OPEN PUBLIC RECORDS

Because You Need to Know
How to use this page: Pick a section below — court records, arrest records, or other records. Each one tells you where to go, who to contact, and what tools are available online.

Start here: Choose the type of record you need below, then follow the link to the official source.

What You Can Find Here

⚖️ Circuit and county court case records
🔍 Sheriff arrest records and inmate search
🏛️ Traffic and small claims court records
📋 Property records and vital records contacts
What you will need:
  • Full name of the person or business
  • Case number, if you have one
  • Approximate date or location of the record

How to Request Records

Most records are handled by different offices — always contact the office listed above.

In person: Visit the Miami-Dade County Clerk of Court at 73 W Flagler St, Miami. Bring a valid ID.

Online: Use the Clerk's online records search to view case information.

By mail or email: Submit a written request under the Florida — Court & Arrest Lookup Act to the office that holds the records.

Cities in Miami-Dade County

Miami-Dade County includes the city of Miami (county seat) and several other municipalities including Miami Beach, Hialeah, and Coral Gables. City-level record pages will be added as they become available.

What this page does not show: Not all records are available online. Some require a written request, an in-person visit, or a fee. Court records and arrest data may be incomplete, delayed, or not yet entered into online systems.

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 15, 2026