This page helps users find Court Records in Lake County, Florida, by explaining how to use the official online search, when records may be limited, and how to request access to records that are not immediately viewable.
Lake County court records are handled through the Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, including the ShowCase Web court records search and the Court Data & Records Division.
Search Lake County court records online
The main online option for Lake County court records is the Clerk’s ShowCase Web court records search. Public users can search without a username or password. Registered users can log in for greater access when their role allows it.
Useful search information may include:
- Case number, if known
- Last name and first name for a person search
- Business name entered in the Last Name field
- Search type, such as Exact, SoundEx, or Starts With
- Citation number for citation searches
For a basic public search, follow the court records search screen in this order:
- Accept the online court records search acknowledgement.
- Open the Case Search option in ShowCase Web.
- Enter a case number, name, business name, or other supported search information.
- Choose the search type that fits the information you have.
- Select the case number in the results to view available case details.
Search tip: For partial names, use the Starts With option with the percent symbol as a wildcard, such as SMI% for names beginning with those letters.
What online court records include
Court records can include the progress docket, case activity records, transcripts filed with the clerk, documentary exhibits in the clerk’s custody, and electronic, video, or stenographic records filed in court proceedings.
After opening a case in ShowCase Web, available tabs may include parties, charges, court events, dockets, sentences, arrests and bonds, linked cases, and fees or payment plan information. The exact information available depends on the case type and access rules.
The Clerk’s online court records page explains access limits, document availability, and the acknowledgement users must accept before searching.
Access limits and document images
Online access varies by case type, the year the case began, the user’s role, and the content of the document. Some court records may be viewable only by parties, attorneys of record, authorized government users, or others with approved access.
Most court records from 2003 to present can be accessed online after review and release. Cases before 2003 generally do not yet have document images attached. Criminal traffic images are not available before 2009, and civil traffic images are not available before 2013.
Some older files may have been destroyed under state retention rules before imaging, so no images will be available for those files. Sealed or expunged cases are not viewable through the public search.
Request document images and older records
If a docket entry shows a paperclip icon, the image has already been redacted and may be viewable based on your access level. If it shows a lock icon, the document must be requested for review before it can be viewed.
When requesting a locked document, you may enter an email address to receive notice when the image is available. Without an email address, you must check back in the case search system.
For older or unavailable records, users can submit a Request for Access to Court Record Form by email, mail, or in person. The Clerk also lists court record search and access forms for users who need a name search, access request, registered user form, or related records request form.
Registered user access
Registered users may receive greater access to some court records, depending on the user’s role, the case type, and the document content. There is no cost to register or use the court records service.
To become a registered user, complete the registration agreement and submit it to the Clerk’s Office by email, delivery, or mail. Parties to a case, attorneys of record, and certain business representatives may need a notarized signature.
The Clerk’s registered user information page explains how to submit the agreement and what to do if login access does not work.
Court record fees
Some searches and copy services have fees when handled by the Clerk’s Office. Payments for court record requests and searches may be made by personal check, cashier’s check, or money order. Credit card payments are not accepted for these requests.
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Certifying document | $2.00 |
| Printed copies | $1.00 per page |
| Search for court record | $2.00 per calendar year, per name |
Search issues and system notes
If the case search link does not work, search fields do not display, or login is difficult, clearing the browser cache may help. Windows users can press Control + F5. Apple or Mac users can press Shift + Command + R.
The online court records search works with current browsers and most mobile devices. Adobe Reader is required to view online documents, and pop-ups must be enabled to view documents.
Maintenance notice: System maintenance may occur daily from 9 p.m. to midnight, and access to parts of the website may be interrupted during that window.
Lake County court records contacts
Use these contacts for court record searches, access questions, and case-related records help.
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Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, 550 W. Main St., Tavares, FL 32778
Phone: (352) 742-4100 -
Court Records, Lake County Courthouse, East Wing, First Floor
Phone: (352) 742-4336 -
Central Intake, Lake County Courthouse, East Wing, First Floor
Phone: (352) 742-4342 -
Online court access registration and login help
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (352) 630-5050 -
Court record search requests
Email: [email protected] - Mailing address for Court Data & Records, Lake County Clerk of Courts, Attn: Court Data & Records, P.O. Box 7800, Tavares, FL 32778-7800
Common questions
Where do I search Lake County court records online?
Use the Clerk’s ShowCase Web court records search. Public users can search without logging in, while registered users can log in for greater access when eligible.
Are all Lake County court records viewable online?
No. Access depends on the case type, record content, user role, and confidentiality review. Most records from 2003 to present can be accessed online after review, but many older paper records are not yet online.
How do I request a document image that is locked?
Click the lock icon for the docket entry and submit the View on Request prompt. Entering an email address lets the Clerk notify you when the image is available.
How long do document requests usually take?
Record requests are generally processed and made available within 24 to 36 hours, excluding weekends and holidays.
When are recently filed documents available to view?
Recently filed documents are normally viewable after the Clerk’s Office processes them, usually within 2 to 3 business days, if your access level allows viewing.
How do I search for a business name?
Enter the business name in the Last Name field. For a partial business name, use the percent symbol as a wildcard and choose Starts With.
Can I request a full name search from the Clerk’s Office?
Yes. Complete the Court Record Search Request Form and submit it with payment. The fee is $2.00 per calendar year, per name searched.
Can I view court records at the Clerk’s Office?
Yes. Publicly available computers are provided at the Clerk’s Office for viewing court records, and users viewing records on those computers are treated as registered users for that purpose.