Atlantis, Florida Public Records

Rochelle South County Courthouse at 200 West Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444, phone (561) 274-1400, also serves south county residents including those from Atlantis. County Court cases, which include misdemeanors, traffic violations, civil cases up to $30,000, and small claims (up to $8,000), are heard at the same facilities. Atlantis does not operate a separate municipal court; all violations are processed through the county system. Court records can be searched online through the Palm Beach County Clerk & Comptroller's website at www.mypalmbeachclerk.com, which provides free access to civil, criminal, traffic, family, and probate case information dating back several decades. Users can search by name, case number, or party type. The Clerk's Office charges $1.00 per page for copies and $2.00 per page for certified copies of court documents. Requests for official certified records can be submitted in person at 205 North Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL 33401, by mail, or through the online records request system. Filing fees vary by case type: civil filings typically range from $295 to $409, small claims filings are $55 to $305 depending on claim amount, and certified copies of judgments or court orders cost $2.00 per page plus $2.00 for certification.

Users can search by address, owner name, parcel ID, or legal description. The interactive GIS mapping system allows users to view property boundaries, zoning, flood zones, and nearby parcels. All property records are updated annually following assessment cycles. Official recorded documents including deeds, mortgages, satisfactions, liens, easements, plats, and other instruments affecting title are maintained by the Palm Beach County Clerk & Comptroller's Official Records Division at 301 North Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33401, phone (561) 355-2996. The Clerk's website at www.mypalmbeachclerk.com/recording provides free online access to recorded documents dating back to the 1970s, searchable by grantor/grantee name, book and page, official record number, or document type. Recent documents are typically available online within 24-48 hours of recording. Certified copies cost $2.00 for the first page and $1.00 for each additional page. The recording office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Documents can be recorded in person or electronically through approved e-recording vendors. Recording fees are established by Florida Statute 28.24 and typically range from $10 for the first page to $8.50 for each additional page, with additional fees for specialized documents.

The Atlantis Country Club serves as a local employer and community gathering place. Retail and service businesses along West Atlantis Drive and nearby corridors provide convenience shopping and dining options. The city's economy is closely integrated with the broader Palm Beach County economy, which is driven by healthcare (including major systems like Tenet Healthcare and HCA Florida), tourism and hospitality concentrated along the coastal areas, real estate and construction, professional services, and retail trade. Many Atlantis residents work for Palm Beach County government, the School District of Palm Beach County, or healthcare facilities such as JFK Medical Center in Atlantis/Lake Worth area. The proximity to Interstate 95 provides convenient access to employment throughout the region. Recent years have seen steady residential property values and modest infill development, though Atlantis remains largely built-out with limited land for major new projects. The city benefits economically from its location between the coast and western suburban growth areas, maintaining a stable residential tax base while avoiding the density and traffic of larger neighboring cities.

Law enforcement services for the City of Atlantis are provided by the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (PBSO) under a contract with the city. The PBSO West District serves Atlantis, with the main Sheriff's Office headquarters located at 3228 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406, phone (561) 688-3000, website www.pbso.org. Atlantis residents can request police reports and incident records by contacting PBSO's Records Unit at 3228 Gun Club Road or by submitting requests through their online portal. Reports are subject to Florida's public records law under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, which requires agencies to provide access to most records within a reasonable time. Some active criminal investigation records may be temporarily exempt under Florida Statute 119.071(2)(c). The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office maintains jurisdiction over all unincorporated areas and contracts with several small municipalities including Atlantis for full law enforcement services, handling everything from traffic enforcement to criminal investigations. Arrest records and jail bookings for Atlantis residents can be searched through the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office Inmate Locator at www.pbso.org/inmate-search. This online database provides real-time information on current inmates at the Palm Beach County Main Detention Center (3228 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach) and the South County Jail (20000 South Military Trail, Delray Beach). The searchable database displays booking photos (mugshots), charges, bond amounts, booking dates, projected release dates, and housing location. Historical arrest information can be obtained by submitting a public records request to PBSO. Under Florida Statute 119.07, requesters must reasonably describe the records sought, and agencies may charge for extensive research time and copying costs at rates established by statute.

