How to Search Lee County Records (Start Here)
Lee County (Fort Myers) runs court and official records through the Clerk, with the Property Appraiser as a separate office.
- Court records and official records: leeclerk.org — the Clerk of the Circuit Court. Covers civil, criminal, family, traffic, and recorded documents.
- leepa.org.
- FDLE free statewide search. Local cases through the Clerk.
Lee County is in the 20th Judicial Circuit, covering Lee, Charlotte, Collier, Glades, and Hendry counties.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
Court Records
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Lee County Clerk of Court civil, family, probate, small claims, felony & misdemeanor criminal, and traffic court records and calendar.
Inmates | Arrests & Releases
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Lee County Sheriff's Office index of arrests releases in the last 24 hours.
Active Warrants
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Lee County Sheriff's Office active arrest warrants.
PACER Federal Courts
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.gov
Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).
pacer.gov
Jail & Inmate Records
Florida Sex Offender Registry
Visit →Jail & Inmate Records
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
Recorded Documents
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Lee County Clerk of Courts official records and recorded documents.
BLM General Land Office Records
Visit →Property & Tax Records
.gov
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
Traffic Incidents
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Active traffic incident reports from the Lee County Sheriff's Office.
Incident Reports
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Lee County Sheriff's Office incident report search by street or address.
USCIS Business Verification
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.gov
US Citizenship & Immigration Services.
uscis.gov
Court Records
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Official Free
Lee County Clerk of Court civil, family, probate, small claims, felony & misdemeanor criminal, and traffic court records and calendar.
Inmates | Arrests & Releases
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
Official Free
Lee County Sheriff's Office index of arrests releases in the last 24 hours.
Active Warrants
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
Official Free
Lee County Sheriff's Office active arrest warrants.
Property & Tax Records
Recorded Documents
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Lee County Clerk of Courts official records and recorded documents.
Business, Voter & Other
Traffic Incidents
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Active traffic incident reports from the Lee County Sheriff's Office.
Incident Reports
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Lee County Sheriff's Office incident report search by street or address.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Lee County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of the Circuit Court for court records in Lee County. For online case lookups, use CCIS (Comprehensive Case Information System) — it covers Florida Circuit Court cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Lee 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 Lee County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Lee 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 Lee County records available online? ▼
Yes — Lee County has good online coverage. This page lists 10 searchable databases covering court records, jail and inmate records, property records, and business filings. Each links directly to an official government portal.
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