Property Fraud Alert
According to the FBI, property and mortgage fraud is the fastest growing white-collar crime in the United States. Scammers file fake deeds, making it appear as if they own homes that are not actually theirs for financial gain. This occurs when a fraudulent document is drawn up in your name in an attempt to illegally acquire your property.
The Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller of Union County is pleased to offer a free service to alert property homeowners to potential fraud. Property Fraud Alert is an online subscription service FREE to the public that allows you to have a name or names monitored with the Official Records office in order to track possible fraudulent recordings that affect your property. With Property Fraud Alert, subscribers can sign up and be notified when the name they have submitted is used in any recording activities within the Official Records office.
Make sure to register all variations of your name, and to complete enrollment by clicking on the verification email.
Click here to sign up for Property Fraud Alert and be comforted knowing that you are taking the first steps in protecting your property.
Click here for FAQs about Property Fraud Alert
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Union County Clerk of the Circuit Court Launches New Online Jury Portal
On behalf of the Courts, the Clerk’s Office wishes to thank all those citizens for their time and dedication towards the important responsibility of juror service. We have a government “of the people, by the people and for the people.” Citizens acting as jurors is implementing government by the people. The right to a trial by jury is one of the principles guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution and plays a vital role in our justice system. Without citizens performing their service, this right would be impossible.
The Union County Clerk of Courts has implemented a new juror management application. Union County citizens may choose to enroll their phone number and/or email address for electronic notification of jury duty. If you are summoned for jury duty, you may choose to request an excusal or enroll in notifications about your service. Occasionally, trials are resolved between the time jurors are summoned and the summons date. Enrolling in this service will ensure you receive updated information about your service.
The Clerk’s office summons approximately 1,200 jurors a year. Prospective jurors are randomly selected from the Florida Department of Highway and Safety Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) records. The technology that randomly chooses jurors must be approved by the Florida Supreme Court to guarantee that the selection is truly random. All Union County residents who are eighteen years and older who possess a driver license or identification card are eligible for selection. We receive and update these records monthly.
Kellie Hendricks Rhoades, Clerk of Court for Union County, Florida is a duly elected Constitutional Officer. The Clerk of the Circuit Court is an elected office established according to the Florida Constitution for the purpose of serving the citizens of each county as a public trustee. As an elected official, the Clerk of the Circuit Court helps provide for the system of “checks and balances” that is the very foundation of the American form of government.
The goal of the Union County Clerk’s Office is to efficiently and effectively perform as clerk of the Circuit and County Courts, Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners, Recorder and Guardian of Public Records, Treasurer, Auditor and Custodian of all county funds.
The Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court envisions earning the public trust through leadership in its diverse role as Clerk to the Courts, Guardian of Public Records and Auditor of the Public Resources and Systems. The Clerk’s Office will be an advocate for people in need of access to public resources and records. We will provide an efficient, friendly and professional work force prepared to meet changing customer needs. The Clerk’s Office will safeguard and enhance resources through strong internal audits and effective investment strategies.
The Office of the Union County Clerk of Circuit Court believes:
- In the worth and dignity of each individual and our obligation to fair treatment
- That we are working partners with the courts and other agencies with which we interact.
- In the value of teamwork, leadership and clear communication.
- In a innovative approach to problem solving that will provide members of the office with the resources and authority to do their job.
- In maintaining high ethical standards.
Our Commitment to You!
As your Clerk of the Circuit Court, I am pleased to provide you with this web site for accessing information about the services and functions of this office. We are deeply committed to protecting the public records and serving you. I encourage you to explore our web site and familiarize yourself with this office. We welcome your e-mail, recommendations and suggestions on ways to improve our services to you. We pledge to continue our efforts to provide you with the most efficient, cost effective services possible.
Best Regards,
Kellie Hendricks Rhoades, CPA
Attorneys can now access cases they are assigned to by going to the Attorney CCIS website. First, attorneys will need to fill out this form to obtain access.
Efiling mandatory for attorneys as of April 1, 2013
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