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Top topic Criminal Records Criminal history tools, sheriff links, and related justice records.
Top topic Court Records Civil, criminal, and court access resources.
Top topic Expungements Record-clearance and expungement guidance.
Top topic Inmate Search Custody, jail, and inmate lookup resources.
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State of Florida Most Updated Online Public and Criminal Records Portal

Updated March 31, 2026

The state of Florida and its 67 counties individually maintain and issue public records, certificates, licenses and information for verification purposes. Public entities which provide many of the requested records are clerks and online resources from individual departments operating separately. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement electronic system a self-service application returns found criminal records instantly base…

Official sources 113 Direct state links currently rendered on this page
Counties County coverage 66 County-level public records coverage tied to Florida
FAQ / Q&A 9 Live statewide answers surfaced from the database
Bonus cities 6 Standalone city record pages currently shown

About Florida

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The hub now links directly to every live state-topic page we found for Florida. Use the cards below to jump straight into each specialty area.

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Criminal Records Criminal history tools, sheriff links, and related justice records.
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Court Records Civil, criminal, and court access resources.
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Expungements Record-clearance and expungement guidance.
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Inmate Search Custody, jail, and inmate lookup resources.
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Most Wanted Wanted-person and fugitive resources.
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Police Police department and public-safety resources.
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County Sheriff County sheriff and detention access points.
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Background Checks Background screening and identity research resources.
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Asset Search Asset, ownership, and locator resources.
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DMV Driver, vehicle, and DMV resource links.
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Vital Records Birth, death, marriage, and health-record links.
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Genealogy Family-history and genealogy research tools.
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Missing Children Missing-child alerts and support resources.
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About Florida public records

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The state of Florida and its 67 counties individually maintain and issue public records, certificates, licenses and information for verification purposes. Public entities which provide many of the requested records are clerks and online resources from individual departments operating separately. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement electronic system a self-service application returns found criminal records instantly base…

The Florida legislature passed the first laws in 1909 regarding public record laws. Freedom of information laws grants residents, students, researchers, concerned citizens and journalists the right to obtain records from their government. Certain laws are particular to specific agencies as there are limits and protections which apply. The open government sunset review act of 1995 allows for periodic review and repeal of the exemptions. The purpose was to give the government transparency and to provide its citizens access to open agency records. However, the law is not limited to records for sole purpose of scrut…

State snapshot Did you know? In Florida, arrest searches often turn up fastest through the county sheriff, county jail, and clerk of court, even when a city police department made the arrest. Local county links usually get you there quicker. Quick route: clerk of court and sheriff jail pages are often the fastest pair to check after a Florida arrest.
Frequently asked questions

About Florida public records

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Q What is included in a Florida background check?
In Florida, background checks are governed by the Florida Public Records Law (Government in the Sunshine Law) (Florida Statutes Chapter 119 (Public Records); Chapter 286 (Sunshine Law for meetings)). They may include criminal history, sex offender status, court filings, arrest records, and vital statistics. Agencies must respond within No specific number of days written in statute, but agencies must respond within. The law is administered by Florida Attorney General's Office, Government in the Sunshine hotline: (850) 245-0140.
Q Where can I find police reports in Florida?
Police reports in Florida are public records under the Florida Public Records Law (Government in the Sunshine Law). Submit your request to the agency that generated the report. Who may request: Any person - no residency requirement. Florida has the most. Response deadline: No specific number of days written in statute, but agencies must respond within. If access is denied, you may appeal to district or circuit court.
Q What are the procedures to obtain Florida vital records, and what is included in those records with address, not URLs?
Vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce) in Florida are maintained by the state Department of Health or Vital Statistics. Standard fees: $0.15 per one-sided copy; $0.20 per two-sided copy; certified copies $1.00/page.. Certified copies carry separate fee schedules. Fee waivers may be available for journalists, nonprofits, and public-interest requesters - always ask.
Q What is the school district and performance data for Florida?
Florida school districts are regulated by the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) at fldoe.org. The state uses the Florida Standards Assessments (FSA) and FAST (Florida Assessment of Student Thinking). School grades (A-F) are published annually at fldoe.org/accountability. Florida has 67 county-based school districts. The 2023 graduation rate was approximately 90%. NCES at nces.ed.gov provides supplemental district data.
Q What is the crime statistics for Florida?
Florida crime statistics are compiled by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and published in the annual Uniform Crime Report at fdle.state.fl.us. The FBI UCR program also includes Florida data. In 2022, Florida reported a violent crime rate of approximately 370 per 100,000 residents. The FDLE Crime Trends tool provides interactive local data. Major cities including Miami, Jacksonville, Tampa, and Orlando publish individual crime dashboards.
Q If I get arrested in Florida where would I go to jail and court? include address.
If arrested in Florida, you would be taken to the local county jail. Court appearances are scheduled in the county where the arrest occurred. Under the Florida Public Records Law (Government in the Sunshine Law), arrest records and booking information are generally public. Oversight: Florida Attorney General's Office, Government in the Sunshine hotline: (850) 245-0140. Appeals go to district or circuit court.
Q Can I find Public records in Florida State Library?
Yes. Florida state and public libraries provide access to public records databases. The Florida Public Records Law (Government in the Sunshine Law) (Florida Statutes Chapter 119 (Public Records); Chapter 286 (Sunshine Law for meetings)) guarantees public access to government documents. Many libraries offer free access to LexisNexis, court records portals, and vital record indexes.
Q Where is the Florida State Library located?
The Florida Library is located in Tallahassee, Florida. In addition to its main location, the Florida State Library coordinates resources and services for public libraries statewide. Patrons can access LexisNexis, ProQuest Historical Newspapers, and PACER court records indexes through the library. Under the Florida Public Records Law (Fla. Stat. § 119.01), government documents are available for public inspection during regular business hours. Reference librarians in Tallahassee, FL can assist with inter-library loans, records requests, and genealogical research inquiries.
Q Florida State fingerprinting office
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) provides fingerprinting services at its regional offices throughout the state. To find the nearest office, visit the FDLE website and use the Office Locator tool. In addition to Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) facilities in Tallahassee, many county sheriff offices and city police departments in Florida offer walk-in or appointment fingerprinting. LiveScan electronic fingerprinting is accepted for most Florida licensing boards, courts, and employment agencies. The ORI (Originating Agency Identifier) number must be provided by the requesting agency. Fees typically range from $5 to $50 depending on purpose. Results are sent directly to the requester's agency, not to the applicant.
Did you know?

Some Florida cities have standalone record pages

Fun fact: some Florida cities skip the county layer entirely. They have their own public record hubs—go straight to them below.

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De Bary

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Dunedin

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Key Biscayne

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Lake Placid

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North Redington Beach

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Ocean Ridge

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Last reviewed: Mar 25, 2026 Updated: Mar 25, 2026