Juno Beach, Florida Public Records

The County Court, also located at the main courthouse, handles misdemeanor criminal cases, civil cases under $30,000, small claims (under $8,000), traffic violations, and evictions. For small claims matters, the Small Claims Division can be reached at 561-355-2985. The North County Courthouse, located at 3188 PGA Boulevard, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 (phone: 561-355-2431), is closer to Juno Beach and handles many of the same case types. Florida's court system provides online access to court records through the Palm Beach County Clerk & Comptroller's website at www.mypalmbeachclerk.com, where users can search civil, criminal, family, probate, and traffic cases by name, case number, or other criteria. The online portal provides case dockets, filing dates, parties involved, and disposition information, though some sensitive records (such as certain family law and juvenile matters) are sealed or restricted. Certified copies of court documents cost $2.00 for the first page and $0.15 for each additional page, plus applicable service fees. A non-certified copy costs $0.15 per page. Record searches conducted by clerk staff may incur additional research fees of $2.00 per minute after the first 15 minutes.

The Property Appraiser's website offers a comprehensive online search tool where residents can search by property address, parcel number, or owner name to find detailed information including assessed values, property characteristics (square footage, year built, number of bedrooms/bathrooms), exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran), ownership history, and sales history. The site also displays aerial imagery and property photographs. All searches are free and available 24/7. The Palm Beach County Clerk & Comptroller's Official Records Division, located at 301 North Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 (phone: 561-355-2996, website: www.mypalmbeachclerk.com/recording), serves as the county recorder and maintains all recorded documents including warranty deeds, quit claim deeds, mortgages, satisfactions of mortgage, liens (mechanics liens, judgment liens, tax liens), easements, plats, and other instruments affecting real property. The Official Records database is searchable online for free at www.mypalmbeachclerk.com/recording-search, where users can search by name, document type, date range, or book and page number. Images of recorded documents dating back to the 1980s are available for free viewing and printing. To record a new document, fees vary by document type and number of pages; a standard deed costs $10 for the first page and $8.50 for each additional page. Palm Beach County also provides a comprehensive GIS mapping system at www.pbcgov.org/gis where users can view interactive maps showing parcel boundaries, zoning, flood zones, and other geographic data layers specific to any address in Juno Beach.

Major employers within Juno Beach are limited due to its small size and residential zoning, but include the Town of Juno Beach government, the Juno Beach Police Department, the Loggerhead Marinelife Center (which employs marine biologists, educators, veterinarians, and support staff), and several small professional offices and retail establishments. Many residents commute to nearby employment centers including Jupiter (home to Florida Power & Light's Juno Beach headquarters campus, which employs thousands), Palm Beach Gardens (which hosts numerous corporate headquarters, medical facilities, and the Gardens Mall), and West Palm Beach. The median household income in Juno Beach is estimated at over $100,000, significantly higher than both Palm Beach County and Florida state averages, reflecting the town's affluent, retirement-age demographic and high property values. Recent economic development has been intentionally limited by strict town zoning and building height restrictions that preserve the community's low-density character; the most significant recent construction has been residential renovations and rebuilds replacing older homes with larger, more valuable properties. Juno Beach's economy functions as an upscale residential enclave within the broader Palm Beach County economy, with minimal industrial or commercial base but substantial property tax revenue supporting town services. The tourism sector, while modest compared to other Florida beach towns, centers on day visitors to Juno Beach Park and the Loggerhead Marinelife Center, which attracts over 70,000 visitors annually.

Law enforcement services in Juno Beach are provided by the Juno Beach Police Department, located at 340 Ocean Drive, Juno Beach, FL 33408. The department can be reached at (561) 799-0100, and its website is www.junobeachfl.gov/police. To request police reports, crash reports, or incident records, residents can visit the police department in person during business hours or submit a written public records request. Many routine reports are available for a nominal copying fee, typically $0.15 per page for standard documents. The Juno Beach Police Department handles all municipal law enforcement within the town's jurisdiction, including traffic enforcement, criminal investigations, and community policing. The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at 3228 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406 (phone: 561-688-3000, website: www.pbso.org), provides countywide law enforcement support, operates the county detention facilities, and serves unincorporated areas of Palm Beach County. For arrests and jail bookings in Palm Beach County, the Sheriff's Office maintains an online inmate search at www.pbso.org/inmate-search, where the public can search for current inmates by name, booking number, or date of birth. The database displays mugshots, charges, bond amounts, booking dates, housing location, and expected release dates. Florida's public records law is established under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes (Florida's Public Records Act), which mandates that all state, county, and municipal records are open for public inspection unless specifically exempted by law. Law enforcement agencies must respond to public records requests promptly, and while inspection is typically free, agencies may charge for copies and staff time for extensive requests. Chapter 119.07 specifically outlines the procedures and fees for obtaining copies of public records from Florida government agencies.

