How to Search Sarasota County Records (Start Here)
Sarasota County (Sarasota) runs court and official records through the Clerk, with the Property Appraiser as a separate office.
- Court records and official records: sarasotaclerk.com — the Clerk of the Circuit Court. Covers civil, criminal, family, traffic, and recorded documents.
- Property values and ownership: sc-pa.com.
- Criminal background: FDLE free statewide search. Local cases through the Clerk.
Sarasota County is in the 12th Judicial Circuit, covering Sarasota, Manatee, and DeSoto counties.
Each database below serves a specific purpose — choose the one that fits your search.
Criminal & Court Records
Criminal & Court Records
Property & Tax Records
Permits
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Check the status of Sarasota County permits and plan reviews and inspections. Also pay for reviewed permits, and schedule or cancel inspections.
Property | Tax Collector
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Sarasota County Tax Collector property and tax records.
Tax Deed Sales
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Properties available for tax deed sales in Sarasota County, unpaid certificates, delinquent lists, and tax deed schedules.
Business, Voter & Other
Polling Locations
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Polling locations in Sarasota County by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Sarasota County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of the Circuit Court for court records in Sarasota County. For online case lookups, use CCIS (Comprehensive Case Information System) — it covers Florida Circuit Court cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Sarasota 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 Sarasota County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Sarasota 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 Sarasota County records available online? ▼
Sarasota County has partial online coverage — 5 databases are listed on this page, covering 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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