Find Free Pasco County Public Records (Probation, Court & More)

Free Pasco County Public Records Search
Access Pasco County Records: marriage, divorce, warrants, arrests, probation, criminal, court, background checks, and all public records.

Look up Pasco County public records for free and learn more about someone’s past, or discover what information others can obtain on you.

No matter what’s being searched for or the reason why, this resource offers clear, concise guidance on Pasco County, Florida’s most reliable record custodians and the fastest process to retrieve each record type.

The Florida Public Records Law and the federal Freedom of Information Law protect the transparency and accessibility of this information.

Whether a resident is seeking records of arrests, crime, prisoners, background check reports, marriage, divorce, property, or court records, step-by-step guidance can be found below.

How To Track Down Free Arrest Details, Police Reports & Mugshots in Pasco County Florida

It is a general rule of thumb to search for the local county jail or sheriff’s office when trying to find out how to look up jail records and find someone’s mugshot.

This is because a county jail is usually the only one in the county, meaning all the city and towns within a county send their arrestees to the county jail and typically do not operate their own facilities.

The county jail will generally have a free public records search. Whether the sheriff’s office or another county or state agency is the records custodian for the jail, they will give the public access to inmate information. This information about inmates may not be current to the very minute, as it may take up to 24 hours or more for booking information to be updated on the county jail site.

If you are certain someone you’re looking for has been arrested, you should contact the county jail or local law enforcement agency directly for more information. In addition to the guidance below, searchers can review the Pasco County arrest lookup tutorial for further guidance.

Look Up Pasco County Jail Recent Arrests

The Pasco County Corrections Office is the agency responsible for operating and maintaining the county jail.

The Pasco County Corrections Office provides the public with a free past arrest and in-custody search for anyone with internet access. If you are searching Pasco County bookings, begin your search by using the jail in custody search.1 The database is listed in alphabetical order, and you can also type in the name of the person you are looking for.

A screenshot of the database where individuals can type in the name of the person in custody they are looking for.
Source: Pasco County Corrections Office1

The results will give you booking information, such as:

  • Name
  • Age
  • Date of Birth
  • Mugshot
  • Race & Sex
  • Charges
  • Arresting Agency
  • Arresting Date & Booking Date

If you are looking for someone’s Pasco County arrest records, use the Correction Office’s past arrests search.2 This function will provide you with all the above booking information, in addition to whether someone has been released from jail or posted bond.

If the inmate search does not give you proper results concerning recent arrests in Pasco County, contact the jail at 813.996.6982. You can also visit the jail at the address below:

Pasco County Jail
20101 Central Boulevard
Land O’Lakes, FL 34637

If the county search does not provide the results you are looking for, contact your local law enforcement agency for more information. Discover more on various Pasco County law enforcement agencies below.

Retrieve Arrest Records & Police Reports via Local Law Enforcement Agencies Within Pasco County

There are several law enforcement agencies located in Pasco County. The largest is the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office, with a jurisdiction that encompasses the entire county.

The Sheriff’s Office does not maintain the county jail or provide online arrest details. However, you can request a copy of an incident police report.

A screenshot of the form used to request a copy of the incident report at the Pasco County Sheriff's Office.
Source: Pasco County Sheriff’s Office3

You can either create a public records center account or you can submit a request anonymously. When searching for a police report created by the Sheriff’s Office without knowing the report number, you must provide the following:

  • Full name of the person involved
  • Date of birth
  • Location
  • Date
  • Time
  • Type of incident

If you do not provide this information, results may be delayed. You will be asked to provide an estimate of costs prior to the Public Records Department reviewing your request.

Final bills may be lower or higher than the estimate and will depend on the specific costs your request demands. You will only receive the records requested upon full payment.

If you have questions about the process for obtaining a police report, contact the Public Records Department at 813.996.6982 or [email protected]. You can also submit requests in person or via mail at:

Pasco Sheriff’s Offices Public Records Department
8700 Citizens Drive
New Port Richey, FL 34654

The Dade City Police Department does not supply a method for viewing arrest details online.4 The Records Division, however, is responsible for all public police records requests and will respond to a properly filed request by anybody.

Their online public records request form allows anyone to obtain a police report as long as one exists.5 It’s important to provide the Records Division with accurate and complete information on the police report for which you are searching. Once you file your online request, you can track the status by inputting the request number generated from your request.

A screenshot of the form provided by Dade City Police Department that allows anyone to obtain a police report as long as the report exists.
Source: Dade City Police Department5

You can also submit requests for police reports by emailing [email protected] or calling 352.521.1495. Remember to provide the Records Division with the full name of the person involved, their date of birth, the incident date and the type of incident. Alternatively, you can mail in a request or visit in person at:

Dade City Police Department
Attn: Records Division
38030 Meridian Ave.
Dade City, FL 33525

The department’s available hours to the public are 8 am – 5 pm Monday – Friday. Police Reports carry a $0.15 fee per page and will generally take three weekdays to be ready after a request is submitted.

