Jupiter, Florida Public Records

The County Court division, also located at the main courthouse and satellite locations, handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, civil cases up to $30,000, small claims disputes up to $8,000, and eviction proceedings. The Town of Jupiter does not operate a separate municipal court; all criminal and civil matters are processed through the Palm Beach County court system. For traffic citations issued by Jupiter Police, cases are heard in Palm Beach County Court. Court records for both circuit and county courts can be searched online through the Palm Beach County Clerk & Comptroller's public access portal at https://www.mypalmbeachclerk.com. The system allows searches by case number, party name, or attorney, displaying dockets, case summaries, judgments, and in many instances scanned documents. The Florida Courts E-Filing Portal at https://www.myflcourtaccess.com also provides statewide access to case information. The Palm Beach County Clerk & Comptroller's Office (Sharon R. Bock, Clerk), Records Department at 301 North Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 (phone: 561-355-2996) handles requests for certified copies of court records. Fees include $2.00 per page for certified copies, $1.00 per page for non-certified copies, and a $2.00 certification fee. Online access to view records is free, though printing or downloading may incur charges.

The database displays current assessed values, property characteristics, sales history, exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran), tax district information, aerial imagery, and property photos. All data is available free of charge online. The Palm Beach County Clerk & Comptroller's Official Records Division, 301 North Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 (phone: 561-355-2996, website: https://www.mypalmbeachclerk.com/official-records), serves as the County Recorder, maintaining recorded documents including warranty deeds, quit claim deeds, mortgages and satisfaction of mortgages, liens (mechanics, judgment, tax), easements, plats, declarations of condominium, and other instruments affecting real property title. The online Official Records Search at https://officialrecords.mypalmbeachclerk.com allows free searches and viewing of recorded documents dating back to 1978, with some images available from earlier years. Documents can be searched by name (grantor/grantee), book and page, instrument number, or legal description. Recording fees vary by document type and page count. Palm Beach County also provides a GIS mapping system through the Property Appraiser at https://www.pbcgov.org/papa/gismap that displays parcel boundaries, zoning, flood zones, and property information on interactive maps. Jupiter-specific property searches can be refined by selecting the Town of Jupiter as the municipality filter.

Jupiter Medical Center, located at 1210 South Old Dixie Highway, is a major regional healthcare provider and significant employer. Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium hosts spring training for the Miami Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals, drawing tourists and baseball fans annually and supporting hospitality sector jobs. Jupiter's economy also benefits from marine industries including boat manufacturing, yacht services, marinas, and fishing charters, supported by the Jupiter Inlet and Intracoastal Waterway access. The town's median household income is estimated above $85,000, significantly higher than Florida's state average, reflecting the affluent character of the community. Recent development has focused on mixed-use projects, luxury residential communities, and expansion of the Abacoa Town Center area, a master-planned community featuring shopping, dining, Florida Atlantic University's Honors College, and the Roger Dean Stadium complex. Jupiter's economy is deeply integrated with the broader Palm Beach County economy, serving as a northern anchor of the county's Gold Coast development corridor. The town attracts wealthy retirees, professional athletes (particularly golfers and baseball players), and executives drawn to waterfront living, golf communities like Admirals Cove and Bears Club, and proximity to Palm Beach International Airport. Tourism related to beaches, the lighthouse, and spring training contributes substantially to retail and hospitality employment. The town has limited heavy industry, focusing instead on knowledge-based employment, healthcare, corporate offices, and service sectors.

The Jupiter Police Department, located at 210 Military Trail, Jupiter, FL 33458 (phone: 561-746-6201, website: https://www.jupiter.fl.us/235/Police-Department), serves as the primary law enforcement agency for the incorporated Town of Jupiter. Residents can request police reports, incident reports, traffic crash reports, and related records by visiting the Records Division in person, calling, or submitting requests online through the department's website. Reports typically require a small fee for copies. The Jupiter Police Department maintains records of arrests, calls for service, and investigative reports pursuant to Florida's Public Records Law.

The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (PBSO), headquartered at 3228 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406 (phone: 561-688-3000, website: https://www.pbso.org), provides law enforcement services to unincorporated areas of Palm Beach County and assists Jupiter PD with major investigations and specialized services. PBSO operates the Palm Beach County jail system and maintains custody records for all arrestees in the county.

Arrest and jail booking records for individuals detained in Palm Beach County, including those arrested by Jupiter Police, can be searched through the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office Inmate Search at https://www.pbso.org/inmate-search. This online database displays current inmates with mugshots, booking dates, charges, bond amounts, booking numbers, and projected release dates. Historical arrest records and booking logs may be requested directly from PBSO.

All law enforcement records requests in Jupiter and Palm Beach County are governed by Chapter 119, Florida Statutes (Florida's Public Records Law), which provides that any person has the right to inspect and copy public records with limited exemptions. Requests must be fulfilled promptly, and agencies may charge reasonable fees for copying and research time. Certain records such as active criminal intelligence and ongoing investigations may be temporarily exempt from disclosure.

