How to Request Privacy for Your Public Records
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The Frame
Residents can protect sensitive personal data, such as military discharge papers or family law records, from being publicly viewable online by submitting a notarized request to the Osceola County Clerk's office.
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Osceola County Residents
Residents have the right to request the redaction of specific sensitive information from public online records.
Parties to Injunctions for Protection
Affected persons may request the addition of information regarding the identity of a respondent in a final judgment for an injunction for the protection of a minor.
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Summary
Key Facts
- Residents may request the removal of specific exempt information from public websites, including military discharges, death certificates, and family/juvenile/probate court records.
- Grantor, grantee, or party names cannot be removed from the Official Records index unless the name includes a street address (e.g., in a Trust or LLC).
- Requests for record removal must be notarized, state the statutory basis for the exemption, and confirm the individual's eligibility.
- Affected persons may request the addition of information to public websites regarding the identity of a respondent in a final judgment for an injunction for the protection of a minor.
- Requests to add information regarding injunctions must be in writing and include the specific case number.
- Requests can be submitted by mail or in person at 2 Courthouse Square, Kissimmee, FL 34741.
- Courthouse hours are 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday, with recording and payments accepted until 4:30pm.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I remove my name from the public records index?
What documents are eligible for removal from the public website?
How do I submit a request to remove my information?
Why It Matters
Residents can protect sensitive personal data, such as military discharge papers or family law records, from being publicly viewable online by submitting a notarized request to the Osceola County Clerk's office.
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Public Access vs. Privacy
The document highlights the tension between Florida's broad public records laws and specific statutory exemptions for sensitive personal data.
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