The New Port Richey Police Department does not post online arrest details, nor do they provide an online method for requesting police reports.6 Requests can be made in person or via mail at:

Records Clerk
City of New Port Richey Police Department
6739 Adams Street
New Port Richey, FL 34652

These requests must be made between the hours of 8 am – 5 pm, Monday – Friday. Inquiries can also be made via phone or email to one of the Record’s Clerks:

It is unclear whether police reports require a fee payment, but generally, reports will have a per record or per page fee attached.

The City of Port Richey Police Department has a Records Section that serves as the central depository for police reports generated by the department.7 Because police reports are public records in Pasco County according to Florida law, any member of the public can request a release of this information.

Police reports can be obtained from the Records Section by mailing a request or making a request in person to:

Port Richey Police Department
Attention: Police Records Section
6333 Ridge Road
Port Richey, FL 34668

The hours of operation are 8 am – 4 pm, Monday – Friday. Additionally, there are fees associated with these requests and must be paid in full before police reports are released to you:

  • $0.15 per single-sided page
  • $0.20 per double-sided page
  • $1 per certified copy

An additional deposit may be required according to the nature or volume of your request. For more information, call 727.816.1919.

The City of Zephyrhills Police Department does not provide the public with online arrest details, but they do offer the public a way to obtain police reports. If you are looking for how to obtain a police report in Zephyrhills, you must email a request to [email protected].

For more information, call the department at 813.780.0050. You can also visit:

Zephyrhills Police Department
6118 8th St.
Zephyrhills, FL 33542

How To Execute a Free Public Criminal Record Check in Pasco County

Criminal records refer to many different types of Pasco County public records that pertain to a person’s involvement with law enforcement agencies and criminal court cases.

Those records include criminal history reports, warrants, probation details, sex offender registries, background check reports and more.

Each of these different types of criminal records is often maintained by a different records custodian. This means you must know what local or statewide agency is responsible for each record type if you want to obtain or review the records.

If you look up someone’s criminal record, it will help you learn about their past criminal history or present situation with the law. Below, you’ll discover how to perform a free criminal record check in Pasco County.

Find Criminal Case Information via the Pasco County Clerk of Circuit Court & County Comptroller

The Pasco County Clerk & Comptroller gives the public access to a free public records repository, including criminal court records. You can utilize the online court records search tool to view all criminal case information about a person who was charged and prosecuted in Pasco County, as long as the case was not expunged.

A screenshot of the search tool to view all criminal case information about a person who was charged and prosecuted in Pasco County, as long as the case was not expunged.
Source: Pasco County Clerk & Comptroller8

This search function only requires a last name to yield results. By providing additional information such as a first name, date of birth, or an approximation of when the case was filed, your search will be narrowed and provide more accurate results.

Additionally, you should select felony and misdemeanor under court type, as those are the only options that will yield criminal case information. The search results will give you a person’s name, gender, race, address, and number of cases in the database.

When you select the drop-down menu beside a person’s name, it will reveal general information about each case. When you click on a case number, it will reveal all information about a case, including:

  • Charge
  • Docket history
  • Court date
  • Court events
  • Sentencing

The Clerk’s office also offers the public a way to view and print official criminal records through a free official records search.9 To view an individual’s Pasco County criminal records, type in their last name and select the correct document type. If you want to see someone’s criminal convictions, select judgment.

The Pasco County case search will yield results for people with the same last name. All criminal cases are prosecuted by the State of Florida. So, you will know a document concerns a criminal case when the opposing party is the State of Florida.

When you click on the instrument, general information about the case will appear. To view an official image of the document and for printing, click on view document.

You can contact the Pasco County Clerk & Comptroller office by an online form or by calling the Court Records Department at 352.521.4489. You can also visit one of the two records facilities in Pasco County to inspect records at:

East Pasco Records Retention Facility
38319 McDonald St.
Dade City, FL 33525

Jack Albert Records Retention Facility
8902 Government Dr.
New Port Richey, FL 34654

How To Examine Arrest Warrants in Pasco County Florida

Citizens can track down information on anyone issued a warrant in Pasco County via the Fugitive Warrants Unit of the Sheriff’s Office; this unit offers a free online directory for warrants that shows individuals who have outstanding Pasco County warrants.10

This means these individuals are fugitives and have not been served or arrested for their pending criminal charges.

A screenshot of the online directory that shows individuals who have outstanding warrant records in the County of Pasco.
Source: Pasco Sheriff’s Office10

The warrant roster is updated regularly as outstanding warrants are generated. The list displays the charge alleged in the warrant, the date the warrant was issued, the person’s name, and whether the charge is a felony or misdemeanor. If you click on one of the outstanding warrants, more warrant information is displayed, including an individual’s date of birth and address.

Never take any action on your own if you have information concerning an active warrant. Contact 800.706.2488 for more information or to submit an anonymous report.

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Crime Information Center provides the public with statewide warrant information by all law enforcement agencies throughout the state. Their free wanted persons search allows members of the public to view outstanding warrants based on a person’s name.11

A screenshot of the database that contains warrant information reported to the FDLE by law enforcement agencies throughout Florida.
Source: The Florida Information Center Public Access System (PAS)11

It should be noted, however, that the FDLE makes no guarantees that the information in the search is accurate. You should always contact a local law enforcement agency to confirm an outstanding warrant.

