Doral Civil Court Records Lookup
Civil court records in Doral are managed by the Miami-Dade County Clerk of Court. Search these records online or visit the clerk's office in downtown Miami.
Doral Quick Facts
Miami-Dade County Clerk of Court
Doral does not have its own civil court. All civil court records in Doral go through the Miami-Dade County Clerk of Court. Juan Fernandez-Barquin serves as clerk. His office handles civil filings, judgments, and court documents for every city in Miami-Dade County. That includes Doral, Miami, Hialeah, and all other communities in the county.
The main clerk's office is at the Miami-Dade County Courthouse in downtown Miami. The Miami-Dade County Clerk website has online tools for searching civil court records. You can search by name, case number, or other details from anywhere with internet access.
The Doral city government website covers local city services and community programs.
For civil court records, go through the Miami-Dade County Clerk directly.
| Clerk | Juan Fernandez-Barquin |
|---|---|
| Address | 73 W Flagler St Miami, FL 33130 |
| Phone | (305) 275-1155 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Website | miamidadeclerk.com |
How to Search Doral Civil Court Records
You can search for Doral civil court records in two ways. The Miami-Dade County Clerk's website has a case search tool. Type in a party name or case number and the system pulls up matching records. The tool covers all civil cases in the county, so every Doral case is included.
The Florida Courts E-Filing Portal is another way to search. This statewide system connects to all 67 county clerks in Florida. You can search Doral civil court records and file new cases through the portal. It is free to set up an account.
Miami-Dade is the most populated county in Florida. The court system handles a huge volume of civil cases each year. Online tools save time for Doral residents who would otherwise have to drive to the downtown Miami courthouse.
The E-Filing Portal is available 24 hours a day from any device.
For in-person searches, go to the Miami-Dade County Courthouse at 73 W Flagler St in Miami. That is about a 20-minute drive from Doral. Staff at the clerk's office can help you look up civil court records and make copies. Plain copies cost a small fee per page. Certified copies cost more but may be needed for legal proceedings.
Civil Court Structure for Doral
Doral is part of the 11th Judicial Circuit. This circuit covers all of Miami-Dade County. Civil cases from Doral go to one of two court levels.
Circuit Court handles civil cases with claims over $30,000. This includes contract disputes, injury lawsuits, and real property actions. Family law, probate, and guardianship cases also go to Circuit Court in Miami-Dade County. County Court takes civil cases up to $30,000. Small claims up to $8,000 and eviction cases fall under County Court.
Not sure which court handles your Doral civil case? Call the clerk at (305) 275-1155 for help. Staff can tell you which filing window to use.
Miami-Dade County Civil Court Records
All civil court records in Doral go through the county. For full details on the Miami-Dade County Clerk, court procedures, fees, and search tools, visit our Miami-Dade County civil court records page. That page covers everything you need for civil cases in the county.
Doral shares the same clerk with Miami, Hialeah, Homestead, Miami Beach, and Miami Gardens. One clerk handles civil court records for the entire county.
Public Records Law and Doral Civil Court Records
Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes makes most government records open to the public. Civil court records in Doral 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, and the clerk must provide access within a reasonable time.
Some records are exempt. Social security numbers and bank account numbers stay out of public files. Records sealed by a judge are not available. But most civil court records in Doral are open for anyone to view.
Confidential Information in Doral 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 with sensitive data. Social security numbers, bank account numbers, and other protected details must be flagged so the clerk can keep them out of public view in Doral civil court records.
If confidential data appears in a public file, anyone can ask the clerk to redact it. There is no fee for this service. Submit the request form with the case number and the page where the data appears.
Self-Help Resources for Doral Civil Cases
The Florida Courts self-help page has forms and guides for people handling civil cases on their own. Small claims packets, eviction forms, and other common case types are available. These forms work for Doral civil cases filed through the Miami-Dade County Clerk.
DIY Florida is a free tool in the E-Filing Portal. It asks you questions and fills out court forms for you. More than 20 form types are available. You file the completed forms through the portal to the Miami-Dade County clerk. Standard filing fees still apply for Doral civil court cases.
The E-Filing Portal support desk is open weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern at (850) 577-4609. Call if you need help with electronic filing. Training videos on the portal show how to create an account and submit documents for civil cases in Doral.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Doral. Most share the Miami-Dade County Clerk for civil court records. Check the address of your dispute to file in the right county.