Volusia County Court Records
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Volusia County takes in the Daytona Beach metro area and DeLand, its county seat, along Florida's central Atlantic coast. The county's courts operate within the Seventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, and the Clerk of the Circuit Court maintains all court records produced by those courts. Under Rule 2.420 of the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration, those records include case filings, transcripts, exhibits, docket entries, hearing schedules, financial obligations, audio and video recordings of proceedings, and all electronically stored documents associated with a case. The Clerk's office covers criminal, civil, family law, probate, juvenile, and traffic divisions across multiple courthouse locations throughout the county.
If you're starting from scratch, FloridaStateCourts.us offers a useful statewide overview of Florida's court structure and links to county-level resources. Within Volusia County, you can access records through the Clerk's free online case inquiry system, public access terminals at any Clerk office, or by submitting a written or emailed request. All Clerk offices are open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The main phone number is (386) 736-5915, and the mailing address for all divisions is P.O. Box 6043, DeLand, FL 32721-6043.
How to Look Up a Court Case in Volusia County?
Volusia County gives you several ways to track down court case records—online, in person, or by mail—depending on how much detail you need and how quickly you need it.
Online Case Inquiry
Start with the Clerk's free Case Inquiry system, which covers Circuit Civil, County Civil, Family Law, Probate, and Criminal case records. You can search by party name or case number. Under Supreme Court Administrative Order AOSC 16-14, the system now displays many public document images directly on the docket tab within each case. That said, some documents require Clerk review before they're released for online viewing, and certain case types and individual documents remain nonpublic.
Additional online tools include:
- Criminal Event Inquiry — search by court officer name, event type (arraignment, pre-trial, plea day, first appearance), and event date
- Official Records Inquiry — search recorded documents such as deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, and marriage licenses from April 4, 1988 to present
- Citation Inquiry — search non-criminal traffic violations from January 1, 1990 to present
If you need expanded access to restricted document types, you can apply for increased viewing permissions through the Request Online Viewing page, which requires a notarized signature.
In-Person Access
Public access terminals are available at all three courthouse locations at no charge. The courthouses are:
| Courthouse | Address | Main Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Volusia County Courthouse | 101 North Alabama Avenue, DeLand, FL 32724 | (386) 736-5915 |
| Steven C. Henderson Judicial Center | 125 East Orange Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL 32114 | (386) 257-6083 |
| S. James Foxman Justice Center | 251 North Ridgewood Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL 32114 | (386) 239-7750 |
Copies and Fees
Copies of court record documents cost $1.00 per page (up to 8" × 14"). Certification is $2.00 per instrument. Exemplified certificates cost $7.00. If you ask the Clerk's office to run the search for you, expect to pay $2.00 per name, per year searched. You can pay by check or money order payable to the Clerk of the Court, or by credit or debit card online through MyFloridaCounty.com (a non-refundable 3.5% service charge applies to card payments).
Are Court Records Public in Volusia County?
Court records in Volusia County are generally open to the public under both Rule 2.420 of the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration and the Florida Public Records Act (Chapter 119, Florida Statutes). Anyone may examine non-confidential case filings, orders, judgments, and recorded documents without having to explain why they want them.
Records that are confidential or restricted from public disclosure include:
- Arrest and search warrants—and accompanying affidavits—held by a judge or clerk, until the warrant is executed or becomes incapable of execution
- Dependency cases, termination of parental rights, and adoption proceedings
- Records involving child abuse, neglect, or abandonment
- Medical test results such as HIV tests
- Social Security numbers, bank account numbers, and credit or debit card numbers
- Records sealed or expunged by court order
- Juvenile delinquency records
- Any record where confidentiality is required to prevent interference with judicial proceedings, protect a law enforcement investigation, or safeguard the safety or privacy of an innocent person
Under Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.425, the responsibility for redacting sensitive personal information falls on the person filing the document—not the Clerk's office. The Clerk does not redact information that filers failed to remove.
