Seminole County Clerk of Court Florida: Address, Phone Number, Records & Case Search

The Seminole County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller is the official custodian for court records and many recorded public documents in Seminole County, Florida. Residents, attorneys and businesses use the office to search civil or criminal cases, check traffic citations, obtain filed documents, research property records, handle probate matters or locate the correct office for a filing. Seminole County provides separate online searches for civil, criminal, traffic, juvenile and dependency matters, court events and Official Records. Services are divided among several Sanford locations and the Casselberry branch. This guide covers current contact details, locations, case-search steps, copy-request options and the difference between court records and property-related Official Records.

Seminole County Clerk of Court Quick Overview

Seminole County Clerk of Court Address and Phone Number

The Criminal Justice Center at 101 Eslinger Way, Sanford, FL 32773 is the primary location for civil, criminal and traffic court services. It is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The general Clerk phone number is 407-665-4300.

Specialized numbers include Juvenile at 407-665-5350, Probate at 407-665-4369 and Land/Official Records at 407-665-4405. The mailing address is P.O. Box 8099, Sanford, FL 32772-8099. Check the service before visiting because different offices handle recording, probate, juvenile and general court matters.

Seminole County Clerk of Courts Locations

How to Search Seminole County Court Records and Cases

The official Search Records page is the best starting point. Seminole County does not use one universal database; it provides separate links for Civil Cases, Criminal Cases, Civil/Traffic Citations, Juvenile Delinquency, Dependency, Court Events and Official Records. Choose the correct category before entering search details.

1. Open seminoleclerk.org, choose Search Records and select the record category that matches your matter.
2. Use the case number, citation number or another exact identifier when available. For a name search, enter the most complete party information you have.
3. Check the case type, party names and filing information in the results before relying on a match, especially when the name is common.
4. If the case or document is not available online, contact the responsible Clerk division. Older, confidential, sealed or restricted records may require staff assistance.

Not every document is public online. Seminole County states that images of Family Law, Juvenile Law and Probate court files are not generally displayed on the public website. Confidential or sealed material is also restricted.

How to Request Copies of Court Records

If an online search does not provide the document you need, contact the Clerk division that maintains the case. Have the following information ready:

• Case or citation number, if known.
• Full party names and the approximate filing year.
• Exact document needed, such as an order, judgment, complaint or docket entry.
• Whether you need a plain copy, certified copy or another certification.

The Clerk’s fee schedule lists $2 for each year searched. For Official Records, standard-size copies are listed at $1 per page, certification at $2 per instrument and eCertification at $5. Court-record fees can vary by service, so confirm the current amount with the appropriate division before sending payment.

Other Services Available Through the Clerk

The Clerk handles circuit and county civil cases, small claims, evictions, foreclosures, criminal matters, traffic citations, family-law filings, probate, guardianship, juvenile cases, injunctions, appeals, marriage licenses, passports, Official Records and tax deeds. Online payment options are available for certain traffic citations, criminal fines and fees, juvenile cases and child-support/alimony obligations.

Court Records vs. Property Records

Court records concern judicial proceedings such as lawsuits, criminal prosecutions, family matters, probate cases and traffic cases. Official Records are documents recorded with the County Recorder, including deeds, mortgages, liens, notices of commencement, judgments, satisfactions, plats and maps. Seminole County provides a separate Official Records search, and the Records Center handles land-record services. For ownership or a recorded mortgage rather than a lawsuit, start with Official Records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Why can I find a case but not open the document image?

The image may be restricted because of the case type, confidentiality rules or redaction requirements. Family, juvenile and probate document images have particular online limits. Contact the relevant Clerk division if the record is not displayed.

Q. Where should I search for a deed, mortgage or lien?

Use Seminole County Official Records rather than the ordinary civil or criminal case search. The Records Center handles land-record and recording services.

Q. What if I do not know the case number?

Search the appropriate case category with the most complete party information available. Confirm the case type and filing details carefully before assuming a result belongs to the person you are researching.

Q. Can I request a certified copy instead of using an online printout?

Yes. Contact the division maintaining the record and state clearly that a certified copy is required. Confirm the current fee and delivery method before ordering.

Q. Do all Seminole County Clerk locations provide the same services?

No. Civil, criminal and traffic services are centered at the Criminal Justice Center; Official Records are handled at the Records Center; juvenile and probate services are at the Juvenile Justice Center. Casselberry provides a mix of branch services.