How to Search DeSoto County, Florida Records (Start Here)
DeSoto County, Florida — Clerk of the Circuit Court for court records and official records. Property Appraiser for values. FDLE for statewide criminal.
Use the databases below based on the type of record you are searching.
Jail & Inmate Records
Most Wanted
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Browse this listing of DeSoto County most wanted to view name, photo, date/place of birth, case numbers, DL #, physical description.
Property & Tax Records
Recorded Documents (State site)
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DeSoto County recorded documents from the state resource.
FDLE — Florida Criminal History
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Free statewide criminal history search covering all Florida counties.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in DeSoto County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of the Circuit Court for court records in DeSoto County. For online case lookups, use CCIS (Comprehensive Case Information System) — it covers Florida Circuit Court cases statewide.
Who handles property records in DeSoto 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 DeSoto County? ▼
Marriage licenses in DeSoto 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 DeSoto County records available online? ▼
Online access in DeSoto County is limited. We list 3 databases here. For most other records, you will need to contact the county offices directly by phone or in person.
Is there a statewide search that covers DeSoto County? ▼
For court records, yes — CCIS (Comprehensive Case Information System) covers DeSoto County. For property and land records, you still need the Clerk of the Circuit Court in DeSoto County directly.
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