How to Look Up Eviction Records in Florida 2026

Where to Search Florida Eviction Records

Florida eviction actions are filed in the County Court of the county where the property is located. Florida's myflcourtaccess.com provides a statewide court record search across all 67 county clerk offices. Search by party name, case number, or county. Florida's public records law (F.S. § 119.01) makes all court filings presumptively public. Certified copies are available from the county clerk's website or in person. Source: Fla. Stat. § 83.58; FL Courts eFiling Portal.

Step-by-Step: How to Search Florida Eviction Records

1. Go to Florida Courts eFiling Portal / County Clerk Search. Open https://myflcourtaccess.com in your browser.
2. Search by party name. Enter the prospective tenant's full legal name (last name, first name) as a defendant/respondent. Try name variations including maiden names.
3. Filter by case type. Select eviction, forcible detainer, unlawful detainer, or summary possession as the case type depending on the court's terminology.
4. Review the disposition. Identify whether the case resulted in a judgment for the landlord (eviction), dismissal (tenant won or case settled), or is still pending. A filing alone does not mean the tenant was evicted.
5. Check the filing date. Consider how old the record is — most tenant-screening best practices recommend discounting records older than 5–7 years.
6. Request certified copies if needed. For a certified copy of the court record, contact the County Court clerk's office directly. Fees are typically $1/page (certified: $2/page + $2 cert fee).

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I look up eviction records in Florida?

Florida eviction actions are filed in the County Court of the county where the property is located. Florida's myflcourtaccess.com provides a statewide court record search across all 67 county clerk offices. Search by party name, case number, or county. Florida's public records law (F.S. § 119.01) makes all court filings presumptively public. Certified copies are available from the county clerk's website or in person. Source: Fla. Stat. § 83.58; FL Courts eFiling Portal.

Are eviction court records public in Florida?

Yes — eviction court records in Florida are presumptively public under Florida's public records law. Eviction actions are civil court filings and are part of the court's public record, accessible by any member of the public.

Can a tenant get an eviction record removed or expunged in Florida?

Florida does not currently have a general statutory right to expunge or seal eviction court records. The record of an eviction filing remains in the court's public file unless the court orders it impounded in a specific case.

How much does it cost to get a certified copy of an eviction court record in Florida?

In Florida, certified copy fees for court records are typically $1/page (certified: $2/page + $2 cert fee). Fees are set by the County Court and may vary by county or court location. Many courts also charge a flat certification fee on top of the per-page copy fee. Online access to basic case information (party names, filing date, disposition) is typically free through the court's public portal where available.

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Court portal information sourced from the Florida court administrative office official website. Expungement laws from published Florida statutes (see citations above). Last updated April 30, 2026. For informational purposes only — not legal advice.