Dunedin Public Records Database

Dunedin public records are maintained by the Pinellas County Clerk of Courts and by the City of Dunedin for municipal documents, covering court filings, property records, and government records tied to this Gulf Coast community. Under Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes, any person can inspect and copy these records without giving a name or reason.

Pinellas County Clerk Records for Dunedin

Dunedin is in Pinellas County, served by the Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller in the 6th Judicial Circuit. The clerk's office, headed by Ken Burke, CPA, maintains all court records and official records for Pinellas County, including those tied to Dunedin residents and properties. The office is at 315 Court St, Room 400, Clearwater, FL 33756. The main phone number is (727) 464-3341.

The clerk's website at mypinellasclerk.gov offers online record searches. The system has several document status types you will encounter when searching. Documents marked Public are available to view right away. Documents marked Confidential or Sealed require account rights to access. Documents marked View On Request (VOR) can be viewed once the clerk reviews them. This means not every document in a case is immediately visible, but the case index itself is searchable at no charge.

The Pinellas County Clerk handles court and official records for Dunedin. Their site at mypinellasclerk.gov is the main portal for online searches and document requests tied to Dunedin cases and property filings.

Court Records for Dunedin Cases

Cases involving Dunedin residents or occurring in Dunedin are filed in the 6th Judicial Circuit, which covers Pinellas and Pasco counties. Circuit court handles felony criminal cases, civil disputes over $30,000, family law matters including divorce, child custody, and domestic violence, and probate cases. County court covers misdemeanor criminal charges, civil claims up to $30,000, and traffic violations.

The Pinellas County Clerk's online records search at mypinellasclerk.gov lets you look up cases by name or case number. You can also order copies of documents through the site. Physical copies carry the standard state fee of $0.15 per single-sided page. Certified copies are $1.00 per page plus a $5.00 certification fee.

Note: Some documents in court files have confidential or sealed status under Florida law, such as certain family court records, juvenile records, and records protected by court order. The clerk will advise you on what is accessible.

Official Records and Property Documents in Dunedin

Official records for Dunedin properties are recorded with the Pinellas County Clerk. Deeds, warranty deeds, quitclaim deeds, mortgages, satisfaction of mortgage documents, judgment liens, lis pendens filings, and UCC documents all go into the official records index. Marriage licenses are also recorded here.

If you are researching a Dunedin property, the official records system is the place to trace ownership history and check for liens or encumbrances. The online search tool supports searches by name, date, document type, and other fields. Older records are often scanned and available as document images online.

Dunedin City Records

The City of Dunedin generates its own set of public records that are separate from what the county clerk holds. City commission meeting minutes, resolutions and ordinances, building permits, code enforcement files, and records from city departments are all public under Chapter 119. The Dunedin Police Department also holds public records including incident reports and arrest information, subject to exemptions for active investigations and certain identifying details.

To get city records, contact Dunedin's city clerk or the specific city department. Requests can be made in person, by phone, or by email. No written form is required. The city must acknowledge your request promptly and respond in good faith. If your request is large or time-consuming to fill, the city may send you a cost estimate before starting work.

How to Request Records and What to Expect

Florida's public records law is one of the strongest in the country. You do not have to identify yourself. You do not have to explain why you want the records. The agency cannot demand that you submit a written request, though you can do so if you want a paper trail.

For Pinellas County Clerk records, use the online portal at mypinellasclerk.gov or visit the Clearwater office at 315 Court St. For city records, go through Dunedin city hall. For state agency records, the Florida Department of State and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement each handle their own requests separately.

If you are denied access, the Florida Attorney General's open government mediation program at (850) 245-0140 is a free resource. The First Amendment Foundation hotline at (800) 337-3518 also helps people navigate public records disputes at no cost.

Dunedin Records Contact Summary

Nearby Cities

Other Pinellas County communities share the same clerk system and the same public records rules.

Pinellas County Records

Court and official records for Dunedin are maintained by the Pinellas County Clerk of Court. Visit the county page for the full list of search tools and office contacts.