The Villages Residents Directory Lookup

The Villages residents directory draws from public records kept across multiple counties in central Florida. The Villages is a census-designated place (CDP) with a population near 79,000 people. It spans parts of Sumter, Marion, and Lake counties. This means records for The Villages residents may be held by more than one county clerk. The bulk of The Villages falls in Sumter County, but some sections are in Marion County. You can search for residents through voter data, property records, court filings, and state license databases. This page explains how to find records for people who live in The Villages.

The Villages Multi-County Records

The Villages sits across county lines. Most of the community is in Sumter County, with parts in Marion County and a small piece in Lake County. For the residents directory, this means you may need to check more than one county to find a record. The county where a person's home sits is the one that holds their property records and processes their court filings. If you are not sure which county a specific address falls in, the property appraiser in each county can help you figure it out.

The Sumter County Clerk of Courts handles the largest share of records for The Villages. The Sumter County Community Development District also keeps records related to the community's governance. For the Marion County portion, the Marion County Clerk of Courts is the place to go. Both clerks are in the 5th Judicial Circuit.

The Florida Division of Elections voter search page is one source for looking up The Villages residents across all counties.

Voter data from the state covers all registered voters in The Villages no matter which county they fall in.

Note: If you are looking for a specific The Villages resident, check the street address first to find out which county handles their records.

Find The Villages Residents

Voter rolls are one of the best tools for The Villages residents directory. Florida voter records are public. The file has each person's name, home address, date of birth, and party. Social Security numbers and license numbers are not included. You can get this data from the Sumter County Supervisor of Elections, the Marion County Supervisor of Elections, or from the state Division of Elections. The state-level search is often the easiest since it covers all counties at once.

Property records work well for The Villages because most residents own their homes. The Sumter County Property Appraiser and the Marion County Property Appraiser both have online search tools. You can look up ownership by name or address. Results show who owns the property, the assessed value, and the mailing address on file. A Homestead exemption means the address is almost always the person's main home. These records are free to look up.

Court records from the Florida CCIS pull case data from every county clerk in the state. You can search by name to find civil, criminal, family, and probate cases. This tool works well for The Villages because it searches across all counties at once, so you do not need to check Sumter and Marion separately.

The Villages CDP and Public Records

The Villages is a CDP, not an incorporated city. It has no city hall, no city clerk, and no city council. The community is governed by several community development districts and by the counties it sits in. For public records, this means there is no city-level records office. All records go through the county. The Sumter County Clerk and the Marion County Clerk both serve The Villages residents, depending on where a person's home is located.

The community development districts keep their own records too. Meeting minutes, budgets, and other district documents are public records under Chapter 119. You can request these from the district offices. The main district office is at 984 Old Mill Run in The Villages. The phone number is 352-751-3939.

The Villages has grown fast over the past two decades. It is one of the largest retirement communities in the country. The population has more than doubled since 2010. This growth means the public records on file grow every year. New property transfers, new voter registrations, and new court filings add to the records each month.

The Villages Records and State Law

Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes covers public records access for all counties that serve The Villages. You do not need to give your name or say why you want a record. The law says any person can ask for public records and the agency must provide them. This applies to the Sumter County Clerk, the Marion County Clerk, and the community development districts.

Some types of info are always kept out of public files. Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, and Florida ID numbers are exempt. Home addresses of law enforcement officers may be blocked too. Agencies can charge 15 cents per page for copies. If a request takes more than 30 minutes of staff time, the agency can charge for labor. These rules apply in every county that serves The Villages.

The Villages License Lookup

The Florida DBPR license search lets you check if a resident of The Villages holds a professional license. The database covers over a million licensed professionals across the state. You can search by name, license number, or city. Results show the person's license status, address on file, and any past complaints or problems. The search is free and open to anyone.

Florida's public records statutes give everyone the right to search for and access records on The Villages residents.

If you plan to hire a contractor or other licensed worker in The Villages, always check the DBPR database first. Make sure the status says Active. If the license is expired or under review, the search will show that. This step takes just a few seconds and can save you a lot of trouble.

Note: The DBPR database covers trades like real estate, construction, cosmetology, food service, and dozens of other licensed fields.

Safety Records Near The Villages

The FDLE offender search lets you check for registered sexual offenders and predators near The Villages. You can search by name, address, or zip code. The site shows photos, descriptions, offense details, and current addresses. A neighborhood tool lets you view all offenders within a set distance of any address in The Villages. Email alerts are available if someone on the list moves into your area.

The database updates daily. It is a crime under Florida law to use this data to harass or threaten anyone on the registry. The search is free and open to all.

The Villages Records Contacts

Since The Villages spans multiple counties, you may need to contact more than one office. The table below shows the main contacts for records requests. Start with the Sumter County Clerk for most records since the bulk of The Villages is in Sumter County.

For records on The Villages residents who live in the Marion County section, contact the Marion County Clerk of Courts. Their courthouse is in Ocala at 110 NW 1st Ave. The Lake County Clerk in Tavares handles the small portion that falls in Lake County. If you are not sure which county to call, start with Sumter and they can help point you to the right place.

Sumter County Residents Directory

The Villages sits mostly in Sumter County, a rural county in central Florida with a population of over 130,000. The county clerk, property appraiser, and supervisor of elections all keep records on people who live in the area. For more county-level resources and links to search tools, visit the Sumter County residents directory page.

View Sumter County Residents Directory

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