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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Bradford County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Florida state publishers on the review date. 4 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Bradford County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Bradford County, Florida — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
28,075
Population
Census estimate
9,067
Households
Census estimate
$54,759
Median income
Annual household
$153,900
Median home value
Census ACS
Starke
County seat
In Florida
Criminal records
2 sources
Court records
3 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
2 sources
Vital records
see state portal
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Bradford County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Bradford County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Cold Case Files – Bradford County Sheriff’s Office Calhoun County OCRS |
| Criminal records | Inmates Florida Department of Law Enforcement |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Bradford County state portal below |
| Property records | Brevard County Tax Lien Auction: FAQ Florida Sexual Offenders and Predators Search (FDLE) |
| Vital records | No verified source — see Bradford County state portal below |
| Voter records | No verified source — see Bradford County state portal below |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Bradford County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Bradford County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Bradford County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Bradford County Records
2026
Bradford County official government portal active
The official Bradford County government website at www.bradford-co-fla.org continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Bradford County court records portal verified
State court system links for Bradford County verified against the Florida judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Bradford County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Bradford County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Bradford County property records online
Bradford County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Bradford County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Bradford County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Bradford County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the Florida statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the Florida state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Bradford County Records
❌ Myth: "Bradford County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Bradford County are held by the Florida state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Bradford County are gone everywhere."
✓ Truth: False. Sealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
❌ Myth: "Free 'instant background' sites have Bradford County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Florida state repository has verified, current Bradford County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Bradford County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Bradford County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
❌ Myth: "All county records older than 50 years are public."
✓ Truth: Partially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).
Primary Sources (All Verified)
- www.bradford-co-fla.org — Official Bradford County government website
- www.flcourts.gov — Court records — official source
- www.fdle.state.fl.us — Criminal records — official source
- offender.fdle.state.fl.us — Property records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Bradford County & Florida Records
For records not specific to Bradford County, use Florida's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Florida statewide record systems:
- Florida Court Records →
- Florida Criminal Records →
- Florida Property Records →
- Florida Vital Records →
- Florida Voter Records →
- Florida Wants & Warrants →
- Florida Licenses →
- Florida Recorded Documents →
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Florida statewide records: Court records · Criminal records · Wants & warrants · Property records · Vital records · Voter records · Licenses · Recorded docs
National directories: Court records · Criminal records · Property records · Vital records · Federal databases
About Bradford County, Florida
Bradford County is located in north-central Florida. The county seat is Starke (official site: http://www.bradford-co-fla.org/).
- Population: 28,075
- Households: 9,067
- Median household income: $54,759
- Median home value: $153,900
- Below poverty line: 18.2%
- Land area: 294.0 sq mi
- Population density: 95.5 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 2
- NCES schools indexed: 12
Bradford County Property Appraiser - Record Search
Official Free
To find property information, visit the official Bradford County Property Appraiser website . You will find a property record search tool. You can search by owner name, property address, or tax parcel number.
Cold Case Files – Bradford County Sheriff’s Office
Official Free
You can remain completely anonymous on these cases. You can also email information to Tips · Under Florida law, e-mails are public records. If you do not want your e-mail released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to the BCSO. Instead, contact this office by phone. Gordon Smith, Sheriff 945-B North Temple Avenue PO Box 400 Starke, Florida 32091 Phone: 904.966.2276 Fax: 904.966.6160 [email protected] Bradford County’s Most Wanted Bradford County Cold Case Files
Calhoun County OCRS
Official Free
The County Clerk of Court shall not be held liable for use of ANY information contained on this website, which is provided as a public service for informational purposes. PLEASE NOTE that this information is NOT intended to be used as an authoritative public record or as a legal document and ...
Bradford - Florida Courts
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DIY Florida · Menu Search · Home · Court Structure · Court Locations · First District · Bradford · Visit Court Website Visit Clerk Website Jury Duty Page Get Directions List All Locations · 945 N. Temple Avenue Starke, FL 32091 904-966-6280 ·
Inmates
Official Free
Log in to the federal Judiciary’s electronic public access services. Close PACER Case Locator PACER Log in Manage PACER Account
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Official Free
A variety of law enforcement training programs are housed within FDLE including officer mandatory retraining, Florida’s Analyst Academy and Florida’s Criminal Justice Executive Institute.
FDLE's Statute Table
Official Free
Please specify either Statute Number, AON/FCIC Code, and/or a pattern for Statute Description. If you search by theStatute Number, do not include the subsection numbers. When the Statute Number search results appear, they will include all of the subsections. Click here to return to the main ...
Brevard County Tax Lien Auction: FAQ
Official Free
Funds must be drawn from a US financial institution. Some types of money market, brokerage, and/or trust accounts cannot accept ACH debits. Please check with your financial institution prior to initiating payment on the web site · THE TAX CERTIFICATE SALE Top What is the auction process?
Florida Sexual Offenders and Predators Search (FDLE)
Official Free
775.21 The Florida Sexual Predators Act.-- · 1. Incarcerating sexual predators and maintaining adequate facilities to ensure that decisions to release sexual predators into the community are not made on the basis of inadequate space
Certificates & Records - Florida Department of Health
Official Free
Alachua County Baker County Bay County Union County Volusia County Wakulla County Walton County Washington County Florida certificates are issued through the Bureau of Vital Statistics at the Department of Health
State of Florida Voter Lookup | Search
Official Free
Florida voter registration lookup, voter registration, voter statistics.
Welcome to DBPR Online Services (login.login)
Official Free
DBPR's site is currently undergoing scheduled maintenance, please check back later
Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers
Official Free
Contact Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers? Visit each Clerk and Comptroller’s website by selecting a county below: Click to select... Alachua Clerk · Baker Clerk · Bay Clerk · Bradford Clerk · Brevard Clerk · Broward Clerk · Calhoun Clerk · Charlotte Clerk ·
Bradford County
Official Free
Field notes are the narrative record of the cadastral survey . They are written in tabular format and contain the detailed descriptions of entire survey process including the instrumentation and procedures utilized, calling all physical evidence evaluated in the survey process, and listing all ...
Bradford County Supervisor of Elections Launches New Website
Official Free
The Bradford County Supervisor of Elections Office is proud to announce the launch of its new official website. The updated site offers a modern design, easier navigation, and improved access to important election information. Voters can quickly find details about registration, vote-by-mail, early voting, polling places, upcoming elections, and other essential resources.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Bradford County?
Bradford County court cases are searchable through the Bradford - Florida Courts portal: https://www.flcourts.gov/Court-Structure/Court-Locations/First-District/Bradford. Florida also operates a state-level case lookup through the CCIS (Comprehensive Case Information System) system. For federal matters, see PACER.
Can my employer see a sealed record in Florida?
Generally, most private employers running a standard name-based check cannot see a sealed Florida record. However, government employers, law enforcement, schools, healthcare facilities, and any role requiring a fingerprint-based check can see sealed records under specific statutory exemptions. Confirm specifics with the sealing court.
What's the difference between sealing and expunging a record in Florida?
In Florida, a sealed record is hidden from public view but still exists and remains visible to law enforcement, licensing boards, and some employers. An expunged record is treated by Florida law as if it never happened — though FBI and federal records may persist regardless of state action. The relief process runs through the sentencing court.
What is an ICE detainer (Form I-247)?
An ICE detainer (Form I-247) is a written request from ICE asking a local jail to hold someone for up to 48 additional hours after they would normally be released so ICE can take custody. Federal courts have held that detainers are requests, not orders — whether a jail honors a detainer depends on the local sheriff's policy.