Free links to official Florida state and county government records — courts, criminal histories, vital records, property, voter, business, and licenses across all 67 counties.
How to Search Florida Public Records
Florida's court, criminal, vital, property, voter, and licensing records are maintained across state agencies and the 67 counties listed below. Use the tabs to filter by record type, or jump directly to any source.
Courts: The Florida Supreme Court sits at the top of the system; trial-court business is handled by the Circuit Court (20 circuits) and County Court. Most courts publish dockets and case lookups online.
Criminal history: The state's criminal-history repository handles official background checks. Fees and procedures are set by the state agency — see the linked official source.
Vital records: Birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates are issued by the state Department of Health (or equivalent) and may also be available locally.
Property & recorded documents: Maintained at the county level by the Assessor, Recorder, or Clerk's office.
Business filings: The Secretary of State (or equivalent) operates the official business-entity search.
Population
23,372,215
Households
8,662,000
Median Income
$71,711
Median Home Value
$325,000
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2024 Population Estimates Program; 2022 ACS 5-year)
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Use this service from Bay County, Florida to search for official records by name, book/page, instrument number, parcel id, case number or document type.
Provided by the Nassau County Clerk of Courts: Use this service from Nassau County, Florida to search for recorded documents by name, Book/Page, legal description, instrument #, document type, case #, etc.
Search the Orange County Comptroller database for Official Records (instruments/documents required to be recorded at the county level) in Orange County, Florida by name, document type, case number, file number, or book & page.
Search Pasco County Florida Recorded Documents online for deeds, mortgages, official documents. Search by name, instrument number, or by book and page number.
Select a county to search for Florida deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents by party name, location, document type, start/end dates, instrument number and book/page.
Search Palm Beach County Clerk records for Recorded Documents / Official Records such as deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, domestic partnerships, military discharges, marriage records, and more.
Use this service from Santa Rosa County, Florida to search for recorded documents by name, document type, book/page, case number, record date or instrument number.
67 Florida counties are indexed on SearchSystems.net — top 28 counties shown below. Browse the full directory or click any county for local court, sheriff, recorder and assessor links.
Is there a free statewide criminal search in Florida?▼
Florida's official criminal-history repository is operated by the state law-enforcement agency. Free public access to a complete criminal history is generally not available; an official background check typically requires fingerprints and a fee. Countie-level court records can be searched at no cost through individual court websites.
How do I search Florida court cases?▼
Florida's court system is headed by the Florida Supreme Court. Trial-court business is handled by the Circuit Court (20 circuits) and County Court. Many Florida courts publish docket searches and case lookups online — see the Court Records tab above for direct links.
Where do I search Florida business entities?▼
The Florida Secretary of State (or equivalent agency) operates the official business-entity search. You can typically search corporations, LLCs, LPs, and other registered entities by name or registration number. See the Licenses or Business tab above.
What is the difference between Assessor and Recorder in Florida?▼
The Assessor determines property values for tax purposes. The Recorder (or Clerk-Recorder) records deeds, mortgages, liens, and other property documents. Some county offices combine these roles, others keep them separate. Check the specific county page for details.
How do I obtain a Florida birth or death certificate?▼
Florida vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce certificates) are issued by the state Department of Health (or equivalent) and, in many cases, by local county clerks. Fees and ID requirements are set by the issuing agency.
Are Florida property records free to search?▼
Most county-level property and recorded-document searches are free for basic information through the Assessor or Recorder website. Certified copies of deeds typically have a per-page fee. Direct links are in the Property Records tab above.
How do I check a Florida sex offender?▼
The Florida sex offender registry is maintained by the state law-enforcement agency under the Sex Offender Registration and Community Notification Act. The registry is searchable by name, ZIP code, or address.
