Columbia County, FL Public Records

Circuit Court
PO Drawer 2069
Lake City, FL 32056 http://www.columbiaclerk.com/
Hours: 8AM-5PM EST
Couriers: 173 NE Hernando Avenue
Lake City, FL 32056
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil Actions over $15,000, Probate, Family
Restricted Records: No names of victims of sex related offenses, juveniles, incompetence or mental health records released
County Court
PO Drawer 2069
Lake City, FL 32056 https://www.columbiaclerk.com/
Hours: 8AM-5PM EST
P: 386-719-7580
Couriers: 173 NE Hernando Ave
Lake City, FL 32056
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Traffic, Civil Actions under $15,000, Eviction, Small Claims
Restricted Records: No names of victims of sex related offenses, juveniles, incompetence or mental health records released

Columbia County, FL Vital Records

Contact the Columbia County Office of the County Clerk of the Circuit Court if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

Columbia County
County Clerk of the Circuit Court
173 NE Hernando Ave
Lake City, FL 32055 http://www.columbiaclerk.com/
8AM-5PM EST
Phone: 386-719-7580
Fax: 386-719-7581
Recorded Documents, Marriage, Death

Columbia County Vital Certificates

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Columbia County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 797.05 sq mi
Population (2009): 69,264
  • Females: 48.6%
  • White: 79.9%
  • Black/African American: 17.2%
  • Asian: 0.9%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 4.1%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 76.3%
Population Change (2000-2009): 12,754
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 2.3%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 5.1%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 18%
High School Graduates (2000): 74.7%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 10.9%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.56
Housing Units (2000): 23,579
Homeownership Rate (2000): 77.2%
Migration Flow to Columbia County, FL from (2007-2008):

Columbia County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $1,058,488
  • Construction: $58,894
  • Retail Trade: $102,771
  • Professional and Technical Services: $0
  • Healthcare: $122,032
  • Banking: $48,349
  • Retail Trade: $102,771
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $39,919
  • Manufacturing: $138,492
  • Farms: $-4,418
  • Government: $319,402
Employed (2000): 23,006
Unemployed (2000): 1,464
Unemployment Rate (2009): 9.4%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $23,916
Local Government Employment (2007): 2,948
Local Government Revenue (2007): $142,534 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $68,538 (thou. dol.)

Columbia County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 910
  • Per 1,000 population: 13.4
Deaths (2007): 718
  • Per 1,000 population: 10.6
Infant Deaths (2007): 15
  • Per 1,000 population: 16.5

Columbia County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 447
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 2
  • Forcible rape: 26
  • Robbery: 56
  • Aggravated Assault: 363
Property Crimes (2008): 2,563
  • Burglary: 767
  • Larceny-Theft: 1,662
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 134

Columbia County Genealogy Records