Daytona Beach Residents Directory
The Daytona Beach residents directory pulls from public records held by the City of Daytona Beach and Volusia County. Daytona Beach has a population close to 72,000 and serves as the county seat of Volusia County. Residents directory records come from voter rolls, court case files, property ownership data, and state license databases. The city clerk processes local public records requests, and the Volusia County Clerk of Courts handles court filings and official documents for the 7th Judicial Circuit. Many of these records are free to search online. This page walks through the best ways to find records on people who live in Daytona Beach.
Daytona Beach Quick Facts
Daytona Beach City Clerk Records
The City of Daytona Beach processes public records requests through its city clerk. The Daytona Beach public records request page is where you start. You can ask for documents from any city department, including police, planning, code enforcement, and administration. Fill out the request form online and describe what you are looking for. The city will let you know when the records are ready or if there are any costs.
Since Daytona Beach is the county seat, the courthouse and most county offices are right in the city. That makes it easy to handle both city and county records searches in one trip if you go in person. The city clerk's office covers only documents from city departments. Court records, property files, and other county-level data are through the Volusia County Clerk.
Most basic requests are free. If the search takes a lot of staff time, the city can charge for labor under Florida law. Standard copies cost up to 15 cents per page. The clerk's office will give you a cost estimate before doing the work on large requests.
Note: The Daytona Beach city clerk can be reached at (386) 671-8010 for any questions about public records.
Volusia County Clerk Search
The Volusia County Clerk of Courts keeps all court records and official documents for Daytona Beach and the rest of Volusia County. The clerk handles civil, criminal, family, and probate case files for the 7th Judicial Circuit. If a Daytona Beach resident has been part of a court case in the county, it is in the clerk's system. You can search by party name or case number online.
Official records like deeds, mortgages, liens, and other recorded documents are also on file with the Volusia clerk. Property transactions in Daytona Beach go through this office. You can search these records online for free. Marriage licenses, judgments, and other official filings are in the same database. The online tools cover many years of records and anyone can use them.
The main courthouse is at 101 N. Alabama Avenue in DeLand. There is also a branch office in Daytona Beach that handles some services closer to home. Call (386) 736-5915 for the main clerk line.
Search Daytona Beach Residents
Voter registration data is a fast way to search the Daytona Beach residents directory. Florida makes voter rolls public by law. The file has each voter's name, home address, date of birth, and party. You can get this data from the Volusia County Supervisor of Elections or the state Division of Elections. If someone is registered to vote in Daytona Beach, their name and address will be in the records. Social Security numbers and license numbers are not part of the public file.
Property records are just as useful. The Volusia County Property Appraiser has a free online search. Enter a name or address to find who owns property in Daytona Beach. Results show the owner, mailing address, assessed value, and exemptions. A Homestead exemption means the person lives there as their main home. These records go back many years and are open to everyone. You do not need an account to search.
The Florida Division of Elections confirms that voter info is a public record and shows what fields are in the data.
Florida's public records statutes apply to all city and county offices in Daytona Beach and Volusia County.
Daytona Beach Court Records
The Florida Comprehensive Case Information System searches court records from all 67 counties at once, including Volusia. Type in a name and the system pulls up any matching cases across the state. This covers civil, criminal, family, and probate matters. For the Daytona Beach residents directory, this is a good way to check if someone has a court record in any Florida county. Basic searches are free.
The CCIS pulls data from the Volusia County Clerk and all other clerks statewide.
Professional license records are another resource. The Florida DBPR license search has over one million licensed professionals in its database. Search by name or city to find Daytona Beach residents who hold active licenses. The results show the person's name, license type, status, and address of record. It is free and open to anyone. This covers fields like real estate, construction, cosmetology, and many more.
Public Records Access in Daytona Beach
Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes gives everyone the right to inspect and copy public records. This law covers the City of Daytona Beach and all Volusia County offices. You do not need to be a resident of Florida. You do not need to give your name or say why you want the records. The Daytona Beach residents directory is built from data covered by this law, including voter records, property files, court cases, and city documents.
Certain records are exempt. Social Security numbers and driver's license numbers stay out of public files. Some law enforcement records may also be exempt under specific statutes. Agencies can charge up to 15 cents per page for copies. If a request takes more than 30 minutes of staff time, they can bill for labor. Both the city of Daytona Beach and Volusia County follow these rules when they process records requests.
Note: If a Daytona Beach office fails to respond to a records request in a reasonable time, you have legal options under Chapter 119 to enforce your right of access.
Daytona Beach Safety Search
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has a public database of registered sexual offenders and predators. You can search by name, address, or zip code to check if anyone on the list lives near you in Daytona Beach. The database shows photos, current addresses, offenses, and physical details. A neighborhood search tool lets you view all registered offenders within a certain distance of any Daytona Beach address.
Updates go in daily as offenders check in with local law enforcement. You can also sign up for email alerts. Using this data to harass or threaten anyone on the registry is a crime under Florida law.
Daytona Beach Records Contact
Below is the contact info for the main offices that handle records searches in Daytona Beach.
| Office | City of Daytona Beach City Clerk |
|---|---|
| Phone | (386) 671-8010 |
| Records Portal | Daytona Beach Public Records Requests |
| Office | Volusia County Clerk of Courts |
|---|---|
| Phone | (386) 736-5915 |
| Website | Volusia County Clerk |
| Office | Volusia County Property Appraiser |
|---|---|
| Website | Volusia County Property Appraiser |
Volusia County Records
Daytona Beach is the county seat of Volusia County. The county clerk, property appraiser, and supervisor of elections all keep records on area residents. The Volusia County Clerk of Courts website has free online tools for searching court cases and official records.
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