Palm Beach County, FL Public Records
Palm Beach County has an estimated population of 1,582,055 (2024) across 1,964 square miles of land. In Florida, deeds, mortgages and other land records are recorded by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in each county. Court cases are handled by the Florida Courts; use the official links below to find the courthouse and clerk for Palm Beach County.
📍 Palm Beach County at a Glance
| Population (2024 est.) | 1,582,055 Source: www2.census.gov ↗ |
| Land area | 1,964 sq mi Source: www2.census.gov ↗ |
| Largest community | West Palm BeachPopulation 127,744 (2024 est.) |
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Palm Beach County, FL
Criminal case records for Palm Beach County are kept by the Florida Courts. Misdemeanors and arraignments are generally handled by the local trial court, and felonies by the Superior Court. Many court records are public and can be viewed or copied at the clerk's office.
⚖️ Where to get criminal records for Palm Beach County
| State court system | Florida Courts |
🔍 Background Check in Palm Beach County, FL
A people search for Palm Beach County pulls together public records such as court cases, property records and address history. It is for personal use only: under the FCRA it may not be used to screen tenants, employees, or for credit or insurance decisions. The official record sources for Palm Beach County are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Palm Beach County
| Sex offender registry | Florida Sexual Offenders and Predators Search (FDLE) Source: offender.fdle.state.fl.us ↗ |
| State court system | Florida Courts |
📋 Arrest Records in Palm Beach County, FL
Arrest and booking records for Palm Beach County are created by the arresting agency — usually the local police department or the Florida State Police. Once someone is charged, the case becomes a court record at the court that handles criminal cases for the area.
📋 Where to get arrest records for Palm Beach County
| State court system | Florida Courts |
🏛️ Court Records in Palm Beach County, FL
Court records for Palm Beach County include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Palm Beach County, with addresses from the official Florida Courts directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Palm Beach County
| State court system | Florida Courts |
🏠 Property Records in Palm Beach County, FL
In Florida, deeds, mortgages and other land records are recorded by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in each county. Property tax assessments are kept by the local assessor's office at the town or city hall.
🏠 Where to get property records for Palm Beach County
| Land records | In Florida, deeds, mortgages and other land records are recorded by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in each county. |
📜 Vital Records in Palm Beach County, FL
Certified birth and death certificates for Florida are issued by the state vital records office; in many areas a county or local office can also issue copies, so check with the county first. Statewide records can also be ordered from the Florida Department of Health – Bureau of Vital Statistics.
📜 Where to get vital records for Palm Beach County
| State vital records office | Florida Department of Health – Bureau of Vital Statistics Source: floridahealth.gov ↗ |
🔒 Sex Offender Registry in Palm Beach County, FL
The official sex offender registry for Palm Beach County is maintained by the state. Search it directly — it is free and updated by law enforcement. Registry information may not be used to threaten, intimidate or harass anyone.
🔒 Where to get sex offender registry for Palm Beach County
| Official registry | Florida Sexual Offenders and Predators Search (FDLE) Source: offender.fdle.state.fl.us ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Palm Beach County, FL
Divorce cases in Florida are heard by the Circuit Court in each county. The full divorce case file is kept by that court; a divorce certificate (a short summary record) can be requested from the Florida Department of Health – Bureau of Vital Statistics.
📄 Where to get divorce records for Palm Beach County
| Divorce court | Divorce cases in Florida are heard by the Circuit Court in each county. |
| State vital records office | Florida Department of Health – Bureau of Vital Statistics Source: floridahealth.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Florida Courts |
Largest Communities in Palm Beach County
West Palm Beach (127,744), Boca Raton (102,238), Boynton Beach (83,095), Delray Beach (70,140), Palm Beach Gardens (63,284), Wellington (63,258), Jupiter (62,987), Greenacres (45,197), Lake Worth Beach (44,417), Royal Palm Beach (41,948), Riviera Beach (39,620), Palm Springs (28,548) 2024 population estimates, U.S. Census Bureau.