OPEN PUBLIC RECORDS

Because You Need to Know
How to use this page: Pick the record type you need below. Each section names the agency that holds those records and links to the official source — no aggregators, no third-party services. For criminal history, FDLE is the agency — not the Florida Highway Patrol, which handles traffic enforcement only.

What You Can Find Here

⚖️ Court case records through Florida county clerks and ACIS
🔍 Arrest records from county sheriffs and municipal police
📋 Criminal history checks through FDLE
🏛️ Vital records, property records, and open-records requests
Have this ready before you start:
  • Full name of the person or business
  • Case number, if you have one
  • The county where the record was created

How Records Work in Florida

Florida's court and arrest records run across state, county, and arresting-agency levels. The state judiciary under the Supreme Court of Florida maintains appellate records, while trial-court records live at the county level. FDLE holds statewide criminal history through its CCHI system (not the Highway Patrol). Most local records — deeds, marriage licenses, Circuit and County Court filings — are held by each county's Clerk of Court.

Florida has 67 counties. Each has its own Clerk of Court, sheriff, property appraiser, and tax collector maintaining separate records. Because Florida has no unified trial-court case search, thorough records research often means checking multiple county clerks' portals. Florida's Sunshine Law gives the state unusually strong public-records rights, but practical access still depends on each agency's systems and response practices.

Counties in Florida

Florida has 67 counties. Select one below to find local court, arrest, and court and arrest records.

What this page does not show: Not every record is online. Florida has no unified trial-court case search, so records generally live at the county clerk's office. Online coverage varies by county. When in doubt, call the clerk's office directly.

This page is a guide to help you find official records — it is not the official database. All information comes from government sources. Verify details directly with the agency that holds the records.

Last updated: April 24, 2026