This page helps with court records in Orange County, Florida. It explains how to use the Orange County Clerk and Orange County District Clerk paths for searching, requesting, and copying records.
For many requests, the practical next step is to match the case type to the right clerk, gather names and dates, and then use the County Clerk request process or the copy-request path. For felony, family, and other district-level matters, the District Clerk is the office to check.
County Clerk Search Requests
Start with the Search Requests page if you want the County Clerk to conduct a search for you. The office says many records can also be searched and viewed online, and you may also use public computers and index books in the office.
- Civil cases: plaintiff and defendant names, plus the file date if known.
- Misdemeanor criminal cases: defendant name, offense, and offense date.
- Probate cases: the deceased person’s name and date of death.
The County Clerk accepts checks, money orders, and credit cards by mail for search requests.
- Decide whether you want to search on your own or ask staff to search for you.
- Gather the names, dates, and case details that match the record type.
- Prepare a mailed request with payment.
- Send the request to the County Clerk. Searches are not handled by phone or email.
Search fee: staff-conducted searches cost $5.00 per name.
Online records access
The County Clerk also provides an Online Records Search page for official public records and imaged books. The page says online search should be used from a computer, not a phone or tablet.
If the search page opens to a blank screen or returns an error, the county notes that a firewall or network setting may be blocking access. Some browsers may also require Adobe Acrobat to view images.
Coverage shown on the page includes imaged books before 1985 from 1852 to 1985 and official public records from 1985 to the present.
District Clerk court files
The District Clerk handles court pleadings and papers for civil, felony criminal, family, and delinquent tax matters in the courts served by that office. That includes 3 District Courts, 2 County Courts at Law for family law cases, the Attorney General Court, and the CPS Cluster Court.
- Divorce and other family law matters.
- Civil suits in the District Courts.
- Felony criminal cases.
- Delinquent tax cases.
When your case falls into one of those categories, the District Clerk is the office to contact for file handling and copies.
Court record copies and fees
Use the Need Copies? page when you want copies sent to you. The County Clerk requires both a request and payment before copies are sent.
| Request type | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Staff search by name | $5.00 per name | Mail the request with payment. Searches are not done by phone or email. |
| Copies of civil, probate, and criminal cases | $1.00 per page | Certified copies add $5.00 per case. |
| Other copies except birth and death certificates | $1.00 per page | Certified copies add $5.00 per document. |
If the document contains sensitive personal information such as dates of birth or Social Security numbers, the County Clerk requires your name, your relationship to the person on the record, your reason for getting the copy, and a copy of your driver’s license.
The County Clerk says copy requests by mail may be paid by check, money order, or credit card. It also notes that the credit card authorization form and copy request form are available on the forms page.
Orange County court record contacts
Use the clerk that matches the type of case or record you need.
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Orange County Clerk — Physical address: 801 W. Division, Orange, TX 77630. Mailing address: 123 S 6th St, Orange, TX 77630.
Phone: (409) 882-7055
Vidor line: (409) 769-2400
Email: countyclerk@co.orange.tx.us
Hours: Mon. Tues. Thurs. Fri. 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Wednesday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. -
Orange County District Clerk — Physical address: 801 Division Ave, Orange, TX 77630. Mailing address: 123 South 6th Street, Orange, Texas 77630.
Main phone: (409) 882-7825
General information: (409) 882-7028
Divorce and family law: (409) 882-7829
Civil suits: (409) 882-7828
Felony criminal: (409) 882-7817
Delinquent tax suits: (409) 882-7832
Email: districtclerk@co.orange.tx.us
Hours: Mon. Tues. Thurs. Fri. 8:00 am - 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm; Wed. 8:30 am - 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm.
Common questions
How do I request a County Clerk search for a court record?
Use the County Clerk’s mailed search-request process. Include the names and case details you have, add payment, and send the request by mail. The office does not conduct searches by phone or email.
How much does a search request cost?
The County Clerk charges $5.00 per name for staff-conducted searches.
Can I get court record copies by mail?
Yes. The County Clerk requires a request and payment before copies are sent. It accepts checks, money orders, and credit cards for mailed requests.
What if the online search page does not work?
The county says online search should be accessed from a computer and is not designed for phones or tablets. A blank page or error may mean a firewall or network setting is blocking the site, and some browsers may require Adobe Acrobat to view images.
Which clerk handles felony and family court files?
The District Clerk handles felony criminal, family, civil, and delinquent tax court files in the courts served by that office. The County Clerk search-request path is the one described for civil, misdemeanor criminal, probate, and official public records requests.