Miami-Dade County Clerk of Court: Case Search, Court Records & Dockets

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Miami-Dade County, Florida Court Records Guide

Miami-Dade County Clerk of Court: Case Search, Court Records & Dockets

The Miami-Dade County Clerk of the Court and Comptroller is the official custodian for many Miami-Dade court records, including civil, family, probate, criminal, traffic, and related case information.

This guide explains which Miami-Dade Clerk case search system to use, how to read dockets, how to request certified copies, where to find the courthouse on Google Map, and when a record belongs in Official Records instead of the court case search.

Start at Official Records Hub Civil, Family & Probate Search Criminal Case Search

Independent guide for slug: miami-dade-county-clerk-of-court-case-search. Last reviewed September 2026. Always confirm current access rules, hours, court dates, fees, and payment instructions on official Miami-Dade Clerk and court websites.

Quick Facts: Miami-Dade Clerk Case Search

Official office name Clerk of the Court and Comptroller of Miami-Dade County.
Main Clerk address 20 NW 1st Avenue, Miami, FL 33128.
Main phone 305-275-1155.
Traffic case phone 305-275-1111 for traffic case information.
Civil, family, probate search Use the Civil, Family and Probate Courts Online System.
Criminal case search Use the Criminal Justice Online Case Search for felony and misdemeanor case details.
Certified copies Certified court copies may be requested online, by mail, or in person depending on the case type.
Official Records Deeds, mortgages, liens, declarations, plats, and recorded instruments use the County Recorder’s Official Records search.
Best first step: use the official Miami-Dade Clerk Records page as your starting hub. It separates civil/family/probate cases, criminal cases, traffic cases, marriage license records, official records, public records requests, certified copies, parking violations, and tax deed records.

Which Miami-Dade Clerk Case Search System Should You Use?

Miami-Dade does not rely on only one search screen for every record. Civil, family, and probate cases use one online system. Criminal felony and misdemeanor cases use the Criminal Justice Online Case Search. Traffic citations, parking violations, official records, and marriage license records each have their own official search path.

Before searching, identify the record type. A divorce case, probate case, eviction, small claim, felony case, misdemeanor case, traffic citation, and deed are not searched the same way.

Civil, family, probate Use this for civil lawsuits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, probate, guardianship, divorce, family, and related Odyssey case records.
Criminal cases Use this for felony, misdemeanor, criminal traffic, charges, dockets, calendars, and criminal case images where available.
Traffic citations Use the traffic system or traffic pages for citation lookup, payment options, trial requests, school elections, and compliance questions.
Official Records Use the County Recorder’s Official Records search for deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, declarations of domicile, satisfactions, and recorded documents.

Official hubMiami-Dade Clerk Records Search Hub

Use this page when you are not sure which official search system applies to your case or record.

After opening this link:

  1. Choose Civil/Family/Probate Court Online System for civil, family, probate, and related case records.
  2. Choose Criminal Justice Online Case Search for felony, misdemeanor, and criminal case details.
  3. Choose Traffic Online System or Traffic & Parking if your record is a citation or traffic matter.
  4. Choose County Recorder’s Official Record Search for deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, declarations, and recorded instruments.
  5. Use the certified copies link when the receiving agency requires a certified record instead of a printed docket or plain copy.
Do not mix systems: a court docket is not the same as an Official Record index. If the document was filed in a court case, use court records. If it was recorded against property or as a county recorder document, use Official Records.

Search Miami-Dade Civil, Family, and Probate Court Records

Civil, family, and probate cases are part of Miami-Dade’s Odyssey system. This search path is used for many non-criminal court matters, including civil lawsuits, county court cases, circuit civil cases, small claims, landlord-tenant disputes, family cases, probate, guardianship, domestic relations, and related court records.

This system is also where many users begin when they need a docket, filing history, case number, party search, or certified copy for a civil, family, or probate matter.

Official case searchCivil, Family and Probate Courts Online System

After opening this link:

  1. Select the records search option for civil, family, or probate cases.
  2. Search by case number when available because it is usually more accurate than a broad name search.
  3. If you search by party name, narrow the results by case type, filing year, or other available filters.
  4. Open the matching case and review the docket entries before ordering copies.
  5. If you cannot see an image, check whether registered access is needed under Florida’s access rules.
  6. Use the certified copy order option only after confirming the correct case and document image.
Civil cases County civil, circuit civil, small claims, landlord-tenant, foreclosures, judgments, and related filings.
Family cases Divorce, domestic relations, simplified dissolution, name change, child support, domestic violence, and restricted family records.
Probate cases Estate matters, wills, guardianship, mental health, trust-related records, and probate certified copies.
Registered access Some users may need free registration for access to certain Civil, Family, and Probate court records under Florida’s electronic access matrix.

