Brevard County Court Records Search
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Brevard County stretches along more than 70 miles of Florida’s central Atlantic coast, encompassing communities from Titusville in the north to Palm Bay in the south. The county’s trial-level judiciary operates within the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, which Brevard shares with Seminole County. Two trial courts — the Circuit Court and the County Court — handle the full range of legal matters filed in Brevard County, from felony prosecutions and high-value civil lawsuits to traffic tickets and small claims. The Brevard County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller serves as the official custodian of records for both courts and maintains case files, official records, and vital documents at multiple office locations throughout the county.
Individuals searching for court records in Florida can access case information through the clerk of court in the county where a case was filed, through public access terminals at courthouses, or through online case search systems. The FloridaStateCourts.us directory may also help users identify court contacts and publicly available records statewide. In Brevard County specifically, the Clerk of Court operates the Brevard Electronic Court Application (BECA), a free online portal that provides broad public access to case data and many filed documents.
How to Look Up a Court Case in Brevard County?
The most efficient starting point for locating a Brevard County court case is the Brevard Electronic Court Application (BECA). This portal, authorized under Florida Supreme Court Administrative Order 2014-19, allows the general public to search court records at no charge. Here is how to use it:
- Navigate to the Court Case Search page on the Clerk’s website.
- Select “BECA – General Public Court Records Search”.
- Read and accept the terms of use.
- Choose a search method — by party name, case number, or filing date range.
- Enter the relevant details and click “Search”.
Results display the case number, filing date, case type, case title, and current status. Clicking a case number opens detailed docket information and access to many filed documents. Registered attorneys may access additional features through the Attorney Access version of BECA.
In-Person Searches
Visitors may search case records at any Clerk of Court location using public access terminals or by requesting assistance at the counter. The Clerk’s offices are open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding holidays. The Merritt Island and Palm Bay branch offices close daily from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
| Location | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Titusville Courthouse (Administration) | 400 South Street, 2nd Floor, Titusville, FL 32780 | (321) 637-5413 |
| Historic Titusville Courthouse | 506 South Palm Avenue, Titusville, FL 32796 | (321) 637-5413 |
| Moore Justice Center (Viera) | 2825 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera, FL 32940 | (321) 617-7314 |
| Melbourne Branch Courthouse | 51 South Nieman Avenue, Melbourne, FL 32901 | (321) 952-4604 |
| Merritt Island Office | 2575 N. Courtenay Parkway, Room 129, Merritt Island, FL 32953 | (321) 637-5413 |
| Palm Bay Office | 450 Cogan Drive SE, Palm Bay, FL 32909 | (321) 637-5413 |
Mail and Email Requests
Public records requests may be submitted through any of the following channels:
- Online portal:NextRequest for Brevard Clerk
- Email: PublicRecordsRequests@brevardclerk.us
- Phone: (321) 637-2004
- Mail: Brevard County Clerk of the Circuit Court, c/o Public Records Requests, P.O. Box 999, Titusville, FL 32781-0999
Include a concise description of the records sought and, where possible, the case number, party names, and a date range. Florida law does not require requestors to identify themselves, but providing contact information is necessary if fees must be collected before records are released.
Copy and Certification Fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Copies of public records (per page) | $1.00 |
| Certification of a document | $2.00 per document |
| Certified copies of a recorded instrument (per page) | $1.00 |
| Exemplified certificate (including signing and sealing) | $7.00 |
| Records search (per year searched) | $2.00 |
| Sealing a civil record | $42.00 |
| Sealing/expunging a criminal record | $42.00 |
Are Court Records Public in Brevard County?
Florida has one of the strongest public access frameworks in the country. Under the Florida Sunshine Law (Fla. Stat. § 119.011), documents generated by public officials in the course of their duties are public records. This includes court records, which are expressly covered under Fla. Stat. § 119.0714. Members of the public may inspect and copy court files associated with civil and criminal cases without providing a reason for the request.
Despite this broad right of access, certain categories of information are exempt from public disclosure:
- Records involving confidential informants in criminal investigations
- Identifying information of sexual assault victims and minors
- Juvenile court records (generally confidential under Florida law)
- Records sealed or expunged by court order
- Information about domestic violence survivors whose addresses are protected
- Social security numbers, bank account numbers, and similar personal identifiers subject to redaction under Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.420
Case parties may petition the court to redact sensitive details or to seal files containing private information (Fla. Stat. § 119.0714(2)(a)). Sealed records are not accessible to the public, but a person may petition a court of competent jurisdiction to unseal a record by demonstrating that the need for access outweighs the interest that supported the original sealing order. The Clerk’s website maintains a page listing orders sealing court records in Brevard County.
