Find Deltona Court Records
Deltona court records are filed and stored at the Volusia County Clerk of the Circuit Court. As the largest city in Volusia County, Deltona generates a significant share of the county's court filings each year.
Deltona Quick Facts
Volusia County Clerk of the Circuit Court
All court records in Deltona go through the Volusia County Clerk of the Circuit Court. The clerk runs circuit and county court operations from the courthouse in DeLand, the county seat. This same office serves every city in Volusia County.
The main office is at 101 N. Alabama Avenue, DeLand, FL 32724. Call (386) 736-5915 for general help. The clerk handles civil, criminal, family, probate, and traffic court records for Deltona and the rest of Volusia County.
Under Florida Statute Chapter 119, court records are public. Anyone can ask to see them. Sealed cases and records the law makes confidential are the only exceptions. Deltona residents have the same access rights as anyone else in the state.
The Volusia County Clerk's homepage offers direct links to case searches, official records, and other court-related services.
Deltona sits in the western part of Volusia County. The courthouse in DeLand is about 20 minutes away. There is no satellite courthouse in Deltona itself, so in-person visits mean a trip to DeLand for most court business.
| Office | Volusia County Clerk of the Circuit Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 101 N. Alabama Avenue, DeLand, FL 32724 |
| Phone | (386) 736-5915 |
| Website | clerk.org |
Search Court Records for Deltona
The Case Inquiry portal is the main tool for looking up court records in Deltona. Search by name, case number, or date range. The system covers civil, criminal, family, and traffic filings in the 7th Judicial Circuit.
Basic searches are free. You do not need an account. The portal shows docket entries, party names, hearing dates, and filing info. If you need document images, you may have to register or visit the clerk's office in DeLand.
The search records page on the Volusia County Clerk's site lets you find cases across all court divisions that serve Deltona.
Deltona cases are mixed in with all other Volusia County cases. There is no city filter. Use a full name or case number for the best results. If the search returns too many hits, add a middle name or narrow the date range. The system is available around the clock.
Under Florida Statute 119.0714, the clerk strips social security numbers and bank account data from public view. This happens automatically. Sealed or confidential cases will not appear in search results.
Deltona Official Records
The Official Records Search covers deeds, liens, mortgages, and recorded judgments for Deltona properties. This is separate from the court records tool. Search by name, instrument number, or book and page.
The official records portal for Volusia County provides access to recorded documents going back many years.
Certified copies are $1 per page. Order them online or at the courthouse. Some older Deltona records might not be in the online system. Very old filings may need an in-person check at the DeLand office.
Criminal Court Records in Deltona
Criminal cases from Deltona go through the 7th Judicial Circuit Court. Felonies are heard at the circuit level. Misdemeanors stay in county court. The Volusia clerk stores all criminal records for both.
Look up charges, case status, and court dates through the Case Inquiry portal. Arrest records and booking info come from the Volusia County Sheriff or the local law enforcement agency, not the clerk. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement runs a statewide criminal history search if you need a broad background check.
Under Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.420, criminal court records stay open unless a judge seals them. Juvenile cases are not part of the standard public search. Deltona has grown fast in recent years, which means the volume of criminal filings from this area has increased too.
Civil and Family Cases
Civil cases in Deltona cover contract disputes, foreclosures, personal injury, and small claims. Circuit court handles cases above $50,000. County court takes small claims up to $8,000. Both types show up in the same Case Inquiry tool.
Family court records for Deltona include divorce, child custody, paternity, and domestic violence cases. Some are confidential by law. Dependency and child abuse cases have strict access limits. The clerk follows state law on what stays public and what does not.
Deltona residents can file court documents through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal. E-filing is required for most case types in Florida. The portal runs 24/7. Court fees still apply. Credit card processing adds about 3.95%.
More Resources for Deltona
The Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers site connects all 67 county clerks. Pay fines, search records, or check jury duty from one spot. The Florida Courts Help center offers free forms and self-help guides for people filing on their own.
For payments, MyFloridaCounty.com lets you pay court fees online without visiting the courthouse. You get a receipt right away. Many Deltona residents use this to avoid the drive to DeLand.
Under Supreme Court Administrative Order AOSC 16-14, the clerk can post public court document images online. Not all documents make it to the web portal. Some older or less common filings still require a trip to the courthouse. The Volusia County page has more detail on county-wide court services and the cities served by this clerk.
The 7th Judicial Circuit also covers Flagler, Putnam, and St. Johns counties. If your case was filed in one of those counties, you need to check with that county's clerk instead of the Volusia clerk.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Deltona in central Florida. Court records for each city go through their county clerk's office.