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County and local agencies maintain records about marriages, divorces, properties, court cases, and more. Members of the public can access many of these records for free, thanks to Florida’s Public Records Law and the U.S. Freedom of Information Act.

With so many custodians hosting these records, figuring out where to get started on your search for information can be tricky; that’s why this resource outlines the most efficient ways of finding the public records you’re looking for — including details of criminal activity like warrants, arrests, probation sentences, and prisoner information. This article even explains how to order a background check report for someone living in Volusia County.

How To Find Recent Arrests in Volusia County Florida for Free

In Volusia County, the Division of Corrections maintains the county jails, rather than the Sheriff’s Office (unlike in many other counties across the U.S.).

That makes the Division of Corrections the first place to check when trying to locate jail records. However, it’s also worth contacting the Sheriff’s Office, as well as other local law enforcement agencies, when trying to track down Volusia County arrest records.

See Who’s in a Volusia County Jail Through the Division of Corrections

The Volusia County Division of Corrections maintains two jails: the Branch Jail and the Correctional Facility.

The Branch Jail houses male inmates currently awaiting trial, as well as those who have been sentenced by the Circuit Court for committing a felony. On the other hand, the Correctional Facility houses all female inmates (both pre- and post-trial), as well as male convicts who have been sentenced by the County Court for committing a misdemeanor.

It’s possible to view both current and past inmates of the Branch Jail and the Correctional Facility by using the Division of Corrections’ Inmate Information Search tool.¹ This tool allows you to search inmates by entering just a last name. Or you can leave the search fields blank to see a complete list of current inmates.

For each person included in the public index of inmates, you can view their charges, bail information, description, and booking photo. This makes the search tool the most efficient way to find someone’s mugshot.

By default, the search results are listed in alphabetical order by last name. However, by selecting the “Recent” button, you can view the latest additions to the jail roster first.

For more information about Volusia County bookings, you can contact the Division of Corrections’ Official Public Records Request department by calling 386.254.1916 or sending a fax to 386.254.1550.

You can also visit or write to either facility at these addresses:

Volusia County Branch Jail
1300 Red John Dr.
Daytona Beach, FL 32125

Phone: 386.254.1555

Volusia County Correctional Facility
1354 Indian Lake Rd.
Daytona Beach, FL 32124

Phone: 386.254.1565

In addition, it’s possible to download daily arrest and booking logs through the Volusia County Clerk of Circuit Court’s website.² These logs are spreadsheets that contain the names, dates of birth, and charges for every person arrested in a single day. Typically, these logs are available for download on the site for about two weeks before they’re removed.

Look Up Arrests & Obtain Police Reports Through Local Law Enforcement Agencies in Volusia County

If the Division of Corrections isn’t able to provide you with the information you’re seeking, it’s also possible to locate Volusia County arrest records by directly contacting the Sheriff’s Office and the other law enforcement agencies within the county.³

The Sheriff’s Office posts Activity Reports to its website every weekday afternoon. (Weekend reports are posted on Mondays.) You can use these reports to find out more information about the previous day’s arrests, as well as other criminal activity in the county.

In addition, you can order a copy of an official police report after three business days following the incident in question. The cost is $0.15 per page for single-sided black-and-white copies and $0.20 per page for black-and-white double-sided copies.

Color copies cost $0.25 per page for single-sided and $0.35 per page for double-sided. You can submit your record request online by using the Sheriff’s Office Public Records Portal. There’s even an option to make an anonymous records request.

Alternatively, you can order records over the phone by calling the Records Section at 386.736.5962 (select option “0”), Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You can also opt to mail your request to the following address:

Volusia County Sheriff’s Office
Attn: Records Section
P.O. Box 569
DeLand, FL 32721

Anyone can make an in-person request by visiting this address:

Volusia County Sheriff’s Office – Records Section
Thomas C. Kelly Administration Center 
123 W. Indiana Ave., 4th fl.
DeLand, FL 32721

The office is open Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Once you’ve made your request, the Sheriff’s Office will send you an invoice for the total cost of your order. You can then pay online with a debit or credit card or with cash if you visit the office in person.

