From the Desk of Stacy M. Butterfield

With the summer travel season right around the corner what better time than now to apply for your passport?

We know finding the needed paperwork can be a chore, so we created this quick guide to simplify the process. The approval process can take up to 11 weeks if not expedited, so keep this in mind as you plan your travel.

We know there are many government agencies. Each is the source of different information, so it can be confusing determining which agency to contact for which information.

 Just remember, Clerk = Court & Official Records (deeds, mortgages, liens, notices of commencement, marriage licenses, and final court judgments)

From attention-grabbing headlines to high-profile celebrity cases, guardianship cases are a hot topic these days. You might be wondering “what is a guardianship case?”

In Polk County, the Clerk’s office plays an important role in guardianship cases – from handling the court filings to protecting the assets and wellbeing of wards in guardianship arrangements.

Whether you’re following the #FreeBritney movement or simply want to learn more about this hot topic, we’re here to give you a crash course on Guardianship 101.