Access Kissimmee Civil Court Records

Kissimmee civil court records are maintained by the Osceola County Clerk of Court. As the county seat, Kissimmee is home to the main courthouse where all civil cases in Osceola County are filed and stored.

Osceola County Clerk of Court

The Osceola County Clerk of Court is Kelvin Soto. This office handles all civil court records for Kissimmee and the rest of Osceola County. The main office is at 2 Courthouse Square in Kissimmee, right in the heart of the city. Since Kissimmee is the county seat, you do not have to travel far to file civil cases or look up records in person.

The Osceola County Clerk website provides online access to court records and official records. You can search civil cases by name or case number. The site also offers e-filing access and other services for people dealing with civil court records in Kissimmee.

Walk-in service is available at the courthouse during business hours on weekdays.

How to Search Kissimmee Civil Court Records

You can search Kissimmee civil court records online. The Osceola County Clerk offers a public case search through its website. Enter a name or case number to find civil cases filed in Kissimmee and across the county. Results include case type, parties, filing date, and status.

The Osceola County online court records system is another option. This portal lets you look up civil cases and view some document images. It is free to use and available around the clock.

The Florida Courts E-Filing Portal also connects to Kissimmee civil court records. This statewide system links to all 67 Florida county clerks. You can file new civil cases and check existing ones through the portal. Signing up is free.

For in-person searches, visit the courthouse at 2 Courthouse Square in Kissimmee. The staff can look up civil cases and provide copies. Copy fees apply. Bring your ID. Certified copies cost more than plain ones but both are available at the counter.

The 9th Judicial Circuit shares resources with Orange County. If your civil matter involves multiple locations, check whether the case should be filed in Osceola or Orange County. The clerk's office in Kissimmee can help you figure that out.

Civil Court Structure for Kissimmee Cases

Kissimmee is part of the 9th Judicial Circuit. This circuit also covers Orange County. Civil cases in Kissimmee go to one of two court levels based on how much money is in dispute.

Circuit Court handles civil cases over $30,000. Think contract disputes, injury claims, and real property actions. Family law, probate, and guardianship cases are also in Circuit Court. County Court covers civil claims up to $30,000. Small claims under $8,000 fall here. Eviction cases in Kissimmee go through County Court as well.

The Florida court locations page lists courthouse addresses for Osceola County and the rest of the state. If you need to find the right court for a Kissimmee civil case, start with the clerk's office.

Getting Copies of Kissimmee Civil Court Records

There are several ways to get copies. Online access lets you view some documents at no cost. For certified copies, you will need to contact the clerk's office. Electronic certified documents may be available through the clerk's website for a fee.

At the courthouse in Kissimmee, plain copies cost a small fee per page. Certified copies cost more. The clerk accepts cash, money orders, and credit cards. Mail requests are also accepted but take longer to process. Send a written request with case details and payment to the clerk's office at 2 Courthouse Square.

If a civil court document is over 100 pages, it may not be available online. You would need to request it in person or by mail from the Kissimmee courthouse.

Confidential Information in Kissimmee Civil Court Records

Some information in civil court records is protected. Social security numbers, bank account numbers, and credit card numbers cannot appear in public files. This rule covers all Kissimmee civil court records. If these numbers show up in a public document, anyone can ask the clerk to redact them for free.

Parties filing civil court papers in Kissimmee must submit the Notice of Confidential Information Form under Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.420. This flags private data so the clerk removes it from public view. Sealed cases and adoption records are not available in the public search.

Public Records Law and Kissimmee Civil Court Records

Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes makes government records open to the public. Civil court records in Kissimmee fall under this law. You do not need to be involved in a case to see the file. Anyone can ask to view or copy a public civil court record.

The clerk must respond in a reasonable time. Some records are exempt from disclosure, such as social security numbers and sealed files. But most Kissimmee civil court records are fully accessible to anyone who asks.

Florida's public records law gives residents and non-residents alike the right to inspect government files. This makes Kissimmee civil court records broadly available.

Self-Help Resources for Civil Cases in Kissimmee

The Florida Courts self-help page has forms and guides for people handling civil cases on their own. DIY Florida, built into the E-Filing Portal, creates court forms based on your answers to simple questions. Over 20 form types are available for small claims, evictions, and other civil matters.

The clerk's office in Kissimmee cannot give legal advice. Staff can point you to the right forms, but they cannot tell you how to fill them out. For legal help, look into Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida or the Osceola County Bar Association for referrals. These groups help people who cannot afford private attorneys for civil court cases.

Filing fees still apply when you submit forms through the portal. The E-Filing support desk is available weekdays at (850) 577-4609 if you need help with the system.

Osceola County Civil Court Records

Kissimmee is the county seat of Osceola County. All civil court records in the county go through the same clerk's office. For more details on court procedures, fees, and search tools, see our full Osceola County page.

Nearby Cities

These cities are near Kissimmee and have civil court records pages on this site. Orlando is in the same judicial circuit. Other nearby cities use different county clerks.