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Posted 5/13/20

Clay County Elections Office reopensGREEN COVE SPRINGS – The Clay County Supervisor of Elections Office has resumed regular operations.Starting last Monday, the office was open to the public …

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Now open for business 5/14/20


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Clay County Elections Office reopens

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – The Clay County Supervisor of Elections Office has resumed regular operations.
Starting last Monday, the office was open to the public with a very limited capacity permitted to wait in the lobby.
“We are asking visitors to please exercise social distancing and patience,” says Supervisor Chris H. Chambless.
As a reminder, many tasks are able to be completed online. Visitors to the website, ClayElections.gov, are able to register to vote, make updates to their information, find election dates and more.
Voters are also encouraged to request Vote by Mail ballots for the Aug. 18 Primary and Nov. 3 General elections. Americans have participated in elections during challenging times in the past. We have taken precautions to protect both our employees and the community and are confident Clay County voters will be able to cast their ballots safely and securely in the upcoming elections.
If you have questions, or need more information, visit ClayElections.gov or call our office at (904) 269-6350.

Clerk’s office in Orange Park open for limited services

ORANGE PARK – The Clay County Clerk’s Orange Park Branch office at 1478 Park Ave. has been reopened for limited business.
Services like passport applications and marriage licenses are available by appointment only. Residents who want to get married or who plan to travel internationally this year should call should call (904) 541-2784 to make an appointment. The Orange Park office is the only clerk’s office in the county that is processing passport applications. The county urges residents to not delay application submission as expedited passport renewals are not available.
The secure outside drop-box at the Orange Park Branch is now open so citizens can submit documents for Recording, court filings and payments for citations/fines any time, night or day. The Orange Park office was disinfected and glass partitions were installed along countertops before re-opening to the public this week.
The most recent Supreme Court order suspends jury trials in our state through July 2, which essentially means until after the July 4th holiday.
Only those ordered to appear, personally scheduled for an appointment with the Clerk’s Office or involved in a safety-related emergency will be allowed to enter our offices through July 2. The recommended COVID-19 health screening for entry is conducted at both the main courthouse in Green Cove Springs and at the Orange Park Branch office.
The Clerk’s Middleburg and Keystone Heights branch offices remain closed at this time.
Online services like electronic notifications of criminal court hearings (E-Notify), e-filing of court documents, payment plan applications, and online payments (nCourt) remain available online and will remain available long-term. Petitions for Domestic Violence Injunctions are now available on our website – please visit www.clayclerk.com for access to forms and completion directions.
A phased re-opening approach for court system offices is endorsed by the Florida Supreme Court’s COVID-19 Re-Opening Task Force.

Habitat for Humanity announces limited reopening

MIDDLEBURG – Clay County’s Habitat for Humanity partially reopened its doors this week as the First Coast gets back to work following closures that resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The administrative office went back to work on May 12 with 9 a.m.-5 p.m. office hours. The lobby, however, will remain closed to visitors without appointments until further notice.
Although many restrictions have been lifted, construction sites are still closed to volunteer groups.
The ReStore also opened on Tuesday. The posted hours are from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and shopping will be limited to 40 customers. Everyone is still asked to adhere to social distancing guidelines set by the CDC. Staff will wear masks and they ask customers to do the same.
Donations are still being accepted. Staff requests items be placed in a plastic garbage bag and left outside for pickup.
Habitat for Humanity also provided these updates:
• Family Services will host one-on-one home ownership meetings by appointment only.
• Future homeowners and homeowners who need support can schedule a meeting via phone or in person.
• Clay Habitat social media channels will share further opening updates and community resources for those in need.