Osceola County Traffic Records Search

Osceola County traffic ticket records are managed by the Osceola County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller in Kissimmee. The county sits just south of Orange County in central Florida and has a population of roughly 400,000. This part of the state sees heavy traffic from both daily commuters heading to Orlando and visitors traveling to nearby attractions. The Osceola County Clerk processes all civil traffic infractions issued within county lines, from speeding tickets along US-192 to local road citations in Kissimmee and St. Cloud. Whether you need to pay a fine, look up a ticket, or request a hearing, the clerk's office is the place to go.

Osceola County Clerk of Court Traffic Division

The Osceola County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller handles all traffic ticket records for the county. The Osceola County Clerk's website provides online tools for looking up citations, making payments, and checking case status. The office is located at the Osceola County Courthouse in Kissimmee. Staff can help you find your ticket, explain your choices, and guide you through the payment or hearing process.

New citations can take up to 7 business days to appear in the Osceola County system. Do not panic if you search for a ticket you just got and nothing comes up. Wait a few days and try again. Once your traffic ticket shows in the database, you can handle it online, by phone, by mail, or in person at the clerk's office in Kissimmee. Osceola County shares the 9th Judicial Circuit with Orange County, but each county runs its own clerk's office for traffic matters.

The Osceola County Clerk homepage is shown in the screenshot below, which serves as the starting point for all traffic ticket record searches in the county.

From this page you can navigate to traffic citation search, payment tools, and court scheduling options for Osceola County.

Paying Osceola County Traffic Tickets

Osceola County offers several payment methods for traffic tickets. Online is the fastest way. The statewide PayFLClerk.com portal connects to the Osceola County system and lets you search for your citation and pay with a credit or debit card. A convenience fee applies to all card payments. You can also pay through the Osceola County Clerk's own website for traffic ticket records lookup and payment.

Mail payments should go to the Osceola County Clerk of Court at the Kissimmee courthouse address. Use a check or money order. Include your citation number on the payment. Do not send cash through the mail. In-person payments are accepted at the courthouse during normal business hours. If you have questions about your Osceola County traffic ticket before paying, call 407-742-3500 and ask for the traffic division.

You have 30 days from the citation date to pay or respond. That is the law under Florida Statute 318.14. Missing the deadline adds a $16 late fee to your Osceola County traffic ticket. After that, the clerk reports it to FLHSMV, and you face a license suspension. The best move is to take care of your ticket early.

Traffic Ticket Options in Osceola County

Under Florida law, you get three choices when you receive a traffic ticket in Osceola County. The first is to pay the fine outright. This is a guilty plea. Points will be added to your driving record. The amount depends on the type of violation. This is the quickest option but it hits your record the hardest. The second choice is to pay the fine with a traffic school election. You pay a reduced fine and then take an approved course. If you finish the course on time, no points go on your record. The third option is to contest the ticket at a court hearing. You plead not guilty, and a judge decides the case.

Contesting a ticket in Osceola County means showing up at the courthouse in Kissimmee on the date the court sets. The officer who wrote the citation may appear as a witness. If the judge finds you guilty, fines can go up to $500 for most violations. School zone and construction zone tickets can bring fines up to $1,000 under Florida Statute 318.18. There is risk in going to trial, but some Osceola County drivers feel it is worth the chance to clear the ticket entirely.

Contact the Osceola County Clerk within 30 days to let them know which option you pick.

Osceola County Traffic School

Traffic school is a common choice for Osceola County drivers. Electing school gives you an 18% reduction in your fine amount and keeps points off your driving record. You need to pay the reduced fine to the Osceola County Clerk first, then complete an approved Basic Driver Improvement course within 90 days of the citation date. The completion certificate must be filed with the clerk's office. Some schools send it in for you. Others leave it up to you. Always double-check.

Not everyone can use traffic school. Florida law sets clear limits. You can elect school no more than five times in your lifetime and not more than once in a 12-month period. CDL holders are not eligible. If your Osceola County ticket was for going 30 mph or more over the speed limit, the option is off the table. The FLHSMV approved schools list shows every course provider that Osceola County will accept. Most let you do the class online.

If you miss the 90-day deadline or fail to file the certificate, the full fine comes due and points go on your record in Osceola County. Do not let the deadline slip.

Osceola County Traffic Ticket Fines

Fine amounts for Osceola County traffic tickets are set by the state under Florida Statute 318.18. The base fines for speeding are: $25 for 6 to 9 mph over the limit, $100 for 10 to 14 mph over, $150 for 15 to 19 over, $175 for 20 to 29 over, and $250 for 30 mph or more above the limit. Court costs and county surcharges get added on top of those base numbers. The total you owe on an Osceola County traffic ticket will always be more than just the base fine.

Moving violations carry a $60 base fine in Osceola County. Nonmoving violations cost $30. School zone and construction zone speeding tickets get doubled fines when workers are present. If you do not pay within 30 days, a $16 late fee goes on your bill. Under Florida Statute 318.15, the Osceola County Clerk must then report the failure to FLHSMV. That triggers a license suspension process. A $60 reinstatement fee from FLHSMV adds to the total as well.

License Suspension for Osceola County Tickets

An unpaid Osceola County traffic ticket can lead to a suspended license. The process starts when the 30-day payment window closes without action. The clerk sends a report to FLHSMV. The state mails you a suspension order. Your license gets suspended 20 days after that notice goes out. This shows up on your FLHSMV record for seven years.

To clear a suspension caused by an Osceola County ticket, pay the full balance to the clerk's office plus a $60 reinstatement fee to FLHSMV. Check your license status at the MyDMV Portal online. You can also get your full driving record history from FLHSMV. Once Osceola County confirms the debt is paid, they send a compliance certificate to the state, and the suspension is lifted. Driving while suspended is a criminal charge in Florida, so do not take that risk over an unpaid traffic ticket.

Cities in Osceola County

Osceola County includes Kissimmee, St. Cloud, and several smaller communities. All traffic tickets in the county are processed by the Osceola County Clerk of Court in Kissimmee.

Other communities in Osceola County include St. Cloud, Poinciana, Campbell, and Kenansville. Citations from all these areas go through the same Osceola County Clerk's office.

Nearby Counties

These counties share borders with Osceola County. If you received a ticket near a county line, check the citation to see which county is listed. That county handles your case.