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Lake County Public Records Directory
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About Lake County, Florida
Lake County is located in Central Florida and is part of the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county seat is Tavares.
Lake County was created in 1887 from portions of Sumter and Orange counties. It was named for the many lakes contained within its borders.
The county government is composed of a Board of County Commissioners, which is the legislative body, and a County Administrator, who is the chief executive officer. The Board of County Commissioners is composed of five members, each elected from a single-member district. The County Administrator is appointed by the Board of County Commissioners.
The county is served by the Lake County Sheriff's Office, which is responsible for law enforcement and corrections. The Lake County Fire Rescue provides fire protection services. The Lake County School District provides public education.
The county is home to several state parks, including Lake Louisa State Park, Lake Griffin State Park, and Lake Yale State Park. It is also home to the Lake County Fairgrounds, which hosts the annual Lake County Fair.
Lake County was created in 1887 from portions of Sumter and Orange counties. It was named for the many lakes contained within its borders.
The county government is composed of a Board of County Commissioners, which is the legislative body, and a County Administrator, who is the chief executive officer. The Board of County Commissioners is composed of five members, each elected from a single-member district. The County Administrator is appointed by the Board of County Commissioners.
The county is served by the Lake County Sheriff's Office, which is responsible for law enforcement and corrections. The Lake County Fire Rescue provides fire protection services. The Lake County School District provides public education.
The county is home to several state parks, including Lake Louisa State Park, Lake Griffin State Park, and Lake Yale State Park. It is also home to the Lake County Fairgrounds, which hosts the annual Lake County Fair.
Lake County Public Records
Lake County Criminal Records
Link to criminal record page.
Lake County Death Records
Official death certificates from the county of Lafayette.
Lake County Birth Records
Official birth certificates from the county of Lafayette.
Lake County Directory of Departments
Index of Lake County's services and resources.
Lake County Marriage Records
Get information regarding obtaining marriage records in Lake County.
Lake County Property Records
Property assessment and other county real estate resources.
Lake County Property Tax Information
Review and obtain property taxes.
Lake County Recorded Documents
Search and order recorded documents in the county.
Lake Voter Registration and Elections
Registered voters and information.
Lake County Inmate and Most Wanted
Search the inmate search public database.
Lake County Judgments and Liens
Link to Lake County judgments and liens.
Lake County Library
Get information held in libraries
Lake County Courts
Lake County Court is located in Tavares, Florida and is part of the 5th Judicial Circuit of Florida. The court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, family law, probate, juvenile, and traffic cases.
Lake County Criminal Court
Criminal records of misdemeanor and felony filings for the County of Lake.
Lake County Civil Court
Civil Cases, records and information of General and Limited jurisdiction.
Lake County Divorces, Family Law Court
Records and information regarding divorces.
Lake County Probate Courts
filings and court records of probate cases.
Lake County Small Claims Courts
Records and information in small claims.
Lake County Traffic Courts
Citations, fines and traffic court and school information.
Lake County Juvenile Court
Court matters involving delinquent minors (under 18 years old).
Lake County Court Forms
Forms for Lake courts