Madison County Traffic Ticket Records Search
Madison County traffic ticket records are maintained by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Madison, the county seat. This north Florida county has a population of about 18,500 residents and sits along the Interstate 10 corridor between Tallahassee and Jacksonville. That stretch of highway generates a good number of the traffic citations processed by the clerk's office. Whether your ticket came from I-10, US-90, or a local road, the Madison County Clerk is where you go to pay, contest, or elect traffic school.
Madison County Quick Facts
Madison County Clerk of Court Office
The Madison County Clerk of the Circuit Court runs the traffic ticket operation from the courthouse in Madison. The office handles all civil traffic citations written in the county. Staff can pull up your ticket, explain what you owe, and walk you through your options. They process payments, manage traffic school elections, and coordinate court hearing schedules. If you need help with a Madison County traffic ticket, the phone line is the quickest way to reach someone.
Madison County belongs to the 3rd Judicial Circuit along with Columbia, Dixie, Hamilton, Lafayette, Suwannee, and Taylor counties. Each county in the circuit runs its own clerk's office. A ticket written in Madison County stays in Madison County. It does not matter where you live or which county you were headed to. The name on the citation tells you which clerk to contact. If you were driving on I-10 near the county line, check the ticket carefully. A mile or two can make the difference between a Madison County citation and one from Jefferson or Suwannee County.
| Mailing Address | P.O. Box 237, Madison, FL 32341 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 850-973-1500 |
| Website | Madison County Clerk of Court |
The clerk's website has traffic ticket information and links to payment tools. Check there before calling.
Paying Madison County Traffic Tickets
Madison County offers several ways to pay a traffic ticket. The online option is the most convenient. Use PayFLClerk.com, pick Madison County, enter your citation number, and pay with a card. A convenience fee applies. You can also pay by mail. Send a check or money order to P.O. Box 237, Madison, FL 32341. Put your citation number on the payment. Do not mail cash. In-person payments are taken at the courthouse in Madison.
You have 30 days from the date on the citation to pay or respond. That rule comes from Florida Statute 318.14. Letting the deadline pass adds a $16 late fee. Then the Madison County Clerk reports you to FLHSMV, and your license is at risk of suspension. Many drivers who get tickets on I-10 in Madison County live hours away, which makes online or mail payment the best bet. Just make sure the payment arrives or posts before day 30.
The Madison County Clerk's website at madisonclerk.com has more on payment options and contact information.
Below is the Madison County Clerk of Court homepage with links to traffic ticket services and online payment tools.
Use the clerk's site to look up your citation and find the payment method that works best for you.
Madison County Traffic Citation Options
A Madison County traffic ticket gives you three choices. You have 30 days to pick one. Each leads to a different outcome.
Option one is to pay the fine. This is the fastest path. You plead guilty, accept the points on your driving record, and the case closes. You can do it online, by mail, or in person. Option two is to pay and elect traffic school. The fine drops by 18%, and no points go on your record if you complete a state-approved course within 90 days. This is the most popular pick for drivers who want to keep insurance costs down. Option three is to fight the citation in court. You contact the Madison County Clerk to request a hearing. A judge hears the case. If you win, you owe nothing. If you lose, the fine can go as high as $500 for most infractions. School zone and construction zone violations can run up to $1,000 under Florida Statute 318.18.
Whatever you decide, act within 30 days. Waiting only adds fees and complications to your Madison County ticket.
Traffic School for Madison County Tickets
Electing traffic school works well for most Madison County drivers. You pay a reduced fine and take an approved Basic Driver Improvement course. Points stay off your record if you finish on time. Approved providers are listed on FLHSMV's website. Online courses are available, which is helpful since Madison County does not have many in-person options.
The course must be completed within 90 days of the citation date. After passing, the school issues a certificate. That certificate has to be filed with the Madison County Clerk. Not every school files it for you. Call 850-973-1500 to verify the clerk received your certificate. If it is not on file by the deadline, points go on your record, fees accumulate, and your license may be suspended. Eligibility limits apply across the state. You can only elect traffic school five times in your life. Not more than once in any 12-month stretch. CDL holders cannot use it. Drivers caught going 30 mph or more over the speed limit are not eligible.
Madison County Traffic Ticket Fines
Fines for Madison County traffic tickets match the statewide schedule. Base amounts are the same in every Florida county, but court costs and surcharges push the total higher. Speeding 6 to 9 mph over is $25 base. Ten to 14 over costs $100. Fifteen to 19 over is $150. Twenty to 29 mph above the limit runs $175. And 30 or more over means a $250 base fine plus a mandatory court appearance in Madison County.
A standard moving violation has a $60 base fine. Nonmoving violations are $30. School zone fines double. Construction zone fines double when workers are present. Miss the 30-day payment deadline and you pick up a $16 late fee. Then the Madison County Clerk has to report you to the FLHSMV. The base numbers do not look that bad on their own, but once court costs and surcharges get added, a $60 ticket can easily top $150. Pay on time to avoid the extra charges.
License Suspension for Madison County Tickets
An unpaid Madison County traffic ticket will lead to license suspension. That is a fact, not a threat. Florida Statute 318.15 says the clerk must notify FLHSMV when a driver fails to respond within 30 days. The state mails a suspension notice. The suspension takes effect 20 days after that letter goes out. It stays on your record for seven years.
To get reinstated, pay the full Madison County ticket balance plus a $60 fee to FLHSMV. Check your license status at the MyDMV Portal. The Madison County Clerk can also look up what you owe. Once you clear the balance, the clerk sends a compliance certificate to the state. FLHSMV lifts the suspension after that. You can order your driving record from FLHSMV to see if any old Madison County tickets are still causing issues. Driving on a suspended license is a criminal offense in Florida, so do not let it get to that point.
Cities in Madison County
Madison County includes the city of Madison, which serves as the county seat, along with the towns of Greenville and Lee. All traffic tickets in the county go through the Madison County Clerk of Court. These communities are all small, and the same clerk's office handles every citation written anywhere within Madison County borders.
Nearby Counties
Several counties border Madison County. If your ticket was written near a county line, check the citation to make sure it lists Madison County before contacting this clerk.