Find Brevard County Court Records
Brevard County court records are available through the Clerk of Court in Titusville, which serves the 18th Judicial Circuit. The clerk's office keeps records for all civil, criminal, family, and probate cases filed in the county. Online access to Brevard County court records comes through BECA, the Brevard Electronic Court Application. This tool replaced the older eFACTS program and gives the public a modern way to search case data, view dockets, and look up court filings. Palm Bay, Melbourne, Titusville, and every other city in Brevard County run through this same court system. You can also search official records like deeds, mortgages, and liens through a separate tool on the clerk's site.
Brevard County Quick Facts
Brevard County Clerk of Court
The Brevard County Clerk of Court maintains all court records filed in the 18th Judicial Circuit. The clerk's office stores everything from lawsuits and criminal cases to probate filings and family law matters. It also records official documents like deeds, mortgages, liens, contracts, affidavits, plats, and judgments in the "Official Records" books. If a document gets filed with the court or recorded in Brevard County, this office holds the record.
The Brevard County Clerk of Court website is where most people start when they need court records. The site has links to case search tools, official records, public records requests, and contact information. You can handle a lot from home. The clerk's office also takes requests by mail at P.O. Box 2767, Titusville, FL 32781-2767. For tech issues with the online tools, email helpdesk@brevardclerk.us. For general comments or site feedback, use webmaster@brevardclerk.us.
The Brevard County Clerk homepage shows the full range of services and search tools for court records and official records.
The clerk records all instruments filed in the official records books for Brevard County. That includes everything from property transfers to court judgments and liens. A separate search tool handles these records, and the data goes back to 1981.
| Office | Brevard County Clerk of the Circuit Court |
|---|---|
| County Seat | Titusville, Florida |
| Mailing Address | P.O. Box 2767, Titusville, FL 32781-2767 |
| Help Desk | helpdesk@brevardclerk.us |
| Website | brevardclerk.us |
BECA: Brevard County Court Records Search
BECA is the main tool for searching Brevard County court records online. The name stands for Brevard Electronic Court Application. It replaced the older eFACTS program that the clerk used for years. BECA offers online access to court records in line with Florida Supreme Court Administrative Order 2014-19, which sets rules for how clerks can share court data electronically. There are two tiers of access in Brevard County. The General Public option lets anyone search without signing up. The Subscriber option gives deeper access but requires registration.
The Brevard County case search (BECA) page is where you start. Pick the type of search you want. Enter a case number, name, or other detail and run the search. Results show case status, party names, docket entries, and filing dates for Brevard County court records. Some documents may be viewable as images. Others may need a registration form before you can see them. The clerk designed BECA to give as much public access as the law allows while keeping confidential data out of plain view.
The Brevard County case search page through BECA provides direct access to court records for public and subscriber users.
To get Subscriber access in Brevard County, you need to fill out a registration form. You can scan it and email the PDF to BecaSupport@brevardclerk.us. Or mail it to P.O. Box 999, Titusville, FL 32781-0999. Once approved, you get a login that opens more court records data than the general public tier shows.
Note: Assessing the accuracy and reliability of court records information in BECA is the responsibility of the user, according to the clerk's site.
Brevard County Official Records
The clerk's office also maintains official records for Brevard County. These are different from court case records. Official records include deeds, mortgages, liens, contracts, affidavits, plats, and judgments that get recorded in the clerk's books. The index data goes back to January 1, 1981. Document images are available from that same date forward. This gives Brevard County one of the more complete online archives for official records in the state.
The Brevard County official records search page lets you look up recorded documents by name, document type, or recording date. You can view images of most documents right on screen. If you need to check who owns a property in Palm Bay, whether a lien exists in Melbourne, or if a judgment has been recorded in Brevard County, this is the tool to use.
The Brevard County official records search page gives you access to recorded documents going back to 1981.
The Brevard County AcclaimWeb portal is another way to search official records. It ties into the same database and offers similar search options. Some users prefer AcclaimWeb because of its layout and search filters. Both tools pull from the same set of recorded documents for Brevard County.
Court Records Access Laws in Brevard County
Florida has strong public records laws. Under Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes, court records in Brevard County are open to anyone. You can inspect them during business hours at the clerk's office in Titusville or at any branch location. You do not have to be involved in the case to request access. The law gives every person the right to see public court records. The clerk may charge for copies, but viewing is free.
Section 119.0714 requires the clerk to strip out social security numbers, bank account data, and other sensitive personal details from public court records in Brevard County. This protection is automatic. Nobody needs to file a request for it to happen. The clerk screens records before they go into the public system. Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.420 adds more categories of confidential information that the clerk must protect in Brevard County court records.
AOSC 16-14 governs electronic access to court records across Florida. This administrative order sets the rules for what clerks like Brevard County can post online. Some records that are public at the courthouse may not appear in BECA because of the extra protections that apply to electronic access. If you cannot find what you need online, try requesting the court records in person at the Brevard County clerk's office.
Brevard County Court Records by Type
The 18th Judicial Circuit handles all case types for Brevard County. Circuit civil covers lawsuits over $30,000, injunctions, and appeals. County civil deals with smaller claims and landlord-tenant disputes. Criminal court records in Brevard County split between circuit court for felonies and county court for misdemeanors. Traffic cases make up a big chunk of the workload. Family law covers divorce, custody, child support, and domestic violence.
Probate and guardianship are also part of the court records system in Brevard County. Estate matters, wills, trust cases, and guardianship filings all go through the clerk's office. Mental health proceedings have their own category as well, though public access to those records is limited by state law. Each of these case types creates records that are searchable through BECA, with some restrictions on what the general public can view for Brevard County cases.
- Circuit and county civil cases
- Criminal cases: felonies and misdemeanors
- Traffic citations and DUI records
- Family law: divorce, custody, support
- Probate, guardianship, and trust matters
- Mental health proceedings (limited access)
Note: Juvenile court records in Brevard County are confidential and will not show up in any public search tool.
Legal Help for Brevard County Cases
If you need to file something in Brevard County court but do not have a lawyer, the Florida Courts Help site has free forms and step-by-step guides. All forms approved by the Florida Supreme Court are available at no charge. The 18th Judicial Circuit may have a self-help center at the courthouse where staff can point you to the right forms. They cannot give legal advice, but they can walk you through the filing steps for Brevard County court records and cases.
The Florida Court Clerks and Comptrollers site at flclerks.com connects all 67 county clerks in one network. If you need records from other counties besides Brevard, that is a good place to start. The Florida Courts website has broader information about the state court system, including statistics, rules, and contact details. For online filing, the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal at myflcourtaccess.com handles electronic submissions for Brevard County cases.
The Brevard County public records search page on the clerk's site is another useful starting point. It covers both court records and other public records the clerk holds. If you are not sure which search tool to use, this page lays out the options and helps you find the right one for your Brevard County search.
Cities in Brevard County
All court cases in Brevard County go through the clerk's office regardless of which city you live in. Palm Bay and Melbourne are the two largest cities in the county, and both have dedicated pages with local details on how to access court records. Smaller cities like Titusville, Cocoa, and Merritt Island also file through the same Brevard County clerk.
Nearby Counties
Brevard County stretches along the east coast of Florida. The counties listed here share borders with Brevard. If your case was filed in a neighboring county, you will need to search that county's clerk system instead. Each has its own court records and search tools.