Volusia County, Florida Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Volusia County, Florida, can be accessed through the Volusia County Sheriff's Office. They provide an online portal where you can view recent booking photos. Visit the Sheriff's Office website and navigate to the 'Arrests' or 'Inmate Search' section to find the images you need.

To obtain a criminal background check in Volusia County, Florida, you can request a check through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). Locally, you may also contact the Volusia County Sheriff's Office for guidance on the process. The FDLE provides an online portal for requesting background checks, which requires a fee for processing.

To look up sex offenders in Volusia County, Florida, you can use the Florida Department of Law Enforcement's Sexual Offender and Predator System. This online registry allows you to search for offenders by name, address, or proximity to a specific location. The system provides detailed information about registered sex offenders residing in Volusia County.

To register to vote in Volusia County, you must complete an application at least 29 days before an election through the Volusia County Supervisor of Elections office, located at 125 W. New York Avenue, Suite 110, DeLand, FL 32720, phone (386) 736-5930. The fastest method is online registration at registertovoteflorida.gov using your Florida driver license or ID card number. You can also register in person at the elections office, any county library, tax collector office, or driver license office, or request a paper application by mail. Once registered, you can request a vote-by-mail ballot through the Supervisor of Elections website at www.volusiaelections.gov for convenient absentee voting without needing to provide an excuse.

Property records in Volusia County can be accessed through the Volusia County Clerk of the Circuit Court's Official Records Division at www.volusia.org/services/clerk-of-the-circuit-court/official-records for deeds, mortgages, liens, and other recorded documents dating back to 1854. For property tax information, ownership details, assessed values, and GIS mapping, visit the Volusia County Property Appraiser's website at www.vcpa.vcgov.org where you can search by owner name, address, or parcel number completely free of charge. Both online systems provide document images and detailed property information including sales history, exemptions, legal descriptions, and tax maps. Certified copies can be requested from the Clerk's office at 101 N. Alabama Avenue, DeLand, FL 32724, phone (386) 736-5915, for $2.00 for the first page plus $0.15 per additional page.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Volusia County are available through the Florida Department of Health in Volusia County at 1845 Holsonback Drive, DeLand, FL 32724, phone (386) 274-0600. Birth certificates cost $20 for the first copy and death certificates cost $10 for the first copy, with same-day processing available for in-person requests if the record is on file. You must provide valid photo identification and demonstrate eligibility to receive the record under Florida Statute 382, with eligible requestors including the person named, parents, spouse, adult children, or legal representatives. Online ordering with expedited processing is available through VitalChek at www.floridahealth.gov/certificates, though additional service fees apply for this convenience.

Court records for Volusia County are kept by the clerk of the court that serves Volusia County. The case index can be searched by name on the court's website where the court offers an online search, or at the public terminal in the clerk's office, and copies of filings are ordered from the clerk for a per page fee. Volusia County Criminal Court (www.clerk.org) is linked above.