How to Search Florida Property Records (Start Here)
Property records in Florida are maintained at the county level. The Property Appraiser handles property valuations and assessment data. The Tax Collector handles tax bills and payments. These are separate offices with separate databases.
What this page covers: Florida property assessment lookups, tax record searches, and parcel/ownership data. What it does not cover: Recorded documents like deeds and mortgages (those are on the Recorded Documents page) or property transfer history.
Where to start: For property values and tax assessments, start with the Property Appraiser. For tax payment history and bills, go to the Tax Collector. For ownership verification, you may need both the assessment records and the recorded documents.
Common mistake: Property assessment records (values and taxes) and recorded documents (deeds and liens) are maintained by different offices in Florida. The Property Appraiser handles assessments; the Clerk of the Circuit Court handles recordings. Search both if you need the full picture.
Recorder of deeds
Statewide deed index?
Standard recording fee
Property tax oversight
Number of counties
67 counties
Population
23,372,215
Households
8,752,810
Median Income
$73,311
Median Home Value
$359,000
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Edited by Sam Rokni — Editor & Owner, SearchSystems.net. Public records professional since 1999. NAPBS founding member. Full bio & credentials.
Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: Florida property records URL verified against the official state publisher at floridarevenue.com on the review date. 6 primary .gov sources cited below.
Florida Property Records — Key Facts (2026)
Deeds, mortgages, taxes, and assessments for property in Florida — where each record lives and who maintains it in 2026.
County
Where records live
Not federal, not state
Assessor
Official value
Not Zillow estimate
Recorder
Deed & mortgage
Permanent record
Treasurer
Tax amount
Current bill & history
UCC
Business filings
Usually Secretary of State
Deed
100%
Mortgage
100%
Tax bill
100%
Lien (county)
100%
Lien (federal IRS)
50%
UCC (business)
10%
Unit: % kept at the COUNTY level.
What Changed in 2026 — Florida Property Records
2026
Florida property records portal active
The official Florida portal at floridarevenue.com continues to serve as the canonical entry point for property records in 2026.
2026
Latest federal complement for property records
The BLM General Land Office Records at glorecords.blm.gov provides federal-level context that complements Florida state records.
2026
Florida access in 2026
For 2026, Florida continues to publish property records information through state-authorized portals; check floridarevenue.com for current fees and processing times.
2026
Federal records framework refresh
Federal record types (federal liens, federal land, federal vital statistics) continue to live OUTSIDE Florida's state portal — see the Primary Sources below for additional official portals.
The 5-Tier Florida Property Records Stack
1
Tier 1 — Deed / title
Florida County Recorder or Register of Deeds. The legal record of ownership.
2
Tier 2 — Assessment
Florida County Assessor. Taxable value (NOT market value).
3
Tier 3 — Tax
Florida County Treasurer or Tax Collector. Amount owed and paid.
4
Tier 4 — Liens
Most liens at the county; federal tax liens (IRS) and UCC filings often at the Secretary of State.
5
Tier 5 — Federal land
BLM General Land Office (glorecords.blm.gov) for federally administered land.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Florida Property Records
MYTH"All liens show up in the county records."
FACTMostly, not all. Federal tax liens and UCC filings often live in separate indexes — check the Secretary of State's records too before calling a title clean.
MYTH"You can always search by owner name."
FACTMany county portals index by parcel number or address only. If a name search comes up empty, re-run the search the way the county actually files it.
MYTH"Looking up property records costs money."
FACTBrowsing is free on most Florida county portals. The fees start when you order certified copies or pull full document images.
MYTH"There's a national property database."
FACTThere isn't. No federal registry of who owns what exists — Florida property records are kept county by county, office by office.
MYTH"Zillow shows the official Florida value."
FACTNo. A Zestimate is an algorithm's guess. The official value is set by the county assessor, and that's the number property taxes are built on.
Primary Sources and Official Record Portals
- floridarevenue.com — Official Florida Property Records — State portal for Florida property records
- BLM General Land Office Records — Federal land records (patents, GLO)
- FEMA Flood Map Service Center — Federal flood-zone maps
- HUD Buying a Home — Federal housing programs & property data
- IRS Federal Tax Liens — IRS lien procedures
- USA Spending — Federal Real Property — Federal property spending portal
- National Archives — Land Records — Historical federal land records (RG 49)
Related Property Records Resources
📍 Other Florida records:
- Florida Court Records →
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- Florida Vital Records →
- Florida Voter Records →
- Florida Wants & Warrants →
- Florida Licenses →
- Florida Recorded Documents →
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I search Florida property records?▼
In Florida, property records — including parcel data, assessed value, deeds, and tax history — are primarily maintained at the county level by each county's Assessor and Recorder. Statewide oversight and reporting are provided by the Official Florida Property Records at floridarevenue.com. See the cards below or the county page for direct local search links.
Is there a free statewide Florida property search?▼
Florida does not have a single statewide free property search; deed and assessment data are searched at the county level. The Official Florida Property Records publishes statewide property-tax rules and aggregate data at floridarevenue.com; for individual parcels, use the county assessor or recorder.
What's the difference between the Assessor and the Recorder in Florida?▼
The county Assessor determines property values for tax purposes and maintains the parcel roll. The county Recorder (sometimes Clerk-Recorder) records deeds, mortgages, liens, and other instruments affecting title. In some Florida countys these are combined offices; in others they're separate. The Official Florida Property Records at floridarevenue.com publishes the full list.
How do I find a Florida parcel ID (APN/PIN)?▼
Parcel identification numbers (APN, PIN, or parcel number depending on the county) are assigned by the county assessor. They appear on every tax bill and on the county's online property-search interface. Once you have the parcel ID you can look up assessed value, ownership history, and recorded documents through the county site; the statewide overview is at floridarevenue.com.
How do I challenge a Florida property assessment?▼
Assessment appeals in Florida are filed at the county level with the local assessment appeals board, typically within a deadline set after annual valuation notices are mailed. The Official Florida Property Records publishes the statewide rules, deadlines, and appeal forms at floridarevenue.com.