Brevard County Criminal Court Records
Criminal cases in Brevard County are divided between the Circuit Court and the County Court based on the severity of the charges. The Circuit Court has original jurisdiction over felonies and certain serious criminal matters. The County Court handles misdemeanors and criminal traffic offenses.
Circuit Court — Criminal Division
Historic Titusville Courthouse: 506 South Palm Avenue, Titusville, FL 32796 — Phone: (321) 637-5413
Melbourne Branch Courthouse: 51 South Nieman Avenue, Melbourne, FL 32901 — Phone: (321) 952-4604
Moore Justice Center: 2825 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera, FL 32940 — Phone: (321) 617-7314
Eighteenth Judicial Circuit — Court Administration
2825 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera, FL 32940
Phone: (321) 633-2171
Email: brevard@flcourts18.org
Searching Criminal Court Records
Criminal court case information — including charges, case status, disposition, bail, incarceration status, and arresting agency — is searchable through the BECA portal. Users can search by defendant name, case number, or filing date range and filter results by criminal case type (felony, misdemeanor, or criminal traffic).
Arrest and Booking Records
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office maintains a publicly accessible arrest and bookings log on its website. This online tool provides recent booking photographs, charges, and bond information at no charge. For copies of incident reports, case reports, or other law enforcement records, contact the Sheriff’s Office directly — these records are maintained separately from court files and are not held by the Clerk of Court.
Statewide Criminal History Checks
For a formal criminal background check extending beyond Brevard County court records, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) operates the Florida Criminal History Record Check system. Two options are available:
- Instant search: Results returned immediately; costs $24.00 per subject plus a $1.00 credit card processing fee (non-refundable).
- Certified search: Results delivered within approximately six business days; costs $24.00; suitable for official or employment-related purposes.
The FDLE does not accept mail requests for criminal history checks. All searches must be initiated through the FDLE’s online portal.
Brevard County Civil Court Records
Civil litigation in Brevard County is divided between the Circuit Court and the County Court based on the amount in controversy and subject matter.
The Circuit Court handles civil actions involving claims exceeding $50,000, real property foreclosures, and certain equity matters. The County Court adjudicates civil disputes involving $50,000 or less, including small claims (up to $8,000), evictions (removal of tenant), and lower-value monetary disputes.
Selected Civil Filing Fees
| Case Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Circuit civil action (not more than 5 defendants) | $401.00 |
| Real property foreclosure — claim $50,000 or less | $401.00 |
| Real property foreclosure — $50,001 to $249,999 | $906.00 |
| Real property foreclosure — $250,000 or greater | $1,906.00 |
| County civil — $30,001 to $50,000 | $400.00 |
| County civil — $15,001 to $30,000 | $400.00 |
| County civil — $8,001 to $15,000 | $300.00 |
| Small claims — $2,501 to $8,000 | $300.00 |
| Small claims — $501 to $2,500 | $175.00 |
| Small claims — $101 to $500 | $80.00 |
| Small claims — $1 to $100 | $55.00 |
| Removal of tenant (eviction) | $185.00 |
How to Obtain Civil Court Records
Civil court records can be searched at no charge through the BECA portal using a party name, case number, or filing date. Online results include the docket, case status, litigant information, and links to publicly viewable documents. To obtain physical or certified copies, contact the Clerk’s office in person, by phone at (321) 637-2004, or submit a request through the NextRequest portal. Standard copy fees of $1.00 per page and $2.00 per certification apply.
Civil cases are also filed electronically through the statewide e-Filing portal. Self-represented litigants requiring procedural help with civil filings can schedule an appointment through the Clerk’s Pro Se Services page.
Brevard County Family Court Records
The Circuit Court’s Family Civil Division in Brevard County handles all domestic relations matters, including dissolution of marriage (divorce), simplified dissolution, child custody and support modifications, spousal support, paternity actions, adoption, emancipation, name changes, and injunctions for protection against domestic violence, repeat violence, and stalking.
