The Duval County Florida Residents Directory is a public records system that lets anyone look up people who live in Duval County, Florida. The county covers more than one million residents and shares a merged city-county government with Jacksonville.
The directory pulls from offices like the Clerk of Courts, the Property Appraiser, and the Supervisor of Elections. Each office keeps its own type of record, from court cases to deeds to voter rolls. Together, they give you a full picture of who lives in the county, what they own, and how to reach them by mail or phone.
What the Duval County Residents Directory Covers
The directory is not one single database. It is a collection of public records kept by different offices across the county. Each office updates its own files on a set schedule. Most records are free to search online. Some records cost a small fee if you want paper or certified copies. The records cover court cases, property ownership, voter registration, marriage licenses, and more. You can search by name, address, or case number. The same law that opens these records also keeps some private, like Social Security numbers.
Records Included in the Directory
The directory holds six main types of public records. Each type comes from a different office. Court records come from the Clerk of Courts. Property records come from the Property Appraiser. Voter records come from the Supervisor of Elections. Marriage records also come from the Clerk. Business license records come from the state Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Offender records come from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. Together, these cover the basic facts most people look for when they need to reach a resident.
Who Maintains the Records
Three county offices handle most resident lookups in Duval County. The Clerk of Courts at 501 W. Adams St. in Jacksonville keeps case files and recorded documents. The Property Appraiser’s office tracks land and building ownership. The Supervisor of Elections keeps the voter rolls. The state of Florida runs three more databases that cover the whole state. The clerks, the DBPR, and the FDLE all share data with county offices. A search can cross from a county file to a state file without trouble.
Why These Records Are Open to the Public
Florida’s Public Records Act, Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes, sets the rule that government records must be open. The law passed in 1967 and applies to all state and local agencies. You do not need to tell the government why you want the records. You do not need to show ID. You only need to ask. The law sets a few private items, like Social Security numbers and home addresses of some law enforcement workers. Past those items, the records are open for any lawful use.
Duval County Clerk of Courts Records
The Clerk of Courts is the main records office for Duval County. Jody Phillips serves as the current Clerk of Courts. The office sits at 501 W. Adams St. in downtown Jacksonville, near the courthouse complex. The Clerk keeps two kinds of records. The first kind is court records. The second kind is official records. Court records cover civil, criminal, family, and probate cases. Official records cover deeds, mortgages, liens, and marriage licenses. Both types are open to the public under Florida law.
Court Records Search
Court records in Duval County are part of the 4th Judicial Circuit. The circuit covers Duval, Clay, and Nassau counties. The Clerk runs the CORE system for searching court records. CORE stands for Clerk Online Records and e-Filing. You can search by party name, case number, or attorney. Results show the case type, filing date, and status. Most basic searches are free. A fee applies when you pull documents or certified copies. The CORE portal runs on the duvalclerk.com website.
Official Records (Deeds, Liens, Marriage)
Official records at the Duval Clerk cover documents filed by the public. Deeds show property transfers. Mortgages show debt tied to real estate. Liens show unpaid debts. Marriage license records show when and where two people got married in the county. You can search official records by name or by document type. The records date back many decades. Marriage records help trace a person who may have changed their name. Deed records help confirm a person’s home address through the property appraiser cross-reference.
How to Use the CORE System
The CORE system sits on the duvalclerk.com site. Start by clicking the public records search link. Pick the type of search you need. Type a last name and a first name, or type a case number. Hit search. The system pulls up matching cases. Click on a case to see the docket. The docket lists each filing in the case. Some documents are free to view. Some cost $0.10 to $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost more. The system works on phones and computers.
Voter Records and Resident Lookup
Voter registration is one of the strongest tools in any residents directory for Duval County. Florida law makes voter data a public record. Any person can ask for and get voter data on Duval County residents. The file has each voter’s full name, home address, date of birth, and party registration. It does not include Social Security numbers or driver’s license numbers. Those stay private. You can get Duval County voter lists from the local Supervisor of Elections or from the state Division of Elections in Tallahassee.
