Search Osceola County Civil Court Records

Osceola County civil court records are kept by the Clerk of Court in Kissimmee. The 9th Judicial Circuit handles all civil filings in Osceola County, and the clerk's office provides public access to court files online and at the courthouse.

Osceola County Clerk of Court

The Clerk of Court in Osceola County is Kelvin Soto. This office maintains all civil court records for the county. Staff process new case filings, store court documents, and give out copies of civil records. The main office is at 2 Courthouse Sq in Kissimmee. You can visit in person or call for help with civil court records in Osceola County.

The Osceola County Clerk website offers tools for searching court cases and official records. Osceola County has been one of the fastest-growing counties in Florida. The clerk's office handles a rising number of civil court filings each year.

The clerk's office is open weekdays. Walk-ins are welcome during business hours for civil court record requests in Osceola County.

How to Search Osceola County Civil Court Records

You can search civil court records in Osceola County online or in person. The clerk's website has a court records search tool. Look up cases by party name or case number. The search is free and open to anyone.

Search results show the case number, party names, case type, and filing date. Some document images may be available online. For certified copies of civil court records in Osceola County, you need to contact the clerk's office in Kissimmee.

The Florida Courts E-Filing Portal connects to Osceola County. You can file new civil cases or check on existing ones through this statewide system. Registration is free. E-filing is required for attorneys in Osceola County. Self-represented parties can also use the portal.

For in-person searches, visit the Osceola County Courthouse at 2 Courthouse Sq in Kissimmee. Staff can look up civil court records and make copies. Bring your ID. Plain copies cost a small fee per page. Certified copies cost more and carry the official seal of the Osceola County clerk.

Osceola County shares the 9th Judicial Circuit with Orange County. But each county has its own clerk and its own set of civil court records. If your case was filed in Osceola County, you need to search the Osceola County clerk's system, not the Orange County one.

Civil Court Structure in Osceola County

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

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

The Florida court locations page lists courthouse addresses for Osceola County and the rest of the state. If you are not sure which court level handles your civil case, the clerk's office in Kissimmee can help you.

The Florida Court Clerks and Comptrollers website has a directory of all 67 clerks. Use it to reach the Osceola County clerk or any other clerk in the state for help with civil court records.

Confidential Information in Osceola County Civil Court Records

Some data in civil court records must stay private. Florida law says social security numbers and bank account numbers cannot appear in public court files. If these numbers show up, anyone can ask the clerk to redact them. There is no fee for this in Osceola County.

To request redaction, submit the proper form to the Osceola County clerk. Include the case name, case number, and page where the private data appears. The clerk will remove it from the public version of the record.

Parties filing civil court papers in Osceola County must use the Notice of Confidential Information Form under Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.420. This form flags private data so the clerk can keep it out of public view. The rule covers social security numbers, bank account numbers, and certain other personal details.

Self-Help Resources for Civil Cases in Osceola County

The Florida Courts self-help page has forms and guides for people handling civil cases on their own. The Osceola County clerk cannot give legal advice, but staff can point you to the right forms and explain filing steps for civil cases.

DIY Florida is a free tool in the E-Filing Portal. It asks you questions and fills out court forms based on your answers. Over 20 form types cover small claims, evictions, and other civil matters. File completed forms through the portal to the Osceola County clerk. Standard filing fees still apply.

Legal aid groups in the 9th Judicial Circuit serve both Osceola and Orange counties. These organizations offer free or low-cost help with housing, consumer, and other civil matters. The Florida Bar also runs a lawyer referral service if you need an attorney for a civil court case in Osceola County.

Public Records Access in Osceola County

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 in Osceola County. You do not need to be a party in a case. Anyone can ask to see a public civil court file.

Some limits exist. Records sealed by court order are off limits. Section 119.0714 lists items that stay confidential. But most civil court files in Osceola County are public and open to review.

For in-person access, visit the clerk's office at 2 Courthouse Sq in Kissimmee. Copies cost a small fee per page. Certified copies cost more. The clerk must respond to public records requests within a reasonable time under Florida law. Osceola County civil court records are part of the public domain.

Cities in Osceola County

Osceola County has several cities and communities. All civil court cases for these areas go through the Osceola County Clerk of Court in Kissimmee. Kissimmee is the county seat and largest city.

Other communities in Osceola County include St. Cloud, Celebration, Poinciana, and Campbell. All use the Osceola County clerk's office for civil court records.

Nearby Counties

Orange County is the other county in the 9th Judicial Circuit with Osceola County. File your civil case in the county where the dispute took place.