Miami-Dade County Public Records

Search Public Records in Miami-Dade County, Florida

MiamiDadeRecords.org is an independent website and is not a Miami-Dade County government agency. Use the search above as a starting point for researching names and identifying the official source that may be needed next.

• Begin a name-based public-records search.
• Compare possible matches using available details.
• Review record categories that may be relevant to your research.
• Note possible case, property, or custody references for official follow-up.

What May Be Included in a Miami-Dade County Records Search?

Record category	Information that may be available
Arrest and criminal information	Arrest-related information, criminal case references, charges, and related court activity where available.
Court and related financial records	Civil, criminal, family, probate, or other court case references, filings, dispositions, and related public information where available.
Inmate and warrant information	Current custody information, wanted-person information, or warrant-related references where available from the appropriate agency.
Marriage and divorce records	Divorce and family-court case information, as well as other related public-record references where available.
Property records	Recorded documents, ownership references, assessment details, valuations, and property identifiers where available.
Other relevant public information	Government-record references that may help identify the appropriate agency, case, document, or record category.

• Availability varies by record type, source coverage, and applicable access rules.
• An arrest or charge does not establish a conviction.

How to Search Miami-Dade County Public Records

1. Enter the person’s name in the search above.
2. Review possible matches using available identifying details.
3. Note relevant dates, case identifiers, or other record references.
4. Select an official source when confirmation or an official document is needed.

Useful details for official follow-up may include:

• Case number for a criminal, civil, family, or probate matter.
• Property address for assessment or ownership research.
• Folio number for precise Miami-Dade County property searches.
• Recording date, document type, or book and page for recorded instruments.

Choose a Miami-Dade County Record Guide

• Miami-Dade County Arrest Records — Research arrest-related public-record information and possible next steps.
• Miami-Dade County Criminal Records — Learn about criminal case and record-search research.
• Miami-Dade County Court Records — Explore court-record categories and court-search considerations.
• Miami-Dade County Inmate Search — Find guidance for researching current custody information.
• Miami-Dade County Warrant Search — Review warrant-related research options and limitations.
• Miami-Dade County Divorce Records — Understand divorce and family-court record research.
• Miami-Dade County Property Records — Compare recorded documents, appraisal data, and property identifiers.

Miami-Dade County Search Reports and Official Records

Your goal	Suggested route
Begin a broad name-based search	Search Miami-Dade County Public Records
Review a court case	Use the Clerk’s Miami-Dade Criminal Case Search (CJIS) for felony and misdemeanor cases, or the Miami-Dade Civil, Family & Probate Case Search (OCS) for civil, family, probate, and divorce matters.
Check current custody	Search the official Miami-Dade Inmate Search operated by the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
Check warrant-related information	Review the FDLE Wanted Persons Search (Statewide, Including Miami-Dade) for warrant information reported to FDLE by participating Florida agencies.
Review recorded property documents	Use the Clerk’s Miami-Dade Official Records Search (Recorded Documents) for deeds, mortgages, liens, and other recorded instruments.
Review property assessment or tax information	Use the Miami-Dade Property Appraiser Property Search for assessment, valuation, and ownership data. Tax billing and collection are handled separately by the Tax Collector.
Obtain an official or certified copy	Contact or follow the instructions of the Clerk of the Court and Comptroller, the official custodian for court records and recorded instruments. County department records may be requested through the Miami-Dade County Public Records Request Portal.

• Search reports are research starting points, not certified documents.
• Use the appropriate official source for the specific record or current status.

Free Miami-Dade County Record Searches

1. Miami-Dade Criminal Case Search (CJIS) — The Clerk’s public criminal case portal covers Miami-Dade County felony and misdemeanor cases. Search by party name or case number. It does not cover civil, family, or probate cases, and electronic case information is not the official record.

2. Miami-Dade Civil, Family & Probate Case Search (OCS) — This Clerk portal provides public access to civil, family, probate, and divorce case information. Search by party name or case number. Registered access can reduce CAPTCHA and search-limit barriers, but confidential or sealed material may not be available.

3. Miami-Dade Official Records Search (Recorded Documents) — Search recorded instruments such as deeds, mortgages, and liens by party name, book and page, document type, or recording date. This resource concerns recorded documents, not property appraisals or tax-payment records.

4. Miami-Dade Property Appraiser Search Application — Search assessment and ownership information by folio number, owner name, or address. The folio number is a useful local property identifier. Tax-roll information is continually updated and may not reflect the most current information on record.

5. Miami-Dade Inmate Search — Search current custody information using a last name and first name, with at least three characters for each. The portal covers people currently in custody, not a historical arrest or booking database.

Miami-Dade County Search Limitations and Match Verification

• Identity: A name alone does not establish a match; compare available names, dates, locations, and other identifiers.
• Case outcome: Distinguish an arrest, charge, court filing, disposition, and conviction.
• Jurisdiction: Confirm the court or agency responsible for the record, especially when searching criminal versus civil or family matters.
• Record date: Check whether the available information reflects the time period relevant to your research.
• Coverage and restrictions: Account for source-specific limits, current-custody-only searches, agency reporting practices, and records that may be sealed, expunged, confidential, or otherwise restricted.
• No-result searches: A search with no result does not prove that no record exists.

Miami-Dade County Public Records FAQ

Can I search Miami-Dade County public records by name?

• A name search can be a useful starting point through the search above and through official portals such as the Clerk’s criminal and civil case systems.
• The criminal and civil portals support searches by party name or case number.
• For property research, an address or folio number may be more precise than an owner-name search.

Where can I search official Miami-Dade County court records?

• Use the Clerk’s Miami-Dade Criminal Case Search (CJIS) for felony and misdemeanor case information.
• Use the Miami-Dade Civil, Family & Probate Case Search (OCS) for civil, family, probate, and divorce matters.
• Online case information is not the same as an official certified court record.

Where can I find Miami-Dade County property records?

• Search the Clerk’s Miami-Dade Official Records Search (Recorded Documents) for recorded deeds, mortgages, liens, and similar instruments.
• Use the Property Appraiser’s search tools for ownership, assessment, valuation, and property characteristics.
• Tax billing and collection are separate functions handled by the Tax Collector; appraisal information is not a tax-payment record.

How can I obtain a certified copy of a Miami-Dade County record?

• Certified court records and recorded instruments are obtained through the Miami-Dade Clerk of the Court and Comptroller.
• Keep the case number, party name, recording details, or book-and-page reference available when contacting the appropriate custodian.
• For county department records not available through dedicated systems, submit a request through the Miami-Dade County Public Records Request Portal.

Why might a Miami-Dade County record be missing from online results?

• The record may be outside the portal’s coverage, such as a civil matter searched in a criminal-case system.
• The inmate portal only covers people currently in custody, while the FDLE wanted-person resource reflects information reported by participating agencies.
• Some records may be confidential, sealed, expunged, restricted by law, or not yet reflected in an online system.

Are all Miami-Dade County public records available to everyone?

• Access depends on the record type, the responsible agency, and applicable restrictions.
• Public portals may provide case or document information while limiting access to confidential, sealed, expunged, or otherwise protected material.
• When online information is incomplete or an official copy is needed, contact the appropriate record custodian for guidance.