How to Search Manatee County Records (Start Here)
- Court records: Clerk of the Circuit Court. Search online through CCIS (Comprehensive Case Information System).
- Deeds, mortgages, liens: Clerk of the Circuit Court.
- Property values: Property Appraiser.
- Tax bills: Tax Collector.
- Marriage licenses: Clerk of the Circuit Court.
Manatee County has partial online coverage. Some records may require a call or visit.
The official sources are listed below. Each one returns different data.
Property & Tax Records
Property & Tax Records
Property | Appraiser
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Manatee County Appraiser property search, sales records, and GIS map search.
Business, Voter & Other
Campaign Finance
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Manatee County campaign finance transaction reports.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Manatee County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of the Circuit Court for court records in Manatee County. For online case lookups, use CCIS (Comprehensive Case Information System) — it covers Florida Circuit Court cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Manatee 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 Manatee County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Manatee 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 Manatee County records available online? ▼
Online access in Manatee 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 Manatee County? ▼
For court records, yes — CCIS (Comprehensive Case Information System) covers Manatee County. For property and land records, you still need the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Manatee County directly.
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