Miami-dade Public Records Search
Find recorded land records, property data, taxes, permits, and county-held files in Miami-Dade; start online with index searches, then request copies or certifications when needed.
On this page:
Start Here
- Start with county online indexes for deeds, liens, parcels, taxes, and permits
- Search parcel/folio and owner in property appraiser records to confirm address and legal description
- Check tax collector for current and prior-year bills, payments, and delinquency status by parcel or address
- Use recorder index to locate deeds, mortgages, satisfactions, and liens by party name or instrument number
- Request certified copies from the holding office if needed for recording, title transfer, or official use
Record Routing
- Recorded land documents → County Recorder
- Parcel ownership and valuations → Property Appraiser
- Property tax bills and payments → Tax Collector
- Building permits and inspections → Building Department
- Marriage and vital certificates → State Vital Records
Search Inputs
- Owner name (last, first)
- Parcel or folio number
- Property address (number and street)
- Instrument or document number
- Recording or issue date range
- Subdivision, condo, or legal description
Source Map
| Source / Office | Best For | Search Method | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| County Recorder | Deeds, mortgages, liens, releases, plats | Online index; search by name, document type, or date; request copies or certified | Official ownership and lien history for Miami-Dade properties is established through county recording. |
| Property Appraiser | Owner, parcel, situs, assessed value, legal description | Parcel, owner, or address lookup; view property details | Accurate folio, address, and legal description are needed before ordering documents or verifying taxes in Miami-Dade. |
| Tax Collector | Tax bills, payment status, installments, certificates | Parcel/account or address search; view bill details; request official receipt | Confirms ad valorem and non-ad valorem charges associated with Miami-Dade parcels. |
| Building/Permitting | Permits, inspections, contractor info, violations | Permit number, address, or contractor lookup; request records if images are unavailable | Permits and inspections affect compliance, disclosures, and insurance for Miami-Dade properties. |
| County Clerk Public Records | Board minutes, agendas, contracts, ordinances, resolutions | Public records index or catalog search; request certified copies when required | County governance files document actions that can impact zoning, infrastructure, and property conditions in Miami-Dade. |
Frequently Asked
Can I search Miami-Dade recorded documents online first?
Yes. Use the county recorder index by party name, document type, or date; if images are limited, submit a copy or certified copy request.
What number should I use to look up a property in Miami-Dade?
Use the parcel or folio number when available; otherwise search by owner name or street address and confirm the legal description before ordering documents.
Are tax bills and payment receipts available online?
Yes. Search the tax collector by parcel or address to view bill details and payment status; obtain official receipts directly from that office if needed.
Where do I get marriage, birth, or death certificates?
Request certified copies from state vital records; county offices may accept applications, but issuance is by the state.