Melbourne Residents Directory

The Melbourne residents directory draws from public records held by the City of Melbourne and the Brevard County Clerk of Courts. With a population near 86,000, Melbourne is the largest city in Brevard County and sits along the Space Coast in east central Florida. You can search for Melbourne residents through voter rolls, property records, court case files, and professional license data. The city clerk's office keeps records for all city departments, and county records are held at the Brevard County courthouse in Titusville. Florida's Sunshine Law gives everyone the right to look up these records. This page covers the main ways to find public records on people who live in Melbourne.

Melbourne City Clerk Records

The City of Melbourne has a city clerk's office that serves as the custodian of all city records. Kevin McKeown is the city clerk. The office is on the 5th floor of City Hall at 900 East Strawbridge Avenue in Melbourne, FL 32901. You can reach the clerk at 321-608-7220 or by email at city.clerk@mlbfl.org. The clerk's office manages the city's records program and also trains staff on the Sunshine Law and public records rules. If you need a record from any city department, this office is the best place to start.

The Melbourne City Clerk's Office page has contact info and details on how to make a records request.

You can submit requests by phone, email, or by going to City Hall in person.

When you ask for records, be clear about what you need. Give date ranges and key words if you can. Under Florida Statutes Chapter 119, the city can charge up to 15 cents per page for copies. If the work takes more than 30 minutes of staff time, the city can add a labor fee based on the hourly rate of the lowest paid worker who can do the task. Most simple requests cost little or nothing. Keep in mind that email addresses sent to city offices are public records under Florida law.

Note: The city clerk also handles special event permits, elections, and official city documents like ordinances and resolutions.

Search Melbourne Residents Records

Voter rolls are one of the best ways to find a Melbourne resident. Florida treats voter data as a public record. The file has each voter's name, home address, date of birth, and party. Social Security numbers and license numbers are not in the public file. You can get Melbourne voter data from the Brevard County Supervisor of Elections or from the state Division of Elections. This is a fast way to check a current address for someone in Melbourne.

The Florida Division of Elections has details on what voter info is public and how to request it.

Voter data is one of the most used tools for the Melbourne residents directory because it is updated as people register or move.

Property records also work well for the Melbourne residents directory. The Brevard County Property Appraiser lets you search by name, address, or parcel number. Results show who owns the property, their mailing address, assessed value, and any exemptions. If a Melbourne resident has a Homestead exemption, that is almost always their main home. The search is free. You do not need to create an account or give a reason for looking. These records go back many years and cover every property in the county.

Melbourne Court Records Search

The Brevard County Clerk of Courts handles all court filings for the 18th Judicial Circuit. This covers Melbourne and every other city in Brevard County. You can search by name or case number for civil, criminal, family, and probate cases. The clerk's online system is free to use. Basic case info like parties, dates, and case type is on the site. Some document images may be blocked due to privacy rules set by Florida law, but the case index is open to all.

The statewide Florida CCIS system is also useful for checking Melbourne residents.

CCIS pulls court data from all 67 counties so you can see if someone has cases outside Brevard as well.

For official records like deeds, mortgages, and liens, the Brevard County Clerk also has an online search tool. These records can show where a Melbourne resident owns property and what financial obligations they have tied to it. Marriage records and other recorded documents are in the same system. The clerk's office is in the courthouse in Titusville, but you can do most searches from home through the web portal.

Note: Active criminal investigation files are exempt from public view under Florida law until the case is closed.

Melbourne Police Records

The Melbourne Police Department has its own records division that handles requests for offense reports, arrest records, and traffic crash reports. The police department is at 650 N. Apollo Blvd in Melbourne, FL 32935. You can call the records division at 321-608-6731. For faster results, contact the police department directly rather than going through the city clerk for law enforcement records.

Crash reports and arrest records are public in Florida, with some exceptions. Reports on active investigations may be held back until the case closes. Certain victim info is also kept out of public files under state law. For routine reports that are no longer active, the police department can usually process your request in a few business days. You may need to pay a small fee for copies.

Melbourne License Search

The Florida DBPR license search covers all licensed professionals in Melbourne and the rest of the state. You can search by name, license number, or city. Results show the person's name, license type, status, and address of record. The database has over one million records and covers fields like real estate, construction, cosmetology, and food service. Always check that the status says Active if you plan to hire someone in Melbourne.

The DBPR tool is free and open to all. No login is needed.

If a Melbourne resident holds a license in a regulated field, that info is part of the public record. The search shows when the license was first issued, when it expires, and whether there are any complaints or actions on file. This is a good way to check on contractors, agents, and other service providers in the Melbourne area.

Melbourne Safety Records

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 see if anyone near a Melbourne address is on the list. Results show photos, physical descriptions, offenses, and current addresses. A map tool lets you view all registered offenders within a set distance of any address in Melbourne.

You can sign up for email alerts if someone on the registry moves near your Melbourne address. The database is updated daily. Florida law makes it a crime to use this data to harass or threaten any person on the list.

Melbourne Records and Florida Law

Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes gives everyone the right to inspect and copy public records. This applies to the City of Melbourne, Brevard County offices, and all state agencies. Section 119.07(1) says you can ask for records without giving your name or stating a reason. The Melbourne residents directory is built from records that fall under this law. Voter data, property files, court records, and city documents are all covered.

Some info is exempt. Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, and Florida ID numbers stay out of public files. Home addresses and photos of law enforcement can be withheld. But most records are open. If a Melbourne office refuses to provide records that should be public, you can file a complaint under Chapter 119. The courts in Florida have ruled that agencies must act in good faith on records requests.

Note: Fees for copies top out at 15 cents per one-sided page under state law. Labor charges may apply for requests that take more than 30 minutes of staff time.

Melbourne Records Contact Info

If you need help with a records search in Melbourne, the city clerk's office is the best starting point. For county records like deeds, court cases, or marriage filings, go through the Brevard County Clerk of Courts.

For police records, call the Melbourne Police Department records division at 321-608-6731. For property records, use the Brevard County Property Appraiser site. You can also visit City Hall on the 5th floor for in-person records requests during business hours.

Brevard County Residents Directory

Melbourne is in Brevard County, home to over 600,000 residents along Florida's Space Coast. The county clerk, property appraiser, and supervisor of elections all keep records on people who live in the area. For more county-level search tools and contact details, visit the Brevard County residents directory page.

View Brevard County Residents Directory

Nearby Cities

These cities are near Melbourne and also have residents directory pages with local public records info.