Access Nassau County Traffic Records

Nassau County traffic court records are managed by the Clerk of Court in Fernandina Beach. Located in the northeast corner of Florida, Nassau County has about 90,000 residents and sits just north of Jacksonville across the St. Johns River. The clerk's office processes all traffic citations issued within the county, whether from the sheriff's department, Fernandina Beach police, or state troopers on I-95 and A1A. You can search for Nassau County traffic court records online, pay fines through the statewide portal, or contact the Fernandina Beach office for direct help with your case.

Nassau County Clerk of Court Office

The Nassau County Clerk of Court runs all traffic citation processing in the county. Based in Fernandina Beach, the clerk handles fine collection, court scheduling, record keeping, and public access requests. Every traffic stop in Nassau County, whether it happened on Amelia Island, in Callahan, in Hilliard, or on a stretch of I-95, gets routed through this same office. The clerk's team deals with both civil traffic infractions and criminal traffic cases.

You can reach the Nassau County Clerk at 904-548-4600 during business hours. The mailing address is PO Box 456, Fernandina Beach, FL 32035. Their website at nassauclerk.com has info about court services and links to online tools. If you need to go in person, the courthouse is in downtown Fernandina Beach. Have your citation number with you to speed up the process.

Searching Traffic Records in Nassau County

The Nassau County Clerk's website at nassauclerk.com is where you should start looking for traffic court records. The site offers links to case search tools and payment options. You can also use the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal for a broader statewide search that includes Nassau County cases. Enter a name or case number and you can pull up details about traffic filings.

The Nassau County Clerk of Court website shown below provides information about court services and is the starting point for searching traffic court records.

If online tools do not show your case, call 904-548-4600. The staff can search by citation number, name, or date. They handle Nassau County traffic court records every day and can usually find what you need in minutes. For certified copies or documents that are not available electronically, an in-person visit to the Fernandina Beach office works best. The Florida Clerks of Court Operations Corporation supports Nassau County along with all other Florida clerks.

Note: Nassau County sits right next to Duval County, so if you were ticketed near the county line, make sure you are checking the right clerk's system.

Nassau County Traffic Citation Options

You have 30 days to respond to a traffic citation in Nassau County. This is set by Chapter 316 of the Florida Statutes, which makes the rules the same in every Florida county. The clock starts on the date the ticket was issued. Missing this deadline creates problems, including late fees and a potential license suspension through FLHSMV.

Paying the fine is the fastest option. It is a guilty plea. Points get placed on your driving record. The FLHSMV tracks all points by violation type. You can pay Nassau County traffic fines online using PayFLClerk. Mail a check or money order to the PO Box address above. Or pay at the courthouse in Fernandina Beach.

Traffic school is the second path. You plead no contest, and the court withholds adjudication. No points go on your record. You pay the fine and complete a state-approved driver improvement course. This option is not available for every violation type. Commercial driver's license holders cannot use it. And there are limits on how many times you can elect school in a given period. Under Florida Statute 318.18, the fine amount depends on the specific violation, and some infractions carry mandatory penalties that school cannot reduce.

Contesting the ticket is option three. Plead not guilty within 30 days. The Nassau County court sets a hearing. You present your side to a judge. The officer may testify. The judge rules. Guilty means fines and points. Not guilty means the case is dismissed. The full record of the proceeding stays in the Nassau County traffic court system permanently.

Fines and Collections in Nassau County

Nassau County traffic fines vary by violation. Speeding costs more than a seatbelt ticket. Running a stop sign is more than an expired tag. The clerk adds court costs and surcharges to the base fine. Late fees pile on after the 30-day deadline passes. If you let it go past 90 days, the case may end up with a collection agency under Florida Statute 28.246. That agency can add up to 40% of what you owe.

A $180 Nassau County traffic fine can turn into $252 once collection fees are added. Your license also gets suspended. Getting it back requires paying the full balance and a reinstatement fee at a FLHSMV office. The cheapest approach is always to resolve your Nassau County traffic citation within the original 30-day window.

Note: Payment of a traffic fine in Nassau County counts as a conviction under Florida law, and points will be added to your driving record.

Public Records in Nassau County

Nassau County traffic court records are public. Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes guarantees open access to all government records. Anyone can look up a traffic case in Nassau County without needing a personal connection to the case. The clerk provides access through online tools, phone inquiries, and in-person visits.

Sensitive data is redacted. Social security numbers and bank account info do not appear in public records. But the details that matter in a Nassau County traffic case, such as the charge, the fine, the court date, and the outcome, are available to anyone who asks. The Florida Supreme Court's Rule of Judicial Administration 2.420 controls what stays sealed and what is open. For standard adult traffic cases in Nassau County, the full record is accessible.

Nassau County Traffic Court Process

The process is straightforward. An officer issues a citation in Nassau County. It goes to the clerk in Fernandina Beach. The clerk logs it. You get 30 days to respond. Pay, elect school, or contest. If you do nothing, the clerk adds the late fee and notifies FLHSMV. Your license gets flagged for suspension. Eventually, the unpaid fine goes to collections. Each of these steps adds more data to your Nassau County traffic court record.

For contested cases, a Nassau County judge hears the arguments. You can bring evidence. The citing officer may or may not show up. The judge weighs the facts and makes a decision. If the case is dismissed, your record reflects that. If you lose, fines and points apply. All hearings are documented and stored by the clerk. These records remain in the Nassau County system long after the case is closed. You can request copies at any time through the clerk's office or the online tools available at nassauclerk.com.

Cities in Nassau County

Nassau County includes Fernandina Beach, Callahan, Hilliard, and parts of Amelia Island. None of these communities meet the population threshold for a dedicated traffic court records page. All traffic citations issued anywhere in Nassau County go through the Nassau County Clerk of Court in Fernandina Beach, regardless of which law enforcement agency wrote the ticket.

Nearby Counties

Nassau County borders two other Florida counties. Traffic stops near the Duval County line are common, so always check which county is on your citation.