Daytona Beach Civil Court Records

Civil court records for Daytona Beach are handled by the Volusia County Clerk of Court. Search these records online or visit the clerk's office in DeLand.

Volusia County Clerk of Court

Daytona Beach does not have its own civil court. All civil court records in Daytona Beach are filed and stored by the Volusia County Clerk of Court. Laura E. Roth serves as clerk. Her office manages civil filings, judgments, and court documents for every city in Volusia County. That covers Daytona Beach, Deltona, and all other communities in the county.

The main clerk's office is at the Volusia County Courthouse in DeLand. That is about 25 miles west of Daytona Beach. The Volusia County Clerk website has online tools for searching civil court records. You can look up cases by name or case number from anywhere.

The Daytona Beach city government website provides information about local city services and programs.

Civil court records for Daytona Beach go through the Volusia County Clerk, not the city.

How to Search Daytona Beach Civil Court Records

There are two main ways to search for civil court records from Daytona Beach. The Volusia County Clerk's website has a case search tool. Enter a party name or case number to find records. The search covers all civil cases filed in the county, including every case from Daytona Beach.

The Florida Courts E-Filing Portal is another option. This statewide system links to all 67 county clerks. You can use it to search for Daytona Beach civil court records and file new cases. Creating an account is free.

Online searching saves time for Daytona Beach residents. The main clerk's office is in DeLand, so the drive can take 30 to 40 minutes depending on traffic. Using the online tools, you can check on Daytona Beach civil court cases from home.

The portal is available around the clock from any device.

For in-person searches, go to the Volusia County Courthouse at 101 N Alabama Ave in DeLand. Staff at the clerk's office can help you find civil court records and make copies. Plain copies cost a small fee. Certified copies cost more but may be needed for legal use. Bring your ID when you visit.

Civil Court Structure for Daytona Beach

Daytona Beach is in the 7th Judicial Circuit. This circuit covers Volusia, Flagler, Putnam, and St. Johns counties. Civil cases from Daytona Beach go to one of two court levels.

Circuit Court handles civil cases with claims above $30,000. Contract disputes, personal injury lawsuits, and real property cases go here. Family law, probate, and guardianship matters also fall under Circuit Court. County Court takes civil cases up to $30,000. Small claims up to $8,000 and eviction cases go to County Court.

Call the clerk at (386) 822-5710 if you need help figuring out which court level handles your Daytona Beach civil case. The staff can point you to the right place.

Volusia County Civil Court Records

All civil court records in Daytona Beach go through the county. For full details on the Volusia County Clerk's office, court procedures, fees, and search options, visit our Volusia County civil court records page. It covers everything you need for civil cases in the county.

Daytona Beach and Deltona both use the same clerk for civil court records. The Volusia County Clerk serves all cities and towns in the county.

Public Records Law and Daytona Beach Civil Court Records

Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes makes most government records open to the public. Civil court records in Daytona Beach are covered by this law. You do not need to be a party in a case to view the file. Anyone can ask to see a public civil court record. The clerk must provide access within a reasonable time frame.

Some records are not public. Social security numbers and bank account numbers must stay out of public files. Records sealed by court order are also off limits. But the majority of civil court records in Daytona Beach are open for public viewing.

Confidential Information in Daytona Beach Civil Court Records

Filers must follow Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.420 when submitting civil court papers. The Notice of Confidential Information form is required for any filing that contains sensitive data. Social security numbers, bank account numbers, and other protected details must be flagged so the clerk keeps them from public view in Daytona Beach civil court records.

If private data ends up in a public file, anyone can request redaction. There is no fee. Submit the redaction request form with the case number and page number. The clerk removes the data from the public version of the record.

Self-Help Resources for Daytona Beach Civil Cases

The Florida Courts self-help page has forms and guides for people who want to handle civil cases without a lawyer. Small claims packets, eviction forms, and other common civil case types are available. These forms work for Daytona Beach civil cases filed through the Volusia County Clerk.

DIY Florida is a free tool in the E-Filing Portal. It walks you through questions and fills out forms for you. More than 20 civil case form types are available. File the completed forms through the portal to the Volusia County clerk. Standard filing fees still apply for Daytona Beach civil court cases.

The E-Filing Portal help desk is open weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern at (850) 577-4609. Training videos on the portal show how to create an account and submit civil court documents for cases in Daytona Beach.

Nearby Cities

These cities are near Daytona Beach. Each city handles civil court records through its own county clerk. Check the address of the dispute to make sure you file in the right place.