It’s also worth noting that the Sheriff’s Office maintains an online list of Local Sexual Predators residing in Volusia County.⁴ It may also be worthwhile to reach out to the different municipal police departments in Volusia County — especially if you know in which jurisdiction the arrest or criminal offense took place.

Here’s a table of the police departments serving the five largest jurisdictions in the county, along with contact information for each:

Local Police Department	Address	Phone Number
Deltona Police Department	1691 Providence Boulevard Deltona, FL 32725	386.860.7030
Daytona Beach Police Department	129 Valor Boulevard, Rm. 3001 Daytona Beach, FL 32114	386.671.5100
Port Orange Police Department	4545 South Clyde Morris Blvd. Port Orange, FL 32129	386.506.5800 386.506.5801 (records)
Ormond Beach Police Department	170 West Granada Boulevard Ormond Beach, FL 32175	386.677.0731
DeLand Police Department	219 W. Howry Ave. DeLand, FL 32720	386.626.7400

To find another law enforcement agency in the county, you can search “[name of town] Florida police department” using Google or your preferred search engine.

How To View Volusia County Florida Criminal Cases

You can also execute a free criminal record check by looking up Volusia County court records and records having to do with warrants and probation sentences.

The best place to start is with the Volusia County Clerk’s Office. However, other agencies may maintain the records you’re looking for.

Locate Criminal Records in Volusia County Florida via the Clerk of the Circuit Court

The Clerk of the Circuit Court maintains all records pertaining to criminal court cases tried in Volusia County. That includes cases tried by the Circuit Court (felonies) or the County Court’s criminal division (misdemeanors).

You can search criminal court records online by using the office’s Case Management System.⁵ You can use this resource to search for cases by number or by party name. You can narrow down the search to Volusia County criminal records by selecting “Felony” or “Misdemeanor” from the “Case Type” drop-down menu.

Once you’ve entered your search criteria, you’ll see a list of cases that match. If you select one of the line items, you’ll have the opportunity to view details about the case, including a list of every court date, charge, and involved party.

If you select the “Docket” tab, you’ll see an online directory of documents related to the case. Documents that have a yellow or green “Page” icon are viewable — you can simply click on the icon. You’ll then be able to download or print the document in question.

Documents marked with the red “Page” icon can be requested from the Clerk’s office. However, you’ll first need to register for an account before you can view the document. Registering for an account involves completing the Online Viewing Agreement and having it notarized.⁶

You can email the notarized form to [email protected] or mail it to:

Clerk of Court – Information Technology
P.O. Box 6043
DeLand, FL 32721

You can also request that the Clerk’s office perform a name-based search of criminal court records. The cost is $2 per year per name searched, in addition to $1 per page. Certification costs an extra $2 per document.

You can use the Criminal/Traffic Copy/Record Search Request form to place your request.⁷ It’s best to include as much detail as possible. You can email the completed form to [email protected], fax it to 386.740.5175, or mail it to:

Clerk of Circuit Court
P.O. Box 6043
DeLand, FL 32721

The Clerk’s office will contact you to make payment arrangements.

In addition, you can take your request in person to one of the Clerk’s office locations:

Volusia County Courthouse – DeLand
101 N. Alabama Ave.
DeLand, FL 32724

Daytona Beach Courthouse Annex
15 E. Orange Ave.
Daytona Beach, FL 32114

Daytona Beach Justice Center
251 N. Ridgewood Ave.
Daytona Beach, FL 32114

For more information, you can give the Clerk’s office a call at 386.736.5915.

How To Perform a Warrant Search in Volusia County Florida

The first place to check to see if you or someone you know has an open warrant is by contacting the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office. The office has a Warrants Unit that can be called at 386-736-5962.

