Daytona Beach Court Records Search
Daytona Beach court records are managed by the Volusia County Clerk of the Circuit Court. The main courthouse sits in DeLand, the county seat, though Daytona Beach has its own courthouse annex for some court proceedings.
Daytona Beach Quick Facts
Volusia County Clerk of the Circuit Court
Court records for Daytona Beach are filed with the Volusia County Clerk of the Circuit Court. The clerk handles civil, criminal, family, probate, and traffic cases for every city in the county. There is no separate court system for Daytona Beach.
The main office is at 101 N. Alabama Avenue in DeLand. Call (386) 736-5915 for help. Daytona Beach also has a courthouse annex at 125 E. Orange Avenue, which handles some court matters closer to home for local residents. Not all services are available at the annex, so call ahead if you plan to visit.
Under Florida Statute Chapter 119, court records are public. Anyone can ask to see them. Cases sealed by a judge or made confidential by law are the only exceptions.
The Volusia County Clerk's homepage provides quick links to case search tools, official records, and filing information for Daytona Beach residents.
Having a local annex is helpful for Daytona Beach residents who don't want to drive to DeLand. Check the clerk's website for which services the annex offers before you make the trip.
| Office | Volusia County Clerk of the Circuit Court |
|---|---|
| Main Address | 101 N. Alabama Avenue, DeLand, FL 32724 |
| Daytona Annex | 125 E. Orange Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL 32114 |
| Phone | (386) 736-5915 |
| Website | clerk.org |
Search Court Records in Daytona Beach
The Case Inquiry portal is how you look up court records for Daytona Beach. Search by name, case number, or date. The tool covers all case types in the 7th Judicial Circuit, which includes Volusia County.
Searches are free. No account is needed for basic lookups. You get docket entries, party names, and hearing dates. Document images may need a registered account or an in-person visit.
The search records page on the clerk's site gives you access to case data across all divisions of the Volusia County courts.
Under Florida Statute 119.0714, the clerk keeps social security numbers and bank account info out of public view. Sealed cases do not show up in results. The portal runs 24/7. Daytona Beach residents can search from any device at any hour.
If a common name pulls up too many results, try using the middle name or a date range. The system caps results per query, so narrowing your search helps you find the right case faster.
Daytona Beach Official Records
The Official Records portal covers deeds, liens, mortgages, and recorded judgments for Daytona Beach properties. It is separate from the court records search. You can look up documents by name, instrument number, or book and page.
The official records system covers many years of recorded documents for all of Volusia County, including Daytona Beach. Certified copies cost $1 per page. You can order them online or pick them up at the courthouse.
Older records might not be in the online system. If you need something from many decades ago, a trip to the clerk's main office in DeLand may be needed.
Criminal Court Records
Criminal cases from Daytona Beach go through the 7th Judicial Circuit. Felonies are at the circuit level. Misdemeanors stay in county court. The Volusia clerk stores all criminal records.
Search charges, case status, and court dates through the Case Inquiry portal. Arrest records come from the Daytona Beach Police Department or the Volusia County Sheriff, not the clerk. For a statewide background check, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement runs criminal history searches.
Under Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.420, criminal records are open to the public unless sealed. Juvenile cases are separate and not searchable in the public system. Daytona Beach has a higher volume of certain case types during peak tourist seasons, which can sometimes mean longer processing times at the courthouse.
Civil and Family Cases
Civil cases in Daytona Beach include contract disputes, foreclosures, personal injury, and small claims. Circuit court handles cases over $50,000. County court covers small claims up to $8,000. Both are in the Case Inquiry system.
Family records cover divorce, custody, paternity, and domestic violence. Some family records are confidential. Dependency cases have strict limits. The clerk follows Florida law on public access.
File court documents through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal. E-filing is mandatory for most types. The portal is open 24/7. Court fees still apply, and credit card processing adds about 3.95%.
More Resources for Daytona Beach
The Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers site links all 67 county clerks. Search records, pay fines, or check jury duty info. The Florida Courts Help center has free forms and guides for self-represented litigants in Daytona Beach.
For online payments, MyFloridaCounty.com lets you pay court fees without going to the courthouse. Under Supreme Court Administrative Order AOSC 16-14, the clerk can post public document images online. Not everything is available on the web, but the most common filings are posted.
The Volusia County page has more on county-wide services. The 7th Judicial Circuit also covers Flagler, Putnam, and St. Johns counties. Cases filed in those counties go through their own clerks, not the Volusia clerk.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Daytona Beach along the central Florida coast. Court records for each go through their county clerk.