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Begin your search today and learn how to search free Palm Beach County public records through official channels in a matter of minutes.

Whether you’re looking for arrests, mugshots, warrants, probation, criminal history, marital status (divorced or married), court documents, background check reports, or property records, this information is readily available once you know where to look.

No matter what you’re looking for, this resource empowers searchers with everything necessary to find information on another person and search public records in Palm Beach County, Florida.

How To Access Palm Beach County Arrest Records & Mugshots for Free (FL)

Individuals seeking Palm Beach County arrest records have several options for obtaining them, depending on where the person was incarcerated and the arresting agency.

Knowledge of the subject’s name can be very helpful when trying to find out if someone is in jail, as can knowing approximately where and when they were arrested.

Palm Beach County provides arrest logs that can include information from police reports, sheriff’s departments, and even jails regarding the circumstances around the arrest (i.e. time and place of the arrest, arresting agency, and the holding facility).

Searchers interested in viewing Palm Beach County bookings and arrest details can do so online via the PBSO inmate booking log or by visiting or calling the Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office (PBSO).^{1, 2}

Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office 
3228 Gun Club Rd.
West Palm Beach, Florida 33406
Phone: 561.688.3000

The Palm Beach County sheriff’s office allows members of the public to conduct an inmate search on their website, with access to information on inmates held at both the Main Detention Center (at the Sheriff’s Headquarters Complex) and the West Detention Center (45 miles west of the PBSO Headquarters).

Main Detention Center
3228 Gun Club Rd.
West Palm Beach, Florida 33406-3001
Phone: 561.688.4401

West Detention Center
38811 James Wheeler Way
Belle Glade, Florida 33430
Phone: 561.712.2971

By typing in full or partial search criteria such as first and last name, address, statute, or arresting agency into the booking log search tool (above), searchers can browse recent arrest reports on any inmate in Palm Beach County within a specified date range to help narrow down their search.

Relevant search results of PBSO’s daily arrests will appear on the following screen and can be reviewed for personal details including the subject’s full name, address, gender, date of birth, and race.

The booking log gives free arrest history details on a specific incident or detainment as well, including information like the inmate’s booking date and time, booking number, and the initial arresting agency as well as their current facility, cell location, and release date. Individuals hoping to find someone’s mugshot can view it alongside their PBSO profile on the booking blotter.

The PBSO’s booking log will not include jail records from other counties or states.

The PBSO Central Records Division is the central records repository for Palm Beach County and offers an online public records portal for electronic searches.^{4, 5}

The Records Division responds to a wide range of requests including police records regarding criminal conduct and provides members of the public the online access tool to obtain records at a low cost.

Cities in Palm Beach–and Florida as a whole–do not have their own jail rosters, as all inmates are sent to the county facilities. Many cities do have their own police departments, however, and searchers may request to view police reports if the city police department was the arresting agency.

For example, the West Palm Beach Police Department (WPBPD) can be contacted for records either by phone or in person by referring to the following contact information.⁷

West Palm Beach Police Department
600 Banyan Blvd.
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone: 561.822.1900

Arrest information and questions for arresting agencies in other cities in Palm Beach County–or anywhere in Florida–can be obtained by typing “[city name] police department contact information” into any search engine and calling or visiting the relevant agency during business hours.

Alternatively, interested parties could refer to our in-depth Florida public information resource, which gives guidance on how to search public records throughout the entire state of Florida.

How Do I Find Palm Beach County Marital Records To See If Someone Is Divorced or Married?

In Palm Beach County, public records can help individuals check if someone is married, if they have gone through a divorce, or even had a marriage annulled (meaning the marriage becomes legally nonexistent).

The preferred requesting method such as online, in person, or over the phone and whether or not someone needs a certified copy will dictate where to look for marriage and/or divorce records in Palm Beach County.

In summary, marital records can be viewed or obtained through:

• The Palm Beach County Clerk of Court: Best for general online searches.
• The Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics: Best for records that may have originated in another Florida County and for in-person or mail certified copies.
• VitalChek: Best for online certified copies.

Each method is detailed in the following sections.

View Online Marriage & Divorce Records for Free Through the Palm Beach County Clerk of Court

The Palm Beach County Clerk of Court makes it quick and easy to view online marital records through their online search tools.

For divorce records, access their eCaseView portal, click on continue as “Guest,” select family/domestic relations as the court type, and then choose “dissolution” for the record type. This portal will also allow citizens to search for records pertaining to dating violence, child support, name changes, paternity and more.