Official civil pageMiami-Dade Civil Court Information

After opening this link:

  1. Confirm whether the case is under County Court or Circuit Court jurisdiction.
  2. Use the civil case search link if you need filings, docket entries, or case information.
  3. Use the certified copy link if you need an official certified civil document.
  4. Review where civil actions may be filed before visiting a courthouse or district court location.

Official family pageMiami-Dade Family Court Information

After opening this link:

  1. Read the family court overview to confirm whether your matter is domestic relations, probate, or domestic violence.
  2. Use the family/probate search link for online case lookup.
  3. Check whether the record or document is restricted before assuming it should be visible online.
  4. For name-change matters, review the fingerprint-notice information before filing.

Search Miami-Dade Criminal Court Records

The Miami-Dade Criminal Justice Online Case Search is the official search path for many felony and misdemeanor case details. It can help users find charges, docket entries, court dates, case status, and images where access is available.

Criminal records can have sensitive limits. Sealed, expunged, juvenile, confidential, victim-related, or restricted material may not appear to a public internet user.

Official criminal searchMiami-Dade Criminal Justice Online Case Search

After opening this link:

  1. Use the criminal records search option for felony or misdemeanor cases.
  2. Search by case number if you have it, or use defendant name and other available details.
  3. Open the case information screen and review charges, hearings, dockets, and available images.
  4. To order a certified copy, go to the docket area, expand the relevant entry, and look for the image/order option when available.
  5. For the official record or legal certainty, contact the Clerk’s office instead of relying only on an online display.
Searchable criminal matters Felony cases, misdemeanor cases, some criminal traffic cases, charges, hearings, dockets, and criminal images where available.
Certified criminal copies Criminal case certified copies may be requested online, by mail, or in person depending on the record and access rules.
Criminal traffic warning A criminal traffic violation can require a court appearance and may result in a bench warrant if a required hearing is missed.
Official confirmation The Clerk’s online systems are helpful access tools, but the Clerk’s office should be consulted for the official court record.

Official criminal certified copiesRequest Certified Copies for Criminal Cases

After opening this link:

  1. Search the criminal case first and identify the exact document you need.
  2. Confirm whether the image is available for online ordering.
  3. Use the listed online, mail, or in-person request path based on your case type.
  4. For felony questions, use the felony contact route shown on the official page.
  5. For misdemeanor questions, use the misdemeanor contact route shown on the official page.

Miami-Dade Dockets, Hearings, Calendars, and Court-Date Checks

A court docket is the running list of case activity. It may show filings, hearings, orders, notices, judgments, dispositions, and other case events. A docket is useful, but it is not the same as legal advice, a certified copy, or a complete file review.

For judge, courtroom, hearing procedure, court calendars, and judicial division information, the Eleventh Judicial Circuit website may be more useful than the Clerk’s record portal. For actual filed case documents and docket history, use the Clerk’s official case search systems.

Official court websiteEleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida

After opening this link:

  1. Use the court website for judge pages, division instructions, courtroom information, judicial calendars, and administrative orders.
  2. If you know the judge, select the judge or division page for hearing-specific instructions.
  3. Return to the Clerk’s case search if you need docket entries, filings, or certified copies.
  4. For a criminal traffic hearing, search the citation first and call 305-275-1111 if you need traffic hearing information.

Official Clerk/court noteContacting the Clerk for Court Records

After opening this link:

  1. Read the explanation that the Clerk is the official custodian of court records.
  2. Use the Clerk’s online services for official records, civil/family/probate cases, criminal cases, and traffic cases.
  3. Call 305-275-1155 for the Clerk’s 24-hour voice response system.
  4. Call 305-275-1111 for traffic case information only.
Docket tip: if a hearing date appears online, still confirm courtroom, judge, and appearance instructions through the official court or Clerk source close to the hearing date, because schedules can change.

Certified Copies of Miami-Dade Court Records

Certified copies are official primary documents from Clerk records. They are commonly requested for legal filings, licensing, immigration, name change, probate, banking, title, agency, or court purposes.

Miami-Dade provides certified-copy options for civil, family, marriage, official records, probate, criminal cases, criminal history checks, juvenile cases, and traffic images. Juvenile certified copies are confidential and must be ordered by mail or in person.

$2/year/name Additional search fee if you do not know the year or case number.
Fees apply Certified copies include copy, certification, service, and possible search charges.
Online cards Visa, Discover, Mastercard, and American Express are accepted online.
No personal checks For Clerk certified-copy payments, personal checks are not accepted.
Juvenile cases Juvenile certified copies can only be ordered by mail or in person.
$1 + $2 Official Records certified copies commonly list $1 per page plus $2 per document certification.