Alternatively, you can visit or write to the Sheriff’s Office at this address:

Volusia County Sheriff’s Office
Thomas C Kelly Administration Center, 4th fl.
123 W. Indiana Ave.
DeLand, FL 32721

You can also use the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s Wanted Persons Search.⁸

This tool allows users to search Volusia County warrants, as well as those in the other counties in Florida.

You can also contact any of the law enforcement agencies using the information in the section on arrest records above to inquire about warrants.

Here’s an important caveat: If you have an open warrant and visit the Sheriff’s Office — or any other law enforcement agency in Volusia County — you’ll likely be arrested on the spot.

How To Find Volusia County Probation Records

If you want to find out if someone is on probation — that is, serving out a sentence at home or in the community rather than being incarcerated in jail — there are two options. The first option is to use the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s Case Management System.

This service allows you to look up offenders by name. See the section of this resource on looking up court case information for more details. If the offender was given a sentence of probation, this information will appear in the “Offense” tab under “Sentence.”

The other way to check for a probation sentence is by consulting the Florida Department of Corrections. This department oversees probation services for people who have been found guilty of a felony. You can look up probation records by using the Department of Corrections Offender Network Supervised Population Information Search.⁹

For more information about this program, contact:

Florida Dept. of Corrections
501 S. Calhoun St.
Tallahassee, FL 32399

Phone: 850.488.7052

How To Execute a Criminal Background Check in Volusia County Florida

By conducting a background check, you can find out if someone has a criminal history. You can use all of the methods for conducting a Volusia County public records search covered in this article to perform what’s considered a personal background check.

Personal background checks are those that are conducted for non-business-related reasons, such as to find out more about a potential love interest or a new neighbor. On the other hand, professional background checks are requested by businesses, nonprofits, tenants, etc., that want to look up someone’s criminal record before hiring them, allowing them to rent a property, or granting them a license.

According to the U.S. Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), professional background checks require the consent of the subject before they can be undertaken.¹⁰

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) are two federal agencies that can assist anyone who believes that they’ve been discriminated against due to their history or who may be the victim of an unlawful background check.

As mentioned above, you can essentially conduct a background check by using any of the search methods detailed in this article. In addition, you can also request a records check from the Volusia County Clerk of the Circuit Court.¹¹ The office will search county criminal records for a specific year for $2 per year per name, plus $1 per page for the report.

Requests can be made using the Criminal/Traffic Copy/Record Search Request form. When completed, this form can be emailed to [email protected] or faxed to the Clerk’s office at 386.740.5175. Alternatively, you can mail it to this address:

Clerk of Circuit Court
P.O. Box 6043
DeLand, FL 32721

Or you can visit one of these addresses to drop off the form in person:

Volusia County Courthouse – DeLand
101 N. Alabama Ave.
DeLand, FL 32724

Daytona Beach Courthouse Annex
15 E. Orange Ave.
Daytona Beach, FL 32114

Daytona Beach Justice Center
251 N. Ridgewood Ave.
Daytona Beach, FL 32114

Once the Clerk’s office has received your request, they will contact you at the provided phone number to make payment arrangements. For more information on this service, you can call the Clerk’s office at 386.736.5915.

If you wish to expand your background check beyond Volusia County’s borders, you can order one from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE).¹² This agency offers individuals two choices for a personal background check:

1. FDLE Criminal History on the Internet (CCHInet) Check: For $25, you can look up an individual’s criminal history in the state. The FDLE will email you a report with the search results.
2. State of Florida Criminal History Record Check: For $24, the FDLE will search its database of criminal history records and mail the results to your address.

The FDLE also offers a professional background check to authorized agencies, the Originating Agency Identification (ORI) Search.¹³ The cost for this professional-only search varies per agency.

If you’d like more information about the FDLE’s background check services, you can call the agency’s Criminal History Services Section at 850.410.8161 or send an email to [email protected].