Voter File Contents
The voter file in Duval County lists every person registered to vote in the county. Each entry shows the voter’s full legal name. Each entry shows the home address on file with the elections office. Each entry shows the date of birth, year only or full date based on the request. Party registration shows Democratic, Republican, no party, or minor party. Voter history shows whether the person voted in past elections. The file gets refreshed as people move, register, or update their info.
Requesting Voter Lists
The Duval County Supervisor of Elections handles local requests. The office sits in downtown Jacksonville. You can ask for a list by mail, in person, or online. The state Division of Elections also sells statewide files. State files cover all 67 Florida counties. Costs vary by file size and format. A standard Duval County voter list costs a set fee per thousand records. Lists come in CSV or text format. You must follow Florida law on how the data gets used.
Privacy Exemptions
Florida law protects some voter info from public view. Active judges can ask to have their home address kept private. Active law enforcement officers can ask for the same protection. Some at-risk workers, like prosecutors and child welfare workers, can also request address privacy. A voter who faces domestic violence can ask to have their address kept from public voter lists. Each request needs proof. The Supervisor of Elections reviews each request and grants it when the proof meets state rules.
Property Records and Homestead Data
The Duval County Property Appraiser tracks every parcel of land in the county and who owns it. Jerry Holland serves as the current Property Appraiser, holding office since 2005. You can search by owner name or by street address. Results show the owner, their mailing address, the property value, and any exemptions on file. A Homestead exemption on a Duval County property signals the owner’s main home. Property records are a solid way to confirm where someone lives in the county. The search tool on the property appraiser site is free to use and does not need a login.
Property Appraiser Search Tools
The Property Appraiser office runs a free lookup tool at the county property site. You can search by owner name, parcel ID, or street address. Results show the owner’s name. Results show the mailing address. Results show the parcel ID, the land size, the building size, the year built, and the latest assessed value. Exemptions appear in a separate field. You can pull up a parcel map, sales history, and tax roll data. The tool works on any device with a web browser.
Homestead Exemption Records
A Homestead exemption in Duval County signals a person’s main home. To get the exemption, a resident must own the property and live there on January 1 of the tax year. The exemption cuts up to $50,000 from the assessed value for school taxes. The Property Appraiser’s office keeps all Homestead applications on file. You can look up whether a person has filed for the exemption. You can see the date they filed. You can see the address they listed. The file stays open to the public.
Tax and Sale Records
Property tax records in Duval County show what each parcel owner owes. The Duval County Tax Collector bills and collects the taxes. You can look up a parcel by owner name or address. The records show the tax bill for each year. The records show whether the bill got paid. Sale records show when the property changed hands and for how much. Sale records also show who bought the property. Combining property records with voter and court records gives you a full picture of a resident in Duval County.
Statewide Search Resources
Three state-level databases help you look up Duval County residents. The Comprehensive Case Information System, called CCIS, covers court records across all 67 Florida counties. The Department of Business and Professional Regulation, called DBPR, covers professional licenses. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement, called FDLE, covers sex offender and predator registrations. A Duval County search can start in any of these three systems. A county name and a person name are enough to pull up the right records.
Florida CCIS Court Search
The CCIS system runs through the Florida Clerks of Courts. You can look up a person by name across the entire state. The system shows case summaries. The system shows docket entries. The system covers civil, criminal, family, and probate cases. Duval County records sit inside CCIS along with records from Miami-Dade, Orange, Hillsborough, and every other county. A basic search is free. You can pay a small fee to register and pull more detailed results. CCIS is a good way to check if a Duval County resident has cases in other Florida counties too.
DBPR Professional License Search
The DBPR license search covers more than one million licensees in Florida. You can search by name, city, county, or license type. Results show the person’s name. Results show the license type. Results show the license status, like active, inactive, or revoked. Results show the address of record. Results show any past discipline. For Duval County, this helps you reach residents who work in fields like real estate, construction, cosmetology, and other licensed trades in Jacksonville. The DBPR site is free to use.
