Miami Residents Directory Search

Miami residents directory records are kept by both the City of Miami and the Miami-Dade County Clerk of Courts. With close to 440,000 people, Miami is the largest city in the county and the hub for public records in South Florida. You can search for Miami residents through voter rolls, property records, court case files, and professional license data. The city runs its own public records portal that lets you look up and request documents from any city department. County records are also easy to find and many are free to search online. This page covers the main ways to find records on people who live in Miami.

Miami Public Records Portal

The City of Miami has a records request system that lets you search for documents held by any city department. You can look for past requests and read documents that have been made public. The city says it is committed to giving people access to records as the law in Florida requires. All past requests and the files released with them are on the portal for you to view at no cost. If what you need is not there, you can send in a new request right from the site.

The City of Miami public records request page is where you can search for documents or start a new request.

It helps to search for past requests first since someone else may have asked for the same records you need in Miami.

When you make a request, be as clear as you can about what you want. Give date ranges, key words, and the name of the department if you know it. Broad search terms for electronic records may turn up thousands of files and slow things down. The city also warns that using too many key words at once can make the search take longer and cost more. For building records in Miami, there is a separate link on the portal that goes right to that department.

Note: You can reach the Miami public records office at (305) 416-1883 or by email at PublicRecords@miamigov.com.

Search Miami Residents Directory

There are several ways to search for a person who lives in Miami. Voter rolls are one of the most used. Under Florida law, voter data is public and can be given to anyone who asks for it. The file has each voter's name, home address, date of birth, and party. Social Security numbers and license numbers are not part of the public voter file. You can get voter data from the Miami-Dade Supervisor of Elections or from the state Division of Elections in Tallahassee. This is a fast way to find a current address for a Miami resident.

Property records also work well for the Miami residents directory. The Miami-Dade County Property Appraiser lets you search by name, address, or folio number. Results show who owns a property, their mailing address, assessed value, and exemption status. If a Miami resident has a Homestead exemption, that is almost always their main home. These records are free to search and go back many years. Anyone can use the search tool. You do not have to give your name or say why you want the data.

The Florida Comprehensive Case Information System covers court records from all 67 counties, including Miami-Dade. You can search by name for civil, criminal, family, and probate cases. The system pulls data from every clerk of court in the state. Basic searches are free, but you may need to sign up for some tools. If you want to check whether a Miami resident has any court cases on file, this is a good place to start.

Miami-Dade County Clerk Records

The Miami-Dade County Clerk of Courts keeps official records like deeds, mortgages, liens, and marriage records. These can help you learn where a Miami resident lives and what property they own. The clerk's online search tool is free to use. You can look up records by name, date range, or document type. Many record images are on the site so you can view them without going to the courthouse.

For court cases that come from Miami, the clerk handles all filings for the 11th Judicial Circuit. This covers civil, criminal, family, and probate matters. If a case was filed in Miami-Dade County, the clerk has it in their system. You can search by party name or case number online. Some document images may not be on the site due to privacy rules set by Florida law, but basic case info like dates and parties is usually there for public view.

Note: The Miami Riverside Center at 444 SW 2nd Ave, 9th Floor, is where you can go in person for city records requests.

Miami Residents and Florida Law

Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes gives everyone the right to inspect and copy public records. This law applies to all city and county offices in Miami. Section 119.07(1) says any person can ask for records and does not need to give a name or state a reason. The Miami residents directory draws from records that fall under this law. Voter data, property files, court records, and city documents are all covered.

Some info about Miami residents is not open to the public. Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, and Florida ID numbers are always kept out of public files. Home addresses and photos of law enforcement are also exempt. Under Chapter 119, agencies can charge up to 15 cents per one-sided page copy. If a request takes more than 30 minutes of staff time, the agency can charge for the labor at the rate of the lowest paid worker who can do the job. Fees must be paid before records go out. The city of Miami follows these same rules for all of its public records.

Miami city officials respond to records requests in a reasonable time frame. The law does not set a hard deadline but says records must be made available promptly. If you have trouble getting records from any Miami office, you can contact the city clerk or file a complaint under Chapter 119. The courts in Florida have ruled that agencies must act in good faith when handling public records requests.

Miami Professional License Search

The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation runs a license search tool that covers Miami and every other city in the state. You can search by name, license number, city, or county. Results show the person's name, license status, address of record, and any past issues. The DBPR database has over one million licensed professionals and covers fields like real estate, construction, and dozens of other trades.

This is a good way to check on a Miami resident who works in a licensed field. The search is free and open to all. You can look up anyone by name and see if they hold an active license. Always check that the status says Active before you hire a contractor or other service provider in Miami.

Miami Residents 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 you in Miami is on the list. The database shows photos, physical descriptions, offenses, and current addresses. A neighborhood search tool lets you view all registered offenders within a set distance of any Miami address. You can also sign up for email alerts when someone's status changes in your area.

It is a crime under Florida law to use this data to harass or threaten any person on the registry. The database gets updated daily as offenders check in with local law enforcement across the state.

Miami Records Contact Info

If you need help with a records search in Miami, you can reach the city's public records office by phone or email. The staff can answer questions about what records are on file, how to make a request, and what fees apply. For county-level records, the Miami-Dade Clerk of Courts has its own contact line.

In-person visits may need an appointment or check-in at the front desk. Use the View Map link on the city's contact page for directions to the Miami Riverside Center. For press releases or communications department records in Miami, email Communications@miamigov.com. If you want building records, the portal has a separate link that goes right to that section so you do not have to search through everything.

Miami-Dade County Residents Directory

Miami is in Miami-Dade County, the most populous county in Florida with over 2.7 million residents. The county clerk, property appraiser, and supervisor of elections all keep records on people who live in the area. For more county-level resources, full contact details, and links to search tools, visit the Miami-Dade County residents directory page.

View Miami-Dade County Residents Directory

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