Search Pinellas Park Public Records

Public records in Pinellas Park, Florida are open to any person by default under state law. Court filings, property documents, police reports, and city permits are all on file through Pinellas County offices and the City of Pinellas Park in the 6th Judicial Circuit. This page walks through each record type and shows you where to start your search.

Pinellas Park Records and Florida Law

Florida's public records law is rooted in Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes. It sets a clear rule: any record made or received by a government agency is open to the public unless a specific exemption applies. That covers city offices in Pinellas Park, Pinellas County agencies, and state agencies that hold records tied to this area.

You don't need to explain why you want a record. No name is required. Agencies can't ask you to justify a request before they respond. They must act promptly, and if a record is ready right away, it goes out without delay. For larger requests, the agency has to give you a time estimate if you ask.

Exemptions are real but limited. They cover things like active criminal investigations, sealed court files, and some personal health data. Everything outside those categories is public. Most searches in Pinellas Park can be done without issue.

Court Records Through the Pinellas Clerk

Court records for Pinellas Park are maintained by the Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court. The clerk's office is at 315 Court St, Room 400, Clearwater, FL 33756. You can reach them at (727) 464-3341. The clerk's online system lets you search cases by name or case number for free.

Civil cases in Pinellas Park include small claims, civil circuit matters, and disputes filed in county court. Criminal records cover both misdemeanor and felony charges tied to arrests in the city. Family law files hold divorce decrees, custody orders, injunctions, and adoption records. Each division is separate, but all run through the Pinellas Clerk and are searchable online through the same portal.

The Pinellas Clerk classifies documents as public, confidential, sealed, or View On Request. Public documents are available right away. View On Request records need to be reviewed by clerk staff before you can see them online. Sealed and confidential files require account rights or a court order. For most Pinellas Park case searches, the public tier is enough. Bring a case number if you have one. It saves time.

Copies cost $0.15 per page. Certified copies carry a higher fee. You can get them in person at the Clearwater courthouse, through the online portal, or by mail request.

Property and Official Records

Property records for Pinellas Park are split between two offices. The Pinellas County Property Appraiser handles ownership data, assessed values, and parcel details. Search by address or parcel number for free online. The Pinellas Clerk's View Records system handles recorded documents, including deeds, mortgages, liens, and easements. Both databases are publicly accessible and updated regularly.

Every property transfer in Pinellas Park generates a recorded deed. Lenders, title researchers, and real estate agents use these regularly. The clerk's official records system goes back decades and covers every recorded instrument filed in Pinellas County. You can search by name, document type, or date range at no cost. Copies of recorded documents cost $1.00 per page.

Note: Property tax records and payment history are with the Pinellas County Tax Collector, a separate office from the clerk.

Florida's Public Records Framework

The Florida Attorney General provides guidance on public records rights statewide. The screenshot below is from the Florida Attorney General's open government page, which covers how the law works and what your rights are as a requestor.

The site includes information on exemptions, the mediation program for disputed requests, and contact details for state-level open government resources.

City of Pinellas Park Records

The City of Pinellas Park handles its own set of public records separate from county court files. City Hall is at 5141 78th Ave N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781. Building permits, zoning decisions, code enforcement cases, and business license records are all available through the city's offices. Meeting minutes from the city commission are posted publicly as well.

Building permits are one of the most common city record requests. Any construction or renovation project in Pinellas Park has a permit file that shows what was approved, who did the work, and whether it passed inspections. Real estate buyers, contractors, and insurance adjusters use these files regularly.

The Pinellas Park Police Department handles records for incidents within city limits. Incident reports and many arrest logs are public. Active investigation files may be temporarily withheld. Contact the department's records unit to submit a request. Some records can be requested by email; check the city website for current procedures.

How to Request Records in Pinellas Park

Florida law does not require a specific form for public records requests. In person, by phone, by email, or by mail all work. Just describe what you need well enough that staff can locate it. Include the record type, relevant dates, and any names or addresses tied to the search.

Standard copies are $0.15 per page. The first 30 minutes of staff search time is typically free. After that, agencies may charge based on the hourly rate of the lowest-paid employee who can do the work. Certified copies cost more.

If a request is denied and you think it shouldn't be, the Florida Attorney General offers a free mediation program. Call (850) 245-0140 or go to myfloridalegal.com. Most disputes are resolved through mediation faster than a court challenge.

Vital Records for Pinellas Park

Birth and death records from events in Pinellas Park are filed with the Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics. Submit requests through the Florida Department of Health. The county health office can sometimes assist with local records. Marriage licenses are issued by the Pinellas County Clerk. Divorce records are in the circuit court files and searchable through the Pinellas Clerk's online portal.

Chapter 119 and the Sunshine Law

The screenshot below comes from the Florida Legislature's Chapter 119 statutes page, which contains the full text of the public records law that governs access to Pinellas Park government records.

Chapter 119 applies to every agency in Pinellas Park, from city hall to county court, and spells out both access rights and exemptions.

Nearby Cities

These nearby Pinellas County cities also have public records available through county and city offices.

Pinellas County Records

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