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 Florida Department of Health (Bureau of Vital Statistics) 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

Statewide Databases

6539 official Florida government databases. Click a tab to filter by record type.

Court Records

District Courts of Appeal / Court Structure / Courts System - - Florida Courts
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District Courts of Appeal / Court Structure / Courts System - - Florida Courts
Supreme Court
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Florida Supreme Court · Accessible | Fair | Effective | Responsive | Accountable
Written Opinions / Opinion Search For All Appellate Courts / Opinions / Case Information - - Florida Supreme Court
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Written Opinions / Opinion Search For All Appellate Courts / Opinions / Case Information - - Florida Supreme Court
Florida Southern Bankruptcy Court | PACER: Federal Court Records
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Official websites use .gov A .gov ... Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. ... Multi-court Voice Case Information System: 866-222-8029 ext. ...

Criminal Records

FDLE - Obtaining Criminal History Information
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Effective July 1, 2020, FDLE will discontinue the use of Florida Criminal History Information Request forms via mail. For alternative electronic methods, visit Florida Criminal History Record Check. State and national criminal history information is available to governmental agencies for licensing ...
FDLE - Career Offender Search - Florida Department of Law ...
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Career Offender Search · Legal Status Description
Wanted Persons - Public Access System (PAS)
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The database contains Florida warrant information as reported to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement by law enforcement agencies throughout the state and authorized for release to the public. FDLE and the reporting agencies strongly recommend that no citizen take any individual action based on this information.
Florida Department of Corrections -- Homepage
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AS FLORIDA'S LARGEST STATE AGENCY, AND THE THIRD LARGEST STATE PRISON SYSTEM IN THE COUNTRY, FDC EMPLOYS NEARLY 24,000 MEMBERS, INCARCERATES OVER 80,000 INMATES AND SUPERVISES MORE THAN 146,000 OFFENDERS IN THE COMMUNITY. Victim Services exists to aid individuals who have been victimized by inmates under the department's custody or supervision and notify victims before an inmate's release...
VINE is not working right now - VINELink
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Contact us at 1-866-277-7477 if you need immediate help locating an offender, registering for notifications, or accessing victim services in your area.
Resource Directory - Florida Department of Corrections
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The Florida Department of Corrections welcomes any assistance in providing transition services to our ex-offender population.
Inmate Mortality at Suwannee Correctional Institution -- Florida Department of Corrections
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OFFENDER SEARCH · VISITING INFORMATION · INSTITUTIONS · PROBATION SERVICES · PROGRAMS · NEWSROOM · Close · Guide for Manner of Death classification from the National Association of Medical Examiners · Investigative Status Definitions · Open: There is an active death investigation being conducted by the FDC Office of the Inspector General. Open- FDLE: There is an active death investigation being conducted by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement with the Office of Inspector General providing investigative assistance.
Fiscal Year 2019-20 Florida Department of Corrections Annual Report
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Through a · network of state prisons (50 state and 7 private), road prisons, work camps, and community- based facilities, the Department manages incarceration and care for approximately 88,000 · inmates. The Department also supervises approximately 154,000 offenders through 134 ·
Fiscal Year 2019-20 Florida Department of Corrections Annual Report
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A safe and efficient Florida correctional system.
Jacksonville Circuit Office -- Florida Department of Corrections
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General Information: This circuit covers three counties in northeast Florida. Probation officers supervise offenders in the community who have been placed on probation or community control by the court and offenders who have been released from prison with post-release supervision.
Florida Southern Bankruptcy Court | PACER: Federal Court Records
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Wants & Warrants

About FHP - Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
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In that first year, they patrolled 1,938,564 miles of roadway and investigated 1,000 crashes. Today we patrol over 43,200,000 miles and investigate over 176,000 crashes annually. Florida had less than two million residents in 1939, while today we have over 23 million. Additionally, Florida has an estimated 140 million visitors to our state each year.
Wanted Persons - Public Access System (PAS)
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The database contains Florida warrant information as reported to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement by law enforcement agencies throughout the state and authorized for release to the public . FDLE and the reporting agencies strongly recommend that no citizen take any individual action ...
Police Department - Riviera Beach, Florida (FL)
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The Mission Statement of RBPD is to safeguard the lives and property of the people we serve and protect, to reduce the incidence of crime, and to enhance public safety while working with diverse communities to improve their quality of life · All members of the Riviera Beach Police Department ...
Green Cove Springs, FL | Official Website
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Stay informed and get involved! Here’s the City of Green Cove Springs meeting schedule for May 2026.
Missing Persons
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The Clearwater Police Department is asking for your help in obtaining information regarding the following persons missing under suspicious circumstances. Even the slightest bit of information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, can be helpful or even crucial to solving a case.
Man Arrested for Possessing Child Pornography | Cape Coral Cops Recruitment
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(February 7, 2025) -- On September 5, 2024, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children contacted the Cape Coral Police Department to repo ...

