How to Search Sumter County, Florida Records (Start Here)
Sumter County, Florida — Clerk of the Circuit Court handles court records and official records (deeds, liens). Property Appraiser is a separate office for values.
- Court records: Clerk of the Circuit Court — civil, criminal, family, traffic.
- Official records: Also through the Clerk — deeds, mortgages, liens, marriage licenses.
- Property values: County Property Appraiser — separate from the Clerk.
- Statewide criminal: FDLE free search covers all Florida counties.
All sources below are official and free to search.
Criminal & Court Records
Criminal & Court Records
Cold Cases
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Browse these open cold case files from the Sumter County Sheriff's department.
Jail & Inmate Records
Most Wanted - Deadbeat Parents
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Browse this list of most wanted fugitives issued by the Sumter County Sheriff.
Property & Tax Records
Property & GIS Maps
Visit →Property & Tax Records
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Provided by: Sumter County Board of County Commissioners. Use this interactive mapping service for county property information.
Recorded Documents - (State site)
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Sumter County Official Records. Search by party name, business name, location, document type, date range, instrument, and/or book & page.
Business, Voter & Other
Polling Locations
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Search by address for your polling precinct in Sumter County.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Sumter County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of the Circuit Court for court records in Sumter County. For online case lookups, use CCIS (Comprehensive Case Information System) — it covers Florida Circuit Court cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Sumter 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 Sumter County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Sumter 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 Sumter County records available online? ▼
Sumter 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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