How to search Florida court records
Florida runs a single statewide case-lookup system, so one search — with the name spelled correctly — reaches courts across the entire state. Searching itself is free, but the portal requires creating a free account before you can view results.
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What's actually there
The statewide CCIS index requires a registered account. County clerk portals are free and open — most people should start there.
Other official lookups for Florida
Federal cases filed in Florida
State portals don't cover federal court. If the case you're looking for might be a federal criminal prosecution, civil suit, or bankruptcy, use CourtRecordsFree's live federal search — it queries CourtListener/RECAP directly and isn't limited to any one state.
Largest counties in Florida
- Miami-Dade County — The Civil, Family and Probate Courts Online System is free under Florida Supreme Court electronic-records standards — unlike the statewide CCIS index, no account is required.
Search tips
- Try both "Last, First" and "First Last" — courts index names inconsistently.
- Middle initials and suffixes (Jr., III) often matter for common names.
- A date of birth or case number is the only reliable way to confirm you found the right person.
- An arrest or charge shown in a docket is not a conviction — read the disposition.
Frequently asked questions
Is it free to search Florida court records online?
Searching is free once you create an account on Florida's portal — there's no subscription fee.
Does this include criminal records?
Yes. Florida's portal includes criminal case records alongside civil cases, subject to the sealing and expungement rules described below.
Does one search cover the whole state?
Florida runs one statewide system, so a single search covers the whole state.
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