Find Volusia County Background Check Records

Volusia County background check records are held by the Clerk of Court in DeLand and by FDLE at the state level. With about 570,000 residents, Volusia is one of the larger counties in Florida. The clerk handles a high volume of court filings, including criminal cases, civil suits, and traffic matters. FDLE runs the statewide criminal history database that covers Volusia County along with the rest of the state. Both sources are important if you want a complete picture when running a background check in this county.

Volusia County Clerk of Court

Laura E. Roth serves as the Volusia County Clerk of Court. The main office sits at 101 N Alabama Ave in DeLand, which is the county seat. This is where all court records for Volusia County are filed. Criminal cases, civil lawsuits, family law matters, probate files, and traffic citations all flow through here. Call (386) 822-5710 to ask about hours, fees, or how to pull a record.

The Volusia County Clerk has one of the better online search portals in the state. The website at clerk.org lets you look up cases by name, case number, or date. You can view case type, parties, filing dates, and status updates from your home. The system is free to use and open to anyone. For a background check in Volusia County, this online tool is a strong starting point. It covers cases filed in the county court system and shows enough detail to tell you whether deeper research is worth it.

The Volusia County Clerk of Court website offers a full-featured case search portal.

Use this portal to search for court case records, check filing status, and access public documents in Volusia County.

How to Search Background Check Records in Volusia County

The clerk's online portal is the fastest option for local records. Go to clerk.org and use the case search tool. Enter a name and review the results. Cases filed in Volusia County courts will appear with basic details like type, date, and status. This is free and you can do it from anywhere.

For a statewide criminal history search, submit a request through CCHInet. FDLE charges $24 for this Level 1 name-based check. Results usually come back within a day. The search covers all 67 counties, so if someone has a record in Orange County, Brevard County, or anywhere else, it shows up too. Combining the local Volusia County clerk search with the FDLE statewide check gives you the broadest view for a background check.

The MyFloridaCounty portal adds another layer. It has official recorded documents from across the state, including liens, judgments, and deeds. These are not criminal records but they can be useful in a background check. Under Florida Chapter 119, all of these records are public. You have the right to see them.

Note: The Volusia County clerk also has branch offices in Daytona Beach and New Smyrna Beach for in-person visits.

Volusia County Background Check Fees

FDLE's Level 1 name-based check is $24. Pay online at the FDLE criminal history records page. This fee is standard across the state. A Level 2 fingerprint-based check costs more. The price depends on the agency that requests it and whether it includes an FBI component.

At the Volusia County Clerk's office, the online case search is free. When you need printed copies, fees kick in. Plain copies cost $0.15 per page. Certified copies are $1.00 per page. The DeLand office and the branch locations in Daytona Beach all charge the same rates. If you need a certified document from Volusia County for legal purposes, bring ID and payment to any clerk location.

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

Public Records Access in Volusia County

Florida has strong public records laws. Chapter 119 of Florida Statutes says that government records are open to any person. You do not need to live in Volusia County. You do not need to explain why you want to see a record. The clerk has to provide access. Most court records, police reports, and filing data in Volusia County are open to the public by default.

The Attorney General's Open Government page explains your rights under the Sunshine Law. If a Volusia County office denies your request, the AG's office can help resolve the dispute. They handle complaints about agencies that block access to records that should be public. It is a useful tool when you need background check data from a county or city office.

Note: Records that have been sealed or expunged by court order will not appear in any public search in Volusia County.

Types of Background Checks in Volusia County

Level 1 checks are name-based. FDLE runs them and the results cover the whole state. You get arrest records, charges, and case dispositions. It is the most common type of background check in Volusia County. Fast, affordable, and easy to submit online.

Level 2 checks are fingerprint-based. The prints go through both FDLE and the FBI, which gives you national results. Chapter 435 of Florida Statutes requires Level 2 checks for people who work in roles involving children, the elderly, or disabled individuals. Volusia County has several approved LiveScan fingerprinting locations. You can find them in DeLand, Daytona Beach, Deltona, and other parts of the county.

The VECHS program is also available through FDLE under Chapter 943. Approved organizations in Volusia County can use this to check the criminal history of volunteers and staff in sensitive positions. It is not available to the general public. Only groups registered with FDLE can submit requests.

Getting Copies of Volusia County Court Records

The Volusia County Clerk has multiple office locations. The main courthouse is at 101 N Alabama Ave in DeLand. There are also branch offices in Daytona Beach and New Smyrna Beach. Go to any of these and ask for the records you need. Bring your ID and payment for copy fees. Staff will pull the case file and print copies for you. Certified copies are available on request.

Mail-in requests are accepted too. Send a letter with the person's full name, date of birth if known, and the type of record you want. Include payment for the copy fees. Mail it to the clerk's main office in DeLand. The Find a Clerk directory has the current mailing address. For FDLE records, go to CCHInet and submit your request online with a credit card. Results come by email.

Cities in Volusia County

Volusia County has a number of cities and towns spread across a large area. All court records for these communities go through the Volusia County Clerk of Court system. Background checks that involve court data route through the same clerk office regardless of which city the person resides in.

Other communities in Volusia County include DeLand, New Smyrna Beach, Ormond Beach, Port Orange, Holly Hill, Edgewater, and DeBary. Court records for all of these areas go through the Volusia County clerk.

Nearby Counties

Volusia County borders several other counties. Each has its own clerk of court and maintains its own set of court records, separate from Volusia County.