Searching Miami-Dade County: what to expect
Miami-Dade County does more online than most: 6 county-run sources below, which keeps courthouse trips to a minimum. The county docket is online at www2.miamidadeclerk.gov — one of the more useful local sources, since Florida has no single statewide court search. Locally, miamidade.county-taxes.com takes care of parcel and property-tax data, while miamidade.floridahealth.gov covers local vital-records requests. The county posts nothing for criminal records, so that search runs through the statewide sources on our Florida criminal records page.
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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Miami-Dade County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Florida state publishers on the review date. 6 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Miami-Dade County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Miami-Dade County, Florida — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
2,732,000
Population
Census estimate
975,000
Households
Census estimate
$71,753
Median income
Annual household
$418,500
Median home value
Census ACS
Miami
County seat
In Florida
Criminal records
5 sources
Court records
7 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
12 sources
Vital records
2 sources
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
3 sources
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Miami-Dade County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Miami-Dade County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Miami-Dade County Clerk - My Account Miami-Dade Criminal Case Search - Clerk of the Courts |
| Criminal records | Sex Offenders & Predators Miami-Dade's Most Wanted Sexual Predators and Offenders |
| Wants & warrants | |
| Property records | Redirect - TaxSys - Miami-Dade County Tax Collector ArcGIS Web Application |
| Vital records | Death Certificates - Florida Department of Health in Miami-D… Marriage License Bureau - Clerk of the Court |
| Voter records | |
| Professional licenses | Driver License Status Find a Permit - Miami-Dade County |
| Recorded documents | Find A Clerk - Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers Pets | Lost & Found Parking Violations |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Miami-Dade County. Sources reviewed June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Miami-Dade County Records
2026
Miami-Dade County court records portal verified
State court system links for Miami-Dade County verified against the Florida judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Miami-Dade County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Miami-Dade County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Miami-Dade County property records online
Miami-Dade County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
2026
FBI Identity History Summary (federal complement)
For records that may exist outside Florida, the FBI Identity History Summary at fbi.gov complements all county-level state records.
The 4-Step Miami-Dade County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Miami-Dade County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Miami-Dade 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 Miami-Dade County Records
MYTH"Miami-Dade County maintains all criminal records."
FACTCriminal records for Miami-Dade County are held by the Florida state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
MYTH"Records sealed in Miami-Dade 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 Miami-Dade County data."
FACTOnly the official Florida state repository has verified, current Miami-Dade County data. Free sites often have stale data.
MYTH"The Miami-Dade County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
FACTThe Miami-Dade 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
- www2.miamidadeclerk.gov — Court records — official source
- gisweb.miamidade.gov — Criminal records — official source
- offender.fdle.state.fl.us — Property records — official source
- miamidade.floridahealth.gov — Vital records — official source
- www.miamidade.gov — Licenses — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Miami-Dade County & Florida Records
For records not specific to Miami-Dade 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
Skip the directory — step-by-step Florida guides that use these databases:
About Miami-Dade County, Florida
Miami-Dade County is the most populous county in Florida and one of the largest in the United States. Use the tabs below to access official court records, criminal records, property records, vital records, voter records, business licenses, and recorded documents from authoritative county and state sources.
County seat
Miami
Miami
Population
2,838,461
2,838,461
Households
952,680
952,680
Median household income
$64,215
$64,215
Median home value
$387,000
$387,000
Below poverty line
15.3%
15.3%
Land area
1,900.0 sq mi
1,900.0 sq mi
Population density
1,494 per sq mi
1,494 per sq mi
Public libraries indexed
49
49
NCES schools indexed
514
514
Redirect - TaxSys - Miami-Dade County Tax Collector
Official Free
Parcel and valuation data for Miami-Dade County — ownership, assessed values, and property characteristics. It is independently run, so verify anything critical against the official property and tax office.
Property Tax Visualizer | Property Appraiser of Miami-Dade County
Official Free
Also, see how your millage rate compares to other taxing jurisdictions in Miami-Dade County. Type in an address or folio and view a pie charts with the breakdown. Property tax revenues are levied by the following: The Property Appraiser releases the current year property values by July
Miami-Dade County - Property Appraiser - News Release
Official Free
Parcel and valuation data for Miami-Dade County — ownership, assessed values, and property characteristics. It sits outside government; official offices remain the record of authority.
ArcGIS Web Application
Official Free
Property research in Miami-Dade County starts here: parcels, assessments, and tax detail. If a link breaks, start from mdc.maps.arcgis.com directly.
Neighborhood & Building Code Violations
Official Free
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Miami-Dade e-Maps
Official Free
Assessment and tax records covering Miami-Dade County are published through this system. If a link breaks, the office homepage at gisweb.miamidade.gov carries the new path.
Miami-Dade Land Information Viewer
Official Free
Parcel and valuation data for Miami-Dade County — ownership, assessed values, and property characteristics. If a link breaks, the office homepage at gisweb.miamidade.gov carries the new path.
