Population
416K
County Seat
Naples
Libraries
10
Schools
70
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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Collier County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Florida state publishers on the review date. 5 primary .gov / official sources cited below.

Collier County — Key Numbers (2026)

Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Collier County, Florida — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
416,233
Population
Census estimate
156,768
Households
Census estimate
$82,011
Median income
Annual household
$443,700
Median home value
Census ACS
Naples
County seat
In Florida
Collier County Records Availability Map
Criminal records
2 sources
Court records
5 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
6 sources
Vital records
see state portal
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
2 sources
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources   One source   Use state portal

Collier County Records at a Glance

Record typeCollier County verified sources
Court recordsRecords Search – Collier Clerk of the Circuit Court & Co…
INFORMATION REGARDING COLLIER COUNTY FORECLOSURES
Criminal recordsMost Wanted
Terrance Williams/Felipe Santos Investigations | Collier Cou…
Wants & warrantsNo verified source — see Collier County state portal below
Property recordsWhat is a Property Appraiser?
Web Page Under Construction
Vital recordsNo verified source — see Collier County state portal below
Voter recordsNo verified source — see Collier County state portal below
Professional licensesBuilding Permits & Construction | Collier County, FL
Contractor Licensing | Collier County, FL
Recorded documentsNo verified source — see Collier County state portal below
Collier County — Verified Record Sources by Type (2026)
Court records5Criminal records2Wants & warrants0Property records6Vital records0Voter records0Licenses2Recorded docs0
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Collier County. Data verified June 04, 2026.

What Changed in 2026 — Collier County Records

2026
Collier County official government portal active
The official Collier County government website at www.collier.gov continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Collier County court records portal verified
State court system links for Collier County verified against the Florida judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Collier County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Collier County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Collier County property records online
Collier County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.

The 4-Step Collier County Records Pathway

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Step 1 — Start at the Collier County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Collier 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 Collier County Records

❌ Myth: "Collier County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Collier County are held by the Florida state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Collier 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 Collier County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Florida state repository has verified, current Collier County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Collier County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Collier 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)

Related — Collier County & Florida Records

For records not specific to Collier County, use Florida's statewide system or the national hub.
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Other counties in Florida: Citrus · Clay · Columbia · De Soto · Desoto

About Collier County, Florida

Collier County is located in southwestern Florida. The county seat is Naples (official site: https://www.collier.gov/).