On the other hand, marriage records can be found through their records search feature. From there, click on “document,” read and accept the terms and conditions if you desire, and then select “Marriage Record” for the document category. This feature allows individuals to search for domestic partnerships as well.

The clerk also has a genealogy page for those looking to track down family members.

Request Marriage & Divorce Certificates Through the Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics

The Florida Department of Health hosts several types of records that are accessible to the public, including both Palm Beach County marriage records and divorce records.⁸

The Florida Department of Health offers these records to the public through two options: either via the Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics (by mail or in person) or via VitalChek, an online records request system that the health department has partnered with.^{9, 10}

The department of health advises against ordering online records through any other companies or services, as these are not legitimate government entities and are not endorsed by the Department of Health.

Palm Beach County divorce records and marriage certificates ranging from June 6, 1927 to present that were filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court will be issued through VitalChek or the Bureau of Vital Statistics.

But if these certificates were issued for divorces or marriages that occurred before June 6, 1927 they must be requested directly through the Palm Beach County Clerk of Circuit Court (or the relevant county clerk of court where the marriage license was granted or the divorce finalized).¹¹

Certificates for marriages or divorces finalized less than 60 days ago must also be requested via the appropriate Clerk of the Circuit Court.

Both walk-in and mail-in services are offered by the Bureau of Vital Statistics, but requesters can expedite the service by downloading and filling out the relevant forms prior to visiting.

To request a copy of a Palm Beach County marriage or divorce certificate, interested parties can follow these steps:

1. Complete a Florida Application for Marriage Certificate (Form DH261) or a Florida Application for Dissolution of Marriage Certificate (Form DH260) by filling in all relevant information on both yourself (the applicant) and the subjects of the search.^{12, 13}
   • Applicant details to include:
     • Name
     • Mailing Address
     • Phone Number
     • Relationship to Subject(s) of Search
     • Signature
   • Marriage/divorce record subject details to include:
     • Name of Spouse(s) Prior to First Marriage
     • Marriage License County of Issuance
     • Place of Marriage (City/County)
     • Subjects’ Dates of Birth
2. Pay the nonrefundable $5 fee per copy or search
3. Pay the additional fee(s) depending on the records requested
   • $5 fee for ONE calendar year and ONE certified copy
   • $2 fee per calendar year if the year is unknown (capped at $50)
   • $4 fee per additional certified copy (after the first)
   • $10 “Rush fee” (fee for expediting the search for same day walk-in requests for records pertaining to marriages or divorces prior to 1970)
4. Submit Form DH261 and the appropriate payment in person or by mail
   • Walk-ins: Pay by cash, Visa, Mastercard, or make out a check or money order payable to “Vital Statistics” and turn in your application to the following address Monday-Friday 8a.m.-4:30p.m.

1217 N. Pearl Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202

• • Mail-ins: Send a check or money order payable to “Vital Statistics” and send to:

Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics
P.O. Box 210
Jacksonville, FL 32231-0042

Processing of searches often takes 3-5 business days excluding shipping time, but searches for records prior to 1970 often take additional time. The Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics can be reached by phone at 904.359.6900 ext. 9000.

Obtain Marriage & Divorce Records Online via VitalChek

Individuals seeking marriage and/or divorce records in Palm Beach County can also do so electronically via VitalChek, with the option to have certificates delivered directly to your home.¹⁰

The Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics does not recommend or partner with any other online service for obtaining records, but VitalChek keeps user information confidential and is safe to use.

Users of this service who would like to order marriage or divorce certificates can follow these steps:

1. Navigate to VitalChek and click “Get Started Now”¹⁰
2. Choose the type of certificate(s) you would like to purchase
3. Select the state (in this case, Florida) where the marriage license was issued or the divorce was granted
4. Type or select the name of the city from the dropdown menu
5. Enter the date that the marriage or divorce became official
6. Select the reason for the record request (adoption, government assistance, housing, inheritance, insurance, legal purposes, personal use, or for social security benefits)
7. Enter personal information for yourself and the subjects of the record (i.e. date of birth, name, relationship to subjects) and enter your electronic signature
8. Pay the $22 fee ($15 Florida Bureau of Statistics fee and rush fee, plus $7 VitalChek processing fee) by American Express, Discover, Mastercard, or Visa
9. Order and pay for additional copies if needed ($4 each)
10. If notified that additional forms of identification are needed to verify your identity, follow VitalChek’s instructions for uploading to their portal

Certificates will be delivered by USPS, or via UPS shipping if requested; however, added fees are charged to those who opt for UPS and a signature is required upon delivery for this method.