Unsealing a sealed court file requires a court order. The fee for sealing a court file or expunging any record is $42.00, plus applicable copy and certification charges.
Online Viewing Limitations
Even though the Supreme Court Administrative Order authorizes online display of many public court documents, some records must go through Clerk staff review before they're released. Cases and documents made confidential by statute or court order are excluded from all online viewing, regardless of your registration status.
Volusia County Criminal Court Records
Criminal proceedings split between two courts: Circuit Court handles felony cases, and County Court handles misdemeanors and criminal traffic offenses. Which courthouse handles a particular case generally depends on where the offense occurred.
Courthouse Locations for Criminal Matters
| Division | Location | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Felony (Circuit) | Volusia County Courthouse, Room B155, 101 N. Alabama Ave., DeLand | (386) 736-5909 |
| Felony (Circuit) | S. James Foxman Justice Center, Room 122, 251 N. Ridgewood Ave., Daytona Beach | (386) 239-7750 |
| Misdemeanor (County) | Volusia County Courthouse, Room B155, DeLand | (386) 736-5910 |
| Misdemeanor (County) | Henderson Judicial Center, Room 109, 125 E. Orange Ave., Daytona Beach | (386) 257-6084 |
Searching Criminal Records Online
The Case Inquiry portal lets you search by defendant name or case number across all criminal case types. The Criminal Event Inquiry tool offers an alternate way to find upcoming hearings and proceedings by court officer, event type, or date.
Requesting Record Searches by Mail or Email
The Clerk's office will run criminal and traffic record searches on request. The fee is $2.00 per year, per name searched, plus $1.00 per page for copies and $2.00 for certification per document. Fill out the Criminal Traffic Copy/Record Search Request form and send it by:
- Email (preferred): dispositionrequests@clerk.org
- Fax: (386) 740-5175
- Mail or in person: Clerk of Court, P.O. Box 6043, DeLand, FL 32721-6043
Statewide Criminal History
For criminal history records beyond Volusia County, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement maintains a statewide database. The Instant Search returns immediate, non-certified results. The Certified/Non-Certified Search produces notarized results by mail. Each search costs $24.00 plus a $1.00 card processing fee.
Sealing and Expungement
FDLE determines whether someone is eligible to seal or expunge their criminal record. Once you have a Certificate of Eligibility from FDLE, file a Petition to Seal or Expunge, a Sworn Statement, and the appropriate proposed order—either an Order to Seal or an Order to Expunge—with the Clerk's office, along with the $42.00 filing fee.
Arrest and Inmate Information
The Volusia County Sheriff's Office and the Division of Corrections maintain arrest records and inmate information. The Division of Corrections runs an Inmate Information site with public records of all persons currently incarcerated in Volusia County facilities.
Volusia County Civil Court Records
Civil litigation in Volusia County divides by the dollar amount at stake. Circuit Civil handles cases where claimed damages exceed $50,000. County Civil covers claims of $50,000 or less, including small claims (up to $8,000) and landlord/tenant evictions.
Filing Locations
Civil cases can be filed at:
- General Civil — Volusia County Courthouse, Room A222, DeLand; Phone: (386) 736-5907
- General Civil — Henderson Judicial Center, Room 100, Daytona Beach; Phone: (386) 257-6081
You can also file electronically through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal at MyFlCourtAccess.com.
