How to Search Seminole County Records (Start Here)
Seminole County (Sanford) runs court and official records through the Clerk, with the Property Appraiser as a separate office.
- Court records: seminoleclerk.org — search for court cases and official records. The Clerk also serves as County Recorder.
- Property values and ownership: scpafl.org — separately elected Constitutional office handling property values.
- Criminal background: FDLE offers a free statewide criminal search for Florida. Local criminal cases are on the Clerk's site.
Seminole County is in the 18th Judicial Circuit, covering Seminole and Brevard counties.
The official sources are listed below. Each one returns different data.
Criminal & Court Records
Criminal & Court Records
Court Records | Civil
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Seminole County civil court case records from the Clerk of Courts.
Court Records | Criminal
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Seminole County Clerk of Courts criminal case record search.
Recorded Documents | Clerk of Court
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Official and land record searches from the Seminole County Clerk of Courts.
Registered Offenders & Predators
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Florida Department of Law Enforcement registry of offenders and predators.
Jail & Inmate Records
Most Wanted
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Seminole County Sheriff's Office list of most wanted persons.
Property & Tax Records
Business Tax Receipts
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Seminole County Tax Collector business tax receipt search and online payments.
Found Property
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Seminole County Sheriff Office list of found property.
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Property | GIS
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Seminole County Appraiser GIS interactive map search for property records.
Tangible Personal Property
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Search the Seminole County Tax Collector records for Tangible Personal Property tax information by name, address, or business name, or account number.
Tax Deed Sales
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Provided by the Seminole County Clerk of the Circuit Court. Browse this listing by sale date for tax deed sales.
Business, Voter & Other
Felons
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Find registered felons in Seminole County by address or RFN number.
Foreclosures
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Provided by the Seminole County Clerk of the Circuit Court. Browse this list of upcoming foreclosure sales.
Polling Precincts
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Find your polling precinct in Seminole County.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I search Seminole County court records? ▼
The Clerk of the Circuit Court at seminoleclerk.org. Covers civil, criminal, family, and traffic cases. Official records (deeds, mortgages, liens) are also available through the Clerk's site.
Where are Seminole County property records? ▼
The Property Appraiser at scpafl.org. For recorded deeds and documents, check the Clerk's official records — the Appraiser shows values and ownership, the Clerk has the actual filed documents.
What circuit is Seminole County in? ▼
The 18th Judicial Circuit, covering Seminole and Brevard counties.
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