How to Search Palm Beach County Public Records
Palm Beach County is Florida's 3rd most populous (1.58M residents), encompassing 39 municipalities including West Palm Beach across 2,386 sq mi of southeast Florida.
- Court cases: Clerk of Court — mypalmbeachclerk.com — civil, criminal, family, probate case search.
- Jail / inmate: Sheriff's Office — pbso.org — current jail population search.
- Vital records: FL DOH Palm Beach — palmbeach.floridahealth.gov — birth, death certificates.
- Property: Property Appraiser (PAPA) — pbcpao.gov — parcels and values; Clerk for deeds.
- Property fraud alert: mypalmbeachclerk.com/services/property-fraud-alert — free recording alerts.
Population
1.58M
Cities
39
Square Miles
2,386
Founded
1909
Departments
40+
Searching Palm Beach County: what to expect
Palm Beach County runs a real online records operation — 4 of the sources below are the county's own, alongside the statewide systems. For cases, go straight to mypalmbeachclerk.com: Florida courts search county by county, and that's Palm Beach County's entry point. Two local sources do most of the work — secure.co.palm-beach.fl.us for deeds and recorded documents, votepalmbeach.gov for the election side. For vital records there's no county-level source online — the statewide routes on the Florida vital records page cover that piece.
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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Palm Beach County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Florida state publishers on the review date. 5 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Palm Beach County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Palm Beach County, Florida — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
1,582,055
Population
Census estimate
589,594
Households
Census estimate
$76,066
Median income
Annual household
$368,300
Median home value
Census ACS
West Palm Beach
County seat
In Florida
Criminal records
5 sources
Court records
4 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
4 sources
Vital records
see state portal
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
1 source
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Palm Beach County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Palm Beach County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Official Records | Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptrol… Traffic Tickets | Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroll… |
| Criminal records | Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office - Booking Blotter Fugitive Warrants Most Wanted - Palm Beach County Sheriff&#x… |
| Wants & warrants | |
| Property records | PAPA - Palm Beach County Property Appraiser's Office Taxes - Constitutional Tax Collector |
| Vital records | Certificates & Records - Florida Department of Health |
| Voter records | State of Florida Voter Lookup | Search |
| Professional licenses | PBC Municipality Permit Departments |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Palm Beach County. Sources reviewed June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Palm Beach County Records
2026
Palm Beach County official government portal active
The official Palm Beach County government website at www.co.palm-beach.fl.us continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Palm Beach County court records portal verified
State court system links for Palm Beach County verified against the Florida judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Palm Beach County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Palm Beach County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Palm Beach County property records online
Palm Beach County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Palm Beach County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Palm Beach County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach County Records
MYTH"Palm Beach County maintains all criminal records."
FACTCriminal records for Palm Beach County are held by the Florida state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
MYTH"Records sealed in Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach County data."
FACTOnly the official Florida state repository has verified, current Palm Beach County data. Free sites often have stale data.
MYTH"The Palm Beach County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
FACTThe Palm Beach 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.co.palm-beach.fl.us — Official Palm Beach County government website
- www.flcourts.gov — Court records — official source
- www.fdle.state.fl.us — Criminal records — official source
- pbcpao.gov — Property records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Palm Beach County & Florida Records
For records not specific to Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach County, Florida
Palm Beach County is located in southeastern Florida. The county seat is West Palm Beach (official site: http://www.co.palm-beach.fl.us/).
- Households: 589,594
- Median household income: $76,066
- Median home value: $368,300
- Below poverty line: 11.4%
- Population density: 805.4 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 32
- NCES schools indexed: 264
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office - Booking Blotter
Official Free
Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. if you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing.
Fugitive Warrants Most Wanted - Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
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Zimichi2024-04-02T14:59:22-04:00Wanted · August 14, 2017Fugitive Warrants Most WantedRead more Address: 3228 Gun Club Road West Palm Beach, FL 33406
🌐 pbso.org
Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County
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November 1, 2023 - Suspect WANTED for breaking into vehicles at the YMCA in Boca Raton Read more October 26, 2023 - Detectives Investigate at Double Homicide that occurred on Canal Street, Belle Glade Read more October 17, 2023 - Detectives Investigate Shooting/Homicide that occurred in Belle Glade on October 15, 2023 Read more Are you a student in Palm Beach County and want to tell someone about information you have concerning criminal activity?
Corrections General - Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
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The 998 bed facility houses all inmate custody levels. Major Darlyn Morris is currently the commanding officer of the Security Bureau of the Department of Corrections. The bureau consists of the Main Detention Center, West Detention Center and Central Detention Center (currently closed). Major Morris started her career with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office in 1987.
🌐 pbso.org
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. to return to the main.
Official Records | Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Palm Beach County
Official Free
Court case information for Palm Beach County — dockets, hearing dates, and case lookups. If a link breaks, start from mypalmbeachclerk.com directly.
Traffic Tickets | Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Palm Beach County
Official Free
Wireless Communication Device Citations: If you received a Wireless Communication Device ticket, please visit this page for your options. I received a suspension letter from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV).
