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The Clerk’s Report – March 2024
We had a fantastic February with 44 couples joining our Valentine’s Day Wedding and Vow Renewal Ceremony! At the end of our newsletter, we are pleased to share some photos of the happy couples. This...
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Join the Clerk’s Office in Providing Outstanding Public Service
Our hardworking and responsible staff and volunteers are our office’s greatest asset in providing outstanding services to the public. A career with us allows you an opportunity to not only display your...
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Office of Inspector General Benchmarks Anti-Fraud Technology
The Clerk’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducts internal audits, reviews and investigations related to Clerk and Collier County Board of County Commissioners operations. Our standards require us...
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How Do I File for a Divorce in Collier County?
Dissolution of Marriage is the legal term for a divorce in Florida. It is a legal action filed by a married person to end a marital relationship. You are not required to hire an attorney to file for a...
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The “Face” of The Web is Secretly Your Best Friend
Think about all the functions you perform in your daily tasks. How many of them require the use of the internet? It’s easy to forget how lucky we are to be living in an age where the entire cataloged...
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Mobile E-Recording
Historically, electronic recording required computers and scanners, and was usually performed in an office environment. Now, the same service is available from your phone or tablet and can be performed...
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Collier County Debt
As of February 29, 2024, Collier County had $636,554,000 in outstanding debt. This includes money borrowed for general governmental projects, such as roads, bridges, buildings, and sports stadiums as...
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Second Amendment Approved for the Golden Gate Golf Course Housing Project
For the last 5 years, since the purchase of the Golden Gate Golf Course property, we have monitored the development projects and periodically reported on the various project changes proposed for the...
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The Clerk’s Report – April 2024
Spring is here! I hope everyone is enjoying our great paradise coast weather. We have been monitoring several projects that might be of interest, and I’m including some updates and information...
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Nine new reports of phone scams in Collier County
Since April 4, 2024, the Collier County Clerk of the Courts Office of Inspector General has received nine reports from Collier County residents and former residents. Clerk Crystal K. Kinzel is warning...
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Clerk Crystal K. Kinzel Releases Annual Finance Reports
The Collier County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller’s office has released the 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) for the fiscal year...
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Cybersecurity and You
Did you know that one of the most crucial aspects of data safety is often seen as an afterthought? Many individuals, and even companies, are aware of the risks that poor security practices enable. Yet,...
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2024 Operation Green Light Results
We successfully held our annual Operation Green Light (OGL) event from April 17-18, 2024, at the Government Center. This program is an effort to help drivers with suspended licenses or outstanding...
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On-Line Wedding Ceremony Now Available
On March 2-4, 2024, our office upgraded the County’s Official Records System to improve transparency and accessibility for residents. One of the new features allows for online wedding ceremonies....
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14 New Reports of Phone Scams in Collier County
Since April 4, 2024, the Office of Inspector General has received 14 reports from Collier County residents and former residents. I recently issued a warning to all Collier County residents to be...
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Check to See if You Have Unclaimed Money at Our Office!
We have compiled a list of unclaimed monies for the Clerk’s Office, the Board of County Commissioners, and Tax Deed Funds. If you feel that you have outstanding monies due to you, or if you may have...
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The Clerk’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) Train Clerks Statewide on...
I, along with our Senior Inspector in our OIG Katerina Pelic and the Miami-Dade Clerk’s Assistant Director Phillip Rincon, gave a presentation at the Florida Court Clerk and Comptroller (FCCC) Winter...
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BOCC Approved New Long-Term Lease and Operating Agreement to Develop the...
Ten months after the initially proposed project developer of the new Golden Gate Golf Course terminated its lease due to an inability to secure funding, a new long-term lease and operating agreement...
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Over $700,000 Worth of Interest Difference on the Veteran’s Nursing Home...
In the May 2023 edition of our monthly newsletter, I discussed my concerns about the $30 million transfer to the State Veteran Services for the development of the Veteran’s Nursing Home as requested by...
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The Clerk’s Report – May 2023
It’s hard to believe we are almost halfway through the year! I hope everyone is having a fantastic spring and enjoying our beautiful weather. As usual, I am excited to share some interesting news about...
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