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This page lists our contact options plus direct links to official state and county government sources.
Who We Are
We run an independent reference site focused on public court records lookup. Our writers create articles to help Florida residents locate traffic court files, citation records, and case status updates from official government sources. We do not work for the State of Florida or any county office. Our office operates online only.
What This Site Offers
Our site gives free reference articles about Florida traffic court record systems. We publish how-to articles, county phone directories, and detailed walkthroughs of online court record portals. Every article links back to the official state or county source for final checks.
- Plain-language articles for searching traffic tickets online
- County clerk office phone numbers and websites
- Statewide eClerk system navigation help
- Citation lookup tutorials with screenshots
- Court hearing date lookup instructions
- Free directory of clerk office locations and hours
What We Cannot Do
We cannot pull official court files for you. We cannot email you a copy of a citation. We cannot represent you in court, file motions, or talk to a judge on your behalf. Every official record must come from the county clerk of court or the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV).
| Request Type | What We Provide | Where to Get Official Records |
|---|---|---|
| Citation lookup help | Portal walkthroughs | County Clerk of Court |
| Driving record data | State system navigation | FLHSMV |
| Court forms | Links to PDF forms | County Clerk or flcourts.gov |
| Hearing date lookup | How-to articles | County Clerk portal |
| Legal advice | Not provided | Licensed Florida attorney |
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Official Sources for Florida Traffic Court Records
Official traffic court records come from county clerks and state agencies. The list below covers the main sources for Florida traffic citation searches and case lookups in 2026.
Florida Clerks of Court
Each Florida county has a Clerk of Court office. The clerk keeps all court files for that county. You can search traffic case records online through the clerk’s website or visit the clerk’s office in person. Most county clerk offices are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
The FLHSMV keeps your driving record but not court records. Use FLHSMV for license points, suspensions, and driving school eligibility. Court records still come from the county clerk even when FLHSMV shows related data on your driver history.
Florida eClerk and Online Portal Systems
Many counties share online portals for traffic case lookup. These systems let you search by name, case number, or citation number. Common systems include the clerk’s eClerk portal, the Odyssey Portal, and the Benchmark platform. Your county clerk’s website tells you which platform to use.
Florida State Courts System
The Florida State Courts website (flcourts.gov) is the official hub for state court data. The site lists every county court, traffic court forms, and procedural rules. Use it for state-level forms and traffic court rules.
Florida County Clerk Traffic Records Directory
The table below shows contact data for Florida’s largest counties by population. Each clerk office handles traffic court records for that county. Phone numbers and websites reflect 2026 records.
| County | Clerk Phone | Main Website | Primary Office City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Dade | 305-275-1155 | miami-dadeclerk.gov | Miami |
| Broward | 954-831-6550 | browardclerk.org | Fort Lauderdale |
| Orange | 407-836-2000 | myorangeclerk.com | Orlando |
| Hillsborough | 813-276-8100 | hillsclerk.com | Tampa |
| Duval | 904-255-2000 | duvalclerk.com | Jacksonville |
| Palm Beach | 561-355-2996 | mypalmbeachclerk.com | West Palm Beach |
| Pinellas | 727-582-7777 | pinellasclerk.org | Clearwater |
| Lee | 239-533-5000 | leeclerk.org | Fort Myers |
| Polk | 863-534-4000 | polkcountyclerk.net | Bartow |
| Volusia | 386-257-6000 | clerk.org | DeLand |
| Brevard | 321-637-2007 | brevardclerk.us | Titusville |
| Seminole | 407-665-4330 | seminoleclerk.org | Sanford |
| Pasco | 727-847-2411 | pascoclerk.com | Dade City |
| Alachua | 352-374-3636 | alachuaclerk.org | Gainesville |
Search Florida Traffic Court Records
Most Florida counties let you search traffic court records online. Use the methods below based on what details you have ready.
Search by Name
A name search works if you know the full legal name listed on the citation. Most county clerk sites have a name search tool. Enter the last name first, then the first name. Pull up at least three matches to confirm the right person by date of birth.
