Find Public Records in Deltona

Deltona public records include court filings, property documents, city permits, and official files held by the City of Deltona and Volusia County agencies. Florida's Chapter 119 makes these records open to any person who asks, without requiring a name or a reason for the request.

Volusia County Clerk of Courts

Court records for Deltona are held by the Volusia County Clerk of Courts. Deltona is the largest city in Volusia County and falls within the 7th Judicial Circuit. The Clerk handles civil, criminal, family, probate, and traffic cases from across the county. You can search records online at clerk.org. The Clerk also offers a direct records search at clerk.org/Search-Records.aspx, where you can look up cases by party name or case number at no cost to view.

The Volusia Clerk also maintains the county's official records index. Deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, and other recorded instruments are stored here. If you need to check for liens on a Deltona property or find a recorded deed, the official records search is the right tool. Viewing the index online is free. Standard copies cost $0.15 per page, and certified copies carry an additional certification fee.

The image below shows the Deltona city website, where you can find city department contacts and information on submitting public records requests to the City of Deltona.

The city site gives you access to the City Clerk's office, which manages public records requests for documents held by Deltona's city departments.

City of Deltona Public Records

Deltona incorporated as a city in 1995. The city maintains public records for documents generated by its departments. This includes building permits, code enforcement records, city commission meeting minutes, contracts, and files from city departments like planning, public works, and utilities. City hall is at 2345 Providence Blvd, Deltona, FL 32725. You can call (386) 878-8100 to reach city hall. The city website is at deltonafl.gov.

City records requests can be submitted in person at city hall, by phone, by mail, or online if the city has a portal. No formal form is required by law. A clear description of what you need is enough. The city must respond promptly. If additional time is needed for a complex or large request, the city can provide an estimate of the timeline and any costs before proceeding.

Requesting Deltona Records and Fees

Fees for copies follow state law under Chapter 119. Standard page copies are $0.15 each. If your request requires more than 30 minutes of staff time to process, the agency may charge for that extra time at the rate of the lowest-paid qualified employee. The first 30 minutes are free. Many routine requests involve no charge at all, particularly when records are available in digital form.

If the city or county denies a request, they must state the specific exemption in writing. Florida law under Section 119.071 lists the allowable exemptions, which include active criminal investigative records, some personal information, and certain law enforcement materials. A blanket refusal without citing an exemption is not lawful. If you believe a denial is improper, the Florida Attorney General's free mediation program is available at (850) 245-0140. More information is at myfloridalegal.com.

Property Records for Deltona

Two offices hold property records for Deltona. The Volusia County Clerk of Courts maintains the official records index with deeds, mortgages, liens, and other recorded instruments. The Volusia County Property Appraiser holds ownership and assessment data. Both are public and free to search online.

Deltona was developed largely as a planned residential community, and many parcels have been on the market multiple times. The Clerk's official records system captures the full recorded history of each parcel. If you are researching a Deltona address, searching both the Clerk's index and the Property Appraiser's database gives you a complete picture of the property's recorded history and current status. You do not need to visit any office to do this research online.

Court Cases and the 7th Judicial Circuit

Cases from Deltona go through the 7th Judicial Circuit, which also serves Flagler, Putnam, and St. Johns counties. The main Volusia County courthouse is in DeLand, the county seat. Some court business is also conducted at a courthouse branch in Daytona Beach. For most research, the Clerk's online portal at clerk.org is the fastest and easiest way to search cases without visiting a courthouse.

Civil, criminal, family, probate, and small claims cases are all part of the same Volusia Clerk system. Small claims cases cover civil disputes up to the state limit and are searchable through the same portal as all other case types. If you need certified copies of court documents for a legal matter, contact the Volusia Clerk's office to request them in person, by mail, or through whatever remote option the office currently provides.

Other Records Sources for Deltona

Marriage and dissolution records are civil court matters filed with the Volusia Clerk, making them part of the local records system. Birth and death certificates are not held locally. You request those from the Florida Department of Health's Bureau of Vital Statistics at the state level.

Police records from the Deltona Police Department may be available under Chapter 119 for non-active cases. Contact the Police Department directly for those requests. The Volusia County Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement in unincorporated parts of the county and maintains its own records separately.

The Florida Association of Court Clerks has a statewide directory at flclerks.com if you need records from other Florida counties. That directory points you to the right clerk office no matter which county you need. It is a useful starting point when you are unsure who holds the records you are looking for.

Nearby Cities

Other qualifying cities in the area have public records available through their county clerk offices.

Volusia County Records

Court records and official records for Deltona are maintained by the Volusia County Clerk of Court.