How to Search Hernando County Records (Start Here)
Hernando County (Brooksville) — court and official records through the Clerk; property values through the Property Appraiser.
- Court records: hernandoclerk.org — Clerk of the Circuit Court for court records and official records.
- hernandopa-fl.us — Hernando County Property Appraiser.
- Statewide criminal: FDLE free search covers all Florida counties including Hernando.
- Tax payments: Hernando County Tax Collector — separate from the Property Appraiser.
Hernando County is in the 5th Judicial Circuit, covering shared with Lake, Citrus, Marion, and Sumter.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
Arrests
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
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Search this Hernando County Sheriff's Office database of arrests by date and/or name. Arrests after August 30, 2000 include booking photos.
PACER Federal Courts
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
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Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).
pacer.gov
Jail & Inmate Records
Most Wanted
Visit →Jail & Inmate Records
Official Free
Browse this listing of Hernando County most wanted to view name, photo, DOB, physical description, last known address, warrant # and charges.
Florida Sex Offender Registry
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Statewide Florida sex offender registry.
offender.fdle.state.fl.us
National Sex Offender Registry
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.gov
Dept. of Justice national sex offender public website.
nsopw.gov
Property & Tax Records
Property | Appraiser
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Hernando County Appraiser superb property database including parcel records, geographic, structure, and sales searches, tangible personal property records, and a GIS map search.
Permits & Inspections
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Click on Connect to Permitting & Inspection Scheduling System to search the Hernando County Online Permitting and Inspection System by parcel key and application / permit number, or search by owner name, address, or parcel number.
BLM General Land Office Records
Visit →Property & Tax Records
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U.S. Bureau of Land Management federal land records.
glorecords.blm.gov
Birth/Death/Marriage
Florida Vital Statistics
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.gov
Florida birth and death certificates.
floridahealth.gov
FamilySearch US Records
Visit →Birth/Death/Marriage
Free U.S. genealogy and vital records (non-profit).
familysearch.org
Business, Voter & Other
Missing Persons
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Official Free
The Hernando County Sheriff's office provides this listing of missing persons, with information including victim name, photo, case # and disappearance date, location and circumstances.
Skeletal Remains
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The Hernando County Sheriff's office provides this listing of unidentified skeletal remains, with information including case # and crime date, location and details.
Unsolved Cases
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The Hernando County Sheriff's office provides this listing of unsolved cases, with information including victim photo, case # and crime date, location and details.
Polling Locations
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Search for your polling location in Hernando County by street name.
USCIS Business Verification
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US Citizenship & Immigration Services.
uscis.gov
Arrests
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
Official Free
Search this Hernando County Sheriff's Office database of arrests by date and/or name. Arrests after August 30, 2000 include booking photos.
Jail & Inmate Records
Most Wanted
Visit →Jail & Inmate Records
Official Free
Browse this listing of Hernando County most wanted to view name, photo, DOB, physical description, last known address, warrant # and charges.
Property & Tax Records
Property | Appraiser
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Hernando County Appraiser superb property database including parcel records, geographic, structure, and sales searches, tangible personal property records, and a GIS map search.
Permits & Inspections
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Click on Connect to Permitting & Inspection Scheduling System to search the Hernando County Online Permitting and Inspection System by parcel key and application / permit number, or search by owner name, address, or parcel number.
Business, Voter & Other
Missing Persons
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
The Hernando County Sheriff's office provides this listing of missing persons, with information including victim name, photo, case # and disappearance date, location and circumstances.
Skeletal Remains
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
The Hernando County Sheriff's office provides this listing of unidentified skeletal remains, with information including case # and crime date, location and details.
Unsolved Cases
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
The Hernando County Sheriff's office provides this listing of unsolved cases, with information including victim photo, case # and crime date, location and details.
Polling Locations
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Search for your polling location in Hernando County by street name.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Hernando County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of the Circuit Court for court records in Hernando County. For online case lookups, use CCIS (Comprehensive Case Information System) — it covers Florida Circuit Court cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Hernando County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the Clerk of the Circuit Court. For property values and assessment data, go to the Property Appraiser. For tax bills and payments, go to the Tax Collector.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Hernando County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Hernando County are issued by the Clerk of the Circuit Court. Birth and death certificates are available from Clerk of Court (marriage) / DOH (birth, death). Divorce records come from the court that granted the decree.
Are Hernando County records available online? ▼
Yes — Hernando County has good online coverage. This page lists 10 searchable databases covering jail and inmate records, property records, and business filings. Each links directly to an official government portal.
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