Circuit Civil Filing Fees
| Case Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Civil action (non-property, claims $50,000.01+) | $400.00 |
| Real property/foreclosure ($50,000 or less) | $400.00 |
| Real property/foreclosure ($50,000.01–$249,999.99) | $905.00 |
| Real property/foreclosure ($250,000+) | $1,905.00 |
| Each defendant over 5 | $2.50 |
| Crossclaim/counterclaim/third-party complaint | $395.00–$1,900.00 (varies by amount) |
| Summons issuance (each) | $10.00 |
| Garnishment, attachment, replevin, or distress | $85.00 |
| Judicial sale (foreclosure) | $70.00 |
| Re-open | $50.00 |
| Pro Hac Vice motion | $100.00 |
County Civil and Small Claims Filing Fees
| Claim Amount | Fee |
|---|---|
| Less than $100 | $55.00 |
| $100–$500 | $80.00 |
| $501–$2,500 | $175.00 |
| $2,501–$8,000 | $300.00 |
| $8,001–$15,000 | $300.00 |
| $15,001–$50,000 | $400.00 |
| Eviction (possession only) | $185.00 |
| Eviction with damages up to $50,000 | $185.00 |
| Mediation fee (per person) | $60.00 |
Searching Civil Records
The Case Inquiry system covers all civil case types. If you prefer in-person access, the Recording Division at the Volusia County Courthouse (Room A121, DeLand) has public terminals available. For copies of official records, you can visit the Recording Division directly or mail a written request to the Clerk's mailing address.
The Clerk also publishes daily reports of new suits filed in Circuit and County cases, along with weekly foreclosure reports. These are available online for approximately 30 calendar days through the Search Records page.
Volusia County Family Court Records
Family law matters fall under the Circuit Court's Family Law division, which handles dissolution of marriage, simplified dissolution, child custody, child support, alimony, paternity, adoption, name changes, injunctions for protection, domestic violence cases, and termination of parental rights.
Family Law Office Locations
| Location | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| DeLand Family Law | Volusia County Courthouse, Room B223 | (386) 736-5908 |
| Daytona Beach Family Law (General) | Henderson Judicial Center, Room 101 | (386) 257-6083 |
| Daytona Beach Injunctions | Henderson Judicial Center, Room 103 | (386) 257-6083 |
Dissolution of Marriage
Florida law requires at least one spouse to have lived in Florida for a minimum of six months before filing. The Clerk's office can help with the primary forms for a Simplified Dissolution of Marriage. For a regular dissolution, you'll typically need either an attorney or the Supreme Court Approved Forms available through Florida Courts Help.
Family Law Filing Fees
| Action | Fee |
|---|---|
| Dissolution of Marriage | $408.00 |
| Simplified Dissolution of Marriage | $411.50 |
| Domestic relations petitions (Chapters 39, 61, 741, 742, 747, 752, 753 — support, custody, paternity) | $300.00 |
| Counterpetition in above | $295.00 |
| Name change, adoption, delayed birth certificate (Chapter 751: custody by extended family) | $400.00 |
| Counterpetition in above | $395.00 |
| Modification of dissolution of marriage | $50.00 |
| Re-open | $50.00 |
| Final judgment fee | $25.00 |
| Mediation (combined income $50,000 or less) | $60.00 |
| Mediation (combined income $50,001–$99,999) | $120.00 |
Injunctions for Protection
There's no filing fee for a petition for injunction for protection. Florida law provides five types: Domestic Violence, Repeat Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Violence, and Stalking Violence. The Clerk's office assists petitioners Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. After hours, call the Domestic Abuse Hotline at (386) 255-2102 (Daytona Beach) or (800) 500-1119. All injunction forms are available online and can be e-filed through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.
The Clerk also participates in the Hope Card Program, which gives anyone who holds a Final Injunction for Protection a free wallet-sized or digital verification card for immediate confirmation by law enforcement. Request a Hope Card at the Henderson Judicial Center (125 E. Orange Ave., Room 101, Daytona Beach), the Volusia County Courthouse (101 N. Alabama Ave., Room B223, DeLand), or through the Clerk's online contact form.
Marriage Records
Marriage licenses are issued at the Recording Division at the Volusia County Courthouse (Room A121, DeLand; Phone: (386) 736-5911) and at the Henderson Judicial Center (Room 100, Daytona Beach; Phone: (386) 257-6013). The application fee is $86.00, or $61.00 if the couple provides proof of completing a premarital preparation course. The ceremony fee is $30.00. Additional certified copies of the marriage license cost $3.00 each. You can search recorded marriage licenses through the Official Records Inquiry portal.