Requesters who wish to purchase their certificates by phone–or who have questions about the VitalChek process–can direct their calls to +1(877)550.7330.¹⁴

Another option for obtaining marriage and divorce records is through third party services or platforms that can check if someone is married or divorced on a national scale instead of only giving results at the local or state level. These services can even give insight into records that are not publicly available and check for aliases as well.

Lastly, searchers looking for records that cannot be found through VitalChek or the Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics can review documents hosted by churches as they often kept older marriage records that could be used to confirm a marriage or even to help trace genealogy.

How To View Criminal Records in Palm Beach County FL

Criminal records–which include arrest records but are much more extensive and detail an individual’s entire criminal history–are included in Florida public records and may be obtained by members of the public in Palm Beach County in accordance with the Florida Sunshine Law.¹⁵ Criminal records may be found through several means and record custodians, but juvenile records and any adult criminal records that have been sealed or expunged are not accessible to the public.

Access Palm Beach County Criminal Records via the Court System

In Palm Beach County, one way to look up someone’s criminal record is via the court system. Individuals seeking copies of Palm Beach County judicial records regarding criminal history information can request them in person by visiting Room 3.2400 on the 3rd Floor of the Palm Beach County Courthouse (Main Courthouse) and using one of the free public access computers or requesting assistance from a clerk.¹⁶

The Palm Beach County Clerk of Circuit Court manages all criminal court case records pertaining to felonies such as sex crimes, child abuse, drug offenses, and homicide.¹¹

Palm Beach County Main Courthouse
205 N. Dixie Hwy.
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone: 561.355.2996

A Palm Beach County case search pertaining to criminal records can also be performed online through eCaseView without needing to visit the courthouse.¹⁷

The eCaseView portal is managed by the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller; members of the public may view a directory of court dates, court cases or case records for free through this service, but certified copies of records require a nominal fee.

Users of the eCaseView search feature can enter search criteria such as:

• Case Number
• Case Type
• Citation Number
• Court Type
• File Date
• Name
• Offense Date

A compiled list of relevant search results will be shown, and any case number can be clicked to view further information on that case.

To request criminal records hosted by the circuit court over the phone, interested parties can call 561.355.2994 on weekdays between 8a.m. and 4p.m. Requests submitted by postal mail may be addressed as follows:

Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller
Circuit Criminal Department
P.O. Box 2906
West Palm Beach, FL 33402-2906

Obtain Palm Beach County Criminal History Information Through the Criminal Justice Commission (CJC)

The Palm Beach County Criminal Justice Commission (CJC) provides county-wide oversight to law enforcement agencies and strives for crime reduction, as well as supplying Palm Beach County public records that relate to criminal justice.¹⁹

Requests for public records via the CJC can be directed to:

Criminal Justice Commission
Room 1001
301 North Olive Avenue
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 561.355.1739

How To Request Criminal Records via the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (FL)

The PBSO Public Records Portal can be utilized to search through criminal police records held by the PBSO Central Records Division.^{5, 4}

Users can create an account or simply conduct the search as a guest, but guests should maintain their search confirmation number(s) as they will not be able to receive correspondence or be updated on the status of their record without an account. Prices will vary depending upon copies purchased.

In person inquiries and requests for Palm Beach County criminal records may be made at the  Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) headquarters at the following address.¹

Palm Beach County Sheriff
3228 Gun Club Rd.
West Palm Beach, Florida 33406
Phone: 561.688.3000

Similarly, cities such as Boca Raton can also fulfill records requests at the local level–often through police reports or motor vehicle reports–but these will not be comprehensive criminal records or show arrests, charges, or convictions on the state scale.^{20, 21}

How To Obtain Florida Criminal Records via State Resources

Searchers seeking Florida criminal records in Palm Beach County can obtain statewide criminal reports as well, which will provide much broader and more extensive criminal history information than the local records.²²

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Division of Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) offers a couple of different ways to obtain a State of Florida Criminal History Record Check to requesters for a $24 fee each.^{23, 24}

Individuals can either conduct an instant search online with immediate results available for printing or email delivery (in which records will not be certified), or request a certified or non-certified search in which the requester must enter their mailing address and relevant information on the search subject before FDLE staff conducts a thorough search.^{25, 26}

This second type of search can either be notarized (certified) with a processing time of 6-7 business days or non-certified with a slightly quicker turnaround time of 5 business days (excluding mail delivery time via USPS).