Search by Case Number
A case number search is faster and more exact. The case number starts with a county code, followed by the year and a case ID. You locate the case number on your citation, your court summons, or any prior clerk correspondence.
Search by Citation Number
A citation number search uses the number printed on the traffic ticket. The uniform traffic citation in Florida includes a mix of letters and numbers. Enter the full citation number without dashes or spaces.
Search by Court Date
A court date search helps you pull up your hearing schedule. Enter your date of birth or citation number plus the court date. The clerk’s online portal returns your courtroom, judge name, and hearing time.
Search by Hearing Type
Some clerk portals let you filter by hearing type. Common filters include arraignment, pre-trial, and trial. Use the hearing type filter to narrow down your case when you have only a date range.
County-Specific Florida Traffic Court Record Search
Florida’s six largest counties handle the bulk of traffic court records. The notes below cover the top traffic court counties in the state.
Search Miami-Dade County Traffic Court Records
Miami-Dade County uses an online portal called the Court Records Search. The portal covers criminal, civil, traffic, and family cases. Traffic case lookup runs by name, case number, or citation number. You need a valid Florida ID for some sealed records. In-person service runs at the Miami-Dade Clerk’s office in downtown Miami.
Search Broward County Traffic Court Records
Broward County uses the Broward County Clerk of Courts website for traffic search. You can search by name, citation, or case number. The portal is free for basic case data. Certified copies cost $1 per page. The clerk’s office sits in downtown Fort Lauderdale.
Search Orange County Florida Traffic Court Records
Orange County runs its case search through myorangeclerk.com. The portal covers traffic, criminal, civil, and probate cases. Free name search returns case number, court date, and disposition. The main clerk office is in Orlando.
Search Hillsborough County Traffic Court Records
Hillsborough County uses the HillsClerk portal for traffic records. Search fields include name, case number, business name, and citation number. The portal is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The main office sits in downtown Tampa.
Search Duval County Traffic Court Records
Duval County uses the Duval Clerk of Courts portal for traffic search. The portal covers traffic, criminal, civil, and family cases. Free search shows case status, hearing date, and disposition. The main office is in downtown Jacksonville.
Search Palm Beach County Traffic Court Records
Palm Beach County uses MyPalmBeachClerk for online case search. The portal lets you search by name, citation number, and case number. Free search shows filing date, court date, and judge assignment. The main office is in West Palm Beach.
Common Florida Traffic Court Record Inquiries
Most users contact us about a small set of items. The list below covers the most common Florida traffic court record questions.
Traffic Ticket Disposition Lookup
A disposition is the final outcome of your case. Options include paid fine, dismissed, school completion, or adjudicated withheld. You check the disposition on the county clerk’s online portal or by calling the clerk’s office. Disposition updates take about a week to appear after your court date.
Court Hearing Date Search
Your hearing date appears on your court summons. You can also pull it up by name or case number on the clerk’s portal. Confirm the date one week before to avoid a missed court. Missed court dates lead to a capias (bench warrant).
Outstanding Warrants and Capias
A capias is a bench warrant for missed court. Active warrants show up in clerk records, but not all counties post them online. Call your county clerk right away if you think you have a capias. Never ignore an active warrant.
Driving School Eligibility
You may qualify for traffic school if your citation is eligible. The clerk’s portal shows school eligibility next to your case. Eligible cases let you elect school online in most counties. Approved schools must appear on the FLHSMV list.
Payment Plan and Fine Disputes
The clerk’s office runs all payment plans for traffic fines. Use the clerk’s portal to set up a plan or pay a fine. Dispute a fine by filing a written plea with the clerk before your court date. The court hears the plea at your hearing.
Helpful Tips Before You Search
A few small steps save time and avoid wasted trips to the courthouse. Use the tips below to speed up your record lookup.
Documents to Have Ready
Get these items together before you start your online search.
