Orange County, Florida · Public Records · 2026
Find the Right Orange County Public Record Without Searching the Wrong Office
Deeds are not court cases. Court records are not property appraisal records. Police reports are not jail records. The fastest Orange County public records search begins by choosing the office that actually maintains the record.
Use this guide to search deeds, mortgages, liens, court cases, building permits, property records, current inmate information, incident reports, marriage licenses, birth/death certificates, and county-government records through the correct official source.
Start with the record—not the agency name
Which Orange County Office Has the Record You Need?
“Public record” is an umbrella term. Orange County does not keep every public record in one database. Use the record type below to route yourself to the correct custodian.
These are recorded legal documents in the county’s Official Records.
Search case information through my eClerk.
These are property-assessment records rather than recorded deeds or court files.
FastTrack contains permit, inspection, contractor, property and development searches.
The current jail database is maintained by Orange County Corrections—not the Sheriff’s Office.
Incident-report requests can be submitted to OCSO.
Vital certificates are issued through Florida’s Department of Health system.
Use Orange County Government’s general Public Records Unit when the record is not already in a specialized system.
Recorded legal documents
Search Orange County Official Records for Deeds, Mortgages & Liens
The Orange County Comptroller’s Official Records Department records, indexes and archives the legal documents placed in Orange County’s official record.
Deeds & Mortgages
Search recorded transfers, mortgages and mortgage satisfactions by party name and recording information.
Liens
Liens are indexed using party names and legal descriptions. The Comptroller does not issue a blanket letter stating that no liens exist.
Notices of Commencement
Recorded Notices of Commencement can also be researched in Official Records.
Final Judgments & Orders
Recorded judgments and satisfactions can be searched by name and recording date.
Declarations of Domicile
Recorded Declarations of Domicile are part of Orange County’s Official Records.
HOA Documents
Recorded homeowner-association documents, bylaws and regulations can appear in Official Records.
How to search Official Records
Start with the person or entity name
Deeds, mortgages and liens are indexed using grantor, grantee or party names.
Use a date range when you know approximately when the event occurred
Recording date can help distinguish similarly named people and reduce the number of results.
Confirm the document type
A deed, mortgage, satisfaction and lien answer very different questions even when the same owner name appears.
Open the recorded image
The recorded document contains the actual legal text, signatures, legal description and recording information.
Use this for deeds, mortgages, satisfactions, liens and other recorded legal instruments.
Court cases
Search Orange County Court Records Through my eClerk
The Orange County Clerk of Courts provides remote public access to many court cases through my eClerk. Search by case type, name, business, case number, citation number or date range.
Criminal Cases
Search case filings, docket activity and available documents. An arrest report and court case are not the same record.
Civil Lawsuits
Includes civil disputes, judgments and other civil filings within the Clerk’s court-record system.
Divorce & Family Cases
Search family cases and available docket information. Some documents or information can be restricted.
Probate Cases
Probate case information is one of the public search categories provided by my eClerk.
Traffic Cases
Search by case or citation criteria and review available docket information.
Not Every Case Is Public
Juvenile, sealed, confidential and many mental-health records have access restrictions. No public search result does not always prove that no case exists.
Property research
Property Records and Building Permits Use Different Systems
If you are researching a house or parcel, you will often need more than one Orange County database. The Property Appraiser explains the parcel and assessment; FastTrack explains permitting and inspection activity; Official Records contains the recorded legal documents.
OCPA Property Records
Use the Property Appraiser for:
- Parcel ID
- owner / mailing information
- market and assessed values
- exemptions
- sales history
- tax maps / aerial research
FastTrack Permit Search
Orange County says FastTrack public tools can search:
- building permits
- inspections
- development cases
- field investigative reports
- licensed contractors
- properties by address or parcel
Law-enforcement records
Police Reports and Current Inmate Records Are Separate Searches
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office does not operate the county jail. Use OCSO for Sheriff’s incident reports and Orange County Corrections for current inmate information.
Incident / Police Report
OCSO accepts incident-report requests:
- online
- in person
- by mail
- by phone request
Records Section: 407-254-7280
OCSO records services →Current Inmate Database
Orange County Corrections’ current jail database displays:
- current custody
- charges
- bond amount
- booking photo
Inmate Records: 407-836-3400
Search current inmates →Need an older jail or Corrections record?
The current inmate database is designed for people who are presently in custody. For historical Corrections public records, Orange County provides a separate records request route.
Orange County Corrections public records requests may be made by email at OCCDRecords@ocfl.net, by phone at 407-836-0321, by mail, or in person.
Certificates
Marriage, Birth & Death Records Have Different Custodians
Orange County marriage license copies
Orange County has an unusual historical split in marriage-license copy custody. Use the date the license was filed to decide which office to contact.
Birth and death certificates
Birth Records
Florida Department of Health in Orange County provides Florida birth certificates from 1930 forward through its local Vital Statistics service.
Current local fee: $15 for the first birth certificate and $8 for additional certificates on the same order.
Birth certificate instructions →Death Records
The local Orange County Health Department provides Florida death certificates for deaths from 2009 to present. Earlier records are handled through the state Bureau of Vital Statistics.
Current local fee: $10 per death certificate.
