How to Search Palm Beach County Records (Start Here)
Palm Beach County's Clerk runs one of the most accessible online record systems in Florida — free court record searches with no registration required for basic access.
- Court records: mypalmbeachclerk.com — search civil, criminal, and traffic records for free. No login needed for basic public access. Registered users get additional features.
- Official records (deeds, liens, judgments, mortgages): Also at mypalmbeachclerk.com under "Search Records." Includes marriage licenses, plats, and tax deeds.
- Property values and ownership: PAPA — the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser's Public Access system at pbcpao.gov. Search by address, owner name, or parcel number.
- Criminal background: Florida offers a free statewide search through FDLE. Palm Beach court-level criminal records are on the Clerk's site.
Palm Beach is in the 15th Judicial Circuit of Florida.
Use the databases below based on the type of record you are searching.
Criminal & Court Records
Jail & Inmate Records
Property & Tax Records
Business, Voter & Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need an account to search Palm Beach court records? ▼
No. Basic court record searches at mypalmbeachclerk.com are free and public — no registration needed. Creating a free account gives you access to additional features like saving searches and viewing more document types.
What is PAPA? ▼
PAPA stands for Property Appraiser Public Access — it's the online search tool at pbcpao.gov run by the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser. It returns ownership details, assessed values, sales history, and exemption status.
Where do I search Palm Beach property deeds? ▼
Recorded deeds are at mypalmbeachclerk.com under "Search Records" — not at the Property Appraiser. PAPA shows ownership and values; the Clerk's site has the actual recorded documents.
What judicial circuit is Palm Beach County in? ▼
The 15th Judicial Circuit. It covers Palm Beach County only. Circuit Court handles felonies and civil cases over $50,000; County Court handles misdemeanors and small claims.
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