- Your full legal name and date of birth
- The traffic citation number from your ticket
- The county where the officer issued the ticket
- The case number from any court notice
- A valid email address for portal logins
- A payment method for any copy fees
Limits of Free Search Tools
Most clerk portals offer free name and case searches. Some counties charge a fee for full document copies. Certified copies of court orders cost more than regular printouts. Court transcripts cost the most.
| Item | Free Option | Paid Option |
|---|---|---|
| Basic case data | Clerk portal search | n/a |
| Court document copy | n/a | $1 per page (typical) |
| Certified copy | n/a | $2 to $5 per page |
| Court transcript | n/a | $5 per page (typical) |
| Letter of disposition | n/a | $10 to $25 |
When to Call the Clerk Directly
Call the clerk if your search returns zero results or your case is sealed. Phone support helps with login issues, payment plans, and document requests. Most clerk offices answer from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. Phone wait times run longest on Mondays.
Official Florida Court Record Contact Lines
Use the official channels below for Florida traffic court records. These sources give you accurate, up-to-date records straight from the government. Each office below maintains public court records and serves as the official record holder for traffic cases. Most phone lines answer from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays.
- Florida State Courts System — flcourts.gov — official court site, county court data, and forms.
- Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles — flhsmv.gov — driver license records and points.
- Florida Clerks of Court Operations Corporation — flcoc.com — statewide clerk directory.
- Florida Bar Lawyer Referral Service — floridabar.org — lawyer search for traffic cases.
- Florida Department of Law Enforcement — fdle.state.fl.us — background checks and expungement forms.
- Florida Crime Information Center — fcc.us — open warrant search for major cases.
Need a specific county clerk office? Most Florida counties have a direct number and online portal linked above or in our county directory pages. Keep your citation number handy when you call for faster service. Visit hour windows at most Florida clerk offices run 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays, with some branches opening at 7:30 a.m. for early filings.
Frequently Asked Questions
The questions below cover common Florida traffic court record topics. Each answer gives you a clear next step for your situation. Florida traffic court records stay public under state law, with a few narrow exceptions for sealed cases. The answers cover records lookup, citation searches, and traffic case status checks across the major Florida counties.
Can I access my Florida traffic court record for free?
Yes. Most county clerk websites in Florida let you search traffic case records at no cost. Free search tools show case number, party name, court date, and final disposition. A small fee applies if you want printed copies or certified documents. Visit your county clerk’s website and look for the online records search link. Use your full legal name and date of birth for the best match. County portals use three main platforms: the eClerk custom system, Odyssey, or Benchmark. Pick the platform your county uses. Look under Public Records or Court Records on the clerk’s homepage. Most portals work without a login. Some features, like email alerts or saved searches, need a free account. Free searches return only basic fields. They skip sealed cases, expunged cases, and any record marked confidential by the court. Sealed traffic records stay sealed forever without a court order. Juvenile citations do not appear in clerk searches at all. If your search returns zero results, check your spelling and date of birth. Confirm you are on the right county site. Wrong county portals do not show other county records. Each Florida county runs its own system.
What does a traffic court record include?
A traffic court record includes the citation number, date of violation, offense type, officer’s name, and the final outcome. It also shows hearing dates, judge assignments, fines, and fees tied to the case. Most records do not include your home address. Sealed or expunged records do not show up in public search at all. Records show the arresting agency and the specific court that heard the case. Traffic school completion shows up as a final disposition on the docket. Court minutes and full transcripts need a separate written request. Audio recordings of hearings are not public under Florida law. Most clerk portals show only the basic civil and traffic docket. You may need to request the case file for full evidence details. Most clerks keep police reports in the case file. Body camera footage stays with the arresting agency, not the clerk. Some court orders (like search warrants or sentencing orders) appear as separate documents in the file. Clerks store copies of plea agreements and diversion contracts too. Public Defender records are not part of the clerk file. The full record can run 5 to 50 pages based on case complexity. Most items become public after the case closes.
How long does a county clerk keep traffic court records?