Office hours are Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

How To Run a Florida Criminal Record Search Utilizing State & Federal Agencies

In addition to all of the county-level agencies listed above, you can use a variety of tools hosted by state- and federal-level agencies to check public records related to someone’s criminal history.

These search tools are listed below with a brief description of each.

• Florida Department of Corrections (DOC) Offender Information Search: The DOC’s offender information search allows users to look up current inmates in state-run correctional facilities.
• Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Career Offender Search: This tool offered by the FDLE enables users to find individuals whom the FDLE has registered as “career criminals.”¹⁴ Look on the left-hand side of the webpage at the link above to find the search field.
• FDLE Sexual Offenders & Predators Search: This searchable database empowers users to look up sex offenders in the state by name, county, or zip code.
• Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Inmate Search: This tool allows users to find inmates currently housed in BOP-run jails.¹⁵
• U.S. Justice Department National Sex Offender Public Website: A database where users can search for sex offenders by name or location.

How To Search Court Records in Volusia County Florida by Name

When looking for Volusia County judicial records, it helps to know how the Florida court system is set up. At the highest level is the Florida Supreme Court, followed by the district appeals courts.

There are six of these appeals courts. Volusia County is in the Fifth District Court of Appeal.¹⁶ Below these appeals courts are the trial courts, the Circuit Court and the County Court.

Volusia County is in the Seventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, along with Flagler, Putnam, and St. Johns counties. The Circuit Court tries cases involving civil disputes with claims worth more than $50,000, felonies, and matters involving probate, real estate, and taxation.

Meanwhile, the Volusia County Court tries cases involving civil claims worth less than $50,000, along with misdemeanors and traffic infractions. You can conduct a Volusia County case search through the county’s Clerk of the Circuit Court.¹⁷ This office is the county’s public records repository for both the District Court and the County Court.

The Clerk’s office’s website features a Case Management System that you can use to track down Volusia County public records involving court cases. See the section on looking up criminal records in this resource for details on how to use this tool.

You can also order hard copies of Volusia County court records from the Clerk of the Circuit Court. Copies cost $1 per page. Certification costs an extra $2 per document.

In addition, the office may charge a variable rate for records search assistance if you’re unsure of the case number in question. The office accepts cash, money orders, and cashier’s checks as payment, or you can call the office at 386.736.5915 to pay with a credit or debit card over the phone.

You can mail records requests to this address:

Clerk of Court
P.O. Box 6043
DeLand, FL 32721

Additionally, you can visit one of the Clerk of the Circuit Court office locations in Volusia County:

Volusia County Courthouse – DeLand
101 N. Alabama Ave.
DeLand, FL 32724

Daytona Beach Courthouse Annex
15 E. Orange Ave.
Daytona Beach, FL 32114

Daytona Beach Justice Center
251 N. Ridgewood Ave.
Daytona Beach, FL 32114

How To View Volusia County Vital Records (Marriage, Divorce, Birth & Death)

Florida public records involving important life events, including births, marriages, and deaths are considered vital records. You may want to access vital records if you need a copy of your birth certificate for identification purposes or if you want to find out if someone is married, among other examples.

However, keep in mind that government agencies may restrict access to certain vital records. In this section of the resource for finding public records in Volusia County, we’ll explain these restrictions, as well as the most efficient way to track down the information you’re looking for.

Obtain Volusia County Divorce & Marriage Records via Official Channels

The Volusia County Clerk of the Circuit Court maintains marriage records dating back to 1855. Records from April 4, 1988, to the present can be accessed for free using the office’s Document Inquiry tool.¹⁸ You can use this tool to search public records kept by the agency by name or instrument number.

To better track down the Volusia County marriage records you’re looking for, it’s recommended that you select the “Open Advances” checkbox. This will allow you to narrow down the search and check if someone is married by selecting “Marriage Certificate” from the “Document Type” drop-down menu.

Once you’ve entered your search criteria, you’ll see a list of entries that fit. If you click on the Adobe Acrobat icon in the right-hand column, you’ll be able to download or print a copy of the marriage license.