Family Law Filing Fees
| Filing Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Dissolution of marriage | $409.00 |
| Simplified dissolution of marriage | $417.00 |
| Cross-claim, counterclaim, or third-party complaint (family proceedings under Chapters 39, 61, 741, 742, 747, 752, 753) | $301.00 |
| Dissolution counterclaim (initial complaint not for dissolution) | $403.00 |
| Other family law general filing | $401.00 |
| Reopen case (modification of final judgment, child support, custody, visitation, contempt) | $50.00 |
Child support and alimony payments processed through the Clerk’s office carry handling fees: $0.25 per payment of $25.00 or less, 4% for payments between $25.01 and $131.24, and $5.25 for payments of $131.25 or more.
Accessing Family Court Records
Family court records are searchable on the BECA portal by party name or case number. Dissolution of marriage records can also be located by switching the search to “case type” and selecting “Dissolution of Marriage”, then narrowing results with a date range. Filed documents that are publicly available can be viewed online. However, records involving minors, domestic violence victims, and other protected parties are restricted under Florida law and will not appear in public search results.
The Clerk’s website provides family law forms and links to approved parent education and family stabilization course providers, which are required under Florida law for dissolution cases involving minor children.
Marriage Records
Marriage licenses in Brevard County are issued by the Clerk of Court. The standard application fee is $86.00 (includes preparation, oath, recording, and one certified copy). Couples who complete a premarital course pay $61.00 instead. Additional certified copies cost $3.00 each. The Clerk also performs wedding ceremonies for a fee of $30.00.
Recorded marriage licenses from 1981 to the present can be searched online through the Clerk’s marriage license search portal. To obtain certified copies of a marriage certificate, contact the Clerk’s office in person, by mail, or through the online copy request system.
Birth and Death Records
Birth and death records are not court records and are not maintained by the Clerk of Court. In Brevard County, these vital records are held by the Florida Department of Health in Brevard County, Office of Vital Statistics:
Florida Department of Health in Brevard County
Office of Vital Statistics
2565 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera, FL 32940
Phone: (321) 454-7163
Fax: (321) 454-7164
Only authorized persons — including the record subject, immediate family members, and legal representatives — may obtain certified copies. All requestors must present valid government-issued photo identification. Applications for birth and death certificates can be submitted in person or by mail using the applicable vital record application form. Mail requests must include a copy of a valid photo ID and a cashier’s check or money order for processing fees.
Brevard County Probate Court Records
Probate matters in Brevard County are heard by the Circuit Court. The Clerk of Court serves as custodian of all probate case files, including wills, estate inventories, petitions for administration, guardianship and conservatorship proceedings, and related orders.
Probate Filing Fees
| Filing Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Opening an estate (including petitions to approve settlement of minor’s claim, open safe deposit box, determine heirs, foreign guardian matters) | $231.00 |
| Summary administration — claim less than $1,000 | $231.00 |
| Summary administration — claim greater than $1,000 | $235.00 |
| Formal administration, guardianship of property, guardianship of person and property, curatorship, conservatorship, petition to establish trust | $345.00 |
| Guardianship of person only | $235.00 |
| Deposit of will | $7.50 |
| Caveat / Notice of trust | $41.00 |
| Petition to admit foreign will (authenticated or exemplified copies) | $231.00 |
| Reopen probate case | $50.00 |
Guardianship audit fees are also assessed: no charge for initial inventories up to $25,000; $85.00 for inventories exceeding $25,000. Annual financial return audit fees range from $20.00 (up to $25,000) to $250.00 (over $500,000).
Searching Probate Records
Publicly available probate records can be searched through the BECA portal by case number or party name. The Clerk’s website also provides a dedicated wills search page where users can look up wills deposited for safekeeping (from January 1987 onward) and wills lodged with the court. Per Fla. Stat. § 732.901, wills must be deposited with the clerk in the county of the decedent’s residence.
To request copies of probate documents, contact the Clerk’s office in person at any courthouse location, by phone at (321) 637-2004, or submit a request through the public records portal. The standard copy fee of $1.00 per page applies, with $2.00 for certification of each document. The Clerk also handles the probate division pages, which provide procedural guidance and links to relevant forms.
Brevard County Clerk of Courts — Probate Records
400 South Street, 2nd Floor
P.O. Box 2767
Titusville, FL 32781-2767
Email: PublicRecordsRequests@brevardclerk.us
Phone: (321) 637-2004
For matters related to court administration, judicial assignments, or procedural questions about probate hearings, contact the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Court Administration office at (321) 633-2171. Business hours for court administration are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Fridays 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed daily from noon to 1:00 p.m.).