Death certificate instructions →Records not already searchable
How to Make an Orange County Public Records Request
Use Orange County Government’s Public Records Unit for county records that are not already handled through a dedicated portal such as Official Records, my eClerk, OCPA or FastTrack.
Describe the record—not your reason for wanting it
Identify the department, subject, date range, names, address, project number or other detail that will help the custodian locate the records.
Keep the request specific enough to search efficiently
“All records about a property for 20 years” can require extensive searching. A narrower record type and date range can reduce processing effort.
Submit it to the Public Records Unit
Orange County Government accepts requests by email, mail/in person, phone and fax.
Watch for a cost estimate on large requests
Orange County may charge for duplication and for extensive use of information technology or staff time. A deposit can be requested before extensive work begins.
Inspect before buying copies when that solves your need
Florida public-record law generally provides access for inspection and copying of non-exempt public records. If you only need to verify information, a paid certified copy may be unnecessary.
Phone:
407-836-5400
Fax: 407-836-5399
450 E. South Street
Suite 360
Orlando, FL 32801
Review Orange County’s record categories before submitting a general request.
Copies & certification
Free Online View vs. Certified Public Record Copy
If you are researching a property or court case for yourself, viewing an online image may be enough. If a lender, court, government agency or legal transaction requires proof, ask whether a certified copy is required.
Standard copy fee for Official Records.
Certification fee per document.
Plus $2 certification per court document when required.
Troubleshooting
Why an Orange County Public Record Search Can Return Nothing
You searched court records for a deed
Court records and Official Records are maintained in separate systems. Identify the document type before changing search terms.
Owner or party name changed
Search maiden names, prior names, businesses, trusts or LLCs when the event may have been indexed differently.
Record is older than normal online coverage
Some court docket/document coverage predates complete remote availability. Request the record from the Clerk when needed.
Record exists but is confidential or exempt
Juvenile, sealed, mental-health, protected vital information and other exempt records may not appear to a general public user.
Person was already released
Orange County’s current inmate database removes people after release. Historical Corrections information requires a records request.
Address format is not matching
Try Parcel ID or the dedicated FastTrack property search when a street-address search fails.
Main records offices
Orange County Public Records Contact Directory
109 E. Church Street
Suite 300
Orlando, FL 32801
407-836-5115
Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
425 N. Orange Ave.
Suite 150
Orlando, FL 32801
407-836-2000
Call Center Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
450 E. South Street
Suite 360
Orlando, FL 32801
407-836-5400
Records Section:
407-254-7280
Incident-report requests.
407-836-3400
Current inmate and bond information.
807 W. Church Street
Orlando, FL 32805
407-858-1460
Fast answers
Orange County Public Records FAQs
Where do I search Orange County Florida public records?
There is no single database for every Orange County public record. Use the Orange County Comptroller for recorded deeds, mortgages and liens; the Clerk of Courts for court cases; OCPA for property assessment records; FastTrack for permits; Corrections for current inmate records; and the county Public Records Unit for other Orange County Government records.
How do I find an Orange County deed?
Search the Orange County Comptroller’s Official Records system using the owner, grantor or grantee name and an approximate recording date. Open the recorded deed image and verify the parties, legal description and recording information.
How do I search Orange County court records?
Use the Orange County Clerk of Courts my eClerk system. It provides searches for traffic, civil, criminal, family and probate cases. Online docket information is available for most cases from approximately 1990 forward, while documents are available from 2009 forward for most case types.
Are Orange County building permits public?
Orange County FastTrack provides public research tools for building permits, inspections, development cases, contractor licenses, properties and related development information. Public search tools are available without a member account.
How do I find current Orange County inmate records?
Use Orange County Corrections’ Current Inmate Database. It lists people currently in jail and can display charges, bond and booking photos. Orange County states that the database is updated approximately every 30 minutes.
How do I get an Orange County police report?
Orange County Sheriff’s Office accepts incident-report requests online, in person, by mail and by phone request. The OCSO Records Section phone number is 407-254-7280.
Where do I get an Orange County marriage license copy?
For licenses filed before March 1, 1998 or after June 30, 2017, use the Orange County Clerk of Courts. For licenses filed from March 1, 1998 through June 30, 2017, use the Orange County Comptroller’s Official Records system.
How much is a certified copy of an Orange County deed?
The Orange County Comptroller currently charges $1 per page plus $2 to certify an Official Records document. For example, the Comptroller gives a $5 example for a certified three-page document.
Can I request Orange County public records that are not online?
Yes. Orange County Government’s Public Records Unit accepts requests by email at PublicRecordRequest@ocfl.net, by phone at 407-836-5400, by fax, mail or in person. Large requests requiring extensive staff or technology resources can result in charges.
Why can’t I find a public record that I know exists?
You may be searching the wrong agency, using the wrong name or date, looking for a record older than normal online coverage, or requesting information that is sealed, confidential or otherwise exempt from public access.
Live verification
Official Orange County Public Records Sources
The practical instructions are included above. Use the sources below when you are ready to perform the actual live search, request a copy or verify current fees and access rules.
The fastest Orange County public-record search starts with one question
What kind of record are you actually trying to find? Use the Comptroller for recorded legal documents, the Clerk for court cases, OCPA for property assessment records, FastTrack for permits, Corrections for current inmates, OCSO for incident reports, and Orange County’s Public Records Unit when the record belongs to county government but is not already searchable in a specialized database.