Vital Records

Official Records
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For party names and legal descriptions, if using the asterisk wildcard character (*) you must enter at least two characters along with the asterisk · Wildcards before and after the value will locate any matching record. For example, "*SM*" matches both "Smith" and "Craftsman"
Find a Grave - Millions of Cemetery Records
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Search or browse cemeteries and grave records for every-day and famous people from around the world. ... Please select a location with GPS coordinates indicated by a map icon() to continue. Please select a cemetery indicated by a Find a Grave icon() to continue. ... When searching in a cemetery, use the ? or * wildcards in name fields. ? replaces one letter. * represents zero to many letters. E.g. Sorens?n or Wil* Search for an exact birth/death year or select a range, before or after.
Death Certificates - Florida Department of Health
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Any person of legal age (18 or over) may apply for a certified copy of a death record without the cause of death . The first five digits of the decedent’s social security number will be redacted.
City of Tampa Cemeteries - Burial Search
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Tampa has many types of cemeteries run by private entities, churches, and other groups. Our department maintains only eight cemeteries within the City of Tampa, with over 40,000 burials . Today, the City does not have any spaces for sale. Spaces have been sold and deeded to individuals.
Joanne Massengill - Obituary - Yulee, FL / Fernandina Beach, FL - Green Pine Funeral Home & Cemetery |…
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Massengill loved flowers and for those who would prefer to donate to a charitable organization, the family suggests the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation floridabreastcancer.org. ... Content is coming soon... Green Pine Funeral Home & Cemetery 96281 Green Pine Road Yulee, FL 32097 904-261-0876
James Hendrickson
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James Hendrickson was stabbed to death and was found in the trunk of his vehicle. It appears the suspect was attempting to transport and discard the victim’s body when the vehicle became disabled and was found abandoned one block away from ...
City-Owned Cemeteries | Search Burial Records | Real Estate Management
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The official website of the City of Tallahassee, Florida, a city which remembers its past while focusing on the future – a vibrant capital city: fostering a strong sense of community, cherishing our beautiful, natural environment, and ensuring economic opportunities for all our citizens.
Cemetery Records Search | City of Tampa
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Use this service to access the cemetery records search service for locating decedents in the cemeteries maintained by the City of Tampa. Service Tags · Records · County Public Records Search (Hillsborough County Clerk of the Circuit Court) Arrest Inquiry (Hillsborough County Sheriffs Office) Warrant Inquiry (Hillsborough County Sheriffs Office) Jail Inquiry (Hillsborough County Sheriffs Office) Statewide Official Records (State of Florida) Vital Records - Birth, Death, Divorce, Marriage (State of Florida Dept of Health) Marriage Licenses (Hillsborough County Clerk of the Circuit Court)…

Voter Records

Voter Registration - By Party Affiliation - Division of Elections - Florida Department of State
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The Division of Elections facilitates coordination and interpretation of election laws and establishes uniform standards to ensure fair and accurate elections in Florida. ... Totals reflect the number of active registered voters in the State of Florida.

