Orange County FL Clerk of Court: Records & Services
Trying to find a court case, obtain a certified divorce judgment, pay a traffic citation, file a civil claim, check a probate estate or request marriage records? The Orange County Clerk of Courts provides these services through its courthouse, branch offices and official online systems.
The fastest starting point is usually my eClerk, the Clerk’s searchable court-record system. But it matters what kind of record you need: deeds and recorded mortgages are maintained by the separate Orange County Comptroller, while some marriage records also fall under the Comptroller’s historical coverage.
Independent court-record information guide · Reviewed October 2026 · Not affiliated with the Orange County Clerk of Courts or Orange County Comptroller.
Orange County Clerk of Courts vs. Orange County Comptroller
The names are similar, but the offices perform different records functions. Choosing the right one is especially important when searching a deed, mortgage, satisfaction of judgment or an older marriage record.
Orange County Clerk of Courts
Maintains records of court proceedings for the Ninth Judicial Circuit and other supported courts: civil litigation, criminal cases, family law, traffic, probate, guardianship and court orders. Also handles marriage licenses, court payments and other services.
Official Clerk websiteOrange County Comptroller
Maintains the county Official Records index for recorded deeds, mortgages, liens, satisfactions, notices of commencement, certain final judgments and historical marriage records.
Official recorded-document servicesHow to Search Orange County FL Court Records Using my eClerk
The Clerk’s my eClerk system offers public searches across case categories, subject to confidentiality rules. The search screen supports case type, first/middle/last name, business name, case number, citation number and date range.
- Open the official search screen. Go to my eClerk Court Records Search.
- Select the case category. Choose Traffic, Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate or Search All if unsure. Selecting the right type reduces wrong matches.
- Use the case number when available. The portal gives examples such as
YYYY-XX-999999-A-OandYYYY-XX-999999-O. Do not drop letters or assume leading zeros are optional. - For a name search, enter both first and last name. The portal requires both fields for individual-name searching. Businesses have a separate Business Name field.
- For a date search, supply both dates. Date From and Date To are required together; incomplete date filters can prevent searching.
- Complete the CAPTCHA if prompted. Anonymous users must complete CAPTCHA before each search. A registered account can avoid repeat CAPTCHA requirements.
- Open and compare likely case matches. Check case number, category, party role, filing date, current status and subsequent docket entries before deciding you found the correct person.
- View permitted documents or request official copies. Some documents are available remotely, while confidential records require authorized access or a formal request.
Which Orange County Court Case Records Can You Search?
Money disputes, contract actions, evictions, foreclosure lawsuits, garnishment, small claims and other civil filings. Check case status, service and judgment entries.
Available criminal case dockets, charges, hearing events, court orders, sentences and dispositions. Charges are not proof of conviction.
Divorce petitions, judgments, custody proceedings and some child-support cases. Protected records and financial details may not be publicly viewable.
Estate cases, probate administration and guardianship files, subject to special restrictions for protected information.
Search by citation number or case details; review eligible payment, school, election and hearing options.
Some information is confidential and cannot be retrieved using an ordinary public search. Access depends on applicable law and authorization.
How to Request Court Records and Certified Copies
When an employer, government agency, school, court or other recipient requires official proof, a printout from the search screen may not be enough. Request the specific signed document, and ask whether the recipient requires certification or exemplification.
Prepare these details
Request online
- Open the official Request Court Records page.
- Locate Request Court Records Online and complete the Clerk’s request form.
- Supply the case number, party information and document description.
- Specify if certified copies are required.
- Submit through the official form. The Clerk will contact you about costs and estimated delivery.
Request by mail
- Prepare the case number, party name, party date of birth where required, document requested and year or years to search.
- Address the request to Orange County Clerk of Courts, Suite 150, 425 N. Orange Ave., Orlando, FL 32801.
- Follow the Clerk’s payment instructions. Accepted mail payment types include personal check, money order or cashier’s check payable to Orange County Clerk of Courts.
- Allow the Clerk’s stated approximate 10-business-day period for initial contact about the request.
Request in person
Visit the courthouse at 425 N. Orange Avenue, Suite 150, Orlando. Bring case information and a payment method. Confirm that the record is publicly accessible and that certification can be provided for the documents you need.
