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Clerk of the Courts Juan Fernandez-Barquin (sworn in June 12, 2023; elected November 2024) hosts the Online Civil System (OCS) for free name- or case-number searches across circuit civil, county civil, family, probate, mental-health, and small-claims divisions. View dockets, docketed events, and party information for cases filed across the Eleventh Judicial Circuit serving Miami-Dade's 2.79 million residents.

Clerk of the Courts Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) free public search of felony, misdemeanor, traffic-criminal, and DUI cases filed in Miami-Dade's Eleventh Judicial Circuit. Look up cases by defendant name, case number, citation number, or filing date; view charges, dispositions, sentences, bond status, and scheduled hearings before circuit and county criminal judges.

Clerk of the Courts circuit and county civil judicial calendar shows scheduled motion hearings, case management conferences, non-jury trials, and jury trials before each circuit civil and county civil judge serving Miami-Dade's Eleventh Judicial Circuit. Search by judge, division, courtroom, or date. Circuit civil handles matters where the amount in controversy exceeds $50,000 under F.S. 26.012; county civil handles claims of $50,000 or less.

Miami-Dade Medical Examiner Department investigates sudden, violent, suspicious, or unattended deaths countywide under F.S. Chapter 406. Searchable case records cover decedent name, case number, date of death, and cause-and-manner determinations once finalized. The office at 1 Bob Hope Road, Miami 33136 also operates the Joseph H. Davis Center for Forensic Pathology and provides decedent identification, family notification, and toxicology services.

Clerk of the Courts Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) court-calendar lookup shows upcoming hearings, arraignments, trials, and sentencings before each circuit and county criminal judge in Miami-Dade. Search by judge name, courtroom, division, or date to see the day's docket. Hearings are held at the Richard E. Gerstein Justice Building, 1351 NW 12th St, Miami 33125, and at branch courthouses across the Eleventh Judicial Circuit.

RER Planning Division zoning-hearings tracker provides public access to applications for zoning changes, variances, special exceptions, unusual uses, and administrative site-plan reviews scheduled before the Community Zoning Appeals Boards, the Planning Advisory Board, and the Board of County Commissioners sitting as the Zoning Appeals Board. Search by application number, property folio, or applicant name to view hearing dates, staff recommendations, conditions, and final dispositions.

Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office interactive GIS map of registered sex offenders and sexual predators currently residing in the county under Florida Statute 943.0435. Search by address, ZIP, school, or park to view offender locations, photos, charges, and registration status. Cross-checked against the Florida Department of Law Enforcement statewide registry.

Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office most-wanted list of sexual predators and registered offenders who have absconded or failed to comply with Florida's sex offender registration requirements under F.S. 943.0435 and 944.607. Provides photos, last-known addresses, vehicle descriptions, and active warrants. Tips can be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 305-471-8477 (TIPS).

Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department operates one of the largest correctional systems in the U.S., holding 4,000 to 4,200 inmates awaiting trial or serving sentences of 364 days or less. Search by name or booking number across the Pre-Trial Detention Center (1321 NW 13th St, Miami 33125; 786-263-4110), Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center, and Metro West Detention Center.

Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office Sex Offender and Predator Buffer GIS tool lets parents, school administrators, and prospective home buyers check whether registered offenders reside within statutory exclusion zones. Florida prohibits designated sexual offenders and predators from living within 1,000 feet of any school, day care center, park, or playground under F.S. 775.215; Miami-Dade Code Chapter 21 imposes a stricter 2,500-foot residency restriction county-wide.

Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County issues certified death certificates for deaths recorded since 1972. Certificates with cause of death are restricted to the registrant's spouse, parent, child, grandchild, sibling, or legal representative; non-cause copies are public. Fees run $5 for the first certified copy plus $4 for each additional copy of the same record, payable to Florida Department of Health.

Miami-Dade Clerk of the Courts and Comptroller marriage license search returns license number, applicant names, and issue date for licenses filed in the county. Marriage license fees are $86 in Florida ($61 with a state-approved premarital course completion certificate). Couples 18 or older with valid photo ID may apply at any Clerk branch; ceremonies may be performed by the Clerk for an additional $30.

Miami-Dade Elections Department campaign-finance disclosure portal publishes contributions, expenditures, and treasurer's reports for candidates running for county Mayor, Commission, Property Appraiser, Tax Collector, Sheriff, Clerk, Supervisor of Elections, judges, and municipal offices. Filings are required under F.S. Chapter 106 on monthly, quarterly, and pre-election schedules. Search by candidate name, office, election cycle, or committee for itemized donor and vendor records.

Miami-Dade Supervisor of Elections Alina Garcia (took office January 2025) provides registered-voter lookup to confirm registration status, party affiliation, precinct assignment, sample ballot, vote-by-mail history, and early-voting locations. Florida's voter registration book closes 29 days before each election under F.S. 97.055; residents may register or update their address online at registertovoteflorida.gov or in person at any Elections Department branch.

