around the corner, it’s time to get a jump-start on vacation by applying for a passport at this year’s Saturday passport event, hosted by Stacy M. Butterfield, Polk County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller. Read on...

Customers can save up to 40 percent on their outstanding fines by taking advantage of the one-day event, which waives the collection fees imposed on late court fines. Customers can reinstate their driver's license after making a payment. Read on...

Registration is now open for courting couples wanting to tie the knot on the most romantic day of the year. Read on...

On Jan. 1, county civil limits will increase from $30,000 to $50,000 and all other previous changes will remain the same. Read on...

As of Jan. 1, Florida’s newest District Court of Appeal – the sixth district – is now open. Lakeland was selected as the location for its main office, located at 811 E. Main St. The district website is now live at 6dca.flcourts.gov. Read on...

Polk County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller Stacy Butterfield is honoring U.S. military veterans and active-duty personnel this November by offering free passport photos. Read on...

Stacy Butterfield, Polk County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, is offering an online DIY tool and in-person DIY Center to simplify injunctions for protection (aka restraining orders). Read on...

Clerk Stacy Butterfield gave a unique presentation to the Polk County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday by presenting to them and the citizens of Polk County the full preservation of the county’s first-ever deed book – Deed Book A. Read on...

Do you have any funds that remain unclaimed? Whether you are a person, a company, or an organization, you might be the recipient of unclaimed funds from our office. The annual unclaimed funds list is now available to claim before September 1st. Read on...

Polk County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller Stacy Butterfield and the Polk County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) together earned the coveted Triple Crown Medallion from the Government Finance Officers Association. Read on...

Are you currently or have you previously represented yourself in a court case without a lawyer in Florida? The Workgroup on Judicial Practices in Trial Courts wants to hear from you! Complete the Self-Represented Litigant Survey. Read on...

Customers with suspended driver licenses have an opportunity to pay overdue court obligations, including traffic tickets, while saving up to 40 percent in additional fees. Once paid, customers can proceed with the reinstatement of their driver’s license. Read on...

Those hoping to resume travelling in 2022 can get a jump-start on applying for a passport at this year’s Saturday passport event, hosted by Stacy M. Butterfield, Polk County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller on Feb. 26. Read on...

Stacy Butterfield, Polk County Clerk of Courts & Comptroller, has released her 2021 Strategic Update, a report that provides residents with an update on the work and development of the Clerk’s office. Read on...

Fitch Ratings recently upgraded two of Polk County’s bond ratings and its Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to ‘AA+’ from ‘AA’. Read on...

Beware of scams that are targeting jurors in Polk County in the form of fraudulent phone calls to jurors informing them of a failure to appear for jury duty or that they need to verify their signature. Read on...