How to Search Palm Beach County Records (Start Here)
Palm Beach County's Clerk runs one of the most accessible online record systems in Florida — free court record searches with no registration required for basic access.
- Court records: mypalmbeachclerk.com — search civil, criminal, and traffic records for free. No login needed for basic public access. Registered users get additional features.
- Official records (deeds, liens, judgments, mortgages): Also at mypalmbeachclerk.com under "Search Records." Includes marriage licenses, plats, and tax deeds.
- PAPA — the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser's Public Access system at pbcpao.gov. Search by address, owner name, or parcel number.
- Florida offers a free statewide search through FDLE. Palm Beach court-level criminal records are on the Clerk's site.
Palm Beach is in the 15th Judicial Circuit of Florida.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Property & Tax Records
Property - Appraiser
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Search the Palm Beach County Appraiser database property information by owner name, address, subdivision, property control number (PCN), or book & page.
Property - Tax Collector
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Search Palm Beach County current real estate tax records by PCN, or owner name.
Tangible Personal Property
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Palm Beach County Appraiser tangible personal property records.
Business, Voter & Other
Found / Adoptable Pets
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Search the PAWS database of found and adoptable pets in Palm Beach County, Florida.
Found/Adoptable Pets - SNAP
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Browse the SNAP database of found and adoptable cats and dogs Palm Beach County, Florida by pet type and status.
Contractors
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Search for licensed contractors in Palm Beach County, Florida by certification number, contractor/company name and/or class of business to view corresponding info, address, phone, expiration/insurance dates and status.
🌐 pbc.gov
Child Care Facilities
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Browse this Palm Beach County, Florida Health Department database for Child Care Facilities.
Vehicles for Hire
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Search this Palm Beach County Public Safety Department database for companies licensed to provide personal transportation services by company name, city name, or zip code.
Surplus Store Inventory
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Search the Palm Beach County Thrift Store inventory for used cars, trucks, vans, and other surplus government property.
Commissioners District Locator
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Search this Palm Beach County service by property owner or address to locate your County Commissioner district.
Campaign Financial Reports
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Provided by the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections. Search for local Candidate Finance Reports by election date, candidate, committee, or party.
Precinct Locator
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Locate your polling precinct in Palm Beach County by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Palm Beach County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of the Circuit Court for court records in Palm Beach County. For online case lookups, use CCIS (Comprehensive Case Information System) — it covers Florida Circuit Court cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Palm Beach County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the Clerk of the Circuit Court. For property values and assessment data, go to the Property Appraiser. For tax bills and payments, go to the Tax Collector.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Palm Beach County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Palm Beach County are issued by the Clerk of the Circuit Court. Birth and death certificates are available from Clerk of Court (marriage) / DOH (birth, death). Divorce records come from the court that granted the decree.
Are Palm Beach County records available online? ▼
Yes — Palm Beach County has good online coverage. This page lists 17 searchable databases covering court records, jail and inmate records, property records, and business filings. Each links directly to an official government portal.
Search Florida by Record Type
Last reviewed: