The Villages Family Court Case Records Search
The Villages family court records are unique. The community spans three counties. Cases may be filed in Sumter, Marion, or Lake County. Each county has its own clerk. Sumter County Clerk Erin Munz serves the main area. Marion and Lake County Clerks serve other parts. All three counties handle family law matters. The Villages is a Census Designated Place. It does not have a city government.
The Villages Quick Facts
Sumter County Clerk Maintains The Villages Family Court Records
Most of The Villages is in Sumter County. Erin Munz is the Sumter County Clerk. Her office is in Bushnell. This is the main clerk for the area. The 5th Judicial Circuit serves Sumter County. Family court records are kept here.
You can visit the Sumter clerk's office. Staff help with record searches. Bring a photo ID. Know your case number. Names work for searches too. The office is small. Call ahead.
The Sumter County Clerk office maintains The Villages family court records for the 5th Judicial Circuit.
| Office | Sumter County Clerk of Court |
|---|---|
| Clerk Name | Erin Munz |
| Address | 215 E. McCollum Avenue, Bushnell, FL 33513 |
| Phone | (352) 569-6600 |
| Website | www.sumterclerk.org |
Sumter County covers most of The Villages. The southern part extends into other counties. Check which county has your case. Call the clerk if you are not sure.
Marion County Clerk for The Villages Family Court Records
Parts of The Villages are in Marion County. The Marion County Clerk handles these cases. The office is in Ocala. This is part of the 5th Judicial Circuit. Family court records are kept there.
The Marion County Clerk office serves The Villages residents in Marion County.
You can visit the Marion clerk's office. Staff assist with searches. Bring valid ID. Case numbers help. Names work too. The office is busy. Plan ahead.
Marion County court records for The Villages are available at the Ocala office.
Visit www.marioncountyclerk.org for online search. This helps find cases. It shows case status. You can search by name. You can search by case number.
Lake County Clerk for The Villages Family Court Records
Some parts of The Villages are in Lake County. The Lake County Clerk handles these cases. The office is in Tavares. This is part of the 5th Judicial Circuit. Family court records are kept there.
The Lake County Clerk office serves The Villages residents in Lake County.
You can visit the Lake clerk's office. Staff help with searches. Bring photo ID. Know your case details. The office can be busy. Allow time.
Lake County court records for The Villages are available at the Tavares office.
Visit www.lakecountyclerk.org for online search. This covers Lake County cases. It helps find family court records. You can search from home.
Online Access to The Villages Family Court Records
Online search depends on the county. Each clerk has their own site. Check all three if needed. Start with the county where you live. Visit the clerk's website. Look for case search tools.
The Florida E-Filing Portal covers all counties. Visit www.myflcourtaccess.com for access. This site works statewide. You can find cases from any county. It helps when you are not sure which county.
The Florida e-filing portal allows The Villages residents to submit family court documents online.
Online tools save trips. You can search from home. Results are fast. Some records are free. Others need fees. Call the right clerk for help.
About The Villages Census Designated Place
The Villages is a CDP. It is not a city. It spans three counties. The community is large. It has many residents. There is no city government. County governments serve the area.
This means no city clerk. All court records are at the county level. Check which county you live in. This tells you which clerk to use. Most of The Villages is in Sumter. Some is in Marion. A small part is in Lake.
The Villages is in two judicial circuits. The 5th Circuit covers Sumter, Marion, and Lake. Some areas may be in the 6th Circuit. Check your case papers. They will show the court.
Sumter County Family Court Records
Most of The Villages is in Sumter County. The Sumter County Clerk maintains the majority of records for The Villages residents. For more details about the Sumter County court system, visit the county records page.