Official certified copiesMiami-Dade Clerk Certified Copies

After opening this link:

  1. Select the case or record category: civil, family, marriage, official records, probate, criminal, criminal history, juvenile, or traffic.
  2. Search online first if the page tells you to identify the exact case or document image.
  3. Confirm whether your record can be ordered online, by mail, or in person.
  4. If you do not know the year or case number, budget for the additional per-year, per-name search fee.
  5. Use an accepted payment method and avoid personal checks.

Civil certified copiesRequest Certified Copies for Civil Cases

After opening this link:

  1. Perform an online civil case search first.
  2. Open the correct case and view the image if available.
  3. Order the certified copy only after confirming the exact document.
  4. If you cannot see the image, review whether free registered-user access is needed.

Public requestMiami-Dade Clerk Public Records Requests

After opening this link:

  1. Use the listed online systems first for Official Records, Criminal Records, Civil/Family/Probate Records, and Marriage License Records.
  2. If the record is not available online, prepare a clear request with names, case number, record type, and date range.
  3. For other Clerk public records, submit through the public records form, email, or mail route listed on the page.
  4. Watch for an acknowledgement and any cost estimate before assuming the request is complete.

Miami-Dade Clerk of Court Google Map, Address, Phone, and Court Locations

The Clerk’s main listed address is 20 NW 1st Avenue, Miami, FL 33128. Miami-Dade also has multiple courthouse, district court, and service locations because the county has a large court system and many public-facing services.

Main Clerk / Osvaldo N. Soto Miami-Dade Justice Center Area

Address: 20 NW 1st Avenue, Miami, FL 33128

Main phone: 305-275-1155

Use for: Clerk and Comptroller services, court records, official-record certified copy routing, case information, and downtown courthouse access.

Nearby courthouse cluster: Lawson E. Thomas Courthouse Center, Children’s Courthouse, Osvaldo N. Soto Miami-Dade Justice Center, and other Clerk/court offices are concentrated around downtown Miami.

Open Main Clerk Address in Google Maps

Stephen P. Clark Center

111 NW First Street
Miami, FL 33128

Includes Clerk of the Board, code enforcement, Value Adjustment Board, and related county services.

Lawson E. Thomas Courthouse Center

175 NW First Avenue
Miami, FL 33128

Civil, family, and related courthouse services may be connected to this downtown courthouse location.

Miami-Dade Children’s Courthouse

155 NW 3 Street, Suite 3318
Miami, FL 33128

Juvenile and children’s court-related offices may have restricted access rules.

Richard E. Gerstein Justice Building

1351 NW 12th Street
Miami, FL 33125

Criminal court and criminal jury-related services are commonly associated with this location.

South Dade Justice Center

10710 SW 211th Street, Suite 1200
Miami, FL 33189

District court services, traffic, civil, domestic violence intake, marriage licenses, and selected extended-hours services.

North Dade Justice Center

15555 Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 100
North Miami, FL 33160

District court services and selected domestic violence case filing/hearing services.

Hialeah District Court

11 E. 6th Street
Hialeah, FL 33010

District court services and selected domestic violence filing/ceremony services.

Coral Gables District Court

3100 Ponce de Leon Boulevard
Coral Gables, FL 33134

District court services, scheduled marriage ceremonies, and selected Clerk services.

Joseph Caleb Center Court

5400 NW 22nd Avenue, Suite 103
Miami, FL 33142

District court hearings, domestic violence filing, and selected court services.

Official locationsMiami-Dade Clerk Locations

After opening this link:

  1. Review the full list of Clerk locations before visiting.
  2. Select the location name to see office-specific services, hours, parking, and contact details.
  3. Use the district court page if your task involves civil, traffic, county, criminal, parking, marriage, or domestic violence services outside downtown Miami.
  4. Confirm current hours because some locations have extended hours for only certain services.

Official district courtsMiami-Dade District Court Locations

After opening this link:

  1. Choose the district court closest to your case or service need.
  2. Check whether the location handles marriage licenses, civil cases, traffic, county cases, criminal matters, parking, or domestic violence filings.
  3. Use the location-specific page to confirm room number, service hours, and parking.
  4. For domestic violence petitions, verify which locations accept filings and whether extended hours apply.

Official finderMiami-Dade Court Location Finder

After opening this link:

  1. Enter your ZIP code or location details in the search box.
  2. Review the nearest Clerk office or court location returned by the tool.
  3. Open the matching location page to verify hours and services.
  4. Call before visiting if your task has a deadline, court date, injunction issue, or payment-plan complication.