Miami-Dade Zoning
Official Free
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Public Notification
Official Free
Property research in Miami-Dade County starts here: parcels, assessments, and tax detail. Searching the official side is free.
Miami-Dade Business Tracker
Official Free
Business filing records for Florida. Filings show registered agents, status, and history — the paper trail behind any company name. Annual report lapses show here first — a company in bad standing flags before it fails.
Florida | Offender Registration Locations (PDF)
Official Free
FDLE's current list of sex-offender registration sites — the agencies, days, and hours where registrants report in each Florida county.
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.
Records Library
Property & Tax Records
OfficialFree
Miami-Dade County Clerk of Courts database of Recorder's Official Records / recorded documents.
miamidadeclerk.gov
Zoning Hearings
Property & Tax Records
OfficialFree
Regulatory and Economic Resources Department database of zoning hearing records.
miamidade.gov
Miami-Dade County Clerk - My Account
Official Free
Advanced access to Civil, Family and Probate court records as per the current version of the Florida Supreme Court Standards for Access to Electronic Court Records and the Access Security Matrix.
Miami-Dade Criminal Case Search - Clerk of the Courts
Official Free
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Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner
Official Free
We provide accurate, timely, dignified, compassionate and professional death investigative services for the residents of Miami-Dade County, together with education, consultation and research for local and national medical, legal, academic and law enforcement communities. Search for deceased persons brought to the Medical Examiner. Medical examiner case files, statistical data or research related to medical examiner cases can be requested.
Board of County Commissioners - Meetings and Reports for Zoning Items - Miami-Dade County
Official Free
Case records from the Florida courts serving Miami-Dade County surface through this system. If a link breaks, the office homepage at miamidade.gov carries the new path.
Florida Courts
Official Free
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Miami-Dade County Sexual Offender & Predator Search
Criminal & Court Records
OfficialFree
GIS map of registered offenders and predators in Miami-Dade County.
gisweb.miamidade.gov
Sex Offenders & Predators | Most Wanted
Criminal & Court Records
OfficialFree
Miami-Dade County Police Department list of most wanted predators and offenders.
miamidade.gov
Sex Offenders & Predators | Residence Search
Criminal & Court Records
OfficialFree
GIS map search from Miami-Dade County of sex offender & predator residences to determine if they are in proximity of a school, day care center, or park.
gisweb.miamidade.gov
Sex Offenders & Predators
Official Free
Assessment and tax records covering Miami-Dade County are published through this system. Searching the official side is free.
Miami-Dade's Most Wanted Sexual Predators and Offenders
Official Free
Keep in mind that it is illegal to use public information on sexual predators or sexual offenders to facilitate the commission of a crime. WILFREDO R. NIEBLA · SEDRICK L. WALKER SHAWN L. ANDREWS DANIEL S. ANTONIO · DARNELL D. JOSEPH ELIAS S. CABAN PRECIOUS L. STANDLEY SIDNEY N.
Inmate In-Custody Search
Official Free
Current inmate information for Miami-Dade County is published here. If a link breaks, the office homepage at miamidade.gov carries the new path.
Miami-Dade Sexual Offenders/Predators Residence Search Report
Official Free
GIS Disclaimer: Miami-Dade County provides this website as a public service to its residents and visitors. The County is continually editing and updating GIS data to improve positional accuracy and information.
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Official Free
A variety of law enforcement training programs are housed within FDLE including officer mandatory retraining, Florida’s Analyst Academy and Florida’s Criminal Justice Executive Institute.
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.
Driver License Status
Official Free
A123456789012 It is not necessary to enter the state or country The Clerk of the Court and Comptroller of Miami-Dade County makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of the following information; however it makes no warranties or representations whatsoever regarding the completeness, accuracy, or timeliness of such information and data.
Find a Permit - Miami-Dade County
Official Free
The Miami-Dade County Air Operating Permit is required for any air pollution source subsequent to construction or modification of the facility, and after demonstrating compliance with the terms and condition of the county air construction permit.
Dog License (Tag)
Official Free
The task(s) performed by the dog must be directly related to the person’s disability. Animal license tags are free at the Animal Services Pet Adoption and Protection Center with verbal confirmation advising the service that the animal provides for the owner.
Licensing Portal - License Search
Official Free
License and permit records for Miami-Dade County — issued credentials and active-status checks. If a link breaks, start from myfloridalicense.com directly.
Death Certificates - Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County
Official Free
Vital-record certificates connected to Miami-Dade County are ordered here. It is an official government source.
Marriage License Bureau - Clerk of the Court
Official Free
Juan Fernandez-Barquin, Esq. Clerk of the Court and Comptroller of Miami-Dade County · ADVISORY Please visit Coronavirus (COVID-19) for the latest Operational updates. Complete our Online Pre-Application, print it and bring it to any of our Courthouses to obtain your Marriage License .
