Search Pinellas County Residents Directory

Pinellas County residents directory records cover close to 970,000 people spread across the county seat of Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Largo, Pinellas Park, and Palm Harbor. Public records for Pinellas County residents come from the clerk of the circuit court, the property appraiser, and the supervisor of elections. You can search for people by name through court case databases, voter rolls, deed records, and license files. Ken Burke serves as the Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court and runs the main records portal. Most searches through the Pinellas County clerk site are free and do not need an account to get started.

Pinellas County Clerk Records Portal

Ken Burke is the Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court. His office at 315 Court St in Clearwater handles court records, official records, and foreclosure sales data. The Pinellas County clerk website lets you search court records and official records online at no cost. Court records cover civil, criminal, family, and probate cases from the 6th Judicial Circuit. Official records include deeds, mortgages, liens, and other filed documents. You can search by name or by instrument number to find records tied to any Pinellas County resident.

The Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court website is the main portal for searching court and official records for people in the county.

The clerk office also runs a Property Fraud Alert system that tells you when a document is filed on your property in Pinellas County.

To search for a person in Pinellas County through the clerk, start with the court records search. Type in the name and pick the case type. Results show case numbers, filing dates, parties, and docket entries. For official records, use the name search to pull up deeds, liens, and other documents where that person shows up as a party. Lien searches are common for people trying to find out what a Pinellas County resident owes or owns. Marriage records are also on file with the clerk.

Pinellas County Voter Directory Lookup

Voter records are a key part of the Pinellas County residents directory. Florida law treats all voter registration data as public record. You can get the name, home address, date of birth, and party affiliation for any registered voter in Pinellas County. Social Security numbers and driver's license numbers are kept out of the public file. The Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections handles local voter rolls, and the Florida Division of Elections has statewide data.

With close to 970,000 people in Pinellas County, the voter file is large. Not every resident is on it, but most adults who have registered to vote will show up. This makes voter records one of the best free ways to find a current address for someone in Pinellas County. The data also gets used for jury pools in the 6th Judicial Circuit. High-risk workers like law enforcement and judges can ask to have their home address pulled from the public voter file in Pinellas County.

Note: Once voter data is released, the state has no control over how third parties use it for Pinellas County or any other county.

Pinellas County Property Records Search

The Pinellas County Property Appraiser keeps records on every parcel of land in the county. You can search by owner name or address. The results show the property owner, their mailing address, assessed value, and any exemptions. A Homestead exemption in Pinellas County almost always means that address is the person's main home. Property records are free to search online through the appraiser's site.

Sale records tied to Pinellas County properties show when a home was bought and what the buyer paid. Tax history is also on file. You can check if a Pinellas County resident is current on their property taxes or if they have past-due amounts. These records work well with the clerk's official records search. Together they give you a full picture of what a person owns and where they live in Pinellas County. Under Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes, all of these records are open to the public. You do not need to explain why you want them.

Statewide Search Tools for Pinellas County

The Comprehensive Case Information System run by the Florida Clerks of Court covers Pinellas County and all 66 other counties. You can search by name and see case summaries from every court in the state. This is helpful when you want to check if a Pinellas County resident has cases in other parts of Florida. Basic searches on CCIS are free. You need to register for more detailed search options, but the sign-up does not cost anything either.

Professionals who live in Pinellas County and hold state licenses show up in the DBPR license search database. The Department of Business and Professional Regulation tracks over one million licensees in Florida. Search by name or city to find Pinellas County residents in fields like real estate, contracting, and cosmetology. The results show the license type, status, address, and any discipline on record. Always check that the status says Active before you hire someone for work in Pinellas County.

For safety searches, the FDLE offender search shows registered sexual offenders and predators in Pinellas County. Search by name, zip code, or address. A neighborhood tool shows all listed people within a set distance of any spot in the county. The data is updated daily by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

Note: It is a crime under Florida law to use FDLE offender data to harass or threaten any person listed in the registry.

Public Records Access in Pinellas County

Florida has one of the widest public records laws in the country. Under Ch. 119, every record made or received by a government agency is open to the public. This includes all Pinellas County offices. You do not need to give your name or say why you want the records. Agencies must provide them in a reasonable time. The Pinellas County residents directory is built on this broad access.

Fees for copies in Pinellas County follow state limits. Up to 15 cents per page for one-sided copies. Two-sided copies cost no more than 20 cents. If your request takes over 30 minutes to fill, the agency can charge for labor at the rate of the lowest-paid person who can do the task. You must pay before records go out. Most online searches through the Pinellas County clerk site are free. You only pay when you ask for paper copies or certified documents. Certain data stays private. Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, and addresses for active law enforcement are exempt from the public file in Pinellas County.

Cities in Pinellas County

Pinellas County has several cities with more than 25,000 residents. All of them file records through the Pinellas County clerk of court and property appraiser. Pick a city below to see the residents directory page for that area.

Nearby Counties

Pinellas County sits on a peninsula on the west side of Tampa Bay. These nearby counties may hold records for people who work or own property across county lines.