Any person preparing or filing a court or official records document should not include a social security number or a complete bank account, debit, charge, or credit card number in such document, unless required by law or court rule, or necessary to the adjudication of the case.

Any person has a right to request that the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller remove from an image or copy of a court or official records document a social security number or complete bank account, debit, charge, or credit card number contained in a court or official records document.

Requests must be made in writing and delivered by mail, facsimile, electronic transmission, or in person to the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller. Please use the form below to submit your request. The request must specify the:

  • Case number
  • Title of the document
  • The book and page number or court document page number that contains the information

A fee will not be charged for the redaction of a social security number or a complete bank account, debit, charge, or credit card number pursuant to such a request.

Request to Remove Social Security, Bank Account, Credit, Debit, or Charge Card Number


Searching Public Records

You may search public records online through our Official Records listing or in person at any of our office locations. No fee is charged for this service.

If you have any questions or your privacy information change has not occurred within two weeks of submitting your request, contact the Recording Department at ccrprivacy@mypalmbeachclerk.com or (561) 355-2991.


Contact the Recording Department

If you have any questions, please contact the Recording Department at (561) 355-2991.

Our office is open Monday-Friday (except designated holidays) from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Main Courthouse
205 N. Dixie Hwy., Room 4.2500
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561) 355-2991

Mailing Address
PO Box 4177
West Palm Beach, FL 33402-4177

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