Vital Statistics - Florida Department of Health
Official Free
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Miami-Dade County | Marriages
Official Free
Send your request to: Office of County Recorder 20 NW 1st Avenue, Suite 5.246 Miami, Florida 33128 · All recorded documents can be researched in the records library by: Official Records Book and Page The Records staff can perform search of records for a fee, or the public can be assisted
Find A Clerk - Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers
Official Free
Court case information for Florida. Civil, criminal, probate, and traffic divisions may index separately — check each if a search runs dry. Case numbers speed searches considerably, but party names work.
Pets | Lost & Found
Business, Voter & Other
OfficialFree
Miami-Dade County Animal Services department lost and found pet information and online search.
miamidade.gov
Parking Violations
Business, Voter & Other
OfficialFree
Online query for parking tickets issued in Miami-Dade County.
www2.miamidadeclerk.gov
Child Care
Business, Voter & Other
OfficialFree
Child Care services search in Miami-Dade County from the Florida Department of Children and Families.
miamidade.gov
Code Citations
Business, Voter & Other
OfficialFree
Miami-Dade County Code Enforcement citations.
www2.miamidadeclerk.gov
Foreclosures & Lis Pendens
Business, Voter & Other
OfficialFree
Miami-Dade County Clerk of Courts records of lis pendens (law suits against property) and foreclosure auctions.
miamidadeclerk.gov
Building Plans
Business, Voter & Other
OfficialFree
Track building plans in Miami-Dade County by process or tracking numbers.
miamidade.gov
Buoys & Reefs
Business, Voter & Other
OfficialFree
GIS map of Miami-Dade County artificial reefs and mooring buoys.
gisweb.miamidade.gov
Traffic Tickets
Business, Voter & Other
OfficialFree
Miami-Dade County Clerk of Courts traffic citation query.
www2.miamidadeclerk.gov
Campaign Finance
Business, Voter & Other
OfficialFree
Miami-Dade County Elections Department campaign finance disclosures.
miamidade.gov
Community Services Map
Business, Voter & Other
OfficialFree
Searchable GIS map of county community services such as school boundaries, county facilities, parks, libraries, recycling pickups, and more.
gisweb.miamidade.gov
Code Violations | Map
Business, Voter & Other
OfficialFree
Miami-Dade County interactive GIS map code violation search.
gisweb.miamidade.gov
Land Use
Business, Voter & Other
OfficialFree
Interactive GIS map query of land use in Miami-Dade County.
gisweb.miamidade.gov
Traffic Accidents
Business, Voter & Other
OfficialFree
Miami-Dade County Police Department GIS map of the day's traffic accidents.
miamidade.gov
Water Bills
Business, Voter & Other
OfficialFree
Find and pay your Miami-Dade County water bill.
miamidade.gov
Voters
Business, Voter & Other
OfficialFree
Election administration for Miami-Dade County runs through this office, from voter rolls to results. If a link breaks, the office homepage at miamidade.gov carries the new path.
Building Codes | Enforcement History
Business, Voter & Other
OfficialFree
Building code enforcement history cases in Miami-Dade County.
miamidade.gov
Driver License Status
Business, Voter & Other
OfficialFree
Use this Miami-Dade County Clerk of Courts service to check the status of a Florida driver license.
www2.miamidadeclerk.gov
Address Search
Business, Voter & Other
OfficialFree
Miami-Dade County GIS Master Address Repository System (MARS) address and intersection database.
gisweb.miamidade.gov
Business Tracker
Business, Voter & Other
OfficialFree
GIS map of businesses that have opened and closed in Dade County.
gisweb.miamidade.gov
Additional Records
Wanted Individuals
Official Free
This source lists wanted and warrant information for Miami-Dade County. It sits outside government; official offices remain the record of authority.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Miami-Dade County?
Miami-Dade County court cases are searchable through the Miami-Dade County Clerk - My Account portal: https://www2.miamidadeclerk.gov/PremierServices/login.aspx?ReturnUrl=https://onlineservices.miami-dadeclerk.com/officialrecords/PremierSearch.aspx. Florida also operates a state-level case lookup through the CCIS (Comprehensive Case Information System) system. For federal matters, see PACER.
What's the difference between sealing and expunging a record in Florida?
In Florida, a sealed record is hidden from public view but still exists and remains visible to law enforcement, licensing boards, and some employers. An expunged record is treated by Florida law as if it never happened — though FBI and federal records may persist regardless of state action. The relief process runs through the sentencing court.
Are Florida marriage records public?
Marriage records in Florida are generally public — anyone can verify that a marriage occurred and request a non-certified copy. Certified copies (needed for legal purposes like name changes or immigration) may be restricted to the spouses, immediate family, or those with a court order.
Are Miami-Dade County records free to search?
Yes — every link on this page goes to an official government source. Basic searches are free. Certified copies and formal background checks carry the standard government fee.