Miami-Dade County Public Records
Search Public Records in Miami-Dade County, Florida
Start a name-based search on MiamiDadeRecords.org to identify possible records and compare available details before seeking official confirmation.
- Start with the person’s name and relevant identifying details.
- Compare possible matches before drawing conclusions.
- Use the appropriate official source when a record needs confirmation or a document copy.
What May Be Included in a Miami-Dade County Public Record Search
A public-records search can help identify record categories to investigate further. Available information depends on the record type, custodian, and lawful access restrictions.
| Record category | Information to review |
|---|---|
| Arrest and criminal records | Arrest-related information, criminal charges, and case activity |
| Court records | Case numbers, parties, filings, dockets, and dispositions |
| Inmate and warrant information | Current custody status and reported wanted-person information |
| Divorce and family court records | Family court case information, including divorce cases |
| Property and recorded documents | Assessment data, ownership information, deeds, mortgages, and liens |
- Availability varies by record type and source.
- An arrest or charge is not a conviction.
- A name match alone does not establish identity.
How to Search Public Records in Miami-Dade County
Use the details you have to narrow potential matches and locate the appropriate official custodian.
- Start with the name and any relevant alternate spelling.
- Compare possible matches using available identifying details.
- Record useful dates, case numbers, agencies, or other identifiers.
- Select the official source that maintains the record needed.
Useful identifiers can include:
- Case number for criminal, civil, family, or probate cases.
- Property address for assessment and ownership searches.
- Folio number for Miami-Dade County Property Appraiser searches.
- Book and page, document type, or recording date for recorded instruments.
An identifier that works in one system may not work in another. For example, a folio number is useful for property assessment records, while a case number is used in court portals.
Choose a Miami-Dade County Record Guide
- Miami-Dade County Arrest Records — Review arrest reports and booking-related information that may help identify a related case or custody record.
- Miami-Dade County Criminal Records — Explore criminal cases, charges, and recorded court outcomes for further verification.
- Miami-Dade County Court Records — Find guidance for case information, dockets, filings, and court documents.
- Miami-Dade County Inmate Search — Locate custody information and the responsible Miami-Dade detention search system.
- Miami-Dade County Warrant Search — Identify relevant warrant resources and routes for official status confirmation.
- Miami-Dade County Divorce Records — Review divorce-case information and the appropriate route for document copies.
- Miami-Dade County Property Records — Compare recorded documents, property assessments, and tax-related information maintained by separate offices.
Miami-Dade County Search Reports and Official Records
Use official portals to verify a possible match, check current information, or request an official document when needed.
| Your goal | Suggested route | What to confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Start a name-based search | Search Miami-Dade County Public Records | Whether identifying details support the possible match |
| Review criminal case information | Miami-Dade Criminal Case Search (CJIS) | Party name, case number, charges, and case activity |
| Review civil, family, probate, or divorce cases | Miami-Dade Civil, Family & Probate Case Search (OCS) | Case type, parties, filings, and docket information |
| Check current custody information | Miami-Dade Inmate Search | Current custody status; this is not a complete arrest history |
| Review reported wanted-person information | FDLE Wanted Persons Search | Whether the listing is reported to FDLE; confirm current warrant status with the responsible authority |
| Search recorded deeds, mortgages, or liens | Miami-Dade Official Records Search | Recording details, document type, and parties named in the instrument |
| Review property assessment information | Miami-Dade Property Appraiser Search Application | Folio number, owner, address, valuation, and assessment details |
| Obtain a certified court or recorded document | Miami-Dade Clerk of the Court and Comptroller | The document type and identifying information needed to order a certified copy |
Recorded deeds, Property Appraiser assessment information, and tax billing or payment information are maintained for different purposes. An online result or ordinary record view is not necessarily a certified copy.
Free Miami-Dade County Record Searches
Several official Miami-Dade County and Florida portals provide no-charge public lookup functions. They are useful for locating information, but electronic access is not necessarily the official record.
- Use the Miami-Dade Criminal Case Search (CJIS) to search felony and misdemeanor cases by party name or case number.
- Use the Miami-Dade Civil, Family & Probate Case Search (OCS) to search civil, family, probate, and divorce cases by party name or case number. Registered access avoids CAPTCHA and public-user search limits.
- Search deeds, mortgages, liens, and other recorded instruments through the Miami-Dade Official Records Search by party name, book and page, document type, or recording date.
- Use the Miami-Dade Property Appraiser Search Application to search assessment and ownership data by folio number, owner name, or address.
- Check the Miami-Dade Inmate Search with a last name and first name of at least three characters each. It covers people currently in custody only.
- Search the FDLE Wanted Persons Search by name or other identifying information for warrant information reported by participating Florida agencies.
Certified copies of court records and recorded instruments must be ordered separately through the Clerk of the Court and Comptroller.
Miami-Dade County Record Limitations and Match Verification
- Identity: Compare more than a name, using details such as dates, case numbers, addresses, or other available identifiers.
- Case outcome: Distinguish allegations and charges from final court dispositions.
- Jurisdiction: A Miami-Dade County or agency search is not a complete statewide history.
- Record date: Separate an event date from a filing date, recording date, or later court activity.
- Access: Some court files, documents, or fields may be sealed, expunged, confidential, restricted by law, or unavailable online.
- Missing results: No result does not prove that no record exists or that information was never filed.
- Official documents: Obtain confirmation or certified copies through the responsible custodian when an official record is required.
Frequently Asked Questions About Miami-Dade County Public Records
Which portal should I use for Miami-Dade County criminal court cases?
- Use the Miami-Dade Criminal Case Search (CJIS) for felony and misdemeanor case information.
- Search by party name or case number.
- CJIS does not cover civil, family, or probate cases, and electronic results are not the official record.
Where can I search Miami-Dade County divorce and family court cases?
- Use the Miami-Dade Civil, Family & Probate Case Search (OCS) for family cases, including divorce.
- The portal also covers civil and probate matters, but not criminal cases.
- Public access is available without registration; registered users avoid CAPTCHA and search limits.
What property identifier works in Miami-Dade County property searches?
- The folio number is the primary property identifier used by the Miami-Dade County Property Appraiser.
- The Property Appraiser Search Application also supports searches by owner name and address.
- Assessment and valuation data are separate from recorded deeds and from tax collection records.
How do Miami-Dade County recorded documents differ from property assessment records?
- Use the Miami-Dade Official Records Search for recorded deeds, mortgages, liens, and similar instruments.
- Use the Property Appraiser system for ownership, valuation, and tax-roll information.
- A recorded-document search is not a property tax or assessment database, and certified copies must be obtained through the Clerk.
Does the Miami-Dade County inmate search show all past arrests?
- No. The Miami-Dade Inmate Search covers people currently in custody of Miami-Dade County Corrections and Rehabilitation.
- Searchers must enter at least three characters for both the last name and first name.
- A custody result does not establish a person’s complete arrest or criminal history.