Miami City Public Records
Miami Public Records Search
Start in Miami by searching county land and property indexes, then use City Clerk, Building, and Code tools, and request certified copies when items are not online.
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Scope
City of Miami public records
Land & Property Filing Level
Recorded land documents and parcel records are held at the county, not at city hall.
Certified Copies
Certified copies generally require a request to the holding office even when index details are available online.
Location Check
Confirm the state and county for Miami before using official records portals
Where To Start
- Start with the county recorder’s online index for deeds, mortgages, and liens.
- Check the county property appraiser for parcel ID, owner, and legal description.
- Use the City of Miami permit lookup to review permits and inspections by address.
- Search the City Clerk’s online files for agendas, minutes, ordinances, and resolutions.
Record Routing
- Recorded deeds and liens → County Recorder
- Property ownership and parcel data → County Property Appraiser/Assessor
- Property tax bills and payments → County Tax Collector/Treasurer
- Building permits and inspections → City Building/Planning
- Agendas, minutes, ordinances → City Clerk
Search Inputs
- Owner Name
- Property Address
- Parcel ID / Folio
- Document Number or Book/Page
- Permit Number
- Business or License Name
Source Map
| Source / Office | Best For | Search Method | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| County Recorder (for Miami addresses) | Deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, official records | Online index by name, document type, date; request copies if needed | Land documents for Miami properties are recorded at the county level. |
| County Property Appraiser/Assessor | Parcel details, owner, situs, legal description, values | Parcel search by address, owner, or parcel ID | Confirms parcel identifiers and ownership used across Miami lookups. |
| City Building/Permitting (Miami) | Permits, inspections, plan status, contractor info | Permit search by address, permit number, or contractor | City-managed permitting covers construction within Miami city limits. |
| City Clerk (Miami) | Agendas, minutes, ordinances, resolutions, boards | Document search by keyword, date range, or meeting body | Official legislative and administrative city records are filed with the City Clerk. |
| County Tax Collector/Treasurer | Property tax bills, payment status, certificates | Account search by owner, address, or parcel | County bills and collects property taxes for Miami addresses. |
| County Clerk of Courts | Civil, probate, traffic, and other court case files | Case search by name, case number, or filing date | Court records for Miami are maintained by county courts, not the city. |
Miami Record FAQs
What should I search online first for a Miami address?
Start with the county recorder’s index for recorded documents and the county property appraiser for parcel/owner data; then use Miami’s permitting and City Clerk searches for city-held files.
How do I get a certified copy of a deed or lien for a Miami property?
Use the county recorder’s index to capture instrument details, then submit a certified copy request to the recorder; web printouts are not certified.
Can I obtain birth or death certificates from the City of Miami?
Birth and death certificates are issued by state or county vital records offices, not city hall; request them from the appropriate vital records authority.