Court Services
Court House
Location/Hours of Operation
425 North Orange Avenue, Suite 170
Orlando, Florida 32801
(407)Â 836-4515
Monday to Friday, 8:00AM-5:00PM
Closed Holidays and weekends
Locations
| Service | Location |
|---|---|
| Passports | Room 150 |
| Court Records | Room 150 |
| Bonds | Room 210 |
| Wills | Room 335 |
| Divorce | Rooms 320 and 340 |
| Name Change | Rooms 320 and 340 |
| Paternity | Room 340 |
| Self Help Center | Room 340 |
| Judicial Processes | Room 350 |
| Marriage License | Room 350 |
| ADA Coordinator | Room 510 |
| Type of Process | Cost of Individual Service |
|---|---|
| Summons (per person being served) / Garnishments | $40.00 |
| Subpoena / Orders, Notices, Evictions, Civil Injunctions | $40.00 |
| Writ of Assistance | $40.00 Service $90.00 Execution |
| Writ of Bodily Attachment | $90.00 |
| Protection Orders / Injunctions (e.g. Domestic Violence) | $0.00 |
| Distress Writ | $40.00 Service $90.00 execution |
| Writ of Attachment | $90.00 |
| Writ of Replevin | $90.00 |
| Writ of Possession | $90.00 |
| Out-of-State Non-Enforceable Process | $55.00 |
| Child Custody Orders (any form) | $90.00 |
| Mental Health Ex Parte Order | $0.00 |
Marriage Licenses
The first step in applying for a marriage license is to complete a Marriage License Application. You can do this in one of two ways:
- Save time and apply online using our eMarriage Application. Once you complete the online application, you will receive a confirmation notice containing information about completing the application process.
- Print the Marriage License Application and bring it to the Orange County Courthouse to complete the process.
Please note that for both methods indicated above, the 3-day waiting period does not begin until after the couple comes together to the Clerkâs office and purchases the marriage license in person. Before coming to the Clerkâs Office in person, please review all marriage license requirements and our FAQs.
Passports Applications
All those traveling outside the United States need a passport to re-enter the country, including those traveling to Canada, Bermuda and the Caribbean.
When applying for a passport, two separate fees and forms of payment are required. Be sure to review the accepted forms of payment.Â
| Type of Passport | Clerk Fee | Dept. of State Fee |
|---|---|---|
| New Passport Book - Adult (16 or older) | $35.00 | $130.00 |
| New Passport Book - Adult Expedited | $35.00 | $190.00 |
| New Passport Book - Child (15 or younger | $35.00 | $100.00 |
| New Passport Book - Child Expedited | $35.00 | $160.00 |
| New Passport Card - Adult | $35.00 | $30.00 |
| New Passport Card - Adult Expedited | $35.00 | $90.00 |
| New Passport Card - Child | $35.00 | $15.00 |
| New Passport Card - Child Expedited | $35.00 | $75.00 |
| Passport Photo | $15.00 | |
| Accepted Forms of Payment | Cash, Check, Money Order, Credit Card | Check or Money Order |
Traffic
Welcome to the Orange County Clerk of Courts Traffic Division. If you have recently received a traffic ticket, please review the information provided to determine which traffic option applies to you.
- Fines for cases turned over to collection agencies:Â Payment must be made directly to the collection agency. Collection agency information is available on our traffic ticket options page.
- Cases that require a court appearance
- Cases where Restitution was ordered to be paid to a victim
- Cases where a credit card was previously reversed
- Toll Violations (by camera) less than 75 days past due:Â Toll violations can be paid by mail or in person at one of our locations. Please include the citation number when making a payment. *Please note: Toll violations that are 75 days past due may be paid online.
- Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express card (a $3.50 surcharge will apply)
- Valid billing address and CVV number (the 3-digit security code on the back of your card)
- Case or citation number (It can take up to 10 days for our system to receive a citation from an issuing law enforcement agency. If you cannot initially find your citation online, consider searching again in a few days.)
Please review all information regarding traffic ticket options and payment before proceeding.
Late fees and suspension may apply if you do not elect a traffic option within 30 calendar days from the date of citation.
You will be able to pay the following:- Pay Traffic Tickets
- Pay for an Extension
- Traffic School
Dissolution of Marriage
Forms
Forms and filing instructions may be purchased in room 320 or 340 of the Orange County Courthouse or a dissolution of marriage packet can be purchased online from The Clerk of Courts site. Customers may obtain individual forms by visiting flcourts
Filing for Divorce
- Take completed forms to room 340 of the courthouse before 3:30 p.m. to be reviewed and notarized
- Once the case is filed, Family Court Services will contact the petitioner with instructions
- If no further filing is required, the petitioner will receive a hearing date and time by mail
Name Change
RequirementsÂ
Before a name change hearing can be set, the petitioner must have fingerprints taken electronically by an authorized agency.
The fingerprints are then submitted to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for criminal history records checks. The results are sent to the Clerkâs Office by FDLE. Â
A background check is not required for petitions to restore a former name or for changes of name in proceedings for divorce or adoption of children.
If the name change request is on behalf of a minor, consent may be required from the parent not filing the request. Note that if the name change is for a minor, the fingerprints of the adult petitioner must be taken and submitted, not the minorâs.
Forms
Forms and filing instructions may be purchased in room 320 and 340 of the Orange County Courthouse or a name change packet can be purchased online from our website. Customers may obtain individual forms by visiting flcourts.
When filing for a name change at the courthouse, you must first go to Family Court Services in room 340 before 3:30 p.m. to have your pleadings reviewed and notarized.
