Lee County Residents Directory Lookup

Lee County residents directory records cover around 770,000 people in southwest Florida. The county seat is Fort Myers, and other major areas include Cape Coral and Bonita Springs. Kevin Karnes serves as the Lee County Clerk of the Court and Comptroller, and his office is the main point of access for searching people through court and official records. Voter data, property ownership files, and professional license info round out the resources you can use to find Lee County residents. Online searches through the clerk site cost nothing for basic lookups, and a public records request portal is on hand for more detailed needs.

Lee County Clerk of Court Records

Kevin Karnes runs the Lee County Clerk of the Court and Comptroller office at 2115 Second St in Fort Myers. The office keeps court records and official records for the county. Court records from the 20th Judicial Circuit include civil cases, criminal matters, family law filings, and probate. Official records cover deeds, mortgages, liens, and tax deed sales. You can search both sets of records online through the Lee County clerk website. Basic searches by name or case number are free.

The Lee County Clerk of the Court runs a public records request portal for people who need specific documents or bulk data from the county.

You can also search Lee County court records through the statewide CCIS system for a broader view.

The Official Records Search on the Lee County clerk site is the best tool for finding deeds and mortgages tied to a person. Type in a name and the system shows every recorded document where that name shows up as grantor or grantee. This helps you track property transfers and see what a Lee County resident has bought or sold. Liens on file can tell you about debts or judgments against a person. Marriage license records are also stored with the Lee County clerk.

Note: Submit detailed requests through the Lee County public records request portal for documents that are not in the online search system.

Lee County Voter Records Directory

Voter registration data is a core part of the Lee County residents directory. Every registered voter in Lee County has a public file that shows their name, home address, date of birth, and party affiliation. This is all public under Florida law. Social Security numbers and driver's license numbers are not part of the public voter data. You can get Lee County voter lists from the local Supervisor of Elections in Fort Myers or from the Florida Division of Elections at the state level.

Voter data is one of the most reliable ways to confirm where someone in Lee County lives right now. If a person moved to Cape Coral or Bonita Springs within the past few years and updated their voter registration, that new address will be in the public file. The data is also used for jury selection in the 20th Judicial Circuit. Not every Lee County resident will be on the voter roll, but a large share of the adult population is registered. High-risk workers can request to have their info removed from the public file in Lee County.

Lee County Property Directory Search

The Lee County Property Appraiser tracks all real estate in the county. Search by owner name or street address to find who owns a parcel. Results show the owner's name, mailing address, assessed value, sale history, and any exemptions like Homestead. If a Lee County resident has claimed Homestead, that property is almost certainly their primary home. The property search tool is free and does not need a login.

Property tax records for Lee County are also public. You can see what a person pays in taxes each year and whether they are current or behind. Sale records show what a property last sold for and when the transaction took place. This data pairs well with the clerk's official records to give you a complete picture of what someone in Lee County owns. Under Florida Statutes Chapter 119, all property records are open to inspection by any person. No reason is needed to search them.

Tax deed sales happen when a Lee County property owner fails to pay taxes. The clerk handles those sales.

State Search Tools for Lee County

The CCIS court records system lets you search for Lee County residents across all 67 Florida counties. Run by the Florida Clerks of Court, CCIS pulls case data from every clerk office in the state. You can search by name and see if a Lee County resident has cases elsewhere in Florida. Basic searches are free. Advanced tools need registration but the sign-up has no cost.

Licensed professionals in Lee County show up in the DBPR license search tool. Search by name or by city to find people in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, or Bonita Springs who hold state-issued licenses. The database covers real estate agents, contractors, cosmetologists, and dozens of other fields. Results show the person's name, license type, current status, address of record, and any discipline history. You should verify that a license status shows Active before you do business with any professional in Lee County.

The FDLE offender search lets you check for registered sexual offenders and predators in Lee County. You can search by name, zip code, or street address. The neighborhood tool shows all listed persons near any Lee County location. Data updates happen each day.

Note: Using FDLE offender data to harass or threaten anyone on the registry is a crime under Florida law.

Lee County Records Request Process

Any person can request records from Lee County agencies under Ch. 119 of the Florida Statutes. You do not have to give your name. You do not have to state a reason. Requests can go in by mail, in person, by phone, or through an online portal. The Lee County clerk has a dedicated public records request page for written submissions. Most agencies must respond within a reasonable time frame.

Copy fees follow the state rules. Agencies in Lee County can charge up to 15 cents per one-sided page and no more than 20 cents for two-sided. If a request takes over 30 minutes to process, the office may charge for staff time at the rate of the lowest-paid worker who can handle it. Fees must be paid before records go out. Some data is exempt. Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, and home addresses for law enforcement are not part of the Lee County public file. Everything else in the residents directory is open for you to search and copy.

Cities in Lee County

Lee County has three cities with more than 25,000 people. All of them file court and property records through the Lee County clerk and property appraiser offices in Fort Myers.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Lee County in southwest Florida. If someone lives near a county border, their records may be filed in a neighboring county instead.