Instant searches will be subject to a separate and additional $1 credit card processing fee; costs of both instant and certified searches are payable by debit or credit card.

Individuals may also request their own Personal Criminal History Review to ensure that it is accurate or simply for their own records.²⁷

This is a free criminal record check but will not be certified and can only be obtained once requesters submit the completed form along with an official fingerprint card to the FDLE. Fingerprints can be taken by any authorized police department or law enforcement agency but will come at an additional cost set by the agency.

A personal review will not be accepted for professional certification, immigration, licensing, or employment purposes.

Once an official 8 x 8 standard fingerprint card has been completed and the personal criminal history review form is fully and legibly filled out, applicants can mail both of these documents to:

Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Attn: Criminal History Record Maintenance Section
Post Office Box 1489
Tallahassee, FL 32302-1489

Those who find discrepancies or wish to dispute information in their criminal records may do so by emailing [email protected] or calling the Criminal History Maintenance Section of the FDLE at 850.410.7898.

Criminal history details may also be found via the Florida Department of Corrections (DOC)–which manages all state prisons–for current inmates and probationers.²⁸ Searchers may utilize the DOC’s online Corrections Offender Network for free or hard copies of DOC public records can be obtained for a small fee, often just $0.15 per page.²⁹

The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) will show historical data for prior offenders from each state, even if the state does not host any federal correctional facilities.³¹

The BOP inmate locator can help searchers find past criminal information on subjects who are currently incarcerated in federal prison.³²

Lastly, criminal information will be available to interested parties via the FDLE’s Sexual Offenders and Predators Search which shows statewide information, or on a national scale via the National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW).^{33, 34} Both of these search tools are publicly accessible, free to use, and searchable by name or location.

How To Conduct a Background Check in Palm Beach County Florida

Background checks may be performed for either personal or professional reasons, and the purpose behind the check dictates which laws must be followed.

Personal background checks can be conducted by members of the public such as in the case of researching a certain acquaintance or potential date and wanting to look into their past employment and criminal history, or for any other personal reasons.

In these cases, consent from the subject of the background check is not needed but information found in the background check report cannot be used to stalk, harass, or commit hate crimes. Third party services prove very useful in efficiently compiling relevant information on a subject.

Background checks conducted for professional reasons such as licensing, professional certification, housing, or purchasing of firearms require the knowledge and written permission of the individual being investigated.

The state of Florida is the only state that specifies only two types of background checks: “Level 1” background checks as name-based checks and “Level 2” checks as fingerprint-based checks conducted at the national level via the FBI.

Level 1 checks have a greater margin of error due to potential misspellings or skewed search results due to duplicated or similar names, but fingerprint-based Level 2 background checks are highly accurate and more reliable.

Level 1 background checks are commonly used by employers, landlords, and licensing agencies while Level 2 checks tend to be required for employment involving close work with children or the elderly, healthcare positions, adoption applications, and some c-level positions.

When conducting professional background checks whether Level 1 or 2, those performing the investigation must abide by all local, state and federal laws. These include the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) which protects consumer information and laws enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) which protect applicants, trainees, and employees from discrimination based on age, race, religion, sex, gender identity, disabilities, and other characteristics.^{35, 36}

Local name-based background checks may be conducted via the Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office Central Records Division, but will be restricted to information from Palm Beach County arrest records only.⁴ Individuals who choose to use this service can do so by following these steps:

1. Navigate to the PBSO Public Records Portal and click the box labeled “Public Records”⁵
2. On the following page, click “Background Check”
3. Type in all relevant search criteria into the online form (i.e. the subject’s name, date of birth, aliases, address, race, sex, and a description of the request)
4. Select your preferred local background check delivery method (electronic, postal mail, in person pick-up, or on-site inspection)
5. Upload any files that may be relevant to or assist with the background check (optional)
6. Click “Submit” at the bottom of the page

The Records Division does not give a turnaround time for these background check requests, but assures requesters that they strive to deliver reports in a timely manner. Requesters may benefit from knowing that this local background check through the PBSO will not include juvenile information, state or federal information, or any records from other agencies.

The FDLE offers a State and National Criminal History Record Check that requires fingerprints to be taken through any authorized LiveScan Providers and submitted to the FBI for verification. However, this option is only available through official governmental agencies.^{38, 39}

The final option for obtaining Florida background checks is through a $24 State of Florida Criminal History Record Check, available instantly online for an additional $1 credit or debit processing fee or by requesting that FDLE employees conduct the search and return information within 5-7 business days.^{22, 24}

How Do I Check for Warrants in Palm Beach County Florida?

