Find Public Records in Largo

Largo public records are handled by two primary entities: the City of Largo, which manages municipal records, and the Pinellas County Clerk of Courts, which maintains court case files and official recorded documents for the entire county. Florida's Chapter 119 requires that public records be made available to anyone who asks, with no ID required and no obligation to explain the purpose of the request. This page explains how to access the records you need through the right office.

City of Largo Records Office

The City of Largo manages its own records for municipal government functions. These include city commission minutes, city ordinances and resolutions, permits, code enforcement actions, utility records, and internal department reports. The city's offices are at 201 Highland Ave NE, Largo, FL 33770. The city's general phone number is (727) 587-6700. For records held by the city itself, the website at largo.com has information on how to submit a public records request.

The image below shows the City of Largo's official homepage, which connects residents to city departments, public meeting records, and records request options.

Many city records, such as meeting minutes and ordinance texts, are posted on the city's site and available at no cost. Start there for recent city documents before filing a formal request.

Pinellas County Clerk of Courts

Court records for Largo are maintained by the Pinellas County Clerk of Courts. The Clerk's main website is at mypinellasclerk.gov. You can search and view records through their online portal at mypinellasclerk.gov/Home/View-Records. The Clerk handles civil case files, criminal case records, family court filings, probate documents, and the official recorded instruments series, which covers deeds, mortgages, liens, and other documents affecting property or legal rights.

Largo falls within the 6th Judicial Circuit, which serves both Pinellas and Pasco counties. The circuit court handles major civil actions, felony criminal cases, family law, and probate. The county court handles misdemeanors and smaller civil claims. Both court levels are served by the Pinellas Clerk. The online case search tool lets you search by party name, case number, attorney name, or date filed, and viewing basic case information is free of charge.

Requesting Records in Largo

There is no required form under Florida law to request public records. You describe what you need in enough detail that the agency can locate it. That is all. Requests can be made in person, by phone, by email, by mail, or through any online system the agency offers. For court records, the Clerk's online portal is often the fastest option.

Fees follow state guidelines. Standard copies cost $0.15 per page. Certified copies are more because of the certification fee added on top of the per-page cost. If a request takes longer than 30 minutes of staff time to process, the agency may charge an hourly rate based on the lowest-paid employee who can do the work. The first 30 minutes are always free. Giving the agency specific information, such as a date range, a party name, or a case number, reduces search time and may eliminate labor charges entirely.

If a record is withheld, the agency is required by law to tell you which exemption they are citing. Common exemptions under Section 119.071 include active law enforcement investigation information, certain medical and personnel records, and portions of records with Social Security numbers. If the denial seems wrong, contact the Florida Attorney General's office at (850) 245-0140 about their free mediation program.

Official Records and Property Documents

The Pinellas County Clerk's official records series is where deeds, mortgages, liens, satisfactions, and other instruments are filed and stored. These records are open to the public. You can search the online index by name or document type and view images without paying anything. Printed copies carry the standard per-page fee. The official records index goes back many decades and is useful for tracing property ownership history, confirming whether a lien has been satisfied, or finding recorded easements and restrictions.

The Pinellas County Property Appraiser's office handles ownership data and assessed values separately from the Clerk. If you need to know who currently owns a property in Largo, or what the assessed value is, the Property Appraiser's database is the right starting point.

Categories of Records You Can Request

Largo public records span many categories. Court case files, both civil and criminal, are at the Pinellas Clerk. Building permits and inspection records are at the City of Largo's Building Department. Code enforcement complaints and actions are also held by the city. Police incident reports are held by the Largo Police Department, though some portions may be withheld under active investigation exemptions. Marriage and dissolution records are part of the circuit court's family law files at the Clerk's office.

For records from other Florida counties, the Florida Association of Court Clerks maintains a statewide directory at flclerks.com. If you are researching records across multiple counties, that directory helps you find the right office for each one.

Florida Chapter 119 and Your Access Rights

Florida's Public Records Law covers every state and local government body, including cities, counties, courts, and state agencies. The law applies to records in any format. Emails, text messages, photos, databases, audio files, and physical documents are all subject to disclosure unless a specific exemption applies. The full text of Chapter 119 is available at the Florida Legislature's statutes site.

The Florida Attorney General provides open government guidance at myfloridalegal.com/open-government. The First Amendment Foundation at floridafaf.org also assists residents who have trouble getting access to records. If you are dealing with a delayed or denied request in Largo, both of those resources can help you figure out your next step.

Nearby Cities

These nearby Pinellas County cities also have public records pages with details on local clerks and request options.

Pinellas County Records

Court records and official records for Largo are maintained by the Pinellas County Clerk of Court.