Delray Beach Residents Directory

The Delray Beach residents directory draws from public records held by the city, Palm Beach County, and the state of Florida. Delray Beach has close to 70,000 people and sits along the Atlantic coast in Palm Beach County. The City Clerk's Office is the custodian of public records for all city departments. You can search for Delray Beach residents through voter data, property files, court records, and state license databases. No ID is needed, and you do not have to say why you want the records. This page covers where to look and how each source works.

Delray Beach Records Portal

The City of Delray Beach uses a GovQA portal for all public records requests. The City Clerk's Office at 100 NW First Ave manages the process and is the main point of contact. You can submit a new request, search past requests, or check the status of a request you already sent in. The portal also has a Public Records Archive where you can browse documents that were released in response to earlier requests. If someone asked for the same file before, you may find it already posted.

The Delray Beach records portal lets you search, submit, and track public records requests for any city department.

Checking the archive first can save time since many common records have been requested and released before.

Florida law does not require you to show ID or give a reason for your request. There is also no limit on how many requests you can make. However, the city may ask for a deposit if the work to fill the request will be costly. Deposits are not given back once the work starts. The city charges for copies and for labor that goes past 30 minutes. Call 561-243-7000 if you have questions about the process or costs.

Note: Emails sent to the city are public records under Florida law, so use the phone if you want to keep your contact info private.

Search Delray Beach Residents

Voter rolls give you a fast way to find a person in Delray Beach. The Florida Division of Elections confirms that voter data is public. Each record has the voter's name, home address, date of birth, and party. Social Security numbers and license numbers are not included. You can get voter data from the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections or from the state office in Tallahassee.

Property records are strong for the Delray Beach residents directory. The Palm Beach County Property Appraiser lets you search by name, address, or parcel ID. Results show the property owner's name, mailing address, assessed value, and any exemptions on file. A Homestead exemption usually means the address is the person's primary home. The search is free and open to all. No account is needed.

Court records add even more detail. The Palm Beach County Clerk of Courts has case files for the 15th Judicial Circuit, which covers Delray Beach. You can search by name for civil, criminal, family, and probate matters. The Florida CCIS covers all 67 counties and is a good tool if you want to search across the whole state at once.

Delray Beach Police Records

The Delray Beach Police Department has a dedicated records portal for law enforcement requests. The police department is at 300 W Atlantic Ave. The general phone number is 561-243-7800, and the Records Unit can be reached at 561-243-7873. You can request offense reports, arrest records, and traffic crash reports through the portal or in person at the department.

The dedicated police portal routes requests right to the Records Unit, which can speed things up. When you ask for a report, have the case number or date of the event ready. This helps staff find the right file. Active criminal investigations are exempt from public release. Some records may have parts taken out to protect victim or witness names as required by state law.

Crash reports from Delray Beach are also on file with the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles department. You can request them through that system if you prefer not to go through the city.

Delray Beach License Lookup

The Florida DBPR license search covers Delray Beach and every city in the state. You can search by name, city, license number, or county. The database shows the person's name, license type, status, address of record, and any issues on file. It covers real estate, construction, cosmetology, and dozens of other licensed fields. Over one million records are in the system.

This is a simple way to check on a Delray Beach resident who works in a licensed field. The tool is free. Look for an Active status before you do business with someone. Expired or suspended licenses also show up in the results.

Note: The DBPR database covers all of Florida, so you can check licenses from any city using the same search tool.

Safety Records for Delray Beach

The FDLE offender search is a statewide database of registered sexual offenders and predators. You can search by name, address, or zip code. Results include photos, physical details, offenses, and current addresses. A map tool shows all registered offenders near a specific Delray Beach address. You can also set up email alerts to get updates when someone's status changes in your area.

The FDLE database gets updated each day as offenders check in with local law enforcement. It is a crime to use the data to harass or threaten anyone on the list.

Delray Beach Records and State Law

Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes gives everyone the right to inspect and copy public records. You do not need to give your name or state a reason. This applies to all Delray Beach city offices and to every other government agency in the state. The Delray Beach residents directory is based on records that fall under this law.

Some data is exempt. Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, and Florida ID numbers are always kept out of public files. Home addresses of law enforcement and certain other groups are protected. Agencies can charge up to 15 cents per single-sided page copy. For requests that require more than 30 minutes of staff labor, the agency can charge for that time at the rate of the lowest paid worker who can do the job. The city of Delray Beach may also ask for a deposit up front if the costs are expected to be high.

Delray Beach Records Contact Info

Here is the contact info for records requests in Delray Beach. The City Clerk's Office handles general city records, and the police department has its own Records Unit for law enforcement files.

You can visit City Hall or the police department in person during business hours. The online portal is available at any time for new requests and to check the status of ones you have already sent. For questions about costs, call the clerk's office before you submit.

Palm Beach County Residents Directory

Delray Beach is in Palm Beach County, one of the largest counties in Florida with over 1.5 million people. The county clerk, property appraiser, and supervisor of elections all keep records on people in the area. For county-level search tools, full contact info, and links to databases, visit the Palm Beach County residents directory page.

View Palm Beach County Residents Directory

Nearby Cities

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