Seminole County Court Docket Records
Seminole County court docket records are managed by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Sanford. The 18th Judicial Circuit serves Seminole and Brevard counties in central Florida. You can search court docket entries for civil, criminal, family, and traffic cases through the clerk's website or at the courthouse. Seminole County is part of the greater Orlando metro area and sees a high number of court filings each year. The clerk maintains docket data for every case in the county, and public access to these records is protected under Florida law. Searching is quick whether you use online tools or go in person.
Seminole County Quick Facts
Seminole County Clerk of Court
The Clerk of the Circuit Court in Seminole County keeps all court docket records for the area. The office processes new filings, tracks hearing dates, stores documents, and logs docket entries. Staff at the clerk's office can help you look up a case and get copies. The Seminole County Clerk also handles official records, marriage licenses, and other county services.
Seminole County shares the 18th Judicial Circuit with Brevard County. The courthouse in Sanford is where most court business happens, though the county has additional facilities to serve its large population. Online tools on the clerk's website let you search court docket records without visiting the courthouse. The Seminole County Clerk website provides case search tools, fee schedules, and contact info for all court services.
The Seminole County Clerk website is the starting point for online court docket searches and other clerk services.
This portal connects you to case search, filing guides, and contact details for the Seminole County Clerk's office.
| Office | Seminole County Clerk of the Circuit Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 301 N. Park Avenue, Sanford, FL 32771 |
| Phone | (407) 665-4000 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Website | seminoleclerk.org |
How to Search Seminole County Court Dockets
Searching court docket records in Seminole County starts with the clerk's website. You can look up cases by name or case number. Basic public searches do not need registration. Under Florida Statute Chapter 119, court docket records are public and open to anyone. You do not have to say why you want to see them.
The Florida Courts E-Filing Portal also tracks docket entries for cases filed in Seminole County. This statewide system serves over 770,000 users and processes more than 30 million documents per year. It is free to check case status and view docket info online. For appellate court docket records, the ACIS portal gives you access to search the Florida Supreme Court and all six District Courts of Appeal without any registration.
For a Seminole County court docket search, have one of these:
- Full name of a party in the case
- Case number from the clerk
- Filing date or date range
In-person searches at the Sanford courthouse work best when you need certified copies or want to review the complete file. Staff can pull up records and make copies during business hours. Certified copies have a higher fee than plain copies. Older Seminole County court docket records may take a bit longer to locate.
Note: Some Seminole County court docket records may be restricted under Administrative Order AOSC24-65 and Rule 2.420.
Public Records Access in Seminole County
Court docket records in Seminole County are public under Florida's open records laws. Chapter 119 of the statutes says all state, county, and municipal records are open for personal inspection and copying. The clerk has a duty to provide access. Automation of records must not shrink the public's right to see them. This covers both paper and electronic court docket files in Seminole County.
The Florida Supreme Court's Administrative Order AOSC24-65 controls electronic access. It has 15 user roles with different access levels. The general public can view case numbers, party names, and docket entries without an account. Registered users have wider access. Attorneys of record see everything in their own cases. Sealed, expunged, and confidential records in Seminole County are not open to the public. Family law, juvenile, and probate images need registration or an in-person visit under Rule 2.420 of the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration.
The Florida Court Clerks and Comptrollers website has info on all 67 county clerks, including the Seminole County Clerk. The MyFloridaCounty portal lets you search official records across the state. These official records may connect to court docket cases in Seminole County.
Seminole County Court Docket Resources
Seminole County is in the 18th Judicial Circuit along with Brevard County. Circuit courts hear felonies, family law, probate, guardianship, and civil cases over $50,000. County courts handle traffic offenses, misdemeanors, small claims up to $8,000, and civil disputes up to $50,000. Both court levels create docket entries stored by the Seminole County Clerk.
The Florida Courts website links to all 20 judicial circuits and has self-help resources for people in Seminole County who handle their own cases. The circuit courts page shows the full structure. File documents through the E-Filing Portal at any time. For portal support, call (850) 577-4609 on weekdays between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Eastern.
Nearby Counties
These counties are close to Seminole County. Court docket records are filed in the county where the case was started. Check the right county before searching.