FDLE Offender Search
The FDLE offender search covers registered sexual offenders and predators in Duval County. You can search by name, address, or zip code. A neighborhood tool shows all listed persons within a set range of any Duval County address. The database gets refreshed each day. It is a crime under Florida law to use this data to harass or threaten anyone on the list. The FDLE tool is free to use. The tool works on any device with a web browser. The tool also covers offenders who live in other Florida counties.
How to Request Records Step by Step
You can request records in person, by mail, by phone, or through an online portal. Each Duval County office has its own request process. The Clerk of Courts takes requests through the CORE system. The Property Appraiser takes requests through the parcel search tool. The Supervisor of Elections takes requests by email or in person. State offices take requests through their own online portals. You do not need to give your name. You do not need to say why you want the records.
Filing a Public Records Request
Start your request with the right office. Pick the office that holds the type of record you need. Write down the person’s full name. Write down any other details you know, like a date of birth or address. Send the request by email, mail, or in person. The office must reply within a set time. Most offices reply within 5 business days for a simple request. Larger requests may take longer. The office can charge for copies and for staff time on big requests.
- Pick the right office for the record type.
- Gather the full name of the person and any other known details.
- Send the request by email, mail, phone, or in person.
- Wait for the office to confirm the request and any fees.
- Pay the fees by check, card, or cash based on office policy.
- Receive the records by email, mail, or pickup.
Fees and Copy Costs
Copy fees in Duval County follow the state limits. Agencies can charge up to 15 cents per one-sided page. A two-sided copy costs no more than 20 cents. A certified copy costs $1.00 to $2.00 extra per page. A duplicate tax bill costs $1.00. Voter lists cost based on file size and format. DBPR license verifications cost a small fee. FDLE records are free. Clerk searches through CORE are free for the basic view. Fees apply only when you pull documents or certified copies.
Response Timelines
Florida law sets a reasonable time for agencies to respond. Most offices aim for 5 to 10 business days for a simple request. Larger requests may take up to 30 days. The office must tell you the cost up front. The office must tell you when the records will be ready. You have the right to challenge a fee that seems too high. You can file a complaint with the Florida Auditor General if an office fails to respond on time.
Cities and Nearby Counties
Duval County and Jacksonville share a consolidated government. Most of the county falls under the City of Jacksonville. All residents directory records for people in Duval County go through the same set of offices in Jacksonville. A few small cities sit inside the county. Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, and Jacksonville Beach are three of them. Baldwin is another small town inside the county. Each city’s residents fall under the same Duval County directory.
Jacksonville Coverage
Jacksonville covers about 875 square miles, the largest city by land area in the lower 48 states. The city sits on the St. Johns River and the Atlantic coast. Most Duval County residents live inside the Jacksonville city limits. The merged city-county government means the same Clerk, Property Appraiser, and Elections office serves the whole area. A search for a Jacksonville resident pulls up the same records as a search for any other Duval County resident.
Neighboring Counties
Three counties border Duval County. Nassau County sits to the north. Clay County sits to the southwest. St. Johns County sits to the south. A person who moves between these counties may have records in two places. Records get kept in the county where the person lives or owns property. A Duval County search may pull up cases or property in a nearby county. The CCIS system helps you check cases across county lines.
Contact the Duval County Clerk Office
The main office of the Duval County Clerk of Courts sits at 501 W. Adams St., Jacksonville, FL 32202. The office sits near the St. Johns River, across from the federal courthouse. Public parking is available on the street and in nearby garages. You can visit the office in person, call, or use the CORE system online. The office handles walk-in requests during business hours. The CORE portal runs 24 hours a day for online searches.
Office Address and Hours
The Clerk’s office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The office closes on state and federal holidays. The mail address is 501 W. Adams St., Jacksonville, FL 32202. The office sits in the Duval County Courthouse complex. Visitors can take the Skyway to the Government Center station and walk two blocks west. The office has a public service window on the first floor for record searches and copies.