Licenses

FL DOH MQA Search Portal | Practitioner Profile
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911 EAST OAKLAND PARK BLVD. FLORIDA KIDNEY AND HYPERTENSION CARE · OAKLAND PARK, FL 33334 · This practitioner DOES participate in the Medicaid program. This practitioner currently holds staff privileges at the following hospital/medical/health institutions: Please contact at: bguptamd@gmail.com ·
Division of Consumer Services - Online Registrations
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Many businesses and persons licensed by the Division of Consumer Services may now apply for, renew and manage their licenses online. Additionally, consumers may subscribe to the Florida Do Not Call list, and businesses may purchase the Florida Do Not Call List.
Appraiser Registry | ASC gov
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Appraiser Compliance Review Findings · AMC Compliance Review Findings · National Registries · Appraiser Registry · AMC Registry · Grants · State Support Grants · Appraisal Foundation Grants · Resources · ASC Governance · ASC Operating Guidance · Frequently Asked Questions ·
The Florida Joint Public Policy Task Force - Afela.org
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Years ago, leaders of the Elder Law Section of The Florida Bar and the Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys (AFELA), a chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, envisioned a cohesive organization that combined the strengths of both organizations to advocate for the aging and disabled.
2022 Medical Malpractice Annual Report
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Professional Liability insurance is coverage for professionals such as doctors, lawyers, and company managers against loss, damage or expenses as a result of error or negligence alleged to have been committed by the insured in performing professional services. The coverage includes economic losses suffered by third parties and are claims...
About The Bar – The Florida Bar
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The Florida Bar is the organization of all lawyers licensed by the Supreme Court of Florida to practice law in the state . The Florida Bar's core functions are to: Regulate the practice of law in Florida; ensure the highest standards of legal professionalism in Florida; and protect the public ...
Public Records Exemption for Concealed Weapons
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Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
Florida Office of Insurance Regulation Company Search
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The Office of Insurance Regulation company search service can provide full names, business addresses, and identifying information for companies/entities doing business in the State of Florida. Please view the disclaimer before using this service for the first time · You can search by any ...
Florida Health therapy spa inc License Number: MM44951 Data As Of 4/20/2026
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Florida Health therapy spa inc · License Number: MM44951 · Data As Of 4/20/2026 · Profession · Massage Establishment · License · MM44951 · License Status · Clear/ License Expiration Date · 8/31/2027 · License Original Issue · Date · 02/05/2024 · Address of Record ·
FAPM Membership Benefits - Florida Academy of Professional Mediators
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The Florida Academy of Professional Mediators, Inc. is a professional association organized to facilitate the exchange of knowledge, information and ideas between professionals in the field of mediation and alternative dispute resolution, and ...
Notaries Public
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Florida Department of State > Division of Corporations · Notaries Home · Commission Detail · [ Department of State][ Notary Public Access System][ Email Us] Florida Department of State Division of Corporations P.O. Box 6327 Tallahassee, FL .
Florida Registered Paralegals – The Florida Bar
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Florida Registered Paralegals · Lawyer Directory · Authorized House Counsels · Florida Law Schools and Colleges · Certified Foreign Legal Consultants · Law Faculty Affiliates · Florida Registered Paralegals · Directory of Courts-Related Websites · Judicial Nominating Commissions ·
Search for a Licensee / Private Investigation Licenses / Business Services / Home - Florida Department of…
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Search for a Licensee / Private Investigation Licenses / Business Services / Home - Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
Search for a Licensee / Private Investigation Licenses / Business Services / Home - Florida Department of…
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Search for a Licensee / Private Investigation Licenses / Business Services / Home - Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
Employment Verification and Online Account Management - Staff Login
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Logon · Employment Verification and Online Account Management - Staff Login · Welcome to the Education Certification Portal for Employment Verification and Online Account Management · © 2017. MicroPact Version:3.0.0.671 (vpdcl 881)
Florida's Child Care Provider Search
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Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services
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In this way, the Division delivers ... of Florida and protects death care industry consumers during times of potential significant emotional distress. ... The Division has established qualifications for professions and occupations in the death care industry. These professions and occupations include, but are not limited to, the following: funeral directing, ...
Licensee Search
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Loading · Enforcement Actions To search for final orders issued on or before July 1, 2015, click here. To search for orders issued after July 1, 2015, click here · Search for Appointing Entity · Copyright © Florida Department of Financial Services 2026
Licensing Portal - Unlicensed Complaint Search
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The search engine below provides a listing of public complaints against persons or business that, at the time of the complaint, were not licensed by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) · To perform a search by name: Enter the last name of the person or the name of ...
Licensing Portal - Unlicensed Complaint Search
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Unlicensed Search for Construction Contractor · The search engine below will provide a listing of public complaints against persons or entities of construction contractors that, at the time of the complaint, were not licensed by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Before the Education Practices Commission of the State of Florida
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Conduct for the Education Profession in Florida prescribed by the State Board of Education rules and hereby reprimands · you for the conduct alleged in the Administrative Complaint, which is incorporated herein. The Commission, composed of teachers, administrators, parents, law enforcement officials, former school board · members and former superintendents, believes that educators must exercise a measure of leadership beyond reproach. By your actions, you have lessened the reputation of all who practice the profession.
61A-2.004. Wine Permits for Religious or Sacramental Purposes, 61A-2. General, 61A. Division of Alcoholic Beverages…
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125(3) Form BPR 44-038 shall be submitted to any of the division’s field offices or the Bureau of Auditing, Tax Collection, Licensing, and Records in Tallahassee for approval. 153(4) The division shall refuse to issue a permit for the following ...
How do you find out if there is a complaint or disciplinary action against a real estate licensee, registrant, or…
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To view if a Real Estate licensee, registrant, or permit holder has a complaint or disciplinary action, please visit our website under "Verify a License." Once you have located the individual you are inquiring about, click on the name to access their information and on the next page a link ...
Licensing Portal - Delinquency Search
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The State of Florida is an AA/EEO employer. Copyright ©2023 Department of Business and Professional Regulation - State of Florida. Privacy Statement · Under Florida law, email addresses are public records. If you do not want your email address released in response to a public-records request, ...
Enforcement Actions - June 2025
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The enforcement actions included in this list reflect enforcement actions taken in March, April and May 2025. Some of the following enforcement actions were resolved through a settlement process resulting in an order for discipline. Notification of enforcement actions is in the public interest.
69K-30. Disciplinary Guidelines And Penalties For Funeral Directors And Establishments, Embalmers, Removal Services,…
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eLaws | eCases | Florida State | Florida Courts | Counties & Cities of Florida | Code of Federal Regulations | 07-001443PL Department Of Financial Services, Division Of Funeral, Cemetery, And Consumer Services vs.
Notice of Election to be Exempt
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The Florida Division of Workers' Compensation (Division) is pleased to offer this online service that allows you to submit your Notice of Election to be Exempt. With this online system, you can complete the online workers' compensation coverage and compliance tutorial as required by Chapter ...
Licensing Portal - View Application Status
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The State of Florida is an AA/EEO employer. Copyright 2007-2010 State of Florida. Privacy Statement · Under Florida law, email addresses are public records. If you do not want your email address released in response to a public-records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity.

