Estate Planning & Probate in Liberty County, Florida

Liberty County estate questions split two ways—planning so your family skips probate, or settling an estate that is already in it. This page points you to the right path—planning ahead, or settling an estate at the Clerk of Circuit Court.

The Probate Process in Liberty County

Probate is the court-supervised process of settling someone's estate after they die — validating the will, paying debts and taxes, and transferring what's left to the heirs. In Liberty County, probate runs through the Clerk of Circuit Court at 10818 NW SR 20, Bristol. The court sits in the 2nd Judicial Circuit. Liberty County shares the 2nd Judicial Circuit with Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon and Wakulla.

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Probate Court Record

Clerk of Circuit Court

Liberty County · 2nd Judicial Circuit

Address

10818 NW SR 20Bristol, FL 32321

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Paper filing availableE-filing required for attorneysSelf-filing allowed
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Recording Deeds & Property Documents

Recording Office Record

Clerk of the Circuit Court

Liberty County

Address

10818 NW SR 20Bristol, FL 32321

Hours

Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST
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$10 for the first page plus $8.5 for each additional page.

Full recording details →

Verified September 4, 2026 · Source

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