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Background checks on people and property

South Florida Sun-Sentinel Use public databases to find criminal records, traffic violations, sex offenders, inmates and identify stolen property.

Background checks

Florida Department of Law Enforcement criminal history ($23 fee). Check an individual's criminal history in Florida.
Broward County court records. Search civil, criminal and traffic courts
Palm Beach County court records. Search civil, criminal and traffic courts.
Miami-Dade County court records. Search civil, criminal and traffic courts.

Sex offenders

Florida Sex Offender Registry Check for registered sex offenders by name, city, address or zip code.
Sex offender screen names Check an email address or computer screen name to see if it is linked to a registered sex offender in Florida.
National and other state sex offender registries Search the national database, or select a state to view a registry.
Florida Offender Alert System Sign up to get an email alert when a sex offender moves into your neighborhood.

Inmates and offenders

Broward County inmates. Search for inmates currently held in Broward County jails.
Palm Beach County booking blotter. Search for individuals booked into custody in the last year.
Miami-Dade County Jail inmates. Search the Miami-Dade in-custody jail database.
Florida Department of Corrections Search Find inmates in custody and offenders who have been released into the community.

Wanted and missing persons

Wanted Persons Search Warrant information reported to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Missing Persons Search Missing persons information reported to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Florida Missing Children Search From the state Missing Children Information Clearinghouse.
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children National resources for missing children.
Wireless Amber alerts Sign up for free wireless Amber alerts on your cell phone.

Stolen property

Florida Crime Information Center Check to see if vehicles, vehicle parts, boats, license plates, decals, guns and other items were reported stolen in Florida.
VINCheck Search the National Insurance Crime Bureau database to see if a vehicle has been reported stolen.