The Orange County Clerk of Courts maintains court records and provides court-related services for Orange County, Florida. People commonly use the office to search civil or criminal cases, obtain copies of filed documents, pay eligible traffic or criminal amounts, handle small claims and evictions, or ask about family and probate matters. The main courthouse is in downtown Orlando, with branches in Apopka, Ocoee and Winter Park. Many routine searches can be completed online through the Clerk’s my eClerk system. This guide covers the current address, phone numbers, locations, record requests and case-search process.
Orange County Clerk of Court Quick Overview
| Detail | Information |
| Office | Orange County Clerk of Courts, Florida |
| Main courthouse | 425 N. Orange Ave., Orlando, FL 32801 |
| Main phone | 407-836-2000 |
| Courthouse hours | Mon-Fri, 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. |
| Call center hours | Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. |
| Online court search | my eClerk Records Search |
| Records request office | 425 N. Orange Ave., Suite 150, Orlando, FL 32801 |
| Official website | myorangeclerk.com |
Orange County Clerk of Court Address and Phone Number
The main Orange County Courthouse is at 425 N. Orange Ave., Orlando, FL 32801. The general Call Center number is 407-836-2000. Courthouse hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; the Call Center operates from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Dedicated numbers include Child Support at 407-836-2059, Probate/Mental Health at 407-836-2057, and the Self Help Center at 407-836-6300. For an existing matter, keep the case or citation number and the party’s full name ready.
Orange County Clerk of Courts Locations
| Location | Address | Phone | Hours |
| Orange County Courthouse | 425 N. Orange Ave., Orlando, FL 32801 | 407-836-2000 | M-F 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. |
| Apopka Branch | 1111 N. Rock Springs Rd., Apopka, FL 32712 | 407-836-2007 | M-F 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. |
| Ocoee Branch | 475 Story Rd., Ocoee, FL 34761 | 407-836-2007 | M-F 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. |
| Winter Park Branch | 4037 Metric Drive, Winter Park, FL 32792 | 407-836-2007 | M-F 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. |
The downtown courthouse offers the widest range of services. Branch services are more limited, so check the official location page before visiting for a specialized transaction.
How to Search Orange County Court Records and Cases
The official online search is my eClerk. Users can search by party name, business name, case number, citation number, case type or date range. Name searches require both first and last name. Anonymous users must complete a CAPTCHA for each search.
- Go to the Orange County Clerk of Courts website and select Search Records.
- Enter the most precise information available; a case or citation number is usually best.
- Use case type or date fields if a common name produces too many matches.
- Open the matching result to review docket entries and documents available for public viewing.
Online docket information is available for most cases filed from about 1990 to the present, while documents are available from 2009 onward for most case types. Searches return no more than the first 500 results. Confidential, sealed, juvenile and certain sensitive records have restricted access.
How to Request Copies of Court Records
If a needed document is not available online, records may be requested online, by mail or in person. A mailed request should include the case number, party name, date of birth, document requested and year or years to search. Send it to Orange County Clerk of Courts, 425 N. Orange Ave., Suite 150, Orlando, FL 32801. The Clerk says it will contact mail requesters within approximately 10 business days.
| Method | Useful when |
| Online | You need the Records Division to locate or price copies |
| In person | You need help with records not conveniently available online |
| You can provide detailed case information but cannot visit |
Other Services Available Through the Clerk
The office also handles civil and small-claims matters, evictions, foreclosures, criminal and traffic payments, family cases, child support, probate, guardianship, marriage licenses, passports, restraining-order filings, sealing and expungement matters, and self-help services. Eligible traffic tickets and some criminal cases can be paid online.
Court Records vs. Property Records
The Clerk’s my eClerk system is for court cases. Deeds, mortgages, liens and similar property-related records are generally handled through other Orange County offices, including the Comptroller. If a property document does not appear in a court search, this distinction may be the reason.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Why can I see a case entry but not the actual document online?
Some older documents have not been digitized, while sensitive documents may require review or redaction. Because electronic scanning began in 2009, older cases may show docket information without an online document image.
Q. Can a party to a case get more online access than the general public?
Yes. A case party can register for expanded access and complete the required verification process. Access remains subject to Florida rules protecting confidential records.
Q. What should I do if a name search returns too many results?
Add a middle name, case type, date range or other known details. If available, use the case or citation number. This is especially important because search results are limited to 500 matches.
Q. Can I obtain an unredacted document online?
No. Online documents are redacted to protect confidential information. An eligible case party seeking an unredacted copy may need to visit the courthouse with valid government-issued identification for verification.
Q. Why is my deed or mortgage missing from the court-record search?
Deeds and mortgages are property records rather than ordinary court-case records. They are generally searched through the Orange County Comptroller, not the Clerk’s my eClerk case database.
