North Miami Beach Records Database

North Miami Beach public records are managed through the Miami-Dade County Clerk of Courts and city departments, giving residents and the public access to court filings, official documents, and municipal records under Florida's open government laws. Searching for North Miami Beach public records typically starts at the county clerk's office, which handles court cases, deeds, liens, and other recorded documents for the entire Miami-Dade County area, including North Miami Beach.

Miami-Dade Clerk of Courts Public Records

North Miami Beach sits within Miami-Dade County, so the primary source for court and official records is the Miami-Dade County Clerk of Courts. The clerk's office is run by Juan Fernandez-Barquin, Esq., and is located at 73 W Flagler Street, Suite 242, Miami, FL 33130. The phone number is (305) 349-7333. Court records for North Miami Beach cases filed in the 11th Judicial Circuit are all part of the Miami-Dade clerk system.

The clerk provides an online records management tool that lets you submit a public records request and track its status. You can do this at miamidadeclerk.gov/clerk/public-records-requests.page. Requests can also go in by mail to: Records Management, Miami-Dade County Clerk of Courts, P.O. Box 14695, Miami, FL 33101. Or email cocpubreq@miamidadeclerk.gov if you prefer that route. Either way, Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes gives you the right to ask for and receive copies of public records without stating a reason.

The Miami-Dade Clerk's public records request portal allows North Miami Beach residents to submit requests online and follow their progress without needing to visit the courthouse in person.

North Miami Beach City Records

City-level records come from the City of North Miami Beach directly. These include city commission meeting minutes, ordinances, resolutions, city contracts, building permits, code enforcement records, and files from city departments like the police department and public works. The City of North Miami Beach can be reached at City Hall, 17011 NE 19th Ave, North Miami Beach, FL 33162. Call (305) 948-2900 to find the right department for your request.

Florida law does not require you to fill out a form or explain why you want city records. Just contact the city, describe what you need, and ask. You can do this by phone, email, mail, or in person. City staff must respond promptly under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, which sets the rules for public access to government records across the state.

What Records Are Available in North Miami Beach

Public records in North Miami Beach span several categories. Court records include civil case filings, family law cases, criminal proceedings, probate matters, and small claims. The Miami-Dade Clerk also handles official records like deeds, mortgages, and liens recorded against North Miami Beach properties. You can search official records through miamidadeclerk.gov/clerk/records.page.

For property searches, the Miami-Dade Property Appraiser's office maintains ownership and assessment data. The Miami-Dade Police Department and the North Miami Beach Police Department each maintain their own records. Traffic citations issued in North Miami Beach go through the 11th Circuit court system. Marriage licenses in Miami-Dade County are issued and recorded through the county clerk as well.

Note: Some records in Miami-Dade are exempt from public access under specific statutory exemptions. If a record is withheld, the agency must tell you the specific law that applies.

Miami-Dade Public Records Custodians

Miami-Dade County is large, and different departments serve as custodians for their own records. The Miami-Dade Public Record Custodians Directory lists the contact for each county agency. This is useful if you need records from a specific department and aren't sure where to send your request. Common custodians include Miami-Dade Police, the Property Appraiser, the Tax Collector, and various county departments that serve North Miami Beach.

Florida Public Records Law and Your Rights

Every person in Florida has the right to inspect or copy public records. That right comes from Article I, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution and is spelled out in Chapter 119. You do not need to give your name. You do not need to explain why you want the records. And the agency cannot require you to fill out a form as a condition of getting access.

Copy fees are set by law. Standard paper copies cost $0.15 per one-sided page. Certified copies are $1.00 per page plus a $5.00 certification fee. If a request takes more than 30 minutes to compile, the agency may charge for additional staff time at the rate of the lowest-paid employee who can do the work. For short and simple requests, there is usually no charge. If you think a records request was improperly denied, the Florida Attorney General's Open Government Mediation Program at (850) 245-0140 can help at no cost to you.

The First Amendment Foundation in Tallahassee is another free resource. They publish the Government-in-the-Sunshine Manual each year and operate a hotline at (850) 222-3518 for public records questions.

North Miami Beach Records Contact Summary

Nearby Cities

Other cities in Miami-Dade County have public records accessible under the same state law.

Miami-Dade County Records

North Miami Beach public records are maintained by the Miami-Dade County Clerk of Court. Visit the county page for full office details and search tools.