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What is the Court Registry?

The Court Registry holds funds deposited with the Clerk while a legal action is pending with the Court.

Registry Deposits: Most registry deposits are rent payments made during an open eviction case. For all other types of cases, and for eviction cases after they are closed, there must be a court order that directs payment into the court registry.
Registry Disbursements: Regardless of the type of case, the Clerk can only release funds from the registry when there is a written court order giving the Clerk the authority to release the funds.

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Can I deposit money into the Court’s Registry before a case is filed?

No, our office does not have the authority to accept money into the court registry unless there is a legal action filed. Additionally, in all cases except for eviction cases, a court order is required to authorize the deposit into the registry.
How and where do I deposit money into the Court Registry?

Payments are accepted in person or by mail at any Clerk location. Registry deposits cannot be made by phone or online.
What forms of payment are accepted and how should the money order or cashier’s check be made out?

Deposits into the Registry must be made with certified funds such as cash, cashier’s check or money order.

Payment should be made payable to: Palm Beach County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller
What is the fee to deposit money into the Court Registry?

There is a statutory fee to deposit money into the registry. This fee is 3% of the first $500.00 deposited and 1.5% for each additional $100 deposited. The registry fee is based on the amount of money being deposited into the registry.

For example, if you are required to deposit $600.00 into the registry, your registry fee, in addition to the deposit, will be $16.50. This is calculated as: 3% of $500 = $15 plus 1.5% of $100 = $1.50; combined this equals $16.50. In this scenario, the total amount you will need to pay when making a $600.00 deposit is $616.50.
How do I get funds released from the Registry?

All Registry disbursements require an order from the court. To obtain an order, you need to file a written request with the clerk either in person, by mail, or through the statewide ePortal. The clerk will docket the request and forward to the judge. The judge will review the request and enter an order with their decision. To follow up on your request, you may view your case online using eCaseView.
How long does it take for the disbursement?

In most cases, the clerk will initiate the disbursement request 15 days after the order is entered. However, if the judge has ordered the disbursement “forthwith”, the clerk will initiate the disbursement as soon as the order has been docketed. After the clerk initiates the disbursement request, it may take up to 15 days for the check to be issued and mailed.
How can I check the status of my disbursement request?

To follow up on your request, you may view your case online using eCaseView.
My check never came. What can I do?

Review your case information through our online database, eCaseView. On the “Dockets & Documents” tab, review the dockets and locate your check issuance date. If more than 15 business days have passed since the check’s issuance date, contact our Accounting Department at CourtDisbursements@mypalmbeachclerk.com for further assistance in obtaining a replacement check.

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