Orange County Clerk of Courts Records Fees
| Service | Published fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Court document copies | $1.00 per page | Standard court-record copy charge. |
| Document certification | $2.00 per document | Added to applicable page charges. |
| Research | $2.00 and up where applicable | May vary by search work. |
| Certified marriage license copy | $3.00 | $3.00 for each additional copy under the published service schedule. |
| Purge letter | $7.00 | Certifies records were destroyed according to the applicable retention schedule. |
| Diligent search letter | $7.00 | Certifies the results of a court-record search. |
| Exemplification letter | $7.00 | Additional page and certification fees may apply. |
| USB copy service, up to 4GB | $7.00 | For available copies of court records. |
| Online credit/debit processing | $1.50 | Clerk’s published online card-processing charge. |
| In-person credit/debit surcharge | $3.50 | Published counter transaction surcharge. |
For example, a ten-page court document that requires certification would generally have $10 in page fees plus $2 for certification, before applicable transaction or delivery charges. Confirm the quote before purchasing.
Orange County FL Traffic Ticket Search, Payment and Court Options
The Clerk warns that traffic-ticket elections generally must be made within 30 calendar days after receiving the citation. Missing this period can cause late fees or driver-license suspension. Payment may count as a conviction and may assess points when applicable, so review your options before paying.
- Open the official Traffic Ticket Options page.
- Read the options for your violation: payment, eligible school election, hearing request, no-contest affidavit or other relief.
- When ready to search, open my eClerk and select Traffic or enter the citation number.
- Confirm that the name, ticket and balance match before paying.
- Check whether the violation is eligible for an election, reduction, extension or payment plan. Do not assume all tickets qualify.
- Save confirmation and monitor the case for completion, clearance or later events.
Orange County FL Marriage Licenses, Certificates & Ceremonies
The Orange County Clerk issues marriage licenses and conducts civil ceremonies. However, where you request an older marriage license record depends on its filing date.
| Marriage license filing date | Record custodian | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Before March 1, 1998 | Orange County Clerk of Courts | Request a copy through the Clerk’s records service. |
| March 1, 1998 – June 30, 2017 | Orange County Comptroller | Use the Comptroller’s Official Records office. |
| After June 30, 2017 | Orange County Clerk of Courts | Use the Clerk’s certified marriage copy route. |
How to request an existing marriage record
- Check the marriage date and any license filing information.
- Choose the correct office using the date table above.
- For Clerk-held records, open the Court Records page and follow Request Copy of Marriage License.
- For the historical Comptroller period, use Orange County Official Records.
- Provide the names and available marriage-license information; request certified proof when needed.
Getting married in Orange County
The Clerk currently lists a $86 marriage license fee, reduced to $61 with qualifying premarital-course completion. A deputy-clerk marriage ceremony is listed at $30. Florida residents without a qualifying course may be subject to the statutory waiting period; nonresident couples are not subject to the same waiting period.
A license is valid for 60 days and may be used anywhere in Florida. After the ceremony, the completed license must be returned for recording.
Other Orange County Clerk of Courts Services
Florida requires a will custodian to deposit the original with the circuit clerk within 10 days after learning of the testator’s death. The Clerk lists no fee to file a will and $6 for a will receipt.
For a filed will, my eClerk has a Wills for Safekeeping category and date-range search.
Official wills instructionsUse the Clerk’s Civil Division to confirm case types, filing fees, summons and service requirements. Self-represented parties may use the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal where appropriate.
Civil filing instructionsFind the correct division and forms. The Clerk provides a child-support contact number and separate injunction information. Certain protected records have restricted online access.
Contact the proper divisionThe Self Help Center supports family law, small claims and residential eviction matters, including document review and low-cost attorney consultations; it does not represent litigants.
Self Help Center servicesThe Clerk accepts eligible applications at designated locations. Check the current DS-11 requirements, proof of citizenship, photo and payment instructions before arriving.
Official passport checklistThe Clerk says there is no fee to file a restraining-order petition. Forms can be obtained through the Clerk, with filing instructions for Room 320 at the downtown courthouse.
Injunction informationWhich Orange County Court Records Are Restricted?
Florida provides broad access to many court records, but state rules and court orders protect categories of records and sensitive content. my eClerk allows public access to eligible documents while providing specific user groups with authorized access when appropriate.
The public search does not return most mental-health cases. Risk Protection Orders have special access rules and may become available to registered users following service.
Special confidentiality provisions may restrict case information and document access.
Records subject to lawful sealing or expungement are not ordinarily accessible through general public search.
Personal identifiers and certain family, financial, medical and safety-related details can be exempt or restricted.