Clerk of the Courts driver-license status lookup queries the Florida DHSMV database to confirm whether a Florida driver license is valid, expired, suspended, revoked, or canceled. Enter driver license number and date of birth. Common Miami-Dade suspensions include unpaid traffic tickets, child-support arrears, unpaid court fees, financial-responsibility lapses, and DUI sanctions. The Tax Collector now issues replacement licenses and IDs under the 2018 constitutional amendment.

RER Board of Rules and Appeals issues the Miami-Dade Certificate of Competency required for all general, building, residential, roofing, mechanical, plumbing, and specialty contractors working in the county. Search by contractor name, business name, license number, or trade to confirm active competency status, insurance, and any complaints, citations, suspensions, or revocations on file. Complaints may be filed online or at 11805 SW 26th St, Miami 33175.

Miami-Dade Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources (RER) e-Permitting portal lets contractors and homeowners apply for, track, and pay for building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and roofing permits across unincorporated Miami-Dade and participating municipalities. Search the permit database by address, folio, permit number, or contractor to view permit status, inspection results, and required corrections under the Florida Building Code 8th Edition (2023).

Miami-Dade Animal Services Department issues mandatory pet license tags for all dogs and cats older than four months under Chapter 5 of the Code of Miami-Dade County. Annual licenses run roughly $40 for unaltered pets and $20 for spayed/neutered pets with current rabies vaccination; lifetime tags are available at reduced rates. Tags include a unique ID number that helps reunite lost pets through the Animal Services lost-and-found system at the Pet Adoption and Protection Center in Doral.

RER Building Department online-services hub aggregates all county building-related lookups under one umbrella: permit search, contractor licensing, code enforcement, foreclosure-property Certificates of Use, plan-tracking, scheduled and completed inspections, Notice of Commencement filings, and Florida-approved product control approvals (NOA). The department issues over 200,000 permits annually for the 9,202 square miles of Miami-Dade and reviews plans for compliance with FBC 8th Edition and the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone wind requirements.

Property Appraiser Tomas Regalado (elected November 5, 2024; took office January 2025) provides the official countywide property search by address, folio number, owner name, or subdivision. Returns ownership, legal description, building characteristics, sale history, and 2025 assessed value. Countywide taxable value for 2025 reached $511.8 billion, an 8.5 percent increase over 2024.

Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez (sworn in January 2025) operates the official real-estate and tangible personal property tax payment portal. Search by folio, owner name, or address to view current and delinquent tax bills, pay online, and download receipts. The office distributed $9.73 billion to taxing authorities in the latest cycle and now also issues Florida driver licenses and ID cards under the 2018 constitutional amendment.

Property Appraiser Property Record Cards (PRCs) are downloadable PDF summaries showing the official assessment work-up for any Miami-Dade parcel: building sketch, square footage, year built, construction class, condition, depreciation, land lines, exemptions applied, and the certified assessed, taxable, and just market values. PRCs are submitted as evidence in Value Adjustment Board petitions filed within 25 days of TRIM Notice mailing.

Miami-Dade Department of Environmental Resources Management (DERM) maps the county's network of 30-plus artificial reefs and public mooring buoys along the Atlantic coast and Biscayne Bay. Reefs are constructed from sunken vessels, concrete modules, and dredge rock to enhance marine habitat and recreational diving and fishing opportunities. Coordinates (latitude/longitude in WGS84), depth, deployment date, and reef material composition are provided for each site.

Property Appraiser Tangible Personal Property (TPP) lookup returns business-equipment assessments filed under F.S. 193.052 for furniture, fixtures, machinery, signs, and leased equipment used in any Miami-Dade business or rental property. Search by TPP account number, owner name, or address. The DR-405 return is due April 1 each year; the first $25,000 of assessed value is exempt for filers meeting the timely-filing requirement.

Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department operates one of the largest park systems in the U.S. with 270-plus parks, beaches, marinas, and natural areas covering 13,000 acres. Search by activity (camping, golf, tennis, swimming, kayaking, fishing, equestrian), amenity, or park name to find locations, hours, and reservation availability. Flagship facilities include Crandon Park, Zoo Miami, Deering Estate, and Matheson Hammock Park.

Property Appraiser Comparable Sales tool returns recent qualified arm's-length real-estate sales near any folio, useful for owners challenging their TRIM Notice assessment or appealing to the Value Adjustment Board. Filter by sale date, sale price, building size, year built, lot area, and DOR use code. Results include grantor, grantee, OR book/page, deed type, and qualification code under Florida Department of Revenue rules.

Miami-Dade Animal Services Department maintains the registry of dogs declared dangerous under F.S. 767.12 following an unprovoked attack, severe injury, or aggressive behavior. The GIS map plots residences where a dangerous-dog declaration is in effect; owners must comply with confinement, leash, muzzle, registration, liability-insurance ($100,000 minimum), and signage requirements. Failure to comply may result in seizure and humane destruction of the animal.

