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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Martin County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Florida state publishers on the review date. 5 primary .gov / official sources cited below.

Martin County — Key Numbers (2026)

Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Martin County, Florida — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
165,666
Population
Census estimate
66,724
Households
Census estimate
$77,894
Median income
Annual household
$359,200
Median home value
Census ACS
Stuart
County seat
In Florida
Martin County Records Availability Map
Criminal records
5 sources
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
5 sources
Vital records
see state portal
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
1 source
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources   One source   Use state portal

Martin County Records at a Glance

Record typeMartin County verified sources
Court recordsGlades County OCRS
Martin - Florida Courts
Criminal recordsArrests
Martin
Wants & warrantsNo verified source — see Martin County state portal below
Property recordsMartin County Property Appraiser - Property & Map Search…
Property Tax - Martin County Tax Collector
Vital recordsNo verified source — see Martin County state portal below
Voter recordsNo verified source — see Martin County state portal below
Professional licensesDo I Need a Building Permit? | Martin County Florida
Recorded documentsNo verified source — see Martin County state portal below
Martin County — Verified Record Sources by Type (2026)
Court records2Criminal records5Wants & warrants0Property records5Vital records0Voter records0Licenses1Recorded docs0
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Martin County. Data verified June 04, 2026.

What Changed in 2026 — Martin County Records

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

The 4-Step Martin County Records Pathway

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

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

For records not specific to Martin County, use Florida's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Florida statewide record systems:
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Other counties in Florida: Manatee · Marion · Miami Dade · Monroe · Nassau

About Martin County, Florida

Martin County is located in southeastern Florida. The county seat is Stuart (official site: http://www.martin.fl.us/).

  • Population: 165,666
  • Households: 66,724
  • Median household income: $77,894
  • Median home value: $359,200
  • Below poverty line: 10.5%
  • Land area: 543.8 sq mi
  • Population density: 304.6 people / sq mi
  • Public libraries indexed: 7
  • NCES schools indexed: 38
Recent Bookings | Martin County Sheriff's Office, FL
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The link below will provide the arrests in Martin County for the last 10 days. If you would like to know if a person is currently in jail, please call the jail directly at 772-220-7220. This information excludes certain juveniles arrested for misdemeanors under the age of 17, and any information protected under Florida ...
Martin County Clerk | Official Website
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To fight back against property fraud and protect residents, the Martin County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller has launched a new, free security service to personally alert the public to any such attacks on their property documents...
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Arrests
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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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Martin
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2401 SE Monterey Road, Stuart, FL 34996 Phone (772) 288-5400 · © 2024 Martin County. All rights reserved
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Department of Corrections | Martin County Sheriff's Office, FL
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The Martin County Jail is a 696-bed maximum-security facility that ensures public safety through incarceration and supervision of inmates. Inmates from diverse ethnic and socioeconomic groups enter the Martin County Jail for criminal charges ranging from civil infractions to capital offenses .
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911 Communications & Dispatch Unit | Martin County Sheriff's Office, FL
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The public will be able to make voice, text, or video emergency "calls" from any communications device via Internet Protocol-based networks. The excitement is what many of the Dispatchers love about their job. Every day is different and you never know what the day will bring. It is through their dedication and commitment to excellence that they proudly serve the citizens of Martin County and the members or the Martin County Sheriff's Office.
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Florida Department of Law Enforcement
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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.
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Look Up Free Martin County Public Records on Anyone
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Florida public records are widely available, and Martin County offers many tools to help individuals find information about marriages, divorces, warrants, arrests, criminal activity, and court proceedings.
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Martin County Property Appraiser - Property & Map Searches Disclaimer
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This information was compiled by the Martin County Property Appraiser's office for the governmental purpose of property assessment. It should not be relied upon as a determination of the ownership of property or market value. No warranties, express or implied, are provided for the accuracy ...
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Property Tax - Martin County Tax Collector
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Pay bills online in a few simple clicks. Manage and make payments in one convenient platform anytime, anywhere.
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MC Property Info Search
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Use the search options below to find detailed information about any property located in Martin County. You may search by: Owner Name, Address, Account Number, or Parcel Control Number (PCN).
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Brevard County Tax Lien Auction: FAQ
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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?
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Registration Locations 09/2025 AGENCY DAYS TIMES PHONE
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Registration Locations · 09/2025 · AGENCY · DAYS · TIMES · PHONE · Lee County Sheriff's Office · 2115 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd · Fort Myers, FL 33901 · Monday - Friday · 8:00am-4:00pm · 239-477-1541 · Leon County Sheriff's Office · 535 Appleyard Dr.
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Glades County OCRS
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Online Court Records Search · NOTICE: SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE: This site will undergo planned maintenance on Saturday, May 16, 2026, between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM Eastern Time. During this window, you may experience intermittent service disruptions
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Martin - 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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Do I Need a Building Permit? | Martin County Florida
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You can submit permits either at the permit counter or electronically , whether you're working on a small home project or building a new structure. If you are a qualifying owner/builder, Florida Statute mandates that you appear in person at the Building Department (located at 900 SE Ruhnke Street, ...
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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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Clerk Spotlight: Carolyn Timmann - Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers
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8/14/2025 » 8/15/2025 FL Trust Board of Directors Meeting · FLORIDA COURT CLERKS & COMPTROLLERS · 3544 Maclay Blvd., Tallahassee, Florida 32312 · 850-921-0808 info@flclerks.com ·
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Martin County Information
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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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Martin County | Supervisor of Elections
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To join, or sign-up please reach out to our Deputy Poll Woker Coordinator Amanda Vertiz (772) 288-5637 Ext. 8050 [email protected] 135 SE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. September 15th, 2026 Is “National Voter Registration” Day! If you haven’t registered to vote yet, or need to update your registration information today is the BES The Martin County Supervisor of Elections is committed to ensuring accessibility of its website to individuals with disabilities.
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Voter Information - Martin County
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High School Students (Ages 16–18) You may Pre-register to vote in Florida starting at age 16. On your 18th birthday, you become eligible to vote. We partner with Martin County Publi... Obtain acceptable forms of identification. Information regarding major and minor political parties. Filter voter statistics by precinct, party, age, race, and gender.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I look up court cases in Martin County?
Martin County court cases are searchable through the Martin - Florida Courts portal: https://www.flcourts.gov/Florida-Courts/Court-Locations/Martin. Florida also operates a state-level case lookup through the CCIS (Comprehensive Case Information System) system. For federal matters, see PACER.
Does an active warrant show up on a background check in Florida?
Yes. Active warrants in Florida appear on name-based criminal background checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement system the moment they are entered. Some employers also run a separate NCIC warrant query, which catches federal warrants as well.
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.
How do I run a Florida background check?
Florida background checks are handled by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. Name-based searches are available through the official state portal (per-search fee applies). Fingerprint-based checks — required for licensing, foster care, and many employers — must be submitted through an approved vendor.