Certified copies can be ordered online through www.vitalchek.com (with additional service fees), by mail, or in person at county health departments. The Palm Beach County Health Department office at 800 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401, phone (561) 514-5300, accepts walk-in requests for vital records. Florida law restricts access to vital records: birth certificates are available to the person named (if 18+), parents, legal guardians, or legal representatives with proper identification. Death certificates are public records in Florida and available to anyone. Processing time is typically 2-3 weeks for mail requests and same-day or next-day for in-person requests if records are on file. Marriage licenses are issued by the Palm Beach County Clerk & Comptroller's Office at 205 North Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL 33401, phone (561) 355-2984. The marriage license fee is $86.00, reduced to $61.00 if both parties complete a premarital preparation course. There is a 3-day waiting period unless the course is completed. Marriage records dating back to the establishment of Palm Beach County are maintained by the Clerk's Office. Divorce decrees are court records maintained by the Clerk & Comptroller and can be searched through the online case portal at www.mypalmbeachclerk.com. Certified copies of divorce decrees cost $2.00 per page plus $2.00 certification fee. All requesters must provide valid government-issued photo identification.

Businesses must also obtain a Palm Beach County business tax receipt from the Palm Beach County Tax Collector's Office, located at 301 North Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33401, phone (561) 355-2264, website www.pbctax.com. County business tax requirements apply to most commercial activities, with fees ranging from approximately $50 to several hundred dollars depending on classification. Fictitious name registrations (DBAs - "Doing Business As") are filed with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations, and must be published in a local newspaper. The registration fee is $50.00 and can be completed online at www.sunbiz.org. Florida state corporation, LLC, and business entity records are maintained by the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations, and searchable free of charge at www.sunbiz.org. The database provides information on business entity status, registration dates, officers, registered agents, mailing addresses, and annual report status. Users can search by entity name, officer name, or document number. Annual report fees are $150 for corporations and $138.75 for LLCs. UCC (Uniform Commercial Code) financing statements and lien searches are filed with and searchable through the Florida Department of State UCC Division at www.dos.myflorida.com/sunbiz/ucc. Searches cost $5.00 online or $24.00 for certified copies. Commercial property assessments and business personal property taxes are managed by the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser at www.pbcgov.org/papa, where business owners can search assessments by address or owner name and file annual tangible personal property returns.

Atlantis voters are served by the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections, located at 240 South Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33415, phone (561) 656-6200, website www.pbcelections.org. The office operates branch locations and early voting sites throughout the county during election periods. Florida residents can register to vote online at registertovoteflorida.gov or through the Supervisor's website. The registration deadline is 29 days before any election. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, Florida residents, at least 18 years old by Election Day, and provide a Florida driver license number or last four digits of their Social Security number. Atlantis holds municipal elections for mayor and city commissioners on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in March of even-numbered years, with terms staggered. The next Atlantis municipal election is scheduled for March 2026, when voters will elect city council members. Candidate qualifying typically occurs in December/January before the March election. Municipal ballot measures and local initiatives may also appear on these ballots. Information on Atlantis candidates and local measures is available through City Hall at (561) 965-1744 and on the city website. Atlantis residents can find their assigned polling place by entering their address at www.pbcelections.org or by calling the Supervisor's office. Polling places are assigned based on precinct boundaries and may change between elections. In the November 2024 general election, Palm Beach County recorded approximately 65-68% voter turnout, with over 900,000 ballots cast from approximately 1.35 million registered voters. The November 3, 2026 general election will include races for the Florida Governor's office (term expires 2027), one U.S. Senate seat for Florida, all Florida Cabinet positions (Attorney General, Chief Financial Officer, Commissioner of Agriculture), Florida House and Senate seats, Palm Beach County Commission seats, School Board members, and various municipal offices for cities holding November elections. The Governor's race between incumbent Ron DeSantis's successor will be a major statewide contest. Florida voters will also decide on constitutional amendments if any qualify for the ballot. Vote-by-mail ballots (absentee ballots) are available to any registered Florida voter upon request; no excuse is required. Requests can be submitted online through the Supervisor's website, by phone, or in writing, and must be received by 5:00 PM on the 10th day before Election Day. Mail ballots must be returned by 7:00 PM on Election Day either by mail (postmark does not count), at early voting sites, at Election Day polling places, or at secure drop boxes. Early voting for county and state elections typically runs for 10-14 days before Election Day at designated sites. Public election records in Florida include voter registration lists (excluding some personal information like Social Security numbers and dates of birth per Florida Statute 97.0585), campaign finance reports filed with the Florida Division of Elections and local supervisors, candidate filings and qualification documents, precinct-level election results, and vote-by-mail and provisional ballot logs. These records are accessible through www.pbcelections.org and dos.myflorida.com/elections.