  • Households: 156,768
  • Median household income: $82,011
  • Median home value: $443,700
  • Below poverty line: 10.4%
  • Land area: 1,997.0 sq mi
  • Population density: 208.4 people / sq mi
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What is a Property Appraiser?
Official Free
The County Property Appraiser is an elected official charged with the duty and responsibility to appraise all of the property in Collier County . This includes real estate and tangible personal property (the equipment, machinery and fixtures) of businesses. The Property Appraiser prepares the ...
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Web Page Under Construction
Official Free
NetworkSolutions.com - Original domain name registration and reservation services with variety of internet-related business offerings. Quick, dependable and reliable.
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Tax Deed Sales – Collier Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller
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Collier County Clerk of the Circuit Court Recording Department - Tax Deeds 3315 Tamiami Trail East, Ste. 102 Naples, FL 34112-5324 Phone: (239) 252-2646 Email: Tax Deeds Tax Deed Sales Tax Deed Sales are the auction of the property on which tax certificates have been sold by the Tax C...
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Business Tax Receipts – Collier County Tax Collector
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Obtaining a business tax receipt requires filing an application at our Business Tax Receipt Office, 2800 N. Horseshoe Drive. For all commercial businesses located in unincorporated Collier County, you will need to obtain zoning certificate approval from the Business Center Zoning Front Desk, ...
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Collier County Tax Lien Auction: FAQ
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The holder of a tax certificate at any time after 2 years have elapsed since April 1 of the year of issuance of the tax certificate and before the cancellation of the certificate, may file the certificate and an application for a tax deed with the tax collector of the county where the property ...
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Registration Locations 09/2025 AGENCY DAYS TIMES PHONE
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Registration Locations · 09/2025 · AGENCY · DAYS · TIMES · PHONE · Pinellas County Sheriff's Office · 14500 49th Street North · Clearwater, FL 33762 · *Parking & entrance located on North side of · building · Tuesday - Thursday · 8:00am-4:00pm · 727-582-7768 · Polk County Sheriff's Office · 7101 De Castro Road · Winter Haven, Florida ...
News Releases | Collier County, FL Sheriff
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13 operation by CCSO, the Florida in South Florida. Lesende was wanted on an active warrant for conspiracy to traffic cocaine 400 grams or more . His bond has been set at $500,000. Earlier news release: Suspect Sought In Drug Trafficking Investigation Collier County Sheriff's
COR Access
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Records Search – Collier Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller
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Records Search BMR Records: Minutes and records for BCC meetings and numerous advisory boards that report to the BCC, includes BCC meeting agendas and recaps, Value Adjustment Board (VAB) and zoning maps Court Records: Civil, Criminal, Probate and Traffic Court Reports: Public reports and I...
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INFORMATION REGARDING COLLIER COUNTY FORECLOSURES
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However, you may search the Official Records located on the second The Foreclosure Sales may be held Monday through Friday at 11:00 A.M. in the Multi-purpose Room Customer Service on the first floor of the Courthouse · Annex, Collier County Courthouse, 3315 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, FL 34112.
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Collier County Arrests
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Welcome to the Collier County Sheriff's Office website. This site is your resource for an array of safety tools and information. Our members embody my philosophy of “service to others before self.” We also pride ourselves on being true partners in our community. We believe that our service philosophy, our community partnerships and the hard work of our professional law enforcement team work together to keep us one of the safest counties in Florida...
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Collier - Florida Courts
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Supported by the Office of the State Courts Administrator · Subscribe to receive important updates and news from Florida Courts
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Check Out The Arrest Log | News Releases | Collier County, FL Sheriff
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Do you want to see who has been arrested in Collier County?
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Most Wanted
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Official websites use .gov A .gov Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Multi-court Voice Case Information System: 866-222-8029 ext.
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Terrance Williams/Felipe Santos Investigations | Collier County, FL Sheriff
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Both cases are open investigations. Detectives encourage anyone who may have information on either Williams or Santos to contact the Collier County Sheriff's Office at 239-252-9300, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS (8477) or email a tip or call the Cue Center 24-hour tip line at 910-232-1687.
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Florida Department of Law Enforcement
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Florida Department of Law Enforcement Mark Glass, Commissioner
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Building Permits & Construction | Collier County, FL
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Building Plan Review & Inspection provides information and guidance throughout the permitting process to ensure building requirements of the State and County are fully met.
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Contractor Licensing | Collier County, FL
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Any person, firm, partnership, corporation or other legal entity who engages in any construction contracting business, or advertises or represents himself/herself as such, must have a county contractor license/certificate of competency or be a state-certified contractor .
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Licensing Portal - License Search
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The State of Florida is an AA/EEO employer. Copyright 2007-2010 State of Florida. Privacy Statement · Under Florida law, email addresses are public records. If you do not want your email address released in response to a public-records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity.
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Certificates & Records - Florida Department of Health
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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
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State of Florida Voter Lookup | Search
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Florida voter registration lookup, voter registration, voter statistics.
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Divers of the Month: Collier County Clerk and Comptroller's Office and Orange County Clerk's Office - Florida Court…
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Clerk Directory · Make Payments · Child Support · Traffic Tickets · MyFloridaCounty.com · Statewide Property Alert Services · Search Official Records · Public Information · Publications · Request for Proposal/Request for Information · Annual A&C Report · News · Media Releases · Events · Calendar of Events · Conferences & Events · Useful Links · CiviTek Solutions · MyFloridaCounty.com · Florida Courts E-Filing Portal ·
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Missing Persons
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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 ...
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Collier County | Collier County, FL
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Access a variety of local, state, and federal resources · Find Collier County's core operational resources. Get direct access to the essential divisions that manage the county's administrative framework, ensuring transparency and efficient governance
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All Domestic Animal Services Adoption Fees Waived | Collier County, FL
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The Collier County Board of County Commissioners has announced that all adoption fees at Collier County Domestic Animal Services (DAS) will be waived, effective immediately, through Wednesday, October 1, 2025 .

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I look up court cases in Collier County?
Collier County court cases are searchable through the Collier - Florida Courts portal: https://www.flcourts.gov/Florida-Courts/Court-Locations/Collier. Florida also operates a state-level case lookup through the CCIS (Comprehensive Case Information System) system. For federal matters, see PACER.
How long does an arrest stay on my record in Florida if I wasn't convicted?
In Florida, an arrest stays on your record indefinitely unless you petition the court to seal or expunge it, even if charges were dropped or you were found not guilty. Florida's rules for clearing non-conviction records are stricter than for convictions — start with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Does an arrest show up on a background check before conviction in Florida?
Yes — in Florida, an arrest can appear on a name-based background check from the moment of booking, even before any court ruling. Whether it appears on an employment screening depends on the type of check (name-based vs. fingerprint-based) and how recent the arrest is.
Will a criminal conviction lead to deportation?
It depends on the offense, the person's immigration status, and current federal enforcement priorities. Aggravated felonies and crimes of moral turpitude carry the highest immigration risk. Even a sealed or expunged state conviction may still count under federal immigration law. Consult an immigration attorney.