Access Jacksonville Residents Directory

Jacksonville residents directory records are managed by both the city and the Duval County Clerk of Courts. Jacksonville is the most populous city in Florida with close to 950,000 residents. The city and county governments merged in 1968, so most public records in Jacksonville come through a single consolidated system. You can search for Jacksonville residents through voter records, property files, court cases, and the city's online records portal. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office also keeps police records that are open to the public. This guide walks you through the main ways to look up records on people who live in Jacksonville.

Jacksonville Public Records Center

The City of Jacksonville runs a public records request center that handles all document requests for the consolidated city-county government. The system follows Florida Statutes Chapter 119, which is designed to give the public access to records held by any government agency. Jacksonville processes requests for records of which the city is the custodian. If the records you want are held by a different agency, the city will point you to the right place.

The Jacksonville Public Records Request Center lets you submit requests online and track their progress.

You do not have to give your name or say why you want the records when making a request in Jacksonville.

Public records in Jacksonville cover all documents, papers, letters, maps, books, tapes, photographs, films, sound recordings, and data processing software made or received in connection with official business. The city divides most records into two types: hard copy documents and electronically stored information. For electronic records, the search terms you use matter a lot. Broad terms may pull up thousands of files and add to the cost and time it takes to fill your request. Be as specific as you can when you ask for records in Jacksonville.

Note: You can use the online portal to check the status of your request and download records without having to visit the office in person.

Jacksonville Records Fees

Jacksonville has a clear fee structure for public records. Copies of 10 pages or less are free. If your request goes past 10 pages, the city charges $0.20 per page for two-sided copies and $0.15 per page for one-sided copies. These fees line up with what Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes allows. If the request takes more than 30 minutes of staff time, you will also be charged for labor at the hourly rate of each worker involved. Fees must be paid before records go out.

This fee structure makes small requests very affordable for people searching the Jacksonville residents directory. Most basic searches for a single person's records will fall under the 10-page threshold and cost nothing. Larger requests for bulk data or lengthy case files will add up, so it helps to be specific about what you need. The portal tracks costs as your request is processed.

Jacksonville Sheriff's Office Records

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office handles police records for the entire consolidated city-county area. This includes arrest records, incident reports, and background checks. The sheriff's office has its own online portal where you can submit records requests. Anyone can request public records from the sheriff's office. You do not need to be a Jacksonville resident.

The sheriff's office public records page shown below has the online request form and contact details for the records section.

Give as much detail as you can in your request to speed things up.

The sheriff's office is at 501 E. Bay Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202. You can call (904) 630-2209 to ask about records. Online requests get processed in the order they come in. Some info in police reports may be redacted under Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes. Active case details and certain personal identifiers are kept out of public files. Once a case is closed, most of those records become available to the public for review.

Search Jacksonville Residents Directory

Voter records are one of the most reliable ways to find a current address for someone in Jacksonville. Florida law makes voter registration data public. The file has each voter's name, home address, date of birth, and party. Social Security and license numbers are not part of the public voter data. You can get voter lists from the Duval County Supervisor of Elections or from the Florida Division of Elections.

Property records in Jacksonville are kept by the Duval County Property Appraiser. You can search by name or address to find out who owns a property, the mailing address on file, and the assessed value. If a Jacksonville resident has a Homestead exemption, that address is almost always their main home. The search is free and open to the public. The Duval County Clerk of Courts also has an online search for official records like deeds, mortgages, liens, and court filings. These records can tell you where a person lives and what property they own in Jacksonville.

The Florida CCIS system lets you search court records from all 67 counties. You can look up a Jacksonville resident by name to see civil, criminal, family, and probate cases. Basic searches are free. This statewide tool pulls data from every clerk of court in Florida, so it covers Duval County and everywhere else.

Jacksonville Records Under Florida Law

Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes controls how public records work in Jacksonville and across the state. Section 119.011(12) defines public records broadly to include all documents, papers, and other materials made or received by any agency. Section 119.07(1) gives every person the right to inspect and copy these records. You do not have to give your name. You do not need to state a reason. These rules apply to the City of Jacksonville, the Duval County Clerk, the sheriff's office, and every other public body in the area.

Some records about Jacksonville residents are exempt. Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, and Florida ID numbers stay out of public files. Home addresses of law enforcement and certain public officials can also be withheld. Active criminal investigation records may be held until a case is closed. The Jacksonville city policy for providing copies of public records follows these state rules closely. If you believe a records request was denied improperly, you can file a complaint under Chapter 119.

Note: Jacksonville requests are acknowledged right away and should be filled within a reasonable time frame under Florida law.

Jacksonville License and Safety Check

The Florida DBPR license search covers Jacksonville and every other city in the state. You can look up licensed professionals by name, license number, or city. Results show the person's name, license status, address, and any disciplinary history. This database has more than a million records and covers trades like real estate, construction, and cosmetology in Florida.

The FDLE offender search lets you check for registered sexual offenders near any address in Jacksonville. The database shows photos, physical descriptions, offenses, and current addresses. A neighborhood search tool shows all registered offenders within a set distance. You can sign up for email alerts when a person's status changes in your area of Jacksonville. The data is updated daily. It is a crime under Florida law to use this data to harass any person on the registry.

Duval County Residents Directory

Jacksonville is the county seat and largest city in Duval County. Because the city and county merged, most public records fall under the consolidated government. The Duval County Clerk of Courts, property appraiser, and supervisor of elections all serve Jacksonville residents. For more county-level resources and search tools, visit the Duval County residents directory page.

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