Access Margate Residents Directory

The Margate residents directory uses public records from city, county, and state sources in Florida. Margate has about 58,000 people and is in the northwest part of Broward County. The city falls under the 17th Judicial Circuit for court matters. Margate's city clerk takes records requests for city files, while Broward County offices hold property data, court records, and voter rolls. You can search for Margate residents through free online databases or by filing a request with the city or county. This page covers the main tools and sources for looking up records on people who live in Margate.

Margate Public Records Portal

The City of Margate has a public records request system run by the city clerk. You can ask for documents from any city department, including meeting minutes, contracts, permits, and code enforcement files. The process is straightforward. Fill out the request form on the city website, call the clerk, or visit city hall in person. The clerk will tell you what records are on file, what the cost is, and when you can pick them up or receive them.

The Margate public records request page is where you start a new request or check on an existing one.

The city clerk's page shows how to submit requests and what to include to make the process go faster.

Be as detailed as you can when you file a request. Name the person, document type, or date range you are looking for. Broad requests can slow things down and may lead to higher costs if a lot of staff time is needed. The City of Margate follows the same Chapter 119 rules as every other public agency in Florida. Copies cost up to 15 cents per page. Inspecting records in person is free.

Note: Call the Margate city clerk at 954-972-6458 if you need help with a records request or want to know what is on file.

Search Margate Residents by Name

Voter registration data is one of the quickest ways to find a Margate resident. Florida law makes voter records public. Each record has the voter's name, home address, date of birth, and party affiliation. Social Security numbers are not included. The data is available from the Broward County Supervisor of Elections and from the Florida Division of Elections at the state level. If a Margate resident is registered to vote, you can find their current address through this data.

Property records from the Broward County Property Appraiser are also very useful. The free search tool lets you look up owners by name or search by address. The results show who owns a property, their mailing address, assessed value, and whether they have a Homestead exemption. Homestead means the person most likely lives there. The database covers every parcel in Margate and the rest of Broward County. No login is needed.

Court records add another layer. The Florida Comprehensive Case Information System pulls records from all 67 counties. You can search by name for civil, criminal, family, and probate cases. If a Margate resident has been a party to any case in Florida, the results should show it. Basic searches are free.

Broward County Clerk and Margate

Official records for Margate are filed with the Broward County Clerk of Courts. This includes deeds, mortgages, liens, marriage records, and all court filings for the 17th Judicial Circuit. The clerk's online search tools let you look up records by name, date range, or document type. Many of the document images are on the site so you can view them without making a trip to the courthouse in Fort Lauderdale.

Court cases originating from Margate are filed in the Broward County system. Civil, criminal, family, and probate cases are all there. You can search by party name or case number. Some records may not be viewable online because of state privacy rules, but basic case details like dates, parties, and outcomes are usually public. If you need a certified copy, the clerk charges a fee that includes the court seal.

The Broward County Courthouse at 201 SE 6th Street in Fort Lauderdale is where you go for in-person records access. Most Margate residents directory searches can be done online though, which saves you the drive.

Margate Records and Florida Law

Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes is what makes public records open to everyone. It covers all city and county offices that serve Margate. Under Section 119.07(1), any person can ask for records. You do not have to give your name or explain why you want them. The Margate residents directory draws from records that fall under this law, including voter data, property files, court records, and city documents.

Certain records are exempt. Social Security numbers and driver's license numbers are always kept out. Home addresses of law enforcement and some other government workers can be exempt as well. Agencies can charge up to 15 cents per page for copies. Labor charges apply if a request takes more than 30 minutes of staff time. The rate must match the lowest paid employee who can do the work. These rules apply to every records request made to the City of Margate or to Broward County offices.

Note: Florida law does not set a hard deadline for filling records requests, but agencies must respond within a reasonable time.

Margate License Lookup

The Florida DBPR license search lets you look up licensed professionals in Margate and across the whole state. Search by name, license number, or city. The results show the person's name, license type, current status, and address of record. The database covers dozens of fields from real estate and construction to food service and health care. It is free and open to everyone.

Check that a license says Active before you hire a contractor or other service provider in Margate. The DBPR site also shows any past disciplinary actions, fines, or complaints. That gives you a more complete picture than just the license status alone.

Margate Safety Records Search

The FDLE offender search tool lets you search for registered sexual offenders and predators near any Margate address. You can search by name, address, or zip code. Results include photos, physical descriptions, offenses, and current addresses. The neighborhood search feature shows all registered offenders within a set distance of your location. You can also sign up for email alerts when a person's status changes near you.

Florida law makes it a crime to use this database to harass or threaten anyone listed. The data gets updated daily as offenders check in with law enforcement around the state.

Margate Records Contact

If you need help finding records in Margate, call or visit the city clerk's office. County records go through the Broward County Clerk of Courts in Fort Lauderdale. Below is the main contact info for city-level records in Margate.

Before visiting in person, check the city website for current office hours. A quick phone call can save you time by confirming that the records you need are on file and letting you know what fees to expect. The clerk's staff can walk you through the process from start to finish.

Broward County Residents Directory

Margate is in Broward County, which has nearly two million residents spread across more than 30 cities. The county clerk, property appraiser, and supervisor of elections all keep records that cover Margate. For full county resources and contact details, visit the Broward County residents directory page.

View Broward County Residents Directory

Nearby Cities

These Broward County cities are near Margate. They use the same county clerk and court system, so the same search tools apply across all of them.