Statewide dissolution of marriage certificates are available from the Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics using the Application for Dissolution of Marriage form. The search fee is $5.00 (includes one certified copy), with additional copies at $4.00 each.
Volusia County Probate Court Records
The Probate and Guardianship division of the Clerk's office handles records for estates (formal, summary, and disposition of personal property), guardianships, wills, trusts, caveats, and mental health proceedings. All probate matters run through the Circuit Court.
Probate Office Locations
| Location | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| DeLand Probate | Volusia County Courthouse, Room A222 | (386) 736-5914 |
| Daytona Beach Probate | Henderson Judicial Center, Room 100 | (386) 257-6000 x15914 |
Types of Estate Proceedings
Volusia County recognizes three types of probate proceedings. Formal Administration applies when significant assets require a court-appointed personal representative; an attorney is typically required. Summary Administration is available when the estate subject to administration does not exceed $75,000 in value. Disposition of Personal Property without Administration allows non-exempt personal assets—but not real property—to be released to whoever paid final expenses such as funeral or medical bills from the last 60 days. The Clerk can assist with filing an Application for Disposition of Personal Property Without Administration.
Filing a Will
If you have custody of a deceased person's original will, Florida Statutes Section 732.901 requires you to deposit it with the Clerk within 10 days of learning of the death. Bring the decedent's date of death or the last four digits of their Social Security number when you do. There's no charge to deposit a will without opening a probate estate.
Probate Filing Fees
| Proceeding | Fee |
|---|---|
| Formal administration | $400.00 |
| Trust administration | $400.00 |
| Summary administration (estate $1,000 or less) | $235.00 |
| Summary administration (estate over $1,000) | $345.00 |
| Disposition of personal property without administration | $231.00 |
| Opening any estate (one document or more) | $231.00 |
| Admit foreign wills, exemplified copies, or transcript to record | $231.00 |
| Guardianship (person only) | $235.00 |
| Guardianship (property only, or property and person) | $400.00 |
| Foreign guardian to manage property | $235.00 |
| Veterans Administration guardianship | $235.00 |
| Determination of incapacity and restoration | $231.00 |
| Caveat / Trust Notice | $41.00 |
| Guardianship inventory audit fee | $85.00 |
| Annual accounting audit (assets $25,000 or less) | $20.00 |
| Annual accounting audit ($25,001–$100,000) | $85.00 |
| Annual accounting audit ($100,001–$500,000) | $170.00 |
| Annual accounting audit (over $500,000) | $250.00 |
| Professional guardianship annual fee | $7.50 |
| Crossclaim/counterclaim/third-party complaint | $395.00 |
| Re-open | $50.00 |
Guardianship
A guardianship may be established for an incapacitated adult, a minor who has received an inheritance or personal injury settlement, or a minor living with someone other than a parent. The court appoints a guardian whose powers may be limited or plenary depending on the circumstances. Every guardian should review the powers and duties set out in Florida Statutes Sections 744.361, 744.362, and 744.367. A Statement of Claim form is available for creditors filing caveats. Note that anyone convicted of a felony cannot be appointed as a guardian under Florida law.
Searching Probate Records
Probate records can be searched online through the Case Inquiry system by selecting the appropriate case type. A monthly Probate Preliminary Report listing estates filed during the prior month is generated on the 7th of each month, though accessing that report requires a subscriber account through the Request Online Viewing page. In-person viewing is available at public terminals in the Probate offices at both the DeLand courthouse and the Henderson Judicial Center. Copies of probate documents cost $1.00 per page, with certification at $2.00 per document. Because probate records can contain confidential information, online availability may be limited, and some documents will only be accessible to authorized individuals such as legal representatives, estate administrators, beneficiaries, and creditors.