If you wish to order a paper copy of a marriage license — or would like to find one from before April 4, 1988 — you can do so from the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. The fee is $1 per page. Certification costs an extra $2 per document.

If the record dates back to before 1988 and you’re not sure of the year the marriage took place, there’s an extra $2 per year search charge.

You can mail a written request including the names of both wedding parties, the date of the marriage, a money order or cashier’s check for the fee (made out to “Volusia County Clerk of the Circuit Court), and a self-addressed envelope to:

Clerk of Circuit Court
Attn: Marriage Dept.
P.O. Box 6043
DeLand, FL 32721

You can also visit two of the Clerk’s office locations to request a copy in person:

Volusia County Courthouse – DeLand
101 N. Alabama Ave.
DeLand, FL 32724

Daytona Beach Courthouse Annex
15 E. Orange Ave.
Daytona Beach, FL 32114

For more information about ordering copies of marriage records, you can call the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office at 386.736.5915.

If you’re looking for Volusia County divorce records, the most efficient way to do so is by using the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s Case Management System. You can select these search options to find divorce information:

• Case Type: Family Law
• Case Category: Dissolution of Marriage

You can also use the MyFloridaCounty website to order uncertified paper copies of marriage records online. This service, which is managed by Florida county clerks, offers Volusia County marriage records dating back to April 1988. The cost is $3 per copy, plus shipping and handling (which varies based on the desired shipping method). You can pay with a debit or credit card online.

Another way to order marriage and divorce records dating back to June 6, 1927, is through the Florida Health Department’s Bureau of Vital Statistics.

You can use the Application for Marriage Certificate form or the Application for Florida Dissolution of Marriage Certificate form to request the desired records.^{19, 20}

Copies of marriage and divorce certificates ordered through this website cost $5 for the first document and $4 for each additional copy. The department also charges a $2 fee for each year searched if you’re unsure of which year in which the marriage took place.

There’s also a shipping and handling fee of $1. The department also offers “rush” service, which involves priority research attention but not faster shipping, for $10. Fees can be paid with a check or money order made out to “Vital Statistics.”

You can mail your completed form and payment to:

Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics
P.O. Box 210
Jacksonville, FL 32231

Alternatively, you can visit the Bureau of Vital Statistics office in Jacksonville to make an in-person request and pay with cash, check, Visa, Mastercard, or money order.

Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics
1217 North Pearl St.
Jacksonville, FL 32202

The lobby is open Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, you can call the bureau at 904.359.6900. Finally, for a fee, you may order a copy of a marriage or divorce certificate using the VitalChek third-party service.

Access or Request Birth & Death Records in Volusia County Through the Department of Health

If you wish to order a certificate of birth or a certificate of death, you can do so from the Florida Department of Health in Volusia County as long as you’re authorized to do so.²¹ This office keeps birth records dating back to 1930 and death records dating back to 2009.

You can order a birth certificate copy if you’re one of the following:

• The registrant (if aged 18 or older)
• Their parent
• Their legal guardian
• A legal representative
• Someone with a certified court order

If the registrant has passed away, a certificate can also be ordered by:

• Their spouse
• Their child
• Their grandchild
• Their sibling

Likewise, only the following may order a copy of a death certificate:

• The registrant’s spouse
• The registrant’s parent
• Their child
• Their grandchild
• Their sibling
• Someone with a provable interest in the registrant’s estate
• Some with proof that they’re acting on behalf of the registrant’s immediate family

Birth certificate copies cost $15, while death certificate copies cost $8. Payment can be made with a money order or check made out to “Florida Department of Health Volusia County.” Use either the Application for Birth Record or the Application for Death Certificate.²²

If you’re mailing your request, you can request expedited service for an additional $10 processing fee. Overnight delivery costs an additional $10.

