How to Search Duval County Public Records
Duval County is coterminous with the City of Jacksonville (1.06M residents), Florida's largest city by area at 918 sq mi.
- Court cases: Duval Clerk of Courts — duvalclerk.com — civil, criminal, family case search.
- Records search: CORE Records Search — core.duvalclerk.com — official records and recorded documents.
- Jail / inmate: Jacksonville Sheriff (JSO) — jaxsheriff.org — current custody (consolidated city-county).
- Vital records: FL DOH Duval — duval.floridahealth.gov — birth, death certificates.
- Property: Property Appraiser — paopropertysearch.coj.net — parcels and values.
Population
1.06M
Cities
4
Square Miles
918
Founded
1822
Departments
40+
Searching Duval County: what to expect
Searches in Duval County run on two layers: a few county-run sources (2 below) and Florida's statewide databases for everything else. The county docket is online at or.duvalclerk.com — one of the more useful local sources, since Florida has no single statewide court search. The county posts nothing for property records, so that search runs through the statewide sources on our Florida property records page.
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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Duval County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Florida state publishers on the review date. 4 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Duval County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Duval County, Florida — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
1,055,159
Population
Census estimate
396,132
Households
Census estimate
$65,579
Median income
Annual household
$251,300
Median home value
Census ACS
Jacksonville
County seat
In Florida
Criminal records
1 source
Court records
4 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
7 sources
Vital records
see state portal
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Duval County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Duval County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Duval County Public Records Search Registration Steps - CORE - Clerk Online Resource ePortal |
| Criminal records | Florida Department of Law Enforcement |
| Wants & warrants | |
| Vital records | Vital Statistics - Florida Department of Health |
| Voter records | State of Florida Voter Lookup | Search |
| Professional licenses | Licensing Portal - License Search |
| Recorded documents | Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers Voters SEC.gov | Search Filings |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Duval County. Sources reviewed June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Duval County Records
2026
Duval County official government portal active
The official Duval County government website at www.duvalcounty.org continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Duval County court records portal verified
State court system links for Duval County verified against the Florida judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Duval County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Duval County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Duval County property records online
Duval County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Duval County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Duval County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Duval County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the Florida statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the Florida state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Duval County Records
MYTH"Duval County maintains all criminal records."
FACTCriminal records for Duval County are held by the Florida state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
MYTH"Records sealed in Duval County are gone everywhere."
FACTSealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
MYTH"Free 'instant background' sites have Duval County data."
FACTOnly the official Florida state repository has verified, current Duval County data. Free sites often have stale data.
MYTH"The Duval County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
FACTThe Duval County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
MYTH"All county records older than 50 years are public."
FACTPartially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).
Primary Sources and Official Record Portals
- www.duvalcounty.org — Official Duval County government website
- www.flcourts.gov — Court records — official source
- www.fdle.state.fl.us — Criminal records — official source
- — Property records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Duval County & Florida Records
For records not specific to Duval County, use Florida's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Florida statewide record systems:
- Florida Court Records →
- Florida Criminal Records →
- Florida Property Records →
- Florida Vital Records →
- Florida Voter Records →
- Florida Wants & Warrants →
- Florida Licenses →
- Florida Recorded Documents →
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Florida statewide records: Court records · Criminal records · Wants & warrants · Property records · Vital records · Voter records · Licenses · Recorded docs
National directories: Court records · Criminal records · Property records · Vital records · Federal databases
Most Duval County searches end up needing one of these:
About Duval County, Florida
Duval County is located in northeastern Florida. The county seat is Jacksonville (official site: http://www.duvalcounty.org/).
- Households: 396,132
- Median household income: $65,579
- Median home value: $251,300
- Below poverty line: 14.3%
- Population density: 1,383.6 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 21
- NCES schools indexed: 204
Duval County Tax Collector - Jacksonville.gov
Official Free
Official public records resource for Duval County, Florida. Staff at offices like this handle lookup questions daily — asking is normal. What displays online is usually a subset — the office holds more than it posts.
Business Tax - Duval County Tax Collector - Jacksonville.gov
Official Free
If you own or operate a business in Jacksonville/Duval County, you must obtain a Local Business Tax Receipt (known as an Occupational License prior to 2007). This tax is authorized by Florida Statutes, Chapter 205, & required by ordnance.