Applicants must provide valid photo identification and demonstrate a direct and tangible interest in the record (Florida Statute 382.008 restricts access to immediate family members, legal representatives, or those with court orders). Processing typically takes 2-4 weeks for mail requests. Online ordering is available through VitalChek at https://www.vitalchek.com for an additional service fee, with expedited processing available. For statewide vital records or records from other Florida counties, the Florida Department of Health Bureau of Vital Statistics in Jacksonville (phone: 904-359-6900, website: http://www.floridahealth.gov/certificates) handles requests by mail. Birth records in Florida are available from April 1865 forward; death records from August 1877 forward. Records less than 50 years old (births) or 25 years old (deaths) have restricted access. Marriage licenses are issued by the Palm Beach County Clerk & Comptroller's Office, Marriage License Division, 301 North Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 (phone: 561-355-2984, website: https://www.mypalmbeachclerk.com/marriage-licenses). Both parties must appear in person with valid photo ID and Social Security numbers. The license fee is $86, reduced to $61 if both parties complete a premarital preparation course. Florida has no waiting period unless the couple does not take the course (3-day wait). Marriage records dating back decades are searchable online through the Clerk's official records portal. Divorce records are maintained as court records in the Circuit Court Family Division and can be searched through the Clerk's case search system at https://www.mypalmbeachclerk.com, with certified copies available for $2 per page plus $2 certification fee.

A searchable database of active business tax receipt holders may be available by contacting the Finance Department. Fictitious business name registrations (Doing Business As or DBA) in Florida are filed with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations, rather than at the county level. Registration is completed online at https://dos.myflorida.com/sunbiz/start-business/fictitious-name/ with a $50 filing fee. Fictitious name registrations must be renewed every five years. Florida business entity records including corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), limited partnerships, and other registered entities are searchable for free through the Florida Department of State Division of Corporations Sunbiz portal at https://dos.myflorida.com/sunbiz/search/. The database provides business name, registration number, status (active/inactive), registration date, principal address, registered agent name and address, officer and director names, and annual report filing status. All businesses operating in Florida must register with the Division of Corporations regardless of local business tax receipt requirements. Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) lien searches for secured transactions and personal property liens are also conducted through the Florida Department of State UCC Online System at https://dos.myflorida.com/sunbiz/ucc-filings/. Searches can be performed by debtor name or filing number. Commercial property tax assessments for Jupiter businesses can be researched through the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser's website at https://www.pbcgov.org/papa/asearch.aspx, using the same property search tools available for residential properties. Business personal property (equipment, inventory, furniture) is assessed separately and billed on tangible personal property tax returns filed annually with the Property Appraiser.

Jupiter voters are served by the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections, Wendy Sartory Link, Supervisor of Elections, with offices located at 240 South Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33415 (phone: 561-656-6200, website: https://www.pbcelections.org). This office administers all federal, state, county, and municipal elections for Jupiter residents, including voter registration, early voting, Election Day operations, vote-by-mail ballots, and election results reporting.

Florida residents can register to vote online at https://registertovoteflorida.gov, which requires a Florida driver license or ID card. Voter registration applications must be submitted at least 29 days before an election. New residents and first-time voters need to provide proof of identity and residency. Registration status and sample ballots can be checked at https://www.pbcelections.org/Voters/My-Voter-Information.

The Town of Jupiter conducts municipal elections for Town Council seats and Mayor. Jupiter operates under a council-manager form of government with five council members elected to staggered three-year terms. Municipal elections are held in March of each year, with specific seats up for election rotating annually. The next Jupiter municipal election will be held in March 2025 for two council seats, and March 2026 will feature additional council seats. Candidate qualifying, campaign finance reports, and local ballot measure information are available through the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections website and the Town of Jupiter website at https://www.jupiter.fl.us.

Jupiter residents can find their assigned polling place by entering their address at https://www.pbcelections.org/Voters/Precinct-Finder or by calling the Supervisor of Elections office. Palm Beach County offers early voting at multiple locations throughout the county, typically for two weeks prior to Election Day, including weekends. Specific early voting sites and hours for each election are posted at https://www.pbcelections.org/Voting/Early-Voting-Information.

Florida's public records law makes extensive election records available to the public. Voter registration lists are available for purchase for political purposes through the Supervisor of Elections. Campaign finance reports for all candidates running for Jupiter municipal offices, Palm Beach County offices, and state offices are searchable online through the Florida Division of Elections at https://dos.myflorida.com/elections/candidates-committees/campaign-finance/ and Palm Beach County at https://www.pbcelections.org/Candidates-Campaigns/Campaign-Finance. Precinct-level election results for all races are published at https://www.pbcelections.org/Elections/Election-Results following each election.

In the November 2024 presidential election, Palm Beach County reported approximately 67% voter turnout with over 680,000 ballots cast from more than 1 million registered voters, reflecting robust civic engagement in Jupiter and countywide.

On November 3, 2026, Jupiter and Palm Beach County voters will decide several significant races. Florida's gubernatorial election will be held (Governor serves four-year terms; Ron DeSantis's current term ends January 2027). All Florida Cabinet positions including Attorney General, Chief Financial Officer, and Commissioner of Agriculture will be on the ballot. One of Florida's U.S. Senate seats will be contested (Senator Marco Rubio's seat is up for election in 2026). State legislative races include Florida Senate District 31 and Florida House Districts covering Jupiter (District 85 and 86 boundaries pending any redistricting). Palm Beach County will have various county commission seats, School Board seats, and potentially the Sheriff position on the ballot. Jupiter municipal elections in 2026 will be held in March, separate from the November general election.

Florida voters can request vote-by-mail ballots (absentee ballots) online at https://www.pbcelections.org/Voting/Vote-by-Mail, by phone at 561-656-6200, by mail, or in person. Vote-by-mail ballot requests are valid through the end of the calendar year in which the second general election following the request is held, meaning voters must renew requests periodically. Ballots are mailed approximately 40 days before each election and must be returned by 7:00 PM on Election Day either by mail (postmark does not count; must be received by deadline), at any early voting location during early voting hours, at any polling place on Election Day, or at secure ballot drop boxes located throughout Palm Beach County.