Search Orlando Civil Court Records

Orlando civil court records are maintained by the Orange County Clerk of Court. All civil cases in Orlando go through the 9th Judicial Circuit, which covers Orange and Osceola counties.

Where Orlando Civil Court Records Are Filed

Civil court records in Orlando are filed with the Orange County Clerk of Court. Florida's court system works at the county level. There is no separate civil court for the city of Orlando. All civil lawsuits, small claims, and other civil matters go through the Orange County courthouse system in downtown Orlando.

The Orange County Clerk website has online tools for searching civil court records. You can look up cases by name, case number, or party. The search covers all civil case types filed in Orange County. Orlando is the county seat, so the main courthouse is right in the city.

Orlando is the fourth largest city in Florida. The Orange County clerk's office handles a high volume of civil court filings. The courthouse at 425 N Orange Ave is the main hub for all civil court records in Orlando and the rest of Orange County.

How to Search Orlando Civil Court Records

You can search civil court records for Orlando online or in person. The Orange County Clerk runs an online case search tool. Type a name or case number. The search is free and open to anyone. It covers all civil, family, probate, and other court files in Orange County, including cases from Orlando.

The Orange County Clerk site also has official records search for deeds, mortgages, liens, and other recorded documents. This is useful if you need to find civil judgments recorded against a property in Orlando.

The Florida Courts E-Filing Portal is another way to access civil court records for Orlando. This statewide tool connects to all 67 county clerks. You can file new civil cases through the portal at any time. Registration is free. The portal handles more than 30 million documents per year.

For in-person searches, the Orange County Courthouse at 425 N Orange Ave in downtown Orlando is the main location. Staff can look up cases and make copies. Certified copies cost more than plain ones but both are available. Call (407) 836-2000 for questions about civil court records in Orlando.

Orange County is one of the busiest in the state for civil filings. The 9th Judicial Circuit covers both Orange and Osceola counties. If your civil dispute is in Orlando, you file with the Orange County Clerk. Cases in Kissimmee go to Osceola County instead.

Civil Court Structure for Orlando

Orlando is in the 9th Judicial Circuit. This circuit covers Orange and Osceola counties. Civil cases go to one of two court levels based on the claim amount.

Circuit Court handles civil cases with claims above $30,000. This includes contract disputes, personal injury lawsuits, and real property actions. Family law, probate, and guardianship cases also go to Circuit Court. County Court handles civil cases up to $30,000. Small claims up to $8,000 and evictions fall under County Court.

The Florida court locations page shows all courthouse addresses for Orange County and every other county in the state.

Confidential Information in Orlando Civil Court Records

Some details in civil court records are kept private. Social security numbers and bank account or credit card numbers must not appear in public court files under Florida law. Anyone can ask the clerk to redact these numbers at no charge.

Parties and attorneys who file civil court papers must use the Notice of Confidential Information Form under Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.420. This form flags confidential data so the clerk can keep it out of public view. The same rules apply to all civil court records in Orange County, including those involving Orlando.

Self-Help Resources for Orlando Civil Cases

DIY Florida is a free tool inside the E-Filing Portal. It walks you through interview questions and fills out court forms for you. More than 20 forms are available for small claims, landlord-tenant, and other civil case types. You can file the completed forms to the Orange County clerk. Standard filing fees still apply.

The Florida Courts self-help page has forms and guides for common civil case types. The clerk's office cannot give legal advice, but staff can help you find the right forms for your civil case in Orlando.

The E-Filing Portal support desk is available weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern at (850) 577-4609. Training videos on the portal show how to set up an account, submit documents, and pay fees for civil court filings.

Public Records Access for Orlando

Florida has broad public records laws. Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes says all state, county, and municipal records are open for inspection and copying. This covers civil court records involving Orlando residents and businesses. You do not need to be a party in a case. Anyone can ask to see public civil court files.

Some limits exist. Records sealed by court order are off limits. Social security numbers and bank account numbers stay confidential under Section 119.0714. But most civil court files are open. Copies cost a small fee per page. Certified copies cost more.

The Find a Clerk directory lists contact info for all 67 county clerks in Florida. Use it to reach the Orange County clerk or any other clerk in the state for help with civil court records.

Orange County Civil Court Records

For full details on the Orange County Clerk of Court, courthouse locations, and all civil court services, visit the Orange County civil court records page.

Nearby Cities

These cities are near Orlando. All use their respective county clerk for civil court records.