Miami-Dade Beacon Council and the county's Office of Economic Development map federal Opportunity Zones, state Rural Areas of Opportunity, Brownfield Areas, Enterprise Zones, Targeted Urban Areas (TUAs), and Community Redevelopment Agency boundaries. Businesses locating or expanding in designated areas may qualify for property-tax abatements, job-creation incentives, Qualified Target Industry (QTI) refunds, infrastructure grants, and federal capital-gains tax deferrals.

Miami-Dade Code Enforcement interactive GIS map plots open and recently closed code-violation cases countywide, color-coded by severity and case status. Click any parcel to view violation type (overgrown lot, illegal dumping, unsafe structure, derelict vehicle, illegal use, unpermitted construction), citation number, hearing officer assigned, fines accrued, and lien status. Most enforcement is handled by the RER Code Enforcement Division for unincorporated Miami-Dade.

Miami-Dade interactive flood-zone map overlays the current FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for the entire county, showing Special Flood Hazard Areas (Zones AE, AH, AO, VE) and moderate-risk zones (X-shaded). Enter an address or folio to determine the base flood elevation, mandatory flood-insurance requirement, and Community Rating System discount applicable in unincorporated Miami-Dade (CRS Class 5) or one of the 34 incorporated municipalities.

Miami-Dade Clerk of the Courts and Comptroller operates the official online auction site for mortgage foreclosure sales and tax-deed sales under F.S. Chapters 45 and 197. Registered bidders may view the auction calendar, deposit funds, place proxy bids, and download Administrative Order 2013-05 governing the sale process. Properties are sold to the highest bidder; surplus funds are deposited with the Clerk for claim by lienholders and former owners.

Miami-Dade GIS Master Address Repository System (MARS) is the official authoritative source for every addressable point in the county, used by 911 dispatch, the Property Appraiser, Tax Collector, Public Works, USPS, and emergency services. Look up addresses or street intersections to confirm the legally assigned address, jurisdiction (municipality or unincorporated Miami-Dade), commission district, ZIP, folio, and assigned utility provider.

Miami-Dade Land Information GIS portal returns the Comprehensive Development Master Plan (CDMP) future land-use designation, current zoning, Urban Development Boundary status, and existing use code for every parcel countywide. The CDMP, adopted under F.S. 163.3161 and amended biannually, guides growth management decisions and is the basis for evaluating rezoning applications. Twenty-year planning horizons and 2045 build-out projections are integrated into the data.

Miami-Dade interactive community-services GIS map overlays public-school attendance boundaries (Miami-Dade County Public Schools, fourth largest district in the U.S. with 334,000 students), Miami-Dade Public Library System branches (49 locations), 270-plus parks and natural areas, fire stations, transit routes, hurricane evacuation zones, garbage and recycling pickup days, and county commission districts. Enter an address to see every public service serving that property.

Miami-Dade Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources (RER) zoning map viewer publishes the official zoning atlas for unincorporated Miami-Dade plus all 34 incorporated municipalities (where data has been provided). The Common Application interface lets users search by address or folio, toggle Comprehensive Development Master Plan future land-use overlays, view section/township/range references, and print individual zoning map sheets at scale for permit applications and due diligence.

Miami-Dade Land Management GIS portal returns the current zoning designation, future land-use category, Urban Development Boundary status, and applicable overlay districts for any parcel in unincorporated Miami-Dade. Zoning categories follow the Code of Miami-Dade County Chapter 33 with permitted, conditional, and prohibited uses for each district. Municipal zoning (Miami, Miami Beach, Hialeah, etc.) is administered by the respective city planning departments.

Miami-Dade Tax Collector's official tax-certificate auction is hosted on LienHub each May through June under F.S. Chapter 197. Investors bid down the interest rate on delinquent real-estate tax liens beginning at 18 percent; certificates not sold at auction become county-held and are available year-round on a first-come basis. Two-year-old unredeemed certificates may trigger tax-deed application by the holder.

Miami-Dade Public Notification GIS portal plots active public notices that affect specific parcels: zoning hearings, variance applications, comprehensive development master plan amendments, environmental enforcement, building moratoriums, special-taxing-district elections, and quasi-judicial board hearings. Property owners and residents within statutory notification radii (typically 500 feet) receive mailed notice; the map allows any resident to see what is pending nearby.

Miami-Dade Business Tracker GIS map plots business openings and closings reported through the Tax Collector's Local Business Tax Receipt (LBT) database, formerly called occupational license. Filter by NAICS sector, business type, opening date, closing date, or neighborhood to view economic-development trends. Every for-profit business operating in unincorporated Miami-Dade must hold an LBT under F.S. Chapter 205; municipalities issue separate local business tax receipts as required.

Miami-Dade Public Works and Waste Management Department GIS map of horizontal and vertical survey control points (benchmarks and monuments) referenced to the North American Datum of 1983 (NAD83) and North American Vertical Datum of 1988 (NAVD88). Surveyors, engineers, and contractors use these monumented points to establish project control for boundary, topographic, and construction surveys; each point shows ID, coordinates, elevation, recovery notes, and condition status.