Cape Coral Residents Directory

Cape Coral residents directory records come from the city, the county, and the state. All are public under Florida law. Cape Coral is the largest city in Lee County with a population of about 204,000 people. You can search for Cape Coral residents through voter rolls, property records, court case files, professional license data, and city records. The City Clerk's Office runs a records management system that stores documents from all city departments. Lee County handles court filings and property records that cover Cape Coral. Most residents directory search tools are free to use online, and this page walks you through each one so you know where to look.

Cape Coral City Clerk Records

The Records Management Division of the Cape Coral City Clerk's Department handles public records for all city departments. The division stores records, keeps an inventory of files, and fills public records requests. It also runs an archival program for older city documents. The Records Division is on the first floor of City Hall and is open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The designated Public Records Manager for Cape Coral is Lynne Jennings. You can reach the office at (239) 574-0411 or by email at ctyclk@capecoral.gov.

The Cape Coral records management page has details on how to make a request and what records are on hand.

You can use the city's online portal to submit a records request or check on one you already sent in.

Records you can get from the Cape Coral City Clerk include City Council minutes, board and committee minutes, ordinances, resolutions, and building plans for homes and businesses. Under Florida law, email addresses sent to the city are public records too. If you do not want your email address shared, the city says to call or write instead. Large requests may fall under the Extensive Public Records Request Policy, which can add labor charges on top of copy fees. Standard copy fees follow state law at up to 15 cents per page.

Note: Police records in Cape Coral are handled by the Police Department, not the City Clerk. Call (239) 574-3223 for police-related records.

Cape Coral Police Records

The Cape Coral Police Department keeps its own public records. These are separate from the City Clerk's office. You can get incident reports, arrest records, and crash reports through the police department. The phone number for Cape Coral police records is (239) 574-3223. The department also has its own website at capecops.com where you can find request forms and more details about what records are on file.

Police records may have different rules about what gets blacked out. Active investigations, certain victim data, and intelligence records are exempt from public disclosure under Florida law. But basic incident info like dates, charges, and parties involved is typically available. If you need a crash report, you can get it from the police department or through the state crash report system. Cape Coral police records are a useful part of the residents directory when you want to check if someone has a local record on file.

Cape Coral Voter Records Lookup

Voter registration files are among the most useful resources in the Cape Coral residents directory. Florida law makes voter data public. The file for each voter shows their full name, home address, date of birth, and party. Social Security numbers and driver's license numbers are not part of the public voter file. You can get Cape Coral voter data from the Lee County Supervisor of Elections or from the Florida Division of Elections in Tallahassee.

With over 200,000 people in Cape Coral, the voter rolls cover a large share of the adult population. The data gets updated regularly as people move, change names, or update their voter status. It is free to get. This is often the fastest way to find a current address for someone who lives in Cape Coral. Not every resident will show up since only those who register to vote are in the file, but the coverage is broad.

Property Records for Cape Coral

Property records are a core piece of the Cape Coral residents directory. The Lee County Property Appraiser runs a free online search tool. You can look up any property by owner name, address, or parcel number. Results show who owns the property, their mailing address, assessed value, tax data, and exemption status. Cape Coral has a huge number of residential lots compared to most cities its size, so the property records here are very detailed.

A Homestead exemption on a Cape Coral property almost always means the owner lives there as their primary home. You can also search by address if you know where someone lives but not their name. The property appraiser shows sales history, which tells you when the property last changed hands and for what price. These records are free to access and open to everyone. No login or sign-up is needed.

Note: Cape Coral is one of the largest cities by land area in Florida, so the property appraiser has records for a very large number of parcels in the city.

Cape Coral Court Records Search

The Lee County Clerk of Courts manages all court filings for the 20th Judicial Circuit, which includes Cape Coral. Civil, criminal, family, and probate cases from Cape Coral all go through the Lee County Clerk. You can search by party name or case number on the clerk's site. Many case records are available to view online at no cost. If you need certified copies, the clerk's office charges a fee for those.

The Florida Comprehensive Case Information System is another option. CCIS pulls court data from all 67 counties in the state. You can search for a Cape Coral resident by name and find cases from Lee County or any other county in Florida. This gives you a full picture of a person's court history across the state. Basic searches on CCIS are free.

Some court records are sealed or redacted under Florida law. Juvenile cases and active criminal probes are not open to the public. Records with Social Security numbers or other protected data are also kept out of view. But most case details like parties, dates, charges, and outcomes are public for anyone to search in the Cape Coral residents directory.

Cape Coral License Search

The Florida DBPR license search covers Cape Coral and all other cities in the state. You can search by name, license number, city, or county. Results show the person's license type, current status, address on file, and disciplinary history. The database has over a million entries and covers real estate, contracting, cosmetology, and dozens of other licensed trades. The search is free.

Cape Coral has a large construction sector, so a lot of residents hold contractor licenses. Always check that the status says Active before you hire someone. The DBPR also lists any past complaints or fines tied to a license, which gives you a clear view of a person's record in their field.

Safety Search in Cape Coral

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement runs a public database of registered sexual offenders and predators. You can search by name, address, or zip code to see if anyone in Cape Coral is on the list. The database shows photos, physical details, offenses, and current addresses. A neighborhood search tool lets you check all registered offenders within a set range of any Cape Coral address. The data updates daily.

Using this data to harass or threaten anyone on the registry is against the law in Florida. FDLE offers email alerts that let you know when a registered offender moves into or out of your part of Cape Coral. This tool is a key piece of the residents directory for safety-related searches.

Cape Coral Records Under Florida Law

Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes gives everyone the right to look at and copy public records. This law applies to the City of Cape Coral, Lee County, and all state agencies. Under Section 119.07(1), any person can ask for records without giving a name or saying why they want them. The Cape Coral residents directory uses records that fall under this law. Voter files, property data, court records, and city documents are all part of it.

Some data stays private. Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, and Florida ID numbers are always exempt. Home addresses of active and former law enforcement officers are also kept from public view. Agencies can charge up to 15 cents per one-sided copy. Labor fees apply when a request takes more than 30 minutes of staff work. The city of Cape Coral follows the same rules as every other local government in the state. Under the city's own policy, extensive requests may get extra review and added charges.

Cape Coral Records Contact

The Cape Coral City Clerk is the main point of contact for city records. For police records, you need to go through the Cape Coral Police Department. For county records like court filings and property data, reach out to the Lee County Clerk or Property Appraiser.

Walk-in visits are welcome during business hours. For large or complex requests, it helps to call ahead so the staff can have the records ready when you get there. The Cape Coral City Clerk's office is one of the most active records offices in Lee County due to the city's large population.

Lee County Residents Directory

Cape Coral is in Lee County, which has over 760,000 residents across several cities. The county clerk, property appraiser, and supervisor of elections all keep records on people who live in the area. For more county-level resources, contact details, and links to search tools, visit the Lee County residents directory page.

View Lee County Residents Directory

Nearby Cities

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