Traffic Case Search, Civil Traffic Citations, and Criminal Traffic Violations

Miami-Dade separates civil traffic infractions from criminal traffic violations. Civil traffic infractions usually have response options such as payment, hearing request, traffic school election, or compliance proof. Criminal traffic violations may require a court appearance.

For many civil traffic citations, you have 30 days from the issue date to satisfy your obligation. Missing the deadline can result in late fees and driver license suspension.

Civil traffic infractions Non-criminal traffic citations may allow payment, hearing request, school election, or compliance proof.
Criminal traffic violations DUI, reckless driving, knowingly driving with a suspended license, and leaving the scene can require court appearance.
Traffic phone Call 305-275-1111 for traffic case information.
Do not ignore notices Failure to appear in a criminal traffic matter can result in a bench warrant.

Official civil trafficMiami-Dade Civil Traffic Citations

After opening this link:

  1. Read the 30-day response rule before deciding what to do with the citation.
  2. Choose the correct option: pay, request trial, elect traffic school, submit proof of compliance, or file a court-related document.
  3. Search the traffic system to confirm the citation is in the Clerk system.
  4. If filing a document as a self-represented litigant, use the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal link provided by the Clerk.
  5. Save proof of payment, proof of school election, hearing notice, or compliance filing.

Official criminal trafficMiami-Dade Criminal Traffic Violations

After opening this link:

  1. Check whether your citation is a criminal traffic violation that requires court appearance.
  2. Search the traffic citation to find your hearing date when available.
  3. Use 305-275-1111 for the Traffic Division’s 24-hour voice response system.
  4. If you cannot attend, contact the assigned judge’s office using the Eleventh Judicial Circuit judge directory.
  5. Do not ignore a criminal traffic hearing notice because a missed court date can create a bench warrant.

Court Records vs Miami-Dade Official Records

The Clerk is also the County Recorder for Miami-Dade County, but recorded documents are not the same as court dockets. Official Records include documents such as deeds, mortgages, liens, affidavits, subdivision plats, judgments, declarations of domicile, satisfactions, releases, powers of attorney, and financial statements.

Use Official Records when you are looking for a recorded instrument. Use court case search when you are looking for a lawsuit, criminal case, traffic citation, probate matter, family case, judgment within a case, or docket history.

Use Court Records for

  • Civil, family, probate, criminal, misdemeanor, felony, traffic, and small claims cases.
  • Dockets, filings, charges, hearings, orders, dispositions, judgments, and case images where available.
  • Certified court copies and case-record verification.
  • Traffic case information and hearing-date checks.

Use Official Records for

  • Deeds, mortgages, liens, satisfactions, releases, declarations of domicile, plats, and recorded instruments.
  • Recording documents in person, by mail, or through approved eRecording vendors.
  • Official-record certified copies and redaction requests.
  • Property fraud alert and home/property record searches.

Official records pageMiami-Dade Official Records and Recording

After opening this link:

  1. Use this page for deeds, mortgages, liens, declarations of domicile, satisfactions, releases, plats, and other recorded instruments.
  2. Select the Official Records search if you need to look up a recorded document.
  3. Use the redaction request information if Social Security, bank account, credit card, or exempt Chapter 119 information appears in a public record.
  4. Use the recording instructions if you need to record an original document in person, by mail, or through eRecording.
  5. For court case files, return to the Clerk’s civil/family/probate or criminal search instead.

Official certified recordsOfficial Records Certified Copies

After opening this link:

  1. Search the County Recorder’s records first to find book/page, instrument, year, and party details.
  2. Use online ordering for eligible recorded documents.
  3. For records older than 1974, use the mail or in-person request method.
  4. Prepare the book and page, year recorded, names of parties, document type, and self-addressed stamped envelope if mailing.
  5. Confirm copy, certification, and search fees before sending payment.

E-Filing, Advanced Access, Bookmarks, and Online Record Limits

Miami-Dade Clerk online systems include standard free searches and advanced services. Advanced access can help qualified users view Civil, Family, and Probate records under Florida’s access standards. Official Records advanced searches may require paid search units.

The Clerk also offers criminal case bookmarks and notifications for case information updates. Even with online access, the Clerk warns that online information should not be treated as a certified or official record unless ordered and verified through the proper official process.

Official e-filingMiami-Dade Clerk E-Filing Information

After opening this link:

  1. Read the local Miami-Dade e-filing notes before submitting filings.
  2. Use the Civil, Family and Probate system for filings, dockets, and documents in those case types.
  3. Use the Criminal Justice Online System for felony, misdemeanor, and traffic case filing/document information.
  4. If you need to follow up on certain application status questions, use the Clerk contact information shown on the official page.

