Osceola County Court Records
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Osceola County sits in central Florida with Kissimmee as its county seat. The county falls within the Ninth Judicial Circuit of Florida, which also serves Orange County. Court operations are split between the Circuit Court—which handles felonies, major civil disputes, family law, juvenile matters, and probate—and the County Court, which covers misdemeanors, traffic infractions, small claims, and lower-value civil cases. The Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller keeps all court records produced within the county, including case filings, dockets, orders, judgments, transcripts, and documentary exhibits across every division.
If you're looking for court records in Florida, the Osceola County Clerk of Court runs an online case search system, and public-access terminals are available at courthouse locations during business hours. Written requests can also go to the Clerk by mail or in person. FloridaStateCourts.us can help you locate publicly available records and navigate Florida's unified court structure. The Ninth Judicial Circuit's own website provides division-specific information, hearing calendars, and procedural guidance for Osceola County courts.
How to Look Up a Court Case in Osceola County?
You have several options for finding a court case in Osceola County—online search, an in-person visit, or a written request. Here's how each works.
Online Case Search
The Clerk of the Circuit Court runs an online records search portal where anyone can look up case indexes, dockets, and non-confidential document images at no charge. You can search by:
- Party name (first and last)
- Case number
- Citation number
- Case type and date range
Results typically show the case number, party names, case type, status, and filing date. Access to document images beyond the publicly available indexes may require registration through the Clerk's electronic access program, authorized under Florida Statute 28.2221(5)(a).
The Ninth Judicial Circuit Court website offers additional resources, including division assignments, judicial directories, and links to court forms.
In-Person Search
You can visit the Clerk's office or the Osceola County Courthouse to search at public terminals or get help from Clerk staff.
Osceola County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller
Address: 2 Courthouse Square, Kissimmee, FL 34741
Phone: (407) 742-3500
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Osceola County Courthouse
Address: 2 Courthouse Square, Kissimmee, FL 34741
Phone: (407) 742-2000
By Mail or Email
Mail written requests to the Clerk's office at 2 Courthouse Square, Kissimmee, FL 34741. Identify the case by number or party name and include prepayment for applicable copy fees. For general questions about record availability, call (407) 742-3500.
Standard Copy Fees Under Florida Statute 28.24
Fees set by Florida Statute 28.24 apply to court record services statewide:
- Photographic copies (up to 14″ × 8½″): $1.00 per page
- Photographic copies (larger than 14″ × 8½″): $5.00 per page
- Certification of a court record: $2.00 per certification
- Search of court records: $2.00 per year searched
- Exemplified certificate: $7.00
- Sealing a court file or expungement processing: $42.00
Are Court Records Public in Osceola County?
Court records in Osceola County are generally open to public inspection. Two legal frameworks set the rules. Florida's Public Records Law, Chapter 119, gives any person the right to inspect and copy public records held by government agencies—including the Clerk of Court. Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.420 specifically addresses judicial branch records and spells out which categories are confidential or exempt from disclosure.
Records exempt from public access include:
- Internal memoranda and advisory opinions about court administration
- Complaints alleging judicial misconduct before formal proceedings begin
- Identities and qualifications of individuals seeking unpaid volunteer court positions
- Unexecuted arrest warrants, search warrants, and supporting affidavits
- Records designated confidential by federal or state law, or by the Florida or U.S. Constitution
- Records sealed by court order
Sensitive Information Protections
Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.425 places strict limits on what personal data can appear in court filings. No submission may include a complete Social Security number, bank account number, or credit or debit card number. Identification numbers, telephone numbers, email addresses, dates of birth, and PINs must appear only in truncated form. Minors may be identified only by their initials.
Anyone can submit a written request asking the Clerk to remove from its public website an image or copy of a military record, death certificate, or court file covered by the Florida Rules of Family Law, Juvenile Procedure, or Probate Rules. The request must identify the document and page number and can be delivered by mail, fax, electronic transmission, or in person. No fee is charged for this removal under F.S. 28.2221(5). If your Social Security or financial account numbers appear in a court record, you can request removal of that information as well.
