Okeechobee County People Search

Okeechobee County people search records are kept at government offices in the city of Okeechobee, the county seat on the north shore of Lake Okeechobee. This is a rural county in south-central Florida with a population of about 42,000. Despite its small size, the county has all the standard public record offices you need for a people search. The 19th Judicial Circuit handles court cases here. Court files, property records, voter data, tax info, and sheriff records are all public. Most offices sit along Southeast 3rd Avenue and Northwest 4th Street in the city of Okeechobee. Online tools are more limited than in larger counties, but the basics are covered. You may need to call or visit in person for some records.

Okeechobee Clerk of Court People Search

The Okeechobee County Clerk of Court and Comptroller keeps all court records for the 19th Judicial Circuit in this county. The clerk handles case filings, official documents, and records requests. You can search for a person by name to see if they have any civil, criminal, or family law cases. Certified copies of court papers are available for a fee.

The online case search portal lets you look up records by name or case number. Have your case numbers or party names ready for the best results. The clerk office is at 550 NW 4th Street, Okeechobee, FL 34972. Phone is (863) 763-5660. Email clerk@okeechobeeclerk.org for help. You can also check the Florida Clerks directory page for Okeechobee for more info. For a people search in Okeechobee County through court records, the clerk is your main resource.

Since Okeechobee is a smaller county, some searches may take a bit longer. Call ahead to check if the records you need are available online or if you need to come in. Office hours are typically Monday through Friday during business hours. Verify times before you visit.

Okeechobee Property Records Search

The Okeechobee County Property Appraiser keeps ownership data on every parcel in the county. You can search by owner name, address, or parcel ID. Results show who owns a property, its assessed value, and tax info. Homestead exemption data can tell you if a property is someone's main home. For a people search in Okeechobee County, property records link a person to a physical place.

Visit okeechobeepafl.com to use the search tool. GIS maps are on the site too. The office is at 55 SE 3rd Avenue, Suite 103, Okeechobee, FL 34974. Call (863) 763-5440 with questions. The property data updates each year after the tax roll is set.

The county government site at co.okeechobee.fl.us links all departments together. You can find the clerk, property appraiser, tax collector, and elections office from the main page.

The state official records portal also provides a way to search for recorded documents across Florida counties, including Okeechobee.

Okeechobee Tax and Voter Records

The Tax Collector at 55 SE 3rd Avenue, Okeechobee, FL 34974 handles property tax payments, vehicle tags, and related fees. Call (863) 763-5471. Tax records can show who paid what on a property, which helps with a people search. The office accepts payments online, by mail, or in person.

Voter registration data is public under Article I, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution. The Okeechobee County Supervisor of Elections at voteokeechobee.com lets you check voter status and look up registered voters. The office is at 55 SE 3rd Avenue, Okeechobee, FL 34974. Phone is (863) 763-6444. Voter rolls show a name, address, party, and precinct, which all help with a people search in Okeechobee County.

Okeechobee County Sheriff Records

The Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement for the county. They keep crime reports, arrest data, warrant info, and jail records. You can request incident reports through the website or by visiting the office. For a people search that involves checking law enforcement contacts in Okeechobee County, this is the place to go.

The sheriff is at 465 NW 4th Street, Okeechobee, FL 34972. Call (863) 763-1300 for non-emergency matters. The website at okeechobeesheriff.org has tools for report requests and anonymous tips. The sheriff also runs community programs and posts news updates. Use their site to check on warrants or other law enforcement records tied to a people search in Okeechobee County.

Public Records Law in Okeechobee County

Florida Statute Chapter 119 makes government records open to the public. This covers court files, property data, voter rolls, and most other documents held by Okeechobee County offices. You don't need to say why you want the records. The clerk must maintain and index all official records under Section 28.222.

Some records about minors, domestic violence victims, and certain police matters may be sealed. But the majority of records needed for a people search in Okeechobee County are open. Fees for copies follow state guidelines. If a request is denied, you have the right to appeal in court. Okeechobee County offices are generally helpful with records requests, though response times may vary for smaller offices.

Cities in Okeechobee County

The city of Okeechobee is the only incorporated city in the county. No cities here meet the population threshold for a separate page. All people search records go through the Okeechobee County offices listed above.

Nearby Counties

These counties surround Okeechobee County. If your people search involves someone near a county line, check the records in these areas too.