In Palm Beach County, concerned citizens have a couple of options available to check if someone has a warrant. Though the major cities do not offer their own specific warrant list or roster, a warrant search can be conducted at either the county or state level.

The PBSO Warrants Division partners with other agencies locally as well as state and nationwide and maintains a publicly accessible roster of the county’s most wanted fugitives.^{40, 41}

The Warrants Division will accept inquiries about warrants in person or by phone.

Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Warrants Unit
3228 Gun Club Rd.
West Palm Beach, Florida 33406
Phone: 561.688.3930

Another option for finding information on active warrants is through the Palm Beach County Clerk of Circuit Court, who can be reached Monday-Friday between 8a.m. and 4p.m. at:¹¹

Palm Beach County Clerk of Circuit Court
205 N. Dixie Hwy
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone: 561.355.2996

A statewide FDLE Wanted Persons Search can be performed via the electronic Public Access System (PAS).⁴²

Search criteria including the subject’s name, nickname/alias, age, race, sex, and date of birth can be entered. Once the search is performed, any profile can be clicked to find more information such as the date the warrant was issued, the warrant number, offense, and reporting agency.

The FDLE warns that some information might not be complete or up to date and that the appropriate law enforcement or reporting agency should be contacted for confirmation of an active warrant.

Some warrants–especially search warrants or warrants that might risk compromising an ongoing investigation–could be partially or fully withheld from the public and will not be accessible through any of these means.

How To Determine if Someone Is on Probation in Palm Beach County

Formerly incarcerated individuals that are released from jail but still under supervision are considered to be “on probation.” When checking if someone is under supervision, individuals may benefit from knowing that the DOC provides both parole (release from prison) and Probation Services.⁴³

Specifically, the West Palm Beach Circuit Office oversees probation officers who supervise all probationers in Palm Beach County.⁴⁴ This office is located at:

West Palm Beach Circuit Office
315 S. Dixie Hwy
Suite 101
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone: 561.837.5015

Individuals who prefer the convenience of an online search can utilize the DOC’s Supervised Population Information Search to look for someone on probation by name or DOC number.⁴⁵

How Do I Look Up Palm Beach County Court Records?

In Palm Beach County, public records include many case documents hosted by the court system. The Circuit Civil Court handles lawsuits involving damages exceeding $50,000 as well as guardianship, probate matters, and marriage ceremonies and licenses.⁴⁶

The County Civil Court hears cases involving damages under $50,000 as well as evictions and small claims.⁴⁷ The Criminal Court handles felonies, sealing, expungement, and other criminal matters.⁴⁸

Interested parties may search court records for free through the online database eCaseView which includes Palm Beach County court records regarding civil, criminal, and traffic court documents.¹⁷

Electronic certified court records are available through case view as well, but for a small fee. However, cases that are sealed or made non-public will not be shown.

Other excluded cases not available via eCaseView include:

• Adoption
• Baker Act
• Guardianship Settlements
• Juvenile
• Marchman Act
• Mental Health Cases
• Petitions for Injunctions (until the respondent has been served)
• Pre-need Guardian
• Sexting Infractions
• Tuberculosis

Inquiries may also be directed to the Clerk of Court by email at clerkweb.mypalmbeachclerk.com or by visiting the Main Courthouse at:¹⁶

Palm Beach County Main Courthouse
205 N. Dixie Hwy
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone: 561.355.2996

There are other court locations in Palm Beach County, but these locations only process some records and are not authorized to disclose certain records so requesters should try the Main Courthouse first.⁴⁹

Both in-person and online (certified) court record requests are subject to copies and records research fees.⁵⁰

In Florida, each level of the judicial system plays a particular role and the higher level courts also provide public court documents. The top level is the Florida Supreme Court, followed by the District Courts of Appeal; these constitute the appellate courts. The next layers are the trial courts: 20 judicial circuit courts and then the state’s 67 county courts.

The responsibilities of each are outlined briefly below:

Supreme Court: The highest court in Florida, the Supreme Court hosts 7 judges that each serve 6 year terms. This court has the final say over all legal matters and holds authority over the other state courts.

The Florida Supreme Court Online Docket can be searched by the public for information on non-confidential briefs, petitions, and dispositional orders.⁵¹ This free public records search is updated every 15 minutes and can be searched by case number, party or attorney, and dates or cases filed.