You can mail your completed application and payment to:

Florida Dept. of Health in Volusia County
Attn: Vital Statistics – Bin #102
P.O. Box 9190
Daytona Beach, FL 32120

You can also request a birth or death certificate in person by visiting a Department of Health office. The fees are the same, but the office will accept payment in the form of cash, Visa, Mastercard, money order, or check.

The Department of Health in Volusia County’s website maintains a list of offices you can visit in person. It’s also possible to order copies of these records online using the third-party VitalChek service.

If you’re looking for birth records dated before 1930 or death records from before 2009, you can order them from the state Department of Health’s office in Jacksonville. These records cost $15 per copy. You can pay with cash, money order, or debit or credit card.

To request a copy of these records, you can send a completed Application for a Florida Birth Record or Application for a Florida Death Record to this address:²³

Office of Vital Statistics
921 North Davis St. Building A, Ste. 251, MC-21
Jacksonville, FL 32209

You can also visit the office in person at:

Florida Office of Vital Statistics
3225 University Boulevard South, Ste. 100
Jacksonville, FL 32216

Office hours are Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information, you can call 904.253.1620.

How To Acquire Free Volusia County Property Records

There are three custodians of Volusia County public records related to properties; you can use any or all of them to conduct a free public records search and find out who owns a particular property.

The first custodian is the Volusia County Property Appraiser. This agency’s website allows users to look up property ownership records by name, address, or parcel ID. Using this tool will allow you to see the name and mailing address of the owner of a property, as well as tax appraisal details, information about any permits, and an aerial view of the parcel.

For more information, you can contact the Appraiser’s office using this information:

Volusia County Property Appraiser
123 West Indiana Ave. Rm. 102
DeLand, FL 32720

Phone: 386.736.5901

Office hours are Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The second agency that allows users to conduct a free search of property records is the Volusia County Tax Collector’s Office. This office’s website features a property search tool you can use by entering a name, address, or parcel number.

Once you’ve entered your search criteria, you’ll be able to see ownership details and a description of the property. You’ll also be able to see property tax information.

You can even download or print a copy of the three most recent tax bills. For more details about this search tool, you can contact the office near you using the information posted on the agency’s website.²⁴

Finally, you can look up information about property records through the Volusia County Clerk of the Circuit Court. You can use the office’s search functionality to look up deeds, easements, liens, mortgage documents, and other property records. You can narrow down your search by selecting what kind of document you wish to search for in the “Document Type” drop-down menu.

It’s possible to order a copy of the record from the Clerk’s office for a charge of $1 per page. Certification adds an extra $2 per document to your total.

The office accepts cash, money orders, and cashier’s checks. Or you can contact the office by phone at 386.736.5915 to pay with a credit or debit card.

You can mail records requests to this address:

Clerk of Court
P.O. Box 6043
DeLand, FL 32721

Or you can visit one of the Clerk of the Circuit Court office locations in person:

Volusia County Courthouse – DeLand
101 N. Alabama Ave.
DeLand, FL 32724

Daytona Beach Courthouse Annex
15 E. Orange Ave.
Daytona Beach, FL 32114

Daytona Beach Justice Center
251 N. Ridgewood Ave.
Daytona Beach, FL 32114

Citizens’ Rights & Responsibilities Regarding Volusia County Public Records

The U.S. Freedom of Information Act and Florida’s Public Records Law preserve the right to access many different types of public records. However, with this freedom comes responsibility. You must never use the information gathered during a search of public records to commit a crime, such as identity theft, stalking, or harassment.

The U.S. Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) also forbids conducting a professional background criminal records check — for employee, volunteer, or tenant screenings, licensing, etc. — without the consent of the search subject.

If you believe you’ve been the victim of discrimination, you can contact the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or the Federal Trade Commission to ask for assistance.²⁵

Closer to home, you can also contact the Florida Commission on Human Relations for help. This agency specializes in fighting workplace discrimination. As long as you’re a responsible user of information, a search of Volusia County public records can be invaluable when you want to learn more about another person’s past or present circumstances.