Miami Beach Public Records
Find Miami Beach records by source: City Clerk files, county recorded documents, property data, permits, and vital certificates, with key search inputs and when requests are required.
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Where To Start
- Start with the City Clerk to locate agendas, minutes, ordinances, resolutions, and municipal records; request certified copies when required.
- Check the County Recorder for deeds, mortgages, liens, and releases affecting Miami Beach properties.
- Search the County Property Appraiser for parcel ownership, site address, legal description, and assessed values.
- Use the City Building/Permitting portal or counter for permits, inspections, and plans history by address or permit number.
- Confirm tax bills and payment status with the County Tax Collector using the folio or address.
Record Routing
- City legislation and official files → City Clerk
- Deeds, mortgages, condo docs, liens → County Recorder
- Property ownership, legal description, assessments → County Property Appraiser
- Building permits and inspections → City Building Department
- Property tax bills and payments → County Tax Collector
Search Inputs
- Owner or Grantor–Grantee Name
- Parcel or Folio Number
- Property Address (house number and street)
- Document Number or Book/Page
- Permit or Application Number
- Meeting Date or Agenda Item
Source Map
| Source / Office | Best For | Search Method | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Clerk | Agendas, minutes, ordinances, resolutions, municipal contracts | Agenda date, item number, ordinance/resolution number; request copies or certification | Miami Beach legislative and official city records are maintained by the municipal clerk. |
| County Recorder | Deeds, mortgages, liens, releases, condo declarations | Grantor–grantee name, document number, or book/page | All Miami Beach property recording occurs at the county level (Miami-Dade). |
| County Property Appraiser | Owner names, parcel/folio, legal descriptions, assessed values | Address, owner name, or folio/parcel number | Parcels within Miami Beach are indexed by the county appraiser for ownership and valuation. |
| City Building Department | Building permits, inspections, contractor info, plan status | Address, permit/application number, contractor | Permitting and inspections for structures in Miami Beach are issued by the city. |
| County Tax Collector | Property tax bills, payment history, delinquencies | Folio/parcel number or property address | Miami Beach properties are billed and collected by the county tax office. |
| State Vital Records | Birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates | Application/request with identifying details; certified copy requirements apply | Vital certificates are issued by state or county vital records offices, not the city. |
Miami Beach Access Notes
How do I obtain Miami Beach council minutes or a city resolution?
Search or request through the City Clerk using the meeting date, agenda item, or ordinance/resolution number; ask for certified copies if needed.
Which office holds deeds for Miami Beach properties?
Deeds and related instruments are recorded with the County Recorder; search by grantor–grantee, document number, or book/page and request certified copies if required.
Where can I verify a permit for a Miami Beach address?
Check with the City Building Department using the address or permit number; older or archived permits may require an in-person or written request.
Can I get birth or marriage certificates from the City of Miami Beach?
No. Request certified vital certificates through State Vital Records or the appropriate county vital records office.