Orange County Court Record Not Found? Try These Fixes
| Problem | Likely reason | What to do next |
|---|---|---|
| Name search finds nothing | First and last name not both entered, spelling difference or wrong category. | Enter both names, check variations and choose the appropriate case type. |
| Search returns too many cases | Search exceeds 500-result cap. | Narrow by category and date range, or use the case number. |
| Old docket unavailable | Typical online coverage begins approximately 1990. | Use a formal Clerk records research request. |
| Document image missing | Images generally start around 2009 for most categories, or the document is restricted. | Request a public copy through Suite 150 or the official online request form. |
| Mental-health case missing | Public access is restricted by case category. | Use the authorization process applicable to that proceeding. |
| Mortgage or deed not found | Searching the court-case database instead of recorded property records. | Use the Orange County Comptroller Official Records search. |
| Marriage certificate not found | Different custodian for the 1998–2017 historical period. | Check the date-based marriage records routing table above. |
| Traffic citation not appearing | Recently issued ticket not yet available electronically, or wrong citation format. | Verify the citation number and check again; do not ignore the election deadline. |
Orange County Clerk of Courts: Locations, Hours & Contacts
Orange County maintains a downtown courthouse and branches across the Orlando area. Not every branch provides every service, so select a location based on the task rather than simply choosing the closest address.
Orange County Courthouse — Orlando
425 N. Orange AvenueOrlando, FL 32801
Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Main phone: (407) 836-2000
Primary location for records, certified copies, family, probate, civil, traffic and other court services.
Apopka Branch
1111 N. Rock Springs RoadApopka, FL 32712
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Phone: (407) 836-2007
Selected traffic, small claims, eviction, marriage and passport services.
Ocoee Branch
475 Story RoadOcoee, FL 34761
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Phone: (407) 836-2007
Selected traffic, criminal-payment, marriage, passport and civil services.
Winter Park Branch
4037 Metric DriveWinter Park, FL 32792
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Phone: (407) 836-2007
Selected court services, marriage licensing, passports and Self Help Center support.
Verify all official branch services, maps and current hours.
Direct Orange County Court and Government Resources
Orange County FL Clerk of Court Records & Services FAQs
1. How do I search Orange County Florida court records online?
Use the official my eClerk Court Records Search, choose the case type and enter a case number or permitted name, business, citation or date criteria. Open the matching case and check the docket information. Some records and images are restricted.
2. Can I search Orange County court records by name for free?
The Clerk’s my eClerk public search allows searches using first and last name, subject to CAPTCHA requirements and public-access limits. Charges apply when you order copies, certification or other paid services.
3. How far back do Orange County FL court records go online?
The official my eClerk search notes that most online dockets extend from approximately 1990 to the present, with images available from approximately 2009 for most case types. Older files may require a Clerk records request.
4. How much does a certified court record cost in Orange County?
The Clerk lists ordinary copies at $1 per page plus $2 per document for certification. Research, exemplification, delivery and payment-processing charges may apply depending on the request.
5. Where do I request a certified Orange County divorce decree?
Identify the family-law case in my eClerk and request the final divorce judgment or decree through the Clerk’s Request Court Records service. State that you need a certified copy and supply the case number and other identifying details.
6. Are deeds and mortgage records available through my eClerk?
Deeds, recorded mortgages, liens and related land records are generally searched through the Orange County Comptroller’s Official Records system, not the Clerk’s court-case database. A foreclosure lawsuit itself may appear in the Clerk’s civil case records.
7. How do I find Orange County marriage records from 2005?
Orange County marriage licenses filed from March 1, 1998 through June 30, 2017 are held through the Orange County Comptroller’s historical Official Records coverage. A record from 2005 should generally be searched there.
8. How long do I have to respond to an Orange County Florida traffic ticket?
The Clerk states that traffic-ticket elections generally must be made within 30 calendar days after receiving the citation. Missing this deadline may result in late fees or a possible driver-license suspension. Review the official ticket options before paying.
9. Why can’t I find a mental-health or sealed case in my eClerk?
Some case categories are confidential or restricted. The public search specifically excludes most mental-health case results and provides special access rules for Risk Protection Orders. No result does not establish that no case exists.
10. Where is the Orange County Clerk of Courts main office and when is it open?
The main Orange County Courthouse is at 425 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801. Regular office hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The main phone number is (407) 836-2000. Court Records requests are handled in Suite 150.
Editorial notice: This independent guide is for public information and is not legal advice. Fees, business hours, access rules and filing procedures may change. Use the official Clerk or Comptroller for authoritative records and case-specific confirmation.