Osceola County Background Check

Osceola County background check records are held by the Clerk of Court in Kissimmee and by FDLE at the state level. The county sits just south of Orlando and has grown fast in recent years, with a population now over 420,000. Court records for all criminal, civil, and family cases go through the Osceola County clerk. Both online and in-person search options are available. This page covers the main ways to run a background check in Osceola County, including what records you can find and where to look for them.

Osceola County Clerk of Court

Kelvin Soto serves as the Osceola County Clerk of Court. The main office is at 2 Courthouse Square, Suite 2000 in Kissimmee. You can reach the office at (407) 742-3708. The staff handles all court filings for the county. Criminal cases, civil suits, family law, probate, and traffic matters all go through this office. For a background check that uses local court records, the Osceola County clerk is where you start.

The Osceola County Clerk website has an online case search. You type in a name and the system shows matching court records. It is free. No login needed. You can see case types, filing dates, charges, and status. For a quick Osceola County background check, this online tool gives you results in seconds. It covers all cases filed in the local court system.

Here is the Osceola County Clerk of Court website where you can access their case search system.

Use this portal to look up court records and check case status in Osceola County.

How to Search Osceola County Records

The clerk's online case search at osceolaclerk.com is the fastest way to start. Enter a name and see what comes up. Criminal cases, civil filings, traffic matters. All there. Free to use. This pulls from the Osceola County court database and shows all case types.

For a broader check, use FDLE's CCHInet portal. Pay $24 for a Level 1 name-based criminal history search. This covers every county in Florida. If the person has records in Osceola County or elsewhere, they show up. Results come by email within about 24 hours. This is the statewide option.

You should also check MyFloridaCounty for official recorded documents. This portal covers liens, judgments, and deeds for Osceola County. These records give you a fuller picture. Under Florida Chapter 119, all public records in the state are open for inspection. No reason needed.

Note: Osceola County shares the Ninth Judicial Circuit with Orange County, but each county has its own clerk and case records.

Osceola County Background Check Fees

FDLE charges a flat $24 for a Level 1 state criminal history check. Pay at the FDLE criminal history records page. This is the same cost across all Florida counties. The Osceola County Clerk charges copy fees when you need printed documents from court files.

Online searching is free. No charge to use the clerk's case search tool. If you want copies, plain copies cost $0.15 per page. Certified copies are $1.00 per page. Level 2 fingerprint checks have separate fees that depend on the vendor and the requesting agency. Those tend to cost more than a Level 1 check.

• FDLE Level 1 check: $24.00
• Plain copy from clerk: $0.15 per page
• Certified copy: $1.00 per page
• Online case search: Free

Public Records Access in Osceola County

Florida's public records law is strong. Chapter 119 of Florida Statutes says anyone can inspect government records. In Osceola County, this means you can ask the clerk for court files without explaining why. You do not need to be a local. The law applies to everyone.

Criminal case records, civil filings, and traffic cases are all public in Osceola County. Sealed and expunged records are the exceptions. Juvenile cases have their own protections. But the vast majority of court records can be viewed or copied. If you have trouble getting access, the Attorney General's Open Government page offers guidance on resolving disputes with government offices.

Types of Background Checks for Osceola County

Level 1 is name-based. FDLE searches the statewide database for arrests, charges, and outcomes. Order at CCHInet for $24. Results come fast. This is the common choice for a straightforward Osceola County background check.

Level 2 requires fingerprints. It covers both state and national records through FDLE and the FBI. Chapter 435 of Florida Statutes lists the situations where a Level 2 check is mandated. Osceola County has approved LiveScan vendors in Kissimmee and St. Cloud. Use the LiveScan provider list from FDLE to find one near you.

FDLE also runs the VECHS program under Chapter 943. Only registered organizations can use it. VECHS is for groups that work with children, the elderly, or people with disabilities in Osceola County and statewide. Individuals cannot access VECHS on their own.

Note: Osceola County's fast growth means the court system processes more cases each year, so search results may return a high volume of data.

Getting Record Copies in Osceola County

Visit the Osceola County Clerk at 2 Courthouse Square in Kissimmee. Bring ID. Tell staff the name or case number you need. They pull the file and print copies. Pay at the counter. You can check the Find a Clerk directory for the latest office details before you go.

Mail requests work too. Write a letter to the clerk with the full name, date of birth if known, and the record type you need. Include payment for the copy fees. The clerk mails back the documents. For FDLE records, order online at CCHInet and pay $24 by credit card. Results arrive by email.

FDLE also lets you do a personal record review. This shows what is on file under your name. If there are errors, you can start a correction through their website.

Cities in Osceola County

Osceola County has several cities and growing communities south of Orlando. All court records for these areas go through the Osceola County Clerk of Court in Kissimmee. Background checks that use court data pull from the same office.

Other communities in Osceola County include St. Cloud, Celebration, Poinciana, and Campbell. Court records for all of these go through the Osceola County clerk in Kissimmee.

Nearby Counties

Osceola County borders several counties in central and south central Florida. If the person you are checking had ties to a neighboring area, their records may be in one of these counties.