Filing a Notice of Appeal
 
To appeal a verdict, sentence or judgment you must file a Notice of Appeal. You can use an attorney to file the paperwork or file an appeal on your own.
 
Please include your name, address and the case number. Appeals in all case types except Juvenile should be delivered or mailed to:
  • 425 N. Orange Ave.
    Room 210
    Orlando, FL 32801
Notices of Appeal in Juvenile cases should be delivered or mailed to:
  • 2000 E. Michigan St.
    Suite 300
    Orlando, FL, 32806
You must provide payment when you submit your Notice of Appeal.
 
Fees
View our Appeals Filing Fee Chart.
 
 
Forms of Payment
Accepted forms of payment vary based on payment option. Please see below for details.
  • Mail: Personal check, money order, or cashier's check
  • In person: Cash, personal check, money order, cashier's check, MasterCard, Discover
    and American Express*
Please Note:
  • The Clerk's office charges a $3.99 fee for payments made with a credit card
  • We do not accept Visa for payments made in person*
  • Make checks payable to Orange County Clerk of Courts
 
If filing on your own appeal (without an attorney), visit the Florida Bar for helpful information regarding the process.
 
 
Requesting an Order to Seal or Expunge
To request a case be sealed or expunged, please visit the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to obtain a Certificate of Eligibility.
 
Upon receipt of the Certificate of Eligibility, please fill out the Sealing and Expunction form and return it to:
  • 425 N. Orange Ave.
    Room 210
    Orlando, FL 32801

  • The petitioner will receive an invoice which will include the $42.00 filing fee plus processing fees (see "Forms of Payment" section above for paying fee)