This page helps you find and request Court Records in Palm Beach County, Florida. It covers online case searches, copy requests, access limits, certified copies, and where to contact the Clerk if you need help.

Most public searches start with eCaseView from the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller. You can use it to look up civil, criminal, and traffic cases, check case details, and view many court documents.

Use eCaseView for Palm Beach County court records

For most current public court record needs, start with search court records in eCaseView. Guest access is available, and registration is not required for basic case searches.

  • Open eCaseView and continue as a guest unless you need registered-user access.
  • Search by options such as name, case number, citation number, offense date, court type, or case type.
  • Open the case and review the available tabs for docket entries, document images, charges, parties, complaints, court dates, and related case details.

Registered users can search with additional criteria such as date of birth, incident number, arrest date, booking number, and driver’s license number. For some case types, registered users or the attorney of record can also view document images that guest users cannot see.

Tip: If you need a hearing date, check the Court Events tab first. If nothing appears there, review the docket for hearing notices.

What is available online

eCaseView covers civil, criminal, and traffic case information in Palm Beach County. Case data goes back to about 1976, while document images are generally available from late 2008 forward. Some earlier images may be available on a case-by-case basis.

You can view and print many uncertified court documents online at no charge. Redacted document images may show a watermark stating that the document is not a certified copy.

  • Case data is broader than image availability.
  • Document images are mainly available from late 2008 forward.
  • Online images are redacted to protect confidential information.
  • Some older information or documents may already have been purged under retention rules.

Cases and documents with limited online access

Some case types are not available in eCaseView, and some records have viewing limits even when the case appears in the system.

  • Not available in eCaseView: juvenile, adoption, Marchman Act, tuberculosis, sexting infractions, guardianship settlements, pre-need guardian, mental health cases filed by adult protective services, Baker Act, and petitions for injunction until the respondent has been served.
  • Only registered users or the attorney of record can view document images for mental health, guardianship, probate, and family cases.
  • Sealed or non-public cases may show only the case number.
  • Some documents are marked View on Request and must be reviewed before they can be viewed online.

When a document is in the View on Request process, it may take up to 3 business days for review, depending on workload and the document content.

Request copies when records are not available online

Many older Palm Beach County court records are not imaged. If the case is older or the document is not available online, use the Clerk’s request process for copies and research.

You can request court record copies that are not available online by email, by mail, or in person.

  • Send a request by email to [email protected], or submit it by mail or in person.
  • If mailing a request, include the completed Records Service Transmittal Form, payment, and a self-addressed stamped envelope.
  • Wait for processing, which may include warehouse retrieval, imaging, redaction, or microfilm research for older cases.

Older record requests can take up to 15 business days to fulfill. Requests are handled in the order received, and sufficient payment or escrow funds are required.

Certified copies of Palm Beach County court records

Electronic certified court documents can be purchased online for redacted documents that are viewable in eCaseView. Uncertified online viewing, saving, and printing are free.

Online electronic certified copies cost $8 per document. That total includes a $2 statutory fee and a $6 service fee. A 3.5% payment processing fee applies to credit card, debit card, Google Pay, and Apple Pay transactions.

If you need a manually stamped certified copy, an unredacted certified copy, or a certified exemplified copy, those requests are handled through the Records Service Center or branch locations. Parties to the case and attorneys of record may request certain unredacted certified copies.

Where to get help with court records

Use the contact below when you need help with case information, copy requests, technical access, or in-person records service for Palm Beach County court records.

  • Civil, Criminal & Traffic Records Search
    Phone: (561) 355-2996
  • Records Service Center, Main Courthouse, 205 North Dixie Highway, 4th Floor, Room 4.2500, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
    Phone: (561) 355-2932
    Mailing address: P.O. Box 4526, West Palm Beach, FL 33402
  • eCaseView technical assistance
    Email: [email protected]
  • Questions about a case
    Email: [email protected]
  • Main Courthouse, 205 N. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach, FL 33401
  • North County Courthouse, 3188 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
  • South County Courthouse, 200 W. Atlantic Ave., Room 1S-124, Delray Beach, FL 33444
  • Royal Palm Beach Branch, 200 Civic Center Way, Suite 400, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411
  • West County Courthouse, 2950 State Road 15, Room S-100, Belle Glade, FL 33430

Common questions

Do I need to register to search Palm Beach County court records?

No. You can use eCaseView as a guest for basic searches. Registration is free and gives access to additional search options and some document images that are not available to guest users.

How far back do Palm Beach County court records go online?

Case data in eCaseView goes back to about 1976. Document images are generally available from late 2008 forward, with some earlier years available on a case-by-case basis.

Why can’t I see some document images online?

Some docket entries do not have documents attached. Other images may be restricted because of the case type, sealed status, your access level, or the View on Request review process.

How long do older court record copy requests take?

Requests for older records can take up to 15 business days. Some files must be retrieved from storage, imaged, redacted, or researched on microfilm before copies can be completed.

Can I get certified copies online?

Yes. Electronic certified copies are available for redacted court documents that can be viewed in eCaseView. If you need another format or the document is not available online, contact the Records Service Center.

What if I am outside the United States?

For security purposes, Palm Beach County says you must use a VPN that makes your traffic appear to originate in the United States to access eCaseView and related online services from outside North America.