Tax Collector - Tangible Personal Property Tax
Official Free
Within 30 days of issuance, the Tax Collector will request a court order authorizing the levy and seizure of property to recover unpaid taxes and costs, in accordance with Florida Statute Chapter 197. Use the envelope included with your tax bill, if available. For more in depth information, please visit the Duval County Property Appraiser’s page for Tangible Personal Property.
Community: Layer Information
Official Free
Streets – All roads in Duval County displayed as lines, including data about the road name, street range, Contours – Elevation levels for the City of Jacksonville. Ash Sites – Identifies sites which have had ground contamination in the past, and qualify as an ash site. Properties in EDA – Properties that are located within the Economically Distressed Areas.
OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL AUDITOR FY 2023/2024 PROPOSED BUDGET
Official Free
assessed value is the value whereby properties are valued higher and lower. 2. This value is used to calculate the ad valorem taxes due to the Duval County School Board only. 3. This value is used to calculate the ad valorem taxes due to the GSD, St. John's Water Management District, and the · Florida Inland Navigation
Voter Registration - By County and Party - Division of Elections - Florida Department of State
Official Free
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.
Duval County Public Records Search
Official Free
The Duval Clerk’s accessibility policy and requests for accommodation under the ADA can be found by clicking here: Accessibility Attention: Documents that were recorded during the period January 1, 2004 through January 20, 2004 were recorded containing an extra zero with the Document #. This.
Registration Steps - CORE - Clerk Online Resource ePortal
Official Free
Jury pools must include qualified criminal courts of Duval County. If you have recently received a traffic citation in Duval County, please to learn more about your options to respond to the citation, as well as pay any required fines or fees. Civil Forms Criminal Department Forms Expunge or Seal Forms Family Forms Recording Department
Florida Courts
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Florida Sexual Offenders and Predators Search (FDLE)
Official Free
775.21 The Florida Sexual Predators Act.-- · 1. Incarcerating sexual predators and maintaining adequate facilities to ensure that decisions to release sexual predators into the community are not made on the basis of inadequate space
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Official Free
A Florida statewide system that covers Duval County along with every other jurisdiction in the state. If a link breaks, the office homepage at fdle.state.fl.us carries the new path.
FDLE's Statute Table
Official Free
Please specify either Statute Number, AON/FCIC Code, and/or a pattern for Statute Description. If you search by theStatute Number, do not include the subsection numbers. When the Statute Number search results appear, they will include all of the subsections. to return to the main.
Vital Statistics - Florida Department of Health
Official Free
Vital records information for Florida. The names, dates, and places here are usually enough to locate the official record. Death records typically open to the public sooner than birth records — most states stagger access.
State of Florida Voter Lookup | Search
Official Free
Florida voter registration lookup, voter registration, voter statistics.
Licensing Portal - License Search
Official Free
Permit and license lookups for Duval County run through here. If a link breaks, start from myfloridalicense.com directly.
SEC.gov | Search Filings
Business, Voter & Other
.gov
EDGAR, the SEC's filing database. Annual reports, ownership filings, and registration statements for every public company — free, federal, and searchable by company name or ticker.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Duval County?
Duval County court cases are searchable through the Florida Courts portal: https://www.flcourts.gov/. Florida also operates a state-level case lookup through the CCIS (Comprehensive Case Information System) system. For federal matters, see PACER.
How long does an arrest stay on my record in Florida if I wasn't convicted?
In Florida, an arrest stays on your record indefinitely unless you petition the court to seal or expunge it, even if charges were dropped or you were found not guilty. Florida's rules for clearing non-conviction records are stricter than for convictions — start with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Can my employer see a sealed record in Florida?
Generally, most private employers running a standard name-based check cannot see a sealed Florida record. However, government employers, law enforcement, schools, healthcare facilities, and any role requiring a fingerprint-based check can see sealed records under specific statutory exemptions. Confirm specifics with the sealing court.
What's the difference between a court record and a criminal record in Florida?
A court record shows everything filed in a specific case — pleadings, motions, judgments. A criminal record (rap sheet) is a person-centric history from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement that aggregates arrests and dispositions across all courts in Florida. Court records are searched by case; criminal records by person.