State portalFlorida Courts E-Filing Portal

After opening this link:

  1. Create or log in to your Florida Courts E-Filing Portal account.
  2. Select Miami-Dade County and the correct court division.
  3. Upload documents in the required format and review filing fees before submitting.
  4. Save the filing confirmation and monitor acceptance, rejection, or correction notices.

Marriage Licenses, Juvenile Records, Child Support, and Other Clerk Records

Although this page focuses on case search and dockets, the Miami-Dade Clerk also maintains online records and services for marriage licenses, child support/alimony central depository matters, parking violations, tax deed sale process records, juror services, and selected home/property matters.

Marriage license records have their own search and certified-copy paths. Juvenile cases are confidential, so certified copies can only be ordered by mail or in person.

Marriage licenses Florida residents have a three-day waiting period unless an eligible premarital course exception applies.
Ceremonies Miami-Dade civil ceremonies are available, and appointments can help reduce wait time.
Child support/alimony The Central Depository office is listed at Overtown Village South with child support contact options.
Juvenile records Juvenile certified copies are confidential and are not handled like ordinary online certified-copy orders.

Official marriageMiami-Dade Marriage Licenses

After opening this link:

  1. Review the marriage license requirements before applying.
  2. Check the Florida resident three-day waiting period and premarital course option.
  3. Use the appointment link if you want to reduce wait time for a civil ceremony.
  4. After the ceremony, make sure the marriage license is returned to the Marriage License Bureau within the required time.

Privacy, Accuracy, Public Records, and Legal Use Notice

Florida public records access is broad, but court records can still be sealed, expunged, confidential, exempt, restricted, redacted, or unavailable through public internet access. A missing online result does not automatically mean a case or record does not exist.

This page is an independent informational guide and is not the official Miami-Dade Clerk website. It is not a consumer reporting agency and should not be used for employment screening, tenant screening, credit decisions, insurance eligibility, or any Fair Credit Reporting Act purpose.

Verify before acting: always confirm case status, docket entries, hearing dates, court locations, official-record details, fees, certified-copy requirements, and confidentiality restrictions directly with the Miami-Dade Clerk, the Eleventh Judicial Circuit, or another official agency.

Miami-Dade County Clerk of Court FAQs

1. What is the official Miami-Dade County Clerk of Court case search?

The official starting point is the Miami-Dade Clerk Records page. From there, use the Civil, Family and Probate Courts Online System for those case types, or the Criminal Justice Online Case Search for felony and misdemeanor cases.

2. How do I search Miami-Dade civil, family, or probate cases?

Use the Civil, Family and Probate Courts Online System. Search by case number when possible, or use party name and available filters such as case type or filing year to narrow results.

3. How do I search Miami-Dade criminal court records?

Use the Criminal Justice Online Case Search for felony and misdemeanor case information. Search by case number or defendant details, then review charges, hearings, docket entries, and available images.

4. Where is the Miami-Dade Clerk of the Court located?

The main Clerk address listed by the office is 20 NW 1st Avenue, Miami, FL 33128. Miami-Dade also has several courthouse and district court locations throughout the county.

5. What phone number should I call for Miami-Dade Clerk case information?

The main Clerk phone number is 305-275-1155. For traffic case information only, the Eleventh Judicial Circuit lists 305-275-1111.

6. Can I request certified copies of Miami-Dade court records online?

Yes, certified copies may be requested online for many civil, family, probate, criminal, marriage, official-record, and traffic records, depending on the case type and document availability. Juvenile certified copies must be ordered by mail or in person.

7. Why can’t I find a Miami-Dade case or docket online?

The record may be sealed, expunged, confidential, restricted, juvenile, not digitized, filed under a different name, entered with a different case number, or too broad for your search terms. Use the official public records request process if needed.

8. Are Miami-Dade deeds and mortgages searched in court records?

No. Deeds, mortgages, liens, declarations of domicile, satisfactions, plats, and many property-related recorded instruments should be searched through Miami-Dade Official Records, not the court case search.

9. How do I check a Miami-Dade traffic citation?

Use the Clerk’s traffic citation resources and call 305-275-1111 for traffic case information. Many civil traffic citations must be addressed within 30 days of the issue date to avoid late fees or license suspension.

10. Is this page the official Miami-Dade Clerk website?

No. This is an independent guide. For official case searches, court records, dockets, certified copies, traffic citations, locations, maps, and service updates, use the official Miami-Dade Clerk links included in this article.

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