Search Court Records in Pinellas County

This page helps you find Court Records in Pinellas County, Florida and understand the main official options for searching case information, checking hearing details, and ordering certified copies.

For most users, the main starting point is the Pinellas County Clerk of Courts Records Inquiry. It provides public access to many case records and documents without registration, while some case types and documents have narrower public access.

Pinellas County Clerk of Courts Records Inquiry

Use the county’s main court records portal to search public case information and available documents online.

• Name or business details, including last name and first name
• Case number
• Date of birth or driver’s license number when needed to narrow a person search
• Citation number or Bar Number for specific record lookups

Start with broad details, then narrow your search only if needed. A date range does not need to be entered for an initial search.

• Open the court records search portal.
• Choose the search method that fits your information, such as name, business, case number, citation number, or attorney details.
• Select a case category or case type if that will narrow the results.
• Run the search and review the case list, docket details, and any documents available at your access level.
• Refine the search if the result set is too large or incomplete.

Searches are limited to the first 500 results, so narrower criteria usually work better.

Search limits and public access rules

The portal allows you to include closed cases in your search. Documents and online docket information are available for most cases, but availability depends on your level of access.

General public searches do not return complete results for mental health, probate, guardianship, juvenile, and domestic relations cases. Publicly accessible images in those case types are limited to specific access levels.

When searching by case number, the county uses the format YY - XX -999999, though dashes and leading zeroes are optional. Citation number searches use a letter-and-number format.

Court Hearing Search

The county also offers a separate hearing lookup for upcoming or recently past Criminal and Traffic hearings. This tool is designed for quick reference and is updated regularly.

Because it is not part of the official court record, verify hearing details through the main court records system when you need the official version. You can use the Court Hearing Search for a fast check.

The hearing tool notes that law enforcement officers, victims, and some witness types are not included. It also points users to E-Notify at enotify.flcourts.org for free text or email reminders about court events.

Ordering eCertified court documents

If a document is attached to a docket line and available to you, the Events & Documents page may show a ribbon icon for eCertification. Green document icons indicate documents that are publicly accessible or available to the logged-in user.

• Add the eligible document to the eCertify cart from the docket entry.
• Review the cart summary and enter your email in the Requested By field.
• Confirm the order details and continue through the review screens.
• Enter your name, email, and phone on the payment screen.
• Process the order and complete payment through the secure payment window.

Certified copies cost $1.00 per page plus $2.00 per certification. Credit card payments add a 3.5% convenience fee. The Clerk’s Office usually makes the certified copy available within two business days, though larger documents or documents needing review and redaction may take longer.

Allow pop-ups for the payment window, because the secure checkout opens in a new tab or pop-up.

Court records contact information

Use the Clerk’s office contact details below when you need help with records access or related court record services.

• Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, 315 Court Street, Clearwater, Florida 33756
  Phone: (727) 464-7000