Transparency in government is one of the most important responsibilities of an elected official. That is why I am so excited to share with you the Orange County Clerk of Court's 2019 Report to the Citizens. The report includes important information on how my office leverages technology to enhance the customer experience, provides access to justice, implements public safety mandates, and serves our community.

You may not be aware, but the Orange County Clerk’s Office may have money for you in the form of a check. Look at our unclaimed checks list to find out. If you see your name on the list, you have until September 1, 2019 to claim the money.

 We are pleased to announce that contacting our office online has now become better, easier, and more streamlined. The form on the “Contact Us” page of our website has been upgraded. 

In this month's issue of the Center Court newsletter, Clerk Russell highlights our unclaimed checks list, shares about the next Ask a Lawyer event, introduces our July Star Performer, and more.

Need to pay a traffic ticket or a criminal fine? We have many options at the Orange County Clerk of Courts to make it easy for you to conduct business with us.

The Orange County Clerk of Courts is ready to assist people with certain felony convictions, who have completed all the terms of their sentence, and are working to get their voting rights restored. While the Clerk of Courts cannot determine if someone is eligible to vote, we can provide any needed court documents as well as provide a status of payments submitted to the Clerk of Courts. Please note if you have made payments to the Department of Corrections or any other government entities, those payments may not be reflected in your case balance on the Clerk’s website.

The Clerk's Office offers an instructional video series called "Connect with the Clerk" to help answer frequently asked questions and provide step by step instructions on important Clerk of Courts topics in English and Spanish. Click here to learn more and see how you can Connect with the Clerk.

The Self Help Center in Apopka is now open! The Clerk's Self Help Center provides legal assistance to Orange County citizens who do not have a private attorney. The Self Help Center assists with family law, small claims, and residential evictions. Services include attorney consultations, form completion assistance, and notary and copy services.

The Orange County Clerk of Courts has a new feature to make it easier for customers to get a new passport, marriage license, and plan a wedding ceremony. Customers can now schedule appointments online from the convenience of a computer, smart phone, or tablet for these services.