District Courts of Appeal: The 6 District Courts serve to review decisions made by the lower courts; cases from the trial courts are often resolved here unless sent back to the original courts or elevated to the Supreme Court for a final ruling.

Individuals in Palm Beach County can search for specific case documents and court records through the Fourth District Court of Appeals Online Docket.⁵²

Circuit Courts: Handles felony criminal cases, domestic relations, mental health, guardianship, juvenile delinquency, and civil cases. The circuit courts also hear appeals from the lower county courts. Records can be obtained either via eCaseView or the Clerk & Comptroller.

County Courts: One per county, these are often considered “the people’s courts” and involve civil disputes, misdemeanors, and smaller monetary disputes. In Palm Beach County, the Main Courthouse serves as the circuit and county courthouse.

At the federal level, court case records can be viewed or obtained for a small fee through the Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) or–for paper records prior to 1999–through the court that heard the case or by visiting one of the Federal Record Centers. ^{53, 54} The National Archives also provide court case records ranging from $35-90 and can be ordered in person or delivered by mail.⁵⁵

How To Obtain Birth & Death Certificates & Other Vital Records in Palm Beach County Florida

Birth certificates, death certificates, and other vital records in Palm Beach County are hosted by the county health departments (offices in Delray Beach, Lantana, and West Palm Beach) as well as by the Florida Department of Health–specifically the Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics.^{8, 9}

The date of death can be viewed online through the county even though the actual death certificates are unavailable through the official records search linked here.

Furthermore, county health departments can be contacted for their fees (as these can vary between offices), but both mail-in and walk-in birth certificate requests are available from 1917 to present and death certificates ranging from 2009 to present.

To obtain birth records through the Bureau of Vital Statistics:

1. Download and complete DH726 Application for a Florida Birth Record (also available in Spanish)^{56, 57}
2. Pay the applicable fees by mail or in person
   • $9 Non-refundable Search Fee
   • $9 First Certification (Computer-generated)
   • $14 First Photocopy Certificate (Walk-ins)
   • $4 Per Additional Certification (Computer-generated or Photocopied)
   • $10 Rush Orders (Expedited Delivery)
3. Show or send a photocopy of valid photo identification

Walk-ins: Monday–Friday 8a.m.–4:30p.m. Payments accepted by cash, check, money order, Mastercard, Visa

Bureau of Vital Statistics
1217 N. Pearl St.
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Phone: 904.359.6900 ext. 9000

Mail-ins: Payments by check or money order payable to “Vital Statistics”

Florida Bureau of Statistics
P.O. Box 210
Jacksonville, FL 32231-0042

Births occurring less than 100 years ago are confidential and will only be issued to the subject of the record, parents, legal guardians, or by court order. Valid photo identification Processing times for computer-generated birth certificates is 3-5 business days, while photocopy-generated certificates tend to take longer.

To obtain death records through the Bureau of Vital Statistics:

1. Download and complete DH727 Application for a Florida Death Certificate (also available in Spanish)^{58, 59}
2.  Pay the applicable fees by mail or in person
   • $5 Non-refundable Search
   • $5 Search Fee for One Calendar Year & One Certified Copy
   • $4 Additional Certified Copies
   • $2 Search Fee Per Calendar Year When Year is Unknown (Capped at $50)
   • $10 Rush Orders (Expedited Delivery)
3. Show or send a photocopy of valid photo identification if cause of death is requested

Processing times, payment options, walk-in and mail-in details can be referenced above under birth records.

Birth certificates, death certificates, and other vital records are also available online via VitalChek.¹⁰ When using this service, documents will be delivered by USPS or UPS for an additional fee and signature required upon delivery.

VitalChek charges $19 for the first computer-generated birth certificate or $15 for the first death certificate. A $7 processing fee will also be charged for identity verification, along with an additional $4 fee per extra certificate.

Finally, these records could also be obtained through third-party platforms as a last resort although they will not be official documents.

How Can You View Palm Beach County Florida Property Records?

Public records in Palm Beach County include property records, which can be accessed through the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser search tool, searchable by owner name, address, or the parcel control number (PCN) assigned to each piece of land.⁶⁰

The County Property Appraiser may also be contacted by phone or in person for further inquiries.

PBC Property Appraiser
County Governmental Center
Main Office – 5th Floor
301 North Olive Avenue
West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Office Hours: Monday–Friday 8:30 AM – 5 PM
Phone: 561.355.3230

Palm Beach County public records pertaining to property ownership may also be available through an official records search provided by the website of the clerk of circuit court.⁶¹