Miami-Dade County Residents Directory

Miami-Dade County has the largest residents directory in Florida with close to 2.7 million people spread across more than 30 cities and many unincorporated areas. If you need to look up a person or find records about someone in this county, there are several public tools at your disposal. The Clerk of Courts keeps official records like deeds and liens. The Property Appraiser tracks who owns what land and where they live. Voter registration files hold names, home addresses, and party info for registered voters in Miami-Dade County. Court cases, professional licenses, and even offender data are all searchable as part of the Florida residents directory system that covers this county.

Miami-Dade County Clerk Records Search

The Miami-Dade County Clerk of Courts runs an online records search tool that is free to use. It covers deeds, mortgages, liens, marriage licenses, and other official records that have been filed in the county. You can search by name, date range, or document type. The system has records going back to 1974. Images of the actual documents are there too, so you can view and print them right from your screen. This is one of the best starting points in the Miami-Dade County residents directory because it ties real names to real property and court filings.

The Miami-Dade County Clerk Official Records Search portal lets you look up recorded documents for free across the county.

Use the Advanced Search option to narrow results by document type. You can filter for warranty deeds, lis pendens, or marriage records. Certified copies cost a fee, but just searching and viewing is free.

The clerk office sits at 73 W. Flagler Street in Miami. Hours run Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. You can also call 305-275-1155 for help with records. Branch offices are in North Dade, South Dade, and Coral Gables if the main courthouse is too far. Each branch handles the same type of work for the Miami-Dade County residents directory. If you need something that is not online, staff at any of these spots can help you find it in person.

Note: Sensitive data like Social Security numbers should be redacted from public files, but you may need to request removal if it was not done when the document was first recorded.

Miami-Dade Property Search Directory

Property records are a key part of the Miami-Dade County residents directory. The county Property Appraiser keeps data on every parcel of land in the area. You can search by address, owner name, or folio number. The results show who owns the property, their mailing address, the assessed value, and the full assessment history. If a person has a Homestead exemption on file, that property is almost always their primary home. Interactive maps on the site show property lines and the surrounding area so you get a clear picture of each lot.

The Miami-Dade County Property Appraiser search tool is free and covers all parcels in the county.

A folio number is a unique code that identifies each parcel in Miami-Dade County. If you have one, use it for the most exact results. The Trim Notice link on each record gives a breakdown of proposed taxes and assessments for that year.

Keep in mind that the property boundary maps shown on this site are for tax assessment purposes. They are not a legal survey. If you need a legal boundary, you will have to hire a licensed surveyor in Miami-Dade County.

Voter Records in Miami-Dade County

Voter registration data is public in Florida. That rule comes from Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes, which makes most government records open to any person. In Miami-Dade County, the Supervisor of Elections keeps voter files that include each registered voter's name, home address, date of birth, and party affiliation. Voting history is also part of the public file. Phone numbers and email addresses are public too, unless a person qualifies for a special exemption under the law.

You can ask for voter lists from the Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections by phone or email. The Florida Division of Elections also provides statewide voter data. High-risk workers like judges and law enforcement can have their info kept from public view. If you want to check your own status or find your polling place, the Voter Information Tool on the county site is the fastest way. This data set is one of the largest parts of the Miami-Dade County residents directory because it covers well over a million registered voters.

Note: Voter data can also be used for jury selection in Florida, which means it overlaps with court system records as well.

Miami-Dade County Court Records

Court records are open to the public in Florida. The Comprehensive Case Information System pulls data from all 67 county clerks, including Miami-Dade County. CCIS lets you search by name for civil, criminal, family, and probate cases. It shows case summaries and docket entries. Registration is free for basic searches. If you want to check whether someone in the Miami-Dade County residents directory has any court cases on file, this is the fastest place to start.

Locally, the Miami-Dade County Clerk of Courts runs its own case search. The 11th Judicial Circuit covers all of Miami-Dade County, so every case filed here goes through one system. You can look up traffic cases, small claims, family law matters, and felony charges. Some document images are available, but not all case types show full files due to privacy rules set by Florida law. The clerk charges $1.00 per page for uncertified copies and $2.00 per page for certified copies if you need something on paper.

For people who represent themselves, the clerk has a self-help section with forms and guides. This can be useful if you just need to pull up your own case or file a simple motion in Miami-Dade County.

Miami-Dade Residents License Lookup

The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation tracks over one million licensed professionals and businesses across the state. You can search for any licensed person in Miami-Dade County by name, license number, city, or county. Results show the person's name, license status, address of record, when it expires, and any disciplinary history. Fields covered include real estate, construction, cosmetology, and dozens of other trades. This is a good way to verify where a Miami-Dade County resident works or whether their license is still active.

Bulk license data is also available for download if you need it for research. Always check that a license status says Active before you hire a contractor or service provider in Miami-Dade County. The DBPR database is free to search and gets updated often.

Search Miami-Dade County Offender Records

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement runs a public database of registered sexual offenders and predators. You can search by name, address, or zip code to find anyone on the registry in Miami-Dade County. The results show photos, physical descriptions, offenses, and current addresses. The system gets updated every day as offenders check in with local law enforcement. A neighborhood search tool lets you see all registered offenders within a set distance of any address in the county.

You can also sign up for email alerts when a person's status changes in your area of Miami-Dade County. This is part of the broader residents directory because it gives the public a way to know who lives near them. Under Florida law, it is a crime to use this data to harass or threaten any person on the registry.

Note: The FDLE search covers all of Florida, so you can check any address in the state from the same portal.

How to Request Miami-Dade Records

Under Florida's public records law, you do not need to give your name or state a reason to get records. Section 119.07(1) gives every person the right to inspect and copy public records. In Miami-Dade County, you can make requests online, in person, by phone, or by mail. The clerk office is the main hub for official records, but each agency has its own process.

For official records like deeds and liens, go to the clerk's online search first. If the record you need is not available there, call 305-275-1155 or visit the main courthouse at 73 W. Flagler Street in Miami. For property data, use the Property Appraiser site. For voter files, contact the Supervisor of Elections. Fees are set by law in Florida. 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 labor at the rate of the lowest paid employee who can do the work. Fees must be paid before the records go out in Miami-Dade County.

Cities in Miami-Dade County

Miami-Dade County has more than 30 cities and several large unincorporated areas. All of them file records through the Miami-Dade County Clerk of Courts and Property Appraiser. Pick a city below to find residents directory resources for that area.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Miami-Dade County. If you are not sure which county handles the records you need, check the address first. You must use the right county's offices to get records for that area.

Monroe County is also adjacent to Miami-Dade County to the south and west, covering the Florida Keys.