Work continues in Florida's courts, including details from Palm Beach County - Florida Courts
Official Free
This is the court-records channel for Palm Beach County: case searches and docket details. If a link breaks, the office homepage at flcourts.gov carries the new path.
FAQs | Florida Courts E-Filing Authority
Official Free
No. Remote electronic access to the official court file through the Portal is allowed only to counsel of record on a case. Please visit the Clerk’s Office Website for the county where the case resides if you wish to search for cases that are not yours.
PAPA - Palm Beach County Property Appraiser's Office
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"I am committed to having the best staff and systems in place to ensure a fair and equitable determination of property values for all Palm Beach County property owners." "Wow! What a terrific experience. Fast, polite, kind and out the door in no time at all. Thank you!" "The agent that helped us was great & knowledgeable. This office should be an example for other Florida government offices."
Taxes - Constitutional Tax Collector
Official Free
Our office collects Property Tax, Local Business Tax, Tourist Development Tax (TDT), and Tangible Personal Property Tax. The revenue collected from taxes is then efficiently distributed to Palm Beach County’s taxing authorities to fund critical county and municipal public services, such as the school district, fire departments, libraries, parks and agriculture districts.
Tangible Personal Property
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If you lease or rent business assets to another person or entity, those assets are taxable to you as tangible personal property. If those assets are in locations throughout the County where you do not normally transact business (have an office and employees), you are entitled to only one $25,000 exemption for all those assets in Palm Beach County.
Florida | Offender Registration Locations (PDF)
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FDLE's current list of sex-offender registration sites — the agencies, days, and hours where registrants report in each Florida county.
JSON
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Business Tax - City of West Palm Beach eGovPlus
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PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS: If you wish to Renew or Make a Payment please follow these steps; Step 1: Enter your Account Number below and hit the "Search" button. Step 2: On the Business Search Results page locate and click on your business name. Step 3: If an account balance is due, the "Make A.
PBC Municipality Permit Departments
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Agricultural Appraisal Commercial Appraisal Community Outreach Condominium Appraisal Data Requests — Public Services Exemption Services Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Ownership Records — Deed Processing Human Resources Residential Appraisal Tangible Personal Property Palm Beach County Tax Collector Palm Beach County Government Palm Beach County Planning, Zoning & Building Clerk of the Circuit Court &.
Licensing Portal - License Search
Official Free
Permit and license lookups for Palm Beach County run through here. If a link breaks, start from myfloridalicense.com directly.
Certificates & Records - Florida Department of Health
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State of Florida Voter Lookup | Search
Official Free
Florida voter registration lookup, voter registration, voter statistics.
Main Login
Official Free
Recorded documents for Palm Beach County — deeds, mortgages, liens, and releases — are indexed through this office. If a link breaks, the office homepage at secure.co.palm-beach.fl.us carries the new path.
Public Affairs Public Records Requests
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Recorded documents for Palm Beach County — deeds, mortgages, liens, and releases — are indexed through this office. Searching the official side is free.
Child Care Licensing - Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County
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While the Department of Children and Families is responsible for licensing child care in most of Florida, however, the Board of County Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida, acting as the Child Care Facilities Board, is the local licensing agency for child care facilities in Palm Beach County.
Palm Beach County Contact Us
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Recorded documents for Palm Beach County — deeds, mortgages, liens, and releases — are indexed through this office. It sits outside government; official offices remain the record of authority.
Candidate & Committee Finance Search | Palm Beach County Elections, FL
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Use this tool to search for detailed financial reports filed by candidates, political committees, and political parties in Palm Beach County. Campaign Contributions - funds or in-kind items given to a candidate or committee. Campaign Expenditures - how campaign funds are spent. Only electronic filings are accepted. Reports are updated as they are submitted and processed by our office. For a full list of announced candidates and local committees, visit the Announced Candidates and Committee Records page. PLEASE NOTE: Under Florida law, email addresses are public records.
Votingdistrictlist (PDF)
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Official public records resource for Palm Beach County, Florida. Requests route faster when they cite exactly what this office says it holds. Older material may require an in-person visit or a mailed request.
Landmark Web Official Records Search - Palm Beach County ...
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Recorded documents for Palm Beach County — deeds, mortgages, liens, and releases — are indexed through this office. It is independently run, so verify anything critical against the official recorded document office.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Palm Beach County?
Palm Beach County court cases are searchable through the Work continues in Florida's courts, including details from Palm Beach County - Florida Courts portal: https://www.flcourts.gov/Resources-Services/Education-Outreach/Court-News/Court-News-Archive/Court-News-2020/Work-continues-in-Florida-s-courts-including-details-from-Palm-Beach-County. 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.
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.
Will a criminal conviction lead to deportation?
It depends on the offense, the person's immigration status, and current federal enforcement priorities. Aggravated felonies and crimes of moral turpitude carry the highest immigration risk. Even a sealed or expunged state conviction may still count under federal immigration law. Consult an immigration attorney.