How to Search Bay County, Florida Records (Start Here)
Bay County, Florida — Clerk of the Circuit Court for court records and official records. Property Appraiser for values. FDLE for statewide criminal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Bay County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of the Circuit Court for court records in Bay County. For online case lookups, use CCIS (Comprehensive Case Information System) — it covers Florida Circuit Court cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Bay County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the Clerk of the Circuit Court. For property values and assessment data, go to the Property Appraiser. For tax bills and payments, go to the Tax Collector.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Bay County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Bay County are issued by the Clerk of the Circuit Court. Birth and death certificates are available from Clerk of Court (marriage) / DOH (birth, death). Divorce records come from the court that granted the decree.
Are Bay County records available online? ▼
Online access in Bay County is limited. We list 3 databases here. For most other records, you will need to contact the county offices directly by phone or in person.
Is there a statewide search that covers Bay County? ▼
For court records, yes — CCIS (Comprehensive Case Information System) covers Bay County. For property and land records, you still need the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Bay County directly.
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