This page helps users handle court records tasks in Sarasota County, Florida, including searching case information, understanding access limits, and requesting certified court records.

Sarasota County court records are handled through the Sarasota Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller, with online access available through ClerkNet 3.0.

ClerkNet 3.0 court records

ClerkNet 3.0 is the official online records service for Sarasota County court records. It allows free anonymous searching for basic case information and document images where access is permitted by law.

To begin, use search Sarasota County court records on ClerkNet 3.0. JavaScript must be enabled for the site to work.

  • Select the General Public User Access option for immediate anonymous access.
  • Use New User Registration if you need access beyond anonymous public searching.
  • Sign in with an email address and password if you already have a registered ClerkNet account.

Access may vary by record type. Some records, images, or case materials are restricted by Florida law, court rule, or court order.

Public access limits

General public access covers records that are not sealed, expunged, automatically confidential under court rules, or made confidential by court order.

Remote image access is not available for certain records in cases governed by the Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, Florida Rules of Juvenile Procedure, or Florida Probate Rules.

Registered access may be available for specific user groups, including parties, attorneys of record, authorized government agencies, law enforcement, Department of Children and Families personnel, commercial bulk records purchasers, judges, and authorized court or clerk personnel.

Electronic certified court records

The Sarasota Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller offers electronic certification and exemplification for court records through ClerkNet. Users must register to use this service.

You can review electronic court records request information before ordering. Approved requests are delivered to the user’s ClerkNet mailbox, and users are notified by email when documents are available.

Electronic certified or exemplified records can be ordered with a credit card. There is no extra charge for using the electronic service; standard certification and copy fees apply.

Sealed or expunged court records

If a court record has been sealed or expunged, it will not appear in the public records database. Users who cannot find a record may need to contact an attorney or the Public Access Department for further assistance.

When the Clerk receives a court order sealing records as confidential, the case is listed publicly for at least 30 days. You can check notices of sealing court records for recently sealed case information when available.

Court records service locations

Court records service is available through Clerk and Comptroller locations in Sarasota and Venice. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Location Address Court records services
Sarasota County Historic Courthouse 2000 Main St., Sarasota, FL 34237 Court Records, Criminal Court, Traffic & Fines, Probate, Foreclosures, Family Law, Small Claims, and Evictions
South County Courthouse 4004 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL 34293 Court Records, Criminal Court, Traffic & Fines, Probate, Family Law, Small Claims, and Evictions
Public Access Records at the Sarasota main office 2000 Main St., Sarasota, FL 34237 Public access records assistance

Court records contacts

Use these contacts for Sarasota County court records help, ClerkNet assistance, or public access questions.

  • Sarasota County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller, P.O. Box 3079, Sarasota, FL 34230-3079
    Phone: (941) 861-7400
  • Sarasota County Historic Courthouse, 2000 Main St., Sarasota, FL 34237
    Phone: (941) 861-7400
  • South County Courthouse, 4004 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL 34293
    Phone: (941) 861-7400
  • Public Access Records
    Phone: (941) 861-7400
    Email: group@sarasotaclerkandcomptroller.com
  • ClerkNet Assistance
    Email: clerknet@sarasotaclerkandcomptroller.com

Common questions

Where can I search Sarasota County court records online?

You can use ClerkNet 3.0 for Sarasota County court records. Anonymous public access is available through the General Public User Access option.

Do I need to register to search court records?

Registration is not required for anonymous public searching of basic case information and permitted document images. Registration is used for greater access and for electronic certification or exemplification requests.

Why can’t I view some court record images online?

Some images are restricted by Florida law, court rule, or court order. Certain family law, juvenile, and probate case records also have remote image access limits.

How do I request a certified Sarasota County court record?

Register for ClerkNet and use the electronic certification and exemplification service. Approved documents are delivered to your ClerkNet mailbox, and standard certification and copy fees apply.

What should I do if a court record does not appear in search results?

If the record was sealed or expunged, it will not appear in the database. For additional help, contact your attorney or the Public Access Department.