How to Search Highlands County, Florida Records (Start Here)
Highlands County, Florida — Clerk of the Circuit Court handles court records and official records (deeds, liens). Property Appraiser is a separate office for values.
- Court records: Clerk of the Circuit Court — civil, criminal, family, traffic.
- Official records: Also through the Clerk — deeds, mortgages, liens, marriage licenses.
- Property values: County Property Appraiser — separate from the Clerk.
- Statewide criminal: FDLE free search covers all Florida counties.
Browse the databases below. Each links directly to an official government portal.
Criminal & Court Records
Criminal & Court Records
Jail & Inmate Records
Inmates
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Search for inmates in the Highlands County Jail and view information and photos of arrestees.
Property & Tax Records
Property | Appraiser
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Highlands County Appraiser real estate records.
Property | Sales
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Highland County Property Appraiser property sales records.
Recorded Documents
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Use this service of the Highlands County Clerk of Courts to search for Official Records / Recorded Documents - deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments.
Recorded Documents (State site)
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Find Highlands County recorded documents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Highlands County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of the Circuit Court for court records in Highlands County. For online case lookups, use CCIS (Comprehensive Case Information System) — it covers Florida Circuit Court cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Highlands 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 Highlands County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Highlands 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 Highlands County records available online? ▼
Highlands County has partial online coverage — 5 databases are listed on this page, covering jail and inmate records, and property records. Other record types may require an in-person visit or written request.
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