Volusia County Civil Court Records Search

Volusia County civil court records are kept by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in DeLand. The 7th Judicial Circuit handles all civil filings in Volusia County, and the clerk's office gives public access to court files both online and in person.

Volusia County Clerk of Court

Laura E. Roth is the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Volusia County. Her office stores all civil court records in the county. Staff process new filings, keep court documents, and provide copies to the public. The main office is at 101 N Alabama Ave in DeLand. You can visit in person or call for help with civil court records in Volusia County.

The Volusia County Clerk website has tools for looking up court cases and official records online. The site covers civil, family, probate, and other case types. You can search by party name or case number to find civil court records in Volusia County from home.

The clerk's office is open weekdays. Walk-in requests for civil court records are handled at the front counter in DeLand.

How to Search Volusia County Civil Court Records

You can search Volusia County civil court records online for free. The clerk's website has a case search tool that covers all civil case types. Enter a name or case number to get results. The system shows case type, filing date, parties, and docket entries for civil court records in Volusia County.

The online search connects to the statewide court records system run by CiviTek. This tool lets you look up civil cases across many Florida counties at once. Search by party name or case number. Results include case status and key dates for Volusia County filings.

To search by name, type the last name first. Add a first name to narrow results. Volusia County has more than half a million people, so common names can pull up a lot of records. Use a date range to help find the right case.

The Florida Courts E-Filing Portal also gives access to Volusia County civil court records. This statewide system connects to all 67 county clerks. You can file new civil cases through the portal at any time. Registration is free. Filing fees apply when you submit papers to Volusia County.

For in-person searches, go to the clerk's office at 101 N Alabama Ave in DeLand. Staff can look up cases and make copies. Certified copies cost more than plain ones. Both are on hand. Bring your ID when you visit for civil court records in Volusia County.

Civil Court Structure in Volusia County

Volusia County is part of the 7th Judicial Circuit. This circuit also covers Flagler, Putnam, and St. Johns counties. Civil cases in Volusia County go to one of two court levels based on the dollar amount at stake.

Circuit Court handles civil cases over $30,000. This includes contract disputes, personal injury suits, and real property actions. Family law, probate, and guardianship cases also go to Circuit Court in Volusia County. County Court handles civil cases up to $30,000. Small claims up to $8,000 fall under County Court too. Eviction cases are heard in County Court as well.

The Florida court locations page shows courthouse addresses for Volusia County and every other county. With about 550,000 residents, Volusia County has a busy court system that handles a high volume of civil cases each year.

Not sure which court level fits your civil case? The clerk's staff in Volusia County can point you the right way. They cannot give legal advice, but they can tell you where to file.

Confidential Information in Volusia County Civil Court Records

Certain data in civil court records must stay private. Florida law says social security numbers and bank account or credit card numbers cannot appear in public court files. If these show up in a document, anyone can ask the clerk to remove them. There is no fee for this in Volusia County.

To request redaction of confidential data from Volusia County civil court records, file the "Request to Redact Confidential Number" form. List the case name, case number, document heading, and page where the information appears. The clerk will take it out of the public version of the file.

Attorneys and parties who file civil court papers in Volusia County must use the Notice of Confidential Information Form under Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.420. This form flags any protected data so the clerk can keep it from public view.

Self-Help Resources for Civil Cases in Volusia County

The Florida Courts self-help page has forms and guides for people handling a civil case on their own. Self-represented litigants can find form packets for common case types. The clerk's office in Volusia County cannot give legal advice, but staff can point you to the right forms.

DIY Florida is a free tool inside the E-Filing Portal. It asks you questions and fills out court forms based on your answers. More than 20 form sets cover small claims, landlord-tenant, and other civil case types. You can file the completed forms through the portal to the Volusia County clerk. Standard filing fees still apply.

The E-Filing Portal help desk is open weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern time at (850) 577-4609. Call if you need help with electronic filing of civil court cases in Volusia County. Training videos on the portal show the steps to follow.

Public Records Access in Volusia County

Florida has strong 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 Volusia County. You do not need to be a party in a case to see the file. Anyone can ask to view a public civil court record.

Some limits apply. Items that stay confidential under Section 119.0714 include social security numbers and bank account numbers. Records sealed by court order are also off limits. But most civil court files in Volusia County are open to the public without restriction.

For in-person access, visit the clerk's office at 101 N Alabama Ave in DeLand. Copies cost a small fee per page. Certified copies cost more. The Find a Clerk directory lists contact info for all 67 county clerks if you need to reach another office for civil court records.

Cities in Volusia County

Volusia County has many cities and towns. All civil court cases for these places go through the Volusia County Clerk of Court. DeLand is the county seat and the main location for filing and looking up civil court records in Volusia County.

Other communities in Volusia County include DeBary, Edgewater, Holly Hill, New Smyrna Beach, Orange City, Ormond Beach, and Port Orange. All of them use the Volusia County clerk's office for civil court records.

Nearby Counties

These counties are also in the 7th Judicial Circuit with Volusia County. If you are not sure which county handles your civil case, check the address where the dispute took place. You must file in the right county for the court to have jurisdiction.