Access Kissimmee Traffic Court Records
Kissimmee traffic court records are managed by the Osceola County Clerk of Court. As the county seat of Osceola County, Kissimmee is home to the main courthouse where all local traffic cases are filed. The city has about 84,756 residents and sits near major tourist corridors, which means a high volume of traffic citations each year. You can search Kissimmee traffic records online, pay fines through the clerk's tools, or handle matters in person at the courthouse. This page covers how to find and respond to Kissimmee traffic court records.
Kissimmee Quick Facts
Where Kissimmee Traffic Cases Are Filed
The Osceola County Clerk of Court handles all Kissimmee traffic court records. The clerk's office is at 2 Courthouse Square, Suite 2000, Kissimmee, FL 34741. Since Kissimmee is the county seat, the courthouse is right in the city. That makes it easier for Kissimmee residents to deal with traffic matters in person compared to other cities where the county seat is farther away.
Under Florida Statute Chapter 316, all traffic citations must be filed with the clerk of court in the county where they were issued. For Kissimmee, that is Osceola County. The Kissimmee Police Department, the Osceola County Sheriff's Office, and the Florida Highway Patrol all write tickets in the area. Every citation gets sent to the Osceola County clerk. The clerk logs the Kissimmee traffic case and makes it part of the permanent court record.
| Office | Osceola County Clerk of Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 2 Courthouse Square, Suite 2000 Kissimmee, FL 34741 |
| Phone | 407-343-3500 |
| Website | osceolaclerk.com |
Searching Kissimmee Traffic Records Online
The Osceola County Clerk website offers online tools to search Kissimmee traffic court records. You can look up cases by citation number, name, or case number. The search is free and does not need an account. Results show the violation type, case status, fines owed, and any upcoming court dates for Kissimmee traffic cases.
Two statewide search tools also work for Kissimmee. PayFLClerk lets you find and pay traffic tickets from any Florida county through one portal. Enter your citation number and it connects to the Osceola County system. MyFLCourtAccess pulls court records from all 67 counties. Kissimmee cases show up under Osceola County. Both tools are free to search, though fees apply when you make a payment.
For phone help, call the Osceola County Clerk at 407-343-3500. Staff can look up your Kissimmee traffic case and tell you what you owe, when your hearing is, or what your options are. For in-person searches, the courthouse at 2 Courthouse Square in Kissimmee is the place to go. Bring your citation or a valid ID so staff can find your traffic record quickly.
Note: Kissimmee residents have the convenience of the county courthouse being located right in the city.
Osceola County Clerk Portal for Kissimmee
The Osceola County Clerk of Court website provides case search tools, payment options, and traffic court information for Kissimmee residents.
This site is where Kissimmee residents search for traffic cases, pay citations, and learn about the traffic court process in Osceola County. The clerk's online tools are available at any time for basic case lookups and fine payments.
Options for Kissimmee Traffic Citations
You have 30 days to respond to a Kissimmee traffic ticket. The deadline shows on the citation. Missing it means late fees get added to your Kissimmee traffic court record. There is no grace period after the 30 days run out. Act before the deadline to keep your costs down and your options open.
Your first choice is to pay the fine. Paying is an admission of guilt under Florida law. The Florida DHSMV then adds points to your driving record. The number of points depends on the violation. Speeding carries different points than running a stop sign or making an illegal turn. Those points stay on your record and can affect insurance rates for Kissimmee drivers.
Traffic school is the second option. You pay the fine but also complete a state-approved driver improvement course. The Osceola County court withholds adjudication on your Kissimmee traffic case. No points go on your record. This is a popular choice and it works well for keeping your driving record clean. But there are limits. You can only use traffic school once in a 12-month period. CDL holders are not eligible. It does not apply to red light camera tickets, tag violations, or registration issues.
Pleading not guilty is the third path. You tell the clerk you want to contest the ticket. The clerk schedules a hearing at the Osceola County courthouse in Kissimmee. You go before a traffic court judge and present your case. If the judge dismisses the citation, no fine and no points. If you lose, the original penalties apply to your Kissimmee traffic record.
Kissimmee Traffic Court Fees and Costs
Fines for Kissimmee traffic tickets depend on the violation type. Florida Statute 318 sets the base penalty. Court costs, state surcharges, and Osceola County fees get added on top. Your total fine shows on the citation and in the clerk's online system. Moving violations in Kissimmee carry higher fines than non-moving ones. Speeding in a school zone or construction zone adds even more to the base amount.
Late fees apply when you miss the 30-day deadline. The longer you wait, the more expensive it gets. Under Florida Statute 28.246, unpaid Kissimmee traffic fines can be referred to a collection agency after 90 days. The agency can add up to 40% to your total. A $250 Kissimmee traffic fine could jump to $350 in collections. Avoid this by paying on time or contacting the Osceola County clerk to discuss your options before the deadline passes.
You can pay Kissimmee traffic fines through the Osceola County Clerk's website, through PayFLClerk, by mail to 2 Courthouse Square in Kissimmee, or in person at the courthouse. Online payments take credit and debit cards. Mail a check or money order with your citation number on it.
Note: Kissimmee traffic fines sent to collections increase by up to 40% under Florida law.
Public Access to Kissimmee Traffic Records
Kissimmee traffic court records are public. Florida Statute Chapter 119 guarantees public access to government records. Anyone can search for and view Kissimmee traffic cases without stating a reason. The Osceola County Clerk makes most traffic records available online. Case details, charges, fines, and outcomes are all visible to the public through the clerk's search tool.
Personal identifiers like social security numbers are removed from public search results. But the facts of the Kissimmee traffic case remain accessible. The violation, the date, the officer who issued it, and the court disposition are all part of the record. For older Kissimmee traffic cases that may not appear in the online system, visit the clerk at 2 Courthouse Square or call 407-343-3500 to request a manual search of the archives.
Osceola County Traffic Court Records
Kissimmee is the county seat of Osceola County. All traffic cases from the city and surrounding areas go through the Osceola County Clerk of Court. For more details on the county court system, fee schedules, and additional resources, visit the full Osceola County page.
Nearby Florida Cities
Other cities near Kissimmee with their own traffic court record pages are listed below. Orlando and Alafaya are in neighboring Orange County.