Orlando, Florida Public Records

To register to vote in Orlando, Florida, residents can register online through the Florida Division of Elections website, by mail, or in person at the Orange County elections office. Florida requires voters to be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old by Election Day, and residents of the state. The registration deadline is typically 30 days before an election. Voters can verify their registration status and find polling locations through the Florida Division of Elections voter lookup tool. For local municipal elections in Orlando, contact the Orange County Clerk's office for schedules and ballot information.

Property records for Orlando, Florida are maintained by the Orange Property Appraiser's Office and the Orange County Clerk of the Circuit Court. The Assessor's Office is responsible for discovering, listing, and valuing all taxable property within Orange County, including parcels in Orlando. Records available include property ownership, assessed values, legal descriptions, parcel maps, and tax history. The Orange County Clerk of the Circuit Court maintains recorded documents including deeds, mortgages, liens, and easements. Many Florida counties provide online property record searches through their county websites. The Orange County Tax Collector handles property tax payments and tax sale information.

Birth, death, and marriage records for Orlando, Florida residents are available through both county and state offices. The Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics, located in Jacksonville, maintains statewide vital records and can issue certified copies of birth and death certificates for events occurring anywhere in Florida. Orders can be placed online, by mail, or in person. Locally, the Orange County Clerk's office issues marriage licenses and maintains marriage records for Orange County. Birth and death certificates may also be available through local vital records offices. Requestors typically need to provide valid photo identification and proof of their relationship to the person named on the record. Processing times and fees vary by office and record type.