Reviewed and updated October 9, 2026 by the SearchSystems.net editorial team. Every office link was opened and checked against the office's own site between September 23, 2026 and October 9, 2026.
Live Oak, Florida, in Suwannee County, has about 7,200 residents (2024 Census Bureau estimate). The title to a parcel in Live Oak is in the deed records of the Clerk of Court and its taxable value is set by the Property Appraiser; what is built on it is a matter for the city. This guide says who keeps each record and where the page for each office is.
This guide covers deeds, assessed values, city permits and records, evictions and court cases, records requests, directory links and common questions.
Related guides: Live Oak public records, Suwannee County property records, Live Oak arrest records, Live Oak warrants, Live Oak inmate search, Live Oak police reports, Florida arrest records and Florida inmate search.
Deeds, Mortgages and Liens in Live Oak
Who owns a parcel in Live Oak and what it sold for are in the deed records of the Clerk of Court, with every lien or mortgage against the land.
SearchSystems opened and checked the Clerk of Court's page at suwgov.org/county-recorder/official-records (page title: Official Records | Suwannee County Clerk of the Circuit Court), phone (386) 362-0500, 200 South Ohio Ave., Live Oak, FL 32064, which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 23, 2026.
Assessed Values and the Tax Roll in Live Oak
The Property Appraiser sets the value each parcel in Live Oak is taxed on and keeps the parcel maps. Under Save Our Homes a homesteaded property's assessed value can rise no more than 3 percent a year, and other property no more than 10 percent, until it is sold.
SearchSystems opened and checked the Property Appraiser's page at suwanneepa.com (page title: Suwannee County Property Appraiser | Ricky Gamble, CFA | Live Oak, Florida | 386-362-1385), phone 386-362-1385, 215 Pine Ave SW Suite B Live Oak, FL 32064, which answered when SearchSystems opened it on October 1, 2026.
Permits and City Records in Live Oak
Building permits, zoning and code cases are the city's own. For Live Oak, SearchSystems opened and checked the city hall page at cityofliveoak.org (page title: City of Live Oak), phone (386) 362-2276, 101 White Ave. SE, Live Oak, FL 32064, Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 26, 2026.
Evictions and Court Cases About Land in Live Oak
An eviction is a court case in the County Court, and so is a foreclosure, a lien dispute or a quiet title suit, in the Suwannee County Circuit Court; the court file is public unless sealed.
Asking a County Office for a Record
Under the Florida Public Records Act (Chapter 119) a county office must answer a request promptly and in good faith; the statute sets no number of days, and it may charge the copy fees set by statute, plus a special service charge for large requests. The county records request page SearchSystems verified is at suwanneecountyfl.gov/public-records-requests (page title: Public Records Requests | Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners).
More Official Property and Land Records Pages for Suwannee County
The SearchSystems directory, online since 1997, lists the official pages for Suwannee County and Florida. These property pages from its Suwannee County listing were opened again on October 2, 2026 and each one still answers:
- County Recorder (suwgov.org)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who records deeds in Live Oak?
The Clerk of Court, at suwgov.org/county-recorder/official-records, phone (386) 362-0500. Deeds, mortgages and liens on land in Live Oak are filed there, and the Property Appraiser (suwanneepa.com) has the assessment records.
Who sets the assessed value of a property in Live Oak?
The Property Appraiser, whose page SearchSystems verified is at suwanneepa.com.
Where are evictions from Live Oak filed?
In the County Court. The file is public unless the court seals it.
How is property assessed in Florida?
Under Save Our Homes a homesteaded property's assessed value can rise no more than 3 percent a year, and other property no more than 10 percent, until it is sold.
Is this the official Live Oak website?
No. SearchSystems.net is an independent public records guide, online since 1997. It links to the official city, county, court and state offices described above and does not hold records, charge for them or take requests.