How to Search Marion County Records (Start Here)
Marion County (Ocala) runs court and official records through the Clerk, with the Property Appraiser as a separate office.
- Court records and official records: marioncountyclerk.org — the Clerk of the Circuit Court. Covers civil, criminal, family, traffic, and recorded documents.
- Property values and ownership: pa.marion.fl.us.
- Criminal background: FDLE free statewide search. Local cases through the Clerk.
Marion County is in the 5th Judicial Circuit, covering shared with Lake, Citrus, Hernando, and Sumter.
These databases link to official government portals — no middleman, no fees.
Criminal & Court Records
Criminal & Court Records
Registered Offenders
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Search for registered offenders by name, date of birth, address, zipcode, or by neighborhood in Marion County, or statewide in Florida.
Jail & Inmate Records
Most Wanted
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Browse this list of most wanted fugitives in Marion County.
Property & Tax Records
Permits
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Search for the status of a permit application and schedule inspections for projects in Marion County, Florida.
Property - Appraiser
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Search the Marion County Appraiser's property information by name, parcel id, map id, map index, or subdivision.
Property | Tax Deed Sales
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Marion County Clerk of the Circuit Court tax deed sales lists.
Recorded Documents
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Marion County Clerk of the Circuit Court Official Records search for documents filed since 1978.
Business, Voter & Other
Contractors
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Search for licensed contractors in Marion County by class or company name.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Marion County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of the Circuit Court for court records in Marion County. For online case lookups, use CCIS (Comprehensive Case Information System) — it covers Florida Circuit Court cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Marion 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 Marion County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Marion 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 Marion County records available online? ▼
Marion County has partial online coverage — 7 databases are listed on this page, covering court records, jail and inmate records, property records, and business filings. Other record types may require an in-person visit or written request.
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