Access North Miami Residents Directory

The North Miami residents directory uses public records from the City of North Miami and the Miami-Dade County Clerk of Courts. North Miami has a population near 62,000 and sits in the northeast part of Miami-Dade County. Residents directory records here include voter rolls, property files, court cases, and professional license data. The city clerk processes requests for city-held documents while the county clerk keeps court filings and official records like deeds and liens. Florida law opens most of these records to the public. This page explains how to search for residents directory records on people who live in North Miami.

North Miami Public Records Portal

The City of North Miami takes public records requests through the city clerk's office. You can ask for documents from any department in the city, including police, building, planning, and code compliance. North Miami follows the same rules as every other city in Florida under Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes. Records must be made available for inspection and copying. You do not have to give your name or explain why you want them.

The North Miami public records request page has instructions on how to submit a request and what to include so staff can find your records faster.

Reading the page before you call can save time and help you prepare a clear request.

North Miami processes requests in the order they come in. Simple requests for a single document or a short list usually get handled fast. Larger requests that cover many files or date ranges take more time. Fees follow state law: up to 15 cents per one-sided page for copies and labor charges if the search takes more than 30 minutes. The labor rate is based on the lowest paid employee who can handle the work. You can call the city at 305-893-6511 to ask about timelines or get help with a request.

Note: If the records you need are county-level documents like deeds or court filings, the North Miami clerk can direct you to the right Miami-Dade County office.

Search North Miami Residents Records

Voter rolls are a strong tool for the North Miami residents directory. Under Florida law, voter data is public. The files show each voter's name, home address, date of birth, and party. Social Security numbers and license numbers are excluded. You can request voter data from the Miami-Dade Supervisor of Elections or from the state Division of Elections. This is a quick way to find a current address for someone in North Miami. The data is updated as people register or change their info.

Property records give you more to work with. The Miami-Dade County Property Appraiser search tool covers all of North Miami. Look up by name, address, or folio number. Results show who owns a property, the mailing address, assessed value, and exemption status. If a North Miami resident has a Homestead exemption, that property is almost always their primary home. The search is free. Anyone can use it without logging in.

Court records add another layer. The Miami-Dade Clerk of Courts online search covers civil, criminal, family, and probate cases from the 11th Judicial Circuit. You can search by party name or case number. The statewide Florida CCIS system pulls court records from all 67 counties. This lets you check whether a North Miami resident has cases filed in other parts of Florida too.

North Miami License Lookup

The Florida DBPR license search covers all licensed professionals in North Miami and across the state. You can search by name, license number, or city. Results show the license type, status, address of record, and any past complaints or disciplinary actions. The database includes more than a million licensees in fields like construction, real estate, cosmetology, and food service.

Before you hire a contractor or service provider in North Miami, check their license. If the status does not say Active, that person is not cleared to work in that field right now. The tool is free and does not require an account. You can see the full history of any license holder, including issue dates and expiration dates. This data is part of the public record under Florida law and available to anyone who wants to search it.

North Miami Safety Records

The FDLE sexual offender and predator search covers all of Florida, including North Miami. You can search by name, address, or zip code. The results show photos, physical descriptions, offenses, and current addresses. A neighborhood search tool displays all registered offenders within a certain distance of any address in North Miami. This can help you learn more about the area you live in or are thinking about moving to.

Email alerts are available if you want to be told when someone on the registry moves near your North Miami address. The database updates daily. It is against Florida law to use this data to threaten or harass anyone. The search is free and is part of the public records system.

Note: The neighborhood search option lets you set the distance, so you can view offenders within one mile, five miles, or other ranges from a North Miami address.

North Miami Records and Florida Law

Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes gives you the right to search the North Miami residents directory. The law says that records made or received by a public agency are open for inspection and copying. This applies to the City of North Miami, Miami-Dade County, and every state agency. Section 119.07(1) is clear: any person can ask for records. No name required. No reason needed. The law covers paper files, electronic data, emails, and more.

Some info is exempt from public access. Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, and some law enforcement details cannot be shared. Active criminal investigation files may stay sealed until the case is closed. But most of the records that make up the North Miami residents directory are public. Voter data, property records, court filings, professional licenses, and city documents are all open under the Sunshine Law. If an office in North Miami or Miami-Dade County refuses a valid records request, you have the right to challenge that refusal. Florida courts have consistently enforced the public's right to these records.

Copy fees are set by state law. Up to 15 cents per one-sided page. Labor charges apply only when a request takes more than 30 minutes of staff time. Online searches are almost always free. The Sunshine Law is meant to keep government open and make sure the cost of copies does not block anyone from getting the records they need.

North Miami Records Contact Info

The North Miami city clerk is your first call for records held by the city. Staff can walk you through the process and let you know what is on file.

For county-level records like deeds, mortgages, liens, and court filings, contact the Miami-Dade County Clerk of Courts. The county clerk serves all cities in the county, including North Miami. You can search many of these records online before going to the courthouse. Between the city clerk and the county offices, most North Miami residents directory searches can be done from home.

Miami-Dade County Residents Directory

North Miami is in Miami-Dade County, which is home to more than 2.7 million people. The county clerk, property appraiser, and supervisor of elections keep records on all residents, including those in North Miami. For more county search tools and contact info, visit the full Miami-Dade County page.

View Miami-Dade County Residents Directory

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