How to Search Pinellas County Records (Start Here)
Pinellas County (St. Petersburg, Clearwater) offers a no-login court records search — one of the easier systems to use in Florida.
- Court records: mypinellasclerk.gov — the Clerk's "Public View" requires no login for basic court case research. Covers lawsuits, criminal cases, and traffic tickets. Registered users and attorneys get expanded access.
- Official records (deeds, mortgages, liens): Also through mypinellasclerk.gov — separate from court record search. Includes marriage licenses, judgments, and recorded plats.
- Property values and comparable sales: Pinellas County Property Appraiser at pcpao.gov. Beyond standard property search, PCPAO offers a comparable sales search tool — useful for real estate valuations — and a map-based search.
- Criminal background: FDLE statewide search is free for Florida. Local criminal cases are at the Clerk's site.
Pinellas is in the 6th Judicial Circuit, shared with Pasco County.
The official sources are listed below. Each one returns different data.
Criminal & Court Records
Jail & Inmate Records
Property & Tax Records
Business, Voter & Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a login to search Pinellas court records? ▼
No — the "Public View" at mypinellasclerk.gov lets you research court cases without creating an account. Registered users and attorneys have access to additional document types and features.
What makes PCPAO different from other property appraisers? ▼
The Pinellas County Property Appraiser (pcpao.gov) includes a comparable sales search — you can find recent sales of similar properties in the same area. They also provide a business tangible property search and an interactive map tool.
Where do I find Pinellas deeds and mortgages? ▼
Recorded documents are at mypinellasclerk.gov under the official records section. This is separate from the court records search. PCPAO links to the Clerk's official records from their property pages as a convenience.
What circuit is Pinellas County in? ▼
The 6th Judicial Circuit, shared with Pasco County. Circuit Court handles felonies and major civil cases; County Court covers misdemeanors, small claims, and traffic.
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