By the Ticket Dismissal HQ editorial teamReviewed Oct 20, 2026Sources cited at the endNot legal advice
Florida makes traffic tickets easier to find than most states because every citation, whoever issued it, is filed with the clerk of court in the county where it was written. Each clerk has an online case search. Here’s how to find a citation with or without the ticket in hand, how to check your points and license status statewide, and what to do once you find it.
Quick answer
- Have the citation? Go to that county clerk’s site → traffic / citation search → enter the citation number.
- Lost it? Search the clerk’s records by name and date of birth, or check the statewide court records portal (MyFloridaCounty / county civil-traffic search) and your FLHSMV driver record.
- License status and points: FLHSMV’s MyDMV Portal shows your status and a 3-year record.
- Found it? You have 30 days from the citation date. Elect traffic school before paying.
Look up a ticket by citation number
- Read the county off the citation. Florida uniform traffic citations show the county and the clerk’s address.
- Open that clerk’s traffic search. Every county clerk has one; the largest are listed on our payment page.
- Enter the citation number (top right of the ticket). Allow up to 10 days after the stop; officers file electronically but not instantly.
- Note the deadline. The case page shows the 30-day due date and your options: pay, elect driver improvement school, or request a hearing.
Look up a ticket without the citation
- Clerk case search by name. Most clerks let you search traffic cases by last name and date of birth. Try the county where the stop happened.
- Statewide. Florida’s clerks share a records system; the Florida Courts E-Filing / county “civil traffic” searches and MyFloridaCounty cover most counties. If you’re not sure which county, start there.
- FLHSMV driver record. Order a 3-year or 7-year record online. It shows convictions, points, and license status, but a brand-new citation won’t appear until the clerk reports it.
- Call the agency. FHP troop offices and police records divisions can confirm a citation number from your license number.
Check your license status
If you suspect an old ticket went unpaid, check FLHSMV’s driver license check (free, needs your license number). A “failure to comply” suspension means a clerk reported an unpaid citation; the check names the county so you know which clerk to call. Clearing it means paying the penalty, late fee and reinstatement fee.
Found it? Don’t just pay it
The clerk’s case page will offer to take payment. Paying admits the violation and posts points. If you’re eligible, electing the 4-hour BDI course on the same page cuts the fine 18% and keeps the points off. How to elect it.
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Florida traffic citation search by county
Every county clerk runs a traffic case search. Use the county printed on your citation. The statewide PayFLClerk portal also finds citations in all 67 counties.
| County | Clerk of court website |
|---|---|
| Miami-Dade | miamidadeclerk.gov |
| Broward | browardclerk.org |
| Palm Beach | mypalmbeachclerk.com |
| Hillsborough | hillsclerk.com |
| Orange | myorangeclerk.com |
| Duval | duvalclerk.com |
| Pinellas | mypinellasclerk.gov |
| Lee | leeclerk.org |
| Polk | polkclerkfl.gov |
| Brevard | brevardclerk.us |
| Pasco | pascoclerk.com |
| Volusia | clerk.org |
| Seminole | seminoleclerk.org |
| Sarasota | sarasotaclerk.com |
| Manatee | manateeclerk.com |
| Collier | collierclerk.com |
| Osceola | osceolaclerk.com |
| Lake | lakecountyclerk.org |
| Marion | marioncountyclerk.org |
| St. Lucie | stlucieclerk.gov |
| Escambia | escambiaclerk.com |
| Leon | leonclerk.com |
Other counties follow the same pattern: search “[county] clerk of court traffic”. Use the .gov or the clerk’s official domain, not a third-party “ticket records” site.
How do I know if I have a ticket in Florida?
- Recent stop, ticket in hand: search the county clerk by citation number after about 10 days.
- Not sure or lost it: search the clerk of the county where you were stopped by name and date of birth, or call its traffic division.
- Old or unpaid ticket: run FLHSMV’s free driver license check. A “failure to comply” suspension names the county that reported it.
- Convictions and points: order your FLHSMV driving record; it shows reported convictions, not pending citations.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a statewide Florida traffic ticket lookup?
Not one single site, but clerks’ shared records systems cover most counties, and FLHSMV’s driver record shows anything already reported.
How long until a Florida ticket shows online?
Usually within 10 days of the stop.
Can I look up a ticket by license plate in Florida?
Clerk searches use citation number or name. Toll and camera notices are tied to the plate and come from the tolling authority or city, not the clerk.
How do I know if my Florida license is suspended?
Use FLHSMV’s online driver license check with your license number; it shows status and the reason.
Can I search a Florida ticket by driver’s license number?
Most clerk portals search by citation number or by name and date of birth. FLHSMV’s license check uses your license number but only shows license status, not individual pending tickets.
Is PayFLClerk the same as the county clerk?
It’s the statewide payment portal for the clerks. It finds citations in every county; your county clerk’s own site shows the same case.
Sources: Florida clerks of court traffic case search systems; FLHSMV driver license check and driver record services; Florida Statutes §318.14.