Recorded Documents

MyFloridaCounty.com - Pay County Services Online
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Paying child support, traffic ticket, or searching official records? Make quick and secure payments online at MyFloridaCounty. MyFloridaCounty.com is getting a new look soon! Click here for more information. Instant verification that your payment was accepted by Florida state dispersal unit.

Property Records

History of the City - City of Kissimmee
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Local historians have offered many variations of the origin of the City's name. Most agree that Kissimmee is a modern spelling of a tribal word. The book, Florida Indians and the Invasion from Europe by Jerald T. Milanich, links "Kissimmee" to a village of the Jororo, one of Florida's lesser-known ...
Palm Coast GIS - Open Data Hub
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Explore public applications, dashboards, PDFs, and data made available by the City of Palm Coast.
Site Map • Destin, FL • CivicEngage
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Public Property · COMPASS FAQs · CIty of Destin Interactive Zoning Map · Engineering Division · Right-of-Way · Safety Program · Stormwater · Drainage System Maintenance · Flood Information · Environmental Protection · Engineering Projects · Finance Department · Audit · Budget · Debt · Geographic Information Systems (GIS...
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[To Parent Directory] Abaco Village ... Parc Recreation Complex (Lyons-Johnson Park) Regency Lakes At Coconut Creek Regency Lakes Boulevard Regency Lakes Drive Regency Lakes Village Center Renfrew Center Of Florida Residence Inn Retail Center At Winston Park Retail Shops At Banyan ...
Layer: Boca Raton City Limit (ID: 21)
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This data set represents the boundary of the City of Boca Raton based on the existing survey file (SUR569-2-City-Limits.dwg Group Layer) and most recent parcel data as of 08/04/2016. 08/09/2016GD Copyright Text: Palm Beach County Planning Division as edited by GIS Services, IT Department, City ...
GIS Interactive Web Maps - The City of Daytona Beach
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ArcGISMapServices/ATA (MapServer)
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View In: ArcGIS JavaScript ArcGIS Online Map Viewer ArcGIS Earth ArcMap ArcGIS Explorer View Footprint In: ArcGIS Online Map Viewer Service Description: To be used as a spatial inventory of properties in Unincorporated Pinellas County that have entered into an agreement with the City of Clearwater ...

Frequently Asked Questions

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. County-level court records can be searched at no cost through individual court websites.

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.

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.

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.

Florida vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce certificates) are issued by the Florida Department of Health (Bureau of Vital Statistics) and, in many cases, by local county clerks. Fees and ID requirements are set by the issuing agency.

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.

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.

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