Start With the County: Florida Public Records at the Local Level
When you’re looking for official documents in the Sunshine state, start with the county. Florida public records that were generated since the 1960s are usually kept at the court house in the county in which the event took place. This includes all the usual records you might expect: birth, death, and marriage certificates; land deeds; tax rolls; wills and probate documents; civil suits; and criminal case proceedings. Read the rest of this entry »
Public Records in Florida: What You Need to Know About Birth Records
One of the most commonly requested public records in Florida is birth records. It’s easy to see why. Everyone was born, and consequently, everyone is going to need a birth certificate at some point or other. You may not need it very often, but on the few times you do, it’s going to become REALLY important that you have it. Read the rest of this entry »
Reasons You Might Need to Do a Florida Public Records Search
There are lots of reasons why someone might need to do a Florida public records search. In fact, the possible reasons are so vast that thousands of these searches are performed every day. It’s not just detectives, lawyers, and law enforcement personnel that need public records, either. Everyday people just like you frequently find themselves in need of information they can only get from a public records repository. Read the rest of this entry »
Florida State Public Records–What Can You Get?
Florida state public records are more plentiful than in most other states. That’s because of the “Government in the Sunshine” law that classifies most public records to be the same as meetings of elected officials. Since elected officials have to conduct their business “out in the open” (ie, not behind closed doors), public records must also be open. In Florida, the people of the state have made it clear that they believe their government works for them, and as such, they should be able to inspect it regularly. Read the rest of this entry »
Looking for Florida Public Records?
If you’re looking for Florida public records, you’ve come to the right place. There’s a lot to be found in the court houses, sheriff’s departments, and local directories in the “sunshine state.” In fact, Florida is one of the most open and accessible of all the states when it comes to public records. Read the rest of this entry »