Subscriber Access
The Florida Supreme Court has authorized clerks statewide—including the Osceola County Clerk—to offer tiered electronic access to court records depending on the user's identity and relationship to the case. Attorneys, parties to a case, government agencies, and law enforcement may apply for enhanced access by entering into a subscriber agreement with the Clerk's office.
Osceola County Criminal Court Records
Felony cases go to the Circuit Court; misdemeanor offenses and criminal traffic violations are handled by the County Court. The Clerk of the Circuit Court keeps all records produced in criminal cases, including informations, indictments, arraignment minutes, plea documents, sentencing orders, and judgments.
How to Search Criminal Case Records
- Go to the Clerk's online case search system, select the criminal case category, and enter the defendant's name or case number to review results.
- Visit the Clerk's office at 2 Courthouse Square, Kissimmee, FL 34741, during regular business hours to search at a public terminal or request staff assistance.
- Submit a written request by mail to the Clerk's office, including identifying details and the applicable fees.
Arrest Records and Criminal Background Checks
Arrest records are kept separately by the Osceola County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff provides an online inmate search for individuals currently held at the Osceola County Jail, and booking information for recent arrests is typically available through the Sheriff's website.
For local background checks, contact the Sheriff's Records Section:
Osceola County Sheriff's Office
Address: 2601 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee, FL 34744
Phone: (407) 348-2222
Background check requests generally need the subject's correctly spelled full legal name, date of birth, race, and sex—include any previously used surnames. Mail requests must include a self-addressed stamped envelope and the required fee.
Statewide and National Criminal History Searches
For searches that go beyond Osceola County, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) offers statewide criminal history record checks through its online system. FDLE's Computerized Criminal History database can be queried by authorized users and, for certain purposes, by the general public. National criminal history checks are available through the FBI's Criminal Justice Information Services Division.
Accident Report Confidentiality
Under Florida Statute 316.066, crash reports containing personal information about the parties involved are confidential and exempt from public disclosure for 60 days after the report is filed. During that window, access is limited to the parties in the crash, their legal representatives, licensed insurance agents, insurers, law enforcement agencies, qualified media outlets, and victim services programs.
Osceola County Civil Court Records
Civil cases in Osceola County are divided between the Circuit Court and the County Court based on the amount at stake and the subject matter. The Circuit Court handles disputes above the statutory threshold—contract claims, personal injury actions, mortgage foreclosures, and real property matters. The County Court covers small claims, landlord-tenant disputes, and civil matters below the circuit threshold. The Clerk keeps all civil case records, from the initial complaint through the final judgment.
Searching Civil Records
Civil case records are searchable through the same online records portal used for all case types. Search by party name, case number, or case type and date range to find specific filings.
Selected Civil Filing Fees
Filing fees for civil cases in Florida circuit courts are set by F.S. 28.241 and apply uniformly across counties. Representative amounts include:
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Civil action (Circuit Court, exceeding $50,000) | $400.00 |
| Mortgage foreclosure ($50,001–$250,000) | $905.00 |
| Mortgage foreclosure ($250,001 or more) | $1,905.00 |
| Cross-claim, counterclaim, or third-party complaint | $395.00 |
| Garnishment action (per garnishee) | $85.00 |
| Reopening a circuit court case (F.S. 28.241) | $50.00 |
| Non-resident cost bond | $100.00 |
| Appeal from County Court to Circuit Court | $281.00 |
Additional charges apply for service of process, bond approvals ($8.50), and preparation of appellate records ($3.50 per instrument). The Clerk's office can provide a full, current fee schedule on request.
Small Claims
County Court small claims actions carry lower filing fees that vary by the amount claimed. Forms and procedural guidance are available through the Ninth Judicial Circuit Self-Help Center, which offers guides, court forms, and step-by-step instructions for self-represented litigants in Osceola County.
Mediation Fees
Court-ordered mediation sessions in civil and family cases are assessed per session based on household income:
- Family income above $50,000 but below $100,000 per year: $120.00
- Family income below $50,000 per year: $60.00
Osceola County Family Court Records
Family law cases in Osceola County are heard by the Family Division of the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court. This division covers dissolution of marriage, child custody and time-sharing disputes, child support enforcement and modification, paternity actions, domestic violence injunctions, name changes, adoptions, and juvenile dependency cases. The Ninth Judicial Circuit assigns family cases to specific divisions within Osceola County, and hearings may be held in person or through remote audio-video technology.