Florida clerks keep traffic court records for at least seven years after the case closes. Many clerks keep them longer for reference. Older records may be in physical archives only. Call the clerk if you need a case from more than 10 years ago. The Florida State Archives holds older records for some counties. Archive requests cost extra and may take 30 days to process. Most counties now store newer cases in digital databases. Court scans of paper files also stay available through the portal. Some counties like Miami-Dade keep records back to the 1950s in digital form. Older citation records often moved from paper to microfilm in the 1990s. Microfilm reels sit in county archives. Digital records stay searchable through current portal tools. Florida law sets a minimum 7-year retention for traffic cases. Retention climbs to 20 years for felony traffic cases like DUI. Driver history (held by FLHSMV) stays on file for 11 years per state law. Traffic school completion records stay on file for 75 years. Request formal archives paperwork if you need records older than the retention window. Clerks pull archived files for a small search fee.
Can someone else look up my Florida traffic ticket?
Yes, public court records stay open under Florida law. Someone with your full name and date of birth can look up your traffic case. Employers, insurance companies, and landlords often run these checks. Sealed records and juvenile records stay hidden from public view. Your driving record (kept by FLHSMV) stays protected and requires your written consent. Insurance carriers run bulk checks through approved vendors. Background check services pull clerk data from all 67 counties. Most employers add background checks as part of the hiring process. A speeding ticket from 2020 still shows up on most background checks today. Open records laws in Florida list traffic cases as public records. Only a court order can seal a traffic case. Most traffic cases do not qualify for sealing. Eligible cases need a full dismissal of all charges. Traffic school cases do not qualify for sealing in 2026. Insurance companies charge higher rates after a speeding ticket. Some insurance carriers check every 6 months. Review your own record at least once a year. Set up alerts on the county clerk portal to watch for new filings.
What if I lost my traffic citation?
Call the issuing law enforcement agency first. They keep a record of every citation their officers write. You can also use your name and date of birth on the county clerk’s portal. Match the offense date and county to confirm the right case. The clerk’s portal is the fastest way to retrieve a lost citation. Lost the paper copy? Most counties can mail you a duplicate citation for a small fee. You can also visit the clerk’s office in person with a photo ID. Court dates do not change if you lost the citation. The officer’s copy stays active in the system even without your paper. Watch for court date reminders in your county clerk’s online portal. Some counties mail reminder postcards to your address on file. Update your address with the clerk right away if you move. Citations expire after the statute of limitations. Most traffic citations stay valid for 1 to 5 years. Keep your citation number visible for all future court and fine tasks. Insurance companies may ask for the citation number too. Set up a free portal account so you can see court dates and fines online. Save digital copies of any court records you receive.
How do I check whether I have a warrant in Florida?
Search your name on your county clerk’s website for active warrants. A capias (bench warrant) shows up in the case record. You can also call the clerk’s office or the local sheriff’s office. Resolve a warrant as soon as you know about it to avoid arrest. Quash or recall a warrant by appearing in court. Active warrants stay in the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database. Florida law enforcement checks NCIC during every traffic stop. A small stop can trigger a warrant arrest. Driving with an active warrant adds new charges too. Some counties list outstanding warrants on a public sheriff page. Other counties ask you to call by phone only. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) lists felony warrant data online. Misdemeanor traffic warrants often do not appear in the FDLE database. Driving while you have a warrant can lead to license suspension. Many traffic warrants add a $50 to $500 bond cost. The court can lift (quash) a warrant after you appear. Bring proof to the clerk’s office if you plan to address the warrant. Hire an attorney if you have more than one warrant in different counties.
Can I get my record sealed or expunged?
Some Florida traffic cases qualify for sealing or expungement. You must meet clear eligibility rules and file a court petition. Expungement removes the record from public view. Contact a Florida attorney or your local clerk’s office for help with the petition. Approval takes about six months and requires a certificate of eligibility from FDLE. Most basic traffic citations do not qualify for sealing. Infraction citations stay on public record forever. Misdemeanor traffic cases may qualify if the court withholds adjudication. Felony traffic cases (like DUI) face strict limits. You must have a clean record for the past 5 to 10 years. Sealed records stay hidden from most background checks. The clerk’s portal will not show sealed cases after 2024 updates. Some professions (like law enforcement) can still see sealed records. Expungement goes one step further by removing the record entirely. Filing fees for sealing range from $75 to $400 across Florida counties. Attorney fees add $500 to $2,000 based on case complexity. Approved petitions get a final court order. The clerk seals the file within 30 days of the order.