Online ordering is available through VitalChek at www.vitalchek.com for expedited processing (3-5 business days) with additional service fees. Only eligible parties can order vital records: for birth certificates, the individual named on the certificate (if 18+), parents, legal guardians, or legal representatives with proper documentation; for death certificates, immediate family members, legal representatives, or those with a tangible interest. Palm Beach County residents can also obtain certified copies at the Palm Beach County Health Department Vital Statistics Office at 800 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 (phone: 561-514-5570), which serves as a local issuing agent for state vital records. Marriage licenses are issued by the Palm Beach County Clerk & Comptroller's Office at 301 North Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 (phone: 561-355-2986, website: www.mypalmbeachclerk.com/marriage-licenses). The marriage license fee is $86 if both parties do not complete a premarital preparation course, or $61 if they provide a certificate of completion from an approved course. There is a three-day waiting period after issuance unless waived by completing the course. Marriage records dating back to 1909 are maintained by the Clerk's office and are public records searchable online. Divorce records are court records maintained by the Clerk & Comptroller's Family Division and are accessible through the online court records portal, though certain documents may be sealed by court order. Florida requires valid government-issued photo identification to request vital records in person.

Renewals are due September 30 each year for the following fiscal year (October 1 - September 30). The town does not maintain an online searchable database of business licensees, but records can be requested through the Town Clerk. Palm Beach County also requires a business tax receipt for certain business activities; applications are handled by the Palm Beach County Tax Collector's Business Tax Division at 301 North Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 (phone: 561-355-2264, website: www.pbctax.com/business-tax-receipt). Fictitious name registration (Doing Business As or DBA) for businesses operating under a name other than the owner's legal name must be filed with the Florida Department of State Division of Corporations. The registration fee is $50 and must be renewed every five years. Florida state business entity searches are conducted through the Florida Division of Corporations website at dos.myflorida.com/sunbiz, which maintains a comprehensive, free database of all corporations, LLCs, limited partnerships, and fictitious names registered in Florida. Users can search by entity name, officer name, registered agent, or document number to verify business status, view formation dates, check good standing, see registered agents, and review annual report filings. Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) lien searches for secured transactions are also conducted through the Florida Division of Corporations at the same website. Commercial property tax assessments for businesses located in Juno Beach can be searched through the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser's website at www.pbcgov.org/papa using the property address or parcel number.

Election services for Juno Beach voters are provided by the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections, with the main office located at 240 South Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33415 (phone: 561-656-6200, website: www.pbcelections.org). The office administers all federal, state, county, and municipal elections for Juno Beach residents. Florida residents can register to vote online at registertovoteflorida.gov, by mail using a voter registration application available on the Supervisor's website, or in person at the elections office or any Florida driver license office. The voter registration deadline is 29 days before any election. To register, applicants must be U.S. citizens, Florida residents, at least 18 years old by Election Day, and provide a Florida driver license number or the last four digits of a Social Security number. Municipal elections for the Town of Juno Beach are held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in March of odd-numbered years. The Town Commission consists of five members who serve staggered three-year terms. The next Juno Beach municipal election will be held in March 2025, with subsequent elections in March 2027. Voters can find information about local candidates, ballot measures, and sample ballots on the town's website at www.junobeachfl.gov and on the Supervisor of Elections website. Juno Beach residents can locate their assigned polling place by using the Precinct Finder tool at www.pbcelections.org or by calling the elections office; most Juno Beach voters are assigned to precinct locations at Juno Beach Town Hall (340 Ocean Drive) or nearby facilities in Palm Beach Gardens. Florida's public records laws make extensive election information publicly available: voter registration lists (excluding Social Security numbers and driver license numbers) can be purchased for political and governmental purposes; campaign finance reports for all candidates and political committees are searchable online at dos.elections.myflorida.com/campaign-finance; candidate qualification documents are public; and precinct-level election results are published online shortly after polls close. In the November 2024 presidential election, Palm Beach County saw a voter turnout of approximately 77% of registered voters, with over 900,000 ballots cast out of nearly 1.2 million registered voters. On November 3, 2026, Juno Beach and Palm Beach County voters will decide several significant races: U.S. Senator for Florida (one of Florida's two Senate seats will be on the ballot in 2026), all of Florida's 28 U.S. House seats including the district representing Juno Beach (currently Florida's 21st Congressional District), Governor of Florida and other cabinet positions including Attorney General and Commissioner of Agriculture (all Florida statewide executive offices are up in 2026), all state Senate and House seats (Juno Beach is in State Senate District 31 and State House District 89), and various Palm Beach County offices including County Commission seats and potentially school board positions. Florida offers both early voting and vote-by-mail (absentee) options. Early voting typically begins 10 days before Election Day and runs through the Sunday before the election at designated sites throughout Palm Beach County; locations and hours are posted at www.pbcelections.org. To request a mail-in ballot, voters can apply online through the Supervisor of Elections website, by phone, by mail, or in person; mail ballot applications are valid through the end of the calendar year in which the next two regularly scheduled general elections occur, meaning voters must periodically renew their request. Mail ballots must be returned by 7:00 PM on Election Day either by mail (postmarks do not count; ballot must be received by 7 PM), at secure ballot drop boxes located throughout the county, or delivered in person to the elections office or any polling location on Election Day.