Searching Family Court Records
Family law case information is available through the Clerk's online records search—just select the family law case type. In-person requests can be made at the Clerk's office at 2 Courthouse Square, Kissimmee, FL 34741, by calling (407) 742-3500, or by mailing a written request.
Confidentiality Restrictions
Most family court records are public, but several important categories are restricted under Florida law:
- Juvenile dependency proceedings (Chapter 39, Florida Statutes)
- Adoption records
- Certain domestic violence injunction safety information
- Child abuse investigation records
- Records containing information about minors that is sealed by court order
Documents covered by the Florida Rules of Family Law may be removed from the Clerk's public website on written request under F.S. 28.2221(5), at no charge to the requester.
Selected Family Law Filing Fees
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Petition for dissolution of marriage | $397.50 |
| Counter-petition for dissolution of marriage | $392.50 |
| Cross-claim, counterclaim, or counter-petition (family) | $295.00 |
| Issuance of summons (each) | $10.00 |
| Final judgment of dissolution (Vital Statistics reporting, F.S. 382.023) | $10.50 |
| Institution of a family law case (Chs. 39, 61, 741, 742, 747, 752, 753) | $300.00 |
| Reopening a family case (F.S. 28.241) | $50.00 |
Marriage Licenses and Records
Marriage license applications in Osceola County are processed by the Clerk of the Circuit Court. Both parties must appear in person with valid photo identification. The standard fee is $93.50, though Florida residents who have completed an approved premarital preparation course may qualify for a reduced fee. Florida law imposes a three-day waiting period for Florida residents unless the premarital course exception applies; non-residents face no waiting period. Marriage and divorce records are also held by the Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics, where certified copies can be ordered online, in person, or by mail.
Birth and Death Records
Vital records—including birth and death certificates—are maintained at the state level by the Florida Department of Health. Osceola County residents can request certified copies through the Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics or through the local county health department office. Birth records from 1917 to the present and death records from 2009 to the present are generally available, subject to eligibility requirements established by Florida law.
Osceola County Probate Court Records
Probate matters in Osceola County go before the Probate Division of the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court, which has jurisdiction over estate settlements, will probates, summary and formal administration proceedings, incapacity determinations, guardian appointments and supervision, administration of minors' estates, and involuntary hospitalization cases.
Accessing Probate Records
Probate case records can be searched through the Clerk's online records portal by selecting the probate case category. In-person requests go to the Clerk's probate department at the Osceola County Courthouse:
Osceola County Clerk Probate Division
Address: 2 Courthouse Square, Kissimmee, FL 34741
Phone: (407) 742-3500
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Probate Filing Fees
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Disposition of personal property (estate under $1,000) | $235.00 |
| Summary administration ($1,000 or more) | $345.00 |
| Formal administration | $400.00 |
| Caveat or Notice of Trust | $41.00 |
| Guardianship petition | $235.00 |
| Filing verified inventory (Clerk's fee) | $85.00 |
Standard copy fees of $1.00 per page and $2.00 per certification apply to probate records, as set by F.S. 28.24.
Hearing Procedures
Probate hearings in the Ninth Judicial Circuit may be held in person or via audio-video technology under Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.530. Non-evidentiary matters and shorter evidentiary hearings are frequently conducted via Zoom. Both attorneys and self-represented litigants should confirm the hearing format with the assigned judge's judicial assistant and review notices of hearing for specific instructions. Evidentiary exhibits should be submitted and marked before the hearing as directed by the presiding judge's standing orders.
Confidentiality of Probate Records
Most probate records are open to public inspection, but certain categories are protected under Florida law:
- Guardianship examining committee reports containing medical information about alleged incapacitated persons
- Financial information in guardianship inventories and accountings restricted by court order
- Records in involuntary commitment proceedings under the Baker Act
- Documents relating to minors' estates that contain sensitive personal data
Documents covered by the Florida Probate Rules may be removed from the Clerk's public website on written request under F.S. 28.2221(5), with no fee charged for removal. Anyone filing probate documents must also follow Rule 2.425 minimization requirements—Social Security numbers, financial account numbers, and dates of birth must be properly redacted or truncated before submission.