Record Search Forms

NOTE: Florida law prevents staff of the Lake County Clerk’s Office from providing legal advice. The information, forms, and documents contained on this website are provided to help those seeking to represent themselves without the assistance of an attorney and are meant to serve as a guide only.

We do not guarantee that the information provided will achieve the result you desire. If you are using the forms or documents provided on this website, you do so at your own risk.

• Court Record Search Request Form (PDF)
  This document is used to request a name search of Lake County court records. Complete this form and either email it to [email protected], mail it to Lake County Clerk of Court, Attn: Court Data & Records, P.O. Box 7800, Tavares, FL 32778-7800, or bring it to our office, with payment of $2.00 per calendar year, per name to be searched. Payment must be received before the search will be completed. This search will not disclose records that are confidential or have been sealed or expunged. Allow seven to ten working days for return of results.
• Non-Court Public Records Request Form (PDF)
  This form is used to make a written public records request for non-court records.
• Official Records Order Form (PDF)
  Used by non-commercial entities only to request copies and certified copies of documents from the Official Records Books. After printing and legibly completing this form, it must be presented, delivered, or mailed to the Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court, Recording Section, 550 W. Main St., P.O. Box 7800, Tavares, FL 32778-7800, along with a check or money order made payable to “Gary J. Cooney, Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller.” Copies are $1.00 per page and $2.00 per document to certify (if certification is requested). There is also a postage and handling charge of $1.
• Online Court Records Search User Guide (PDF)
  A user’s guide that provides guidance on accessing the Lake County Clerk’s online court records.
• Registration Agreement for Court Records Form (PDF)
  This form is used to become a registered user of the court records access site.
• Request Access to Court Record Form (PDF)
  Used to request access to view or receive copies of court records and certified court records.
• Request Form for Social Security or Account Number Removal (PDF)
  Used to request the redaction of social security or account numbers on recorded documents that are publicly available on the Clerk’s Internet website. The request for removal must be legibly written, signed, and delivered in person or by mail, fax, or email to the Clerk’s Office. The request must specify the identifying page number (Book and Page or Clerk File Number) that contains the social security or account number. No fee is charged for this service.