Privacy
Social Security, Bank Account, Credit, Debit and Charge Card Numbers
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 & 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 & 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.
*MS Word 97 or newer required. Completed form may be sent to CCRPRIVACY@mypalmbeachclerk.com.
You may search public records online through our Official Records Listing, or you may visit any of our offices between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. No fee is charged for this service.
If you have questions or need any additional information, please contact the Legal Records Director at (561) 355-6219 or the Recording Manager at (561) 355-4169.
E-mail ccrprivacy@mypalmbeachclerk.com or call us at (561) 355-2991 if your privacy information change has not occurred within two weeks of submitting your request.