Searching Union County: what to expect
Union County keeps a modest online footprint — just one of the 10 sources below is the county's own; the rest is statewide coverage. No online docket is listed for the county itself; the Florida court records page maps the alternatives, and the clerk fills direct requests. The standout local source is unioncountytc.com, covering parcel and property-tax data. One gap: vital records aren't published by the county itself. Use the Florida vital records page for those.
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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Union County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Florida state publishers on the review date. 5 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Union County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Union County, Florida — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
15,738
Population
Census estimate
4,094
Households
Census estimate
$64,043
Median income
Annual household
$146,200
Median home value
Census ACS
Lake Butler
County seat
In Florida
Criminal records
1 source
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
3 sources
Vital records
see state portal
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Union County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Union County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Walton County OCRS Florida Courts |
| Criminal records | Florida Department of Law Enforcement |
| Wants & warrants | |
| Property records | Lisa B. Johnson - Union County Tax Collector Duval County Tax Certificate Sale — LienHub |
| Vital records | Vital Statistics - Florida Department of Health |
| Voter records | State of Florida Voter Lookup | Search |
| Professional licenses | Licensing Portal - DBPR Online Applications |
| Recorded documents | Find A Clerk - Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers Union County Home Page |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Union County. Sources reviewed June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Union County Records
2026
Union County official government portal active
The official Union County government website at www.unioncounty-fl.gov continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Union County court records portal verified
State court system links for Union County verified against the Florida judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Union County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Union County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Union County property records online
Union County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Union County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Union County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Union 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 Union County Records
MYTH"Union County maintains all criminal records."
FACTCriminal records for Union County are held by the Florida state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
MYTH"Records sealed in Union 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 Union County data."
FACTOnly the official Florida state repository has verified, current Union County data. Free sites often have stale data.
MYTH"The Union County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
FACTThe Union 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.unioncounty-fl.gov — Official Union County government website
- www.flcourts.gov — Court records — official source
- www.fdle.state.fl.us — Criminal records — official source
- offender.fdle.state.fl.us — Property records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Union County & Florida Records
For records not specific to Union 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
Most Union County searches end up needing one of these:
About Union County, Florida
Union County is located in north-central Florida. The county seat is Lake Butler (official site: http://www.unioncounty-fl.gov/).
- Population: 15,738
- Households: 4,094
- Median household income: $64,043
- Median home value: $146,200
- Below poverty line: 15.9%
- Land area: 243.6 sq mi
- Population density: 64.6 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 2
- NCES schools indexed: 8
Lisa B. Johnson - Union County Tax Collector
Official Free
The annual budget must be approved by the Florida Department of Revenue and the Board of County Commissioners, and includes any amendments made during each fiscal year. Excess fees are remitted at the end of each fiscal year to each government agency, in the same proportion as they were paid. The Tax Collector is responsible for collecting and distributing taxes, from information provided on the annual tax roll, which is provided by the Property Appraiser's Office.
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.
Union County Board of Florida County Commissioners
Official Free
Property research in Union County starts here: parcels, assessments, and tax detail. Confirm details with the official property and tax office before relying on them.
Walton County OCRS
Official Free
Online Court Records Search · NOTICE: SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE: This site will undergo planned maintenance on Saturday, May 16, 2026, between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM Eastern Time. During this window, you may experience intermittent service disruptions
Florida Courts
Official Free
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Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Official Free
A Florida statewide system that covers Union County along with every other jurisdiction in the state. If a link breaks, the office homepage at fdle.state.fl.us carries the new path.
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.
Vital Statistics - Florida Department of Health
Official Free
Lucie County Sumter County Suwannee County Taylor County Union County Volusia County Wakulla County Walton County Washington County FLHealthCHARTS is your one-stop-site for Florida public health statistics and community health data. The Community Health Assessment Resource Tool Set (CHARTS) is powered by Florida’s Bureaus of Community Health Assessment and Vital Statistics.
State of Florida Voter Lookup | Search
Official Free
Florida voter registration lookup, voter registration, voter statistics.
Licensing Portal - DBPR Online Applications
Official Free
Licensing activity for Union County is tracked through this source. It is independently run, so verify anything critical against the official license and permit office.
Division of Financial Institutions
Official Free
Florida has dual oversight of the banking system, meaning that financial institutions are regulated by both state and federal agencies. The Division of Financial Institutions conducts periodic risk-based examinations and ensures that each state-chartered financial institution meets state and federal requirements for safety and soundness. The division is organized into a Bureau of Bank Regulation and a Bureau of Credit Union Regulation.
Find A Clerk - Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers
Official Free
Find any Florida clerk of court through the statewide clerks' association — each clerk runs the court records, recording, and traffic operations for its county.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Union County?
Union County court cases are searchable through the Florida Courts portal: https://www.flcourts.gov/. Florida also operates a state-level case lookup through the CCIS (Comprehensive Case Information System) system. For federal matters, see PACER.
Does an arrest show up on a background check before conviction in Florida?
Yes — in Florida, an arrest can appear on a name-based background check from the moment of booking, even before any court ruling. Whether it appears on an employment screening depends on the type of check (name-based vs. fingerprint-based) and how recent the arrest is.
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.
What's the difference between a court record and a criminal record in Florida?
A court record shows everything filed in a specific case — pleadings, motions, judgments. A criminal record (rap sheet) is a person-centric history from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement that aggregates arrests and dispositions across all courts in Florida. Court records are searched by case; criminal records by person.