Phone and Website
The Clerk’s office phone number is (904) 255-2000. The main website is duvalclerk.com. The CORE search portal sits on the website. You can also reach the office by email through the contact form on the site. The Property Appraiser’s office phone is (904) 630-2012. The site is Duval Property Appraiser Search Portal at propertyappraiser.coj.net. The Supervisor of Elections phone is (904) 255-8683. The site is duvalelections.com.
| Office | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Duval County Clerk of Courts | (904) 255-2000 | duvalclerk.com |
| Property Appraiser | (904) 630-2012 | propertyappraiser.coj.net |
| Supervisor of Elections | (904) 255-8683 | duvalelections.com |
| Florida DBPR | (850) 487-1395 | myfloridalicense.com |
| Florida FDLE | (850) 410-7000 | offender.fdle.state.fl.us |
Common Questions About Duval Records
Many people have questions about how the Duval County Florida Residents Directory works. The next section covers the most common questions. Each answer points to the right office, the right fee, and the right tool for the job. The answers reflect Florida law as it stands in 2026. Records and fees can change. Always check the office website for the latest updates before you file a formal request.
How much does it cost to look up a resident?
Basic online searches through the Duval County Clerk are free. The CORE portal lets you look up court records and official records by name without paying. The Property Appraiser search is free. The Supervisor of Elections voter file lookup costs a set fee per thousand names. The DBPR license search is free. The FDLE offender search is free. Costs come in when you need paper copies, certified copies, or detailed statewide file downloads. A typical certified court document costs $1.00 to $2.00 per page on top of regular copy fees.
Can I look up a cell phone number in Duval County?
Florida law does not give the public a way to look up a cell phone number through county records. Cell phone numbers stay private. The county directory covers landline phone records from older filings, address records from the Property Appraiser, voter records, and court records. To look up a current cell phone number, you need a commercial people search service. Be aware that some services charge for data that does not exist. The county records give you the best public data at no cost.
Are divorce records in the Duval County directory?
Yes. Divorce cases file with the Clerk of Courts as part of the family law docket. The CORE system shows divorce filings by party name. You can see the case number, the filing date, and the final judgment date. The full case file is open to the public. Sensitive parts, like minor children’s names and financial details, may get sealed by a judge. Most divorce records stay open for public lookup.
How long does it take to get a certified copy?
Walk-in requests at the Clerk’s office can get certified copies the same day in most cases. The office prints the copy and stamps it on site. Mail requests take 5 to 10 business days. Online requests through CORE can take 3 to 7 business days after payment. Rush requests cost more. The office can deny a rush request during busy periods. Plan ahead when you need a certified copy for a legal filing or a court date.
Can I remove my info from the Duval County directory?
You cannot remove your name from public court records, official records, or property records. Those records stay open under Florida law. You can ask to keep your voter address private if you are an active law enforcement officer, a judge, or a victim of domestic violence. You can ask the same protection as a prosecutor, a child welfare worker, or a firefighter. The Supervisor of Elections reviews each request. The Clerk’s office can redact Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, and financial account numbers from documents on file.
What records are not public in Duval County?
Social Security numbers stay private. Driver’s license numbers stay private. Florida ID numbers stay private. Bank account numbers stay private. Credit card numbers stay private. Medical records stay private in most cases. Juvenile criminal records stay private. Adoption records stay sealed. Sealed court records stay private. Expunged records stay private. Grand jury records stay private. Some autopsy records get restricted. Each record type has its own rule under Florida law.
How do I search for a business in Duval County?
The Florida DBPR search at myfloridalicense.com covers most licensed businesses. The site shows the business name, owner name, license type, and address. The Sunbiz search at dos.myflorida.com/sunbiz shows corporations, LLCs, and partnerships registered in Florida. The Duval County Clerk’s CORE system shows fictitious name filings. The Property Appraiser shows commercial property ownership. Together, these four systems cover most business lookup needs in Duval County.