How To Run a Probationer Search in Pasco County Florida

Executing a search of individuals placed on probation in Pasco County requires you to locate the proper custodian based on the offense type and whether the offender is a juvenile or adult.

None of the probation record custodians offer an online search method, so you must contact the custodian via phone or in-person to get information on probationers.

Pasco County has a misdemeanor probation program that is responsible for the supervision of all individuals convicted of misdemeanor cases and requires probation as part of the sentence. If you want to find out if someone is on misdemeanor probation, call 727.834.3300 or 352.521.4250.

You can also visit one of the Pasco County offices below between 8 am – 5 pm on Monday – Friday:

Pasco County Probation Office – New Port Richey
8731 Citizens Dr.
New Port Richey, FL 34654

Pasco County Probation Office – Dade City
38053 Live Oak Avenue 224
Dade City, FL 33523

Felony probation services are governed by the Florida Department of Corrections.12 Pasco County is located within Region 3, Circuit 6 of the FDC. They do not offer an online probation lookup tool to the public.

Instead, you must contact one of the Pasco County Probation Services offices below if you want to find out if someone is on probation:

FDC Probation Services – New Port Richey
7619 Little Road, Ste C150
New Port Richey, FL 34645

Phone: 727.841.4131

FDC Probation Services – Dade City
14450 7th Street
Clearwater, FL 33756

Phone: 727.469.5900

If you are looking to find out if a juvenile may be on probation, contact the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice.13 Their Pasco County Probation & Community Intervention Program governs all youth who have committed law violations and been referred to probation services. It is unclear whether this office will provide any member of the public with information on youth under probation supervision.

You should call the office at 727.484.3580 or 352.521.1320 or visit the address below for more information:

Pasco County Probation & Community Intervention Program
7619 Little Road, Suite C200
New Port Richey, FL 34654

The United States Probation Southern District of Florida office oversees all federal cases for individuals convicted of federal charges and placed on probation supervision.14 This office does not have a branch office located in Pasco County. For more information, contact the main office located in Miami at 305.523.5300.

How To Perform a Background Check in Pasco County Florida

There are several reasons why a person may want to conduct a personal background check to obtain Pasco County public records.

For example, if you are moving to a new neighborhood and want to find out more information about your neighbors, you can get a background check done on them to find out more about their past criminal history and current standing with the law. You can also learn about a potential date or family member.

You do not need consent from another person to conduct a personal background check. You generally only need to provide the correct spelling of their name for the background check to give you accurate results. When you receive results, never use them to intimidate, harass or otherwise commit illegal activity against another person.

The information contained in a personal background check should be for knowledge purposes only and never as a pretext to commit harmful actions against another.

If you want to conduct a personal background check on someone in Pasco County, you can do so through the Sheriff’s Office. They provide the public with an online background check request. You only need to check the first box labeled Address/Background Checks and give the office as much detailed information about the individual as possible.

You can also choose how you want to receive the background check information, including:

  • Electronic via Records Center
  • Inspect On-site
  • Fax Copies
  • Pick-up Copies
  • Regular Mail

If you elect to receive the results online via the Records Center, you can also see the status of your request in real-time. It is unclear how much a personal background check costs, so you should contact the Sheriff’s Administration Office at 727-847-5878 to find out more information.

Additionally, you can submit a local background check form to one of the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office locations below:15

Locations Addresses Phone Numbers
Sheriff’s Administration – Main 8700 Citizens Dr.
New Port Richey, FL 34654
727.847.5878
District I – New Port Richey 7432 Little Rd.
New Port Richey, FL 34654
727.847.5878
District II – Dade City 36409 State Rd. 52
Dade City, FL 33525
352.518.5000
District III – Trinity 11530 Trinity Boulevard
Trinity, FL 34655
727.996.6982
Pasco Detention Center 20101 Central Boulevard
Land O’Lakes, FL 34637
813.996.6982

These background checks conducted by the Sheriff’s Office are only local to Pasco County. You will not receive any background information outside of Pasco County. If you are looking for statewide background check information, you must contact the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE).16

Professional background checks for the purposes of employment, licensing, firearms, housing, insurance, healthcare positions, and childcare positions require written consent from the background check candidate. Agencies, businesses, and employers that require a professional background check must also abide by the federal FCRA, EEOC, and FTC laws, which are further explained towards the end of this resource.

This type of background check is fingerprint-based and requires a candidate to consent, schedule, and provide their fingerprints for analysis. In Florida, the FDLE provides employers and businesses with an official criminal history check where they can conduct a criminal history search on a candidate for $25. The candidate must then agree and submit to fingerprint testing for comparison and confirmation.

Employers and businesses that request a professional background check will be charged $25, regardless of the results received from the search. They should always provide the most detailed and accurate information so the results are narrowed to the candidate. Otherwise, they will be charged an additional $25 for additional candidate criminal histories.

For more information, contact the FDLE at 850.410.7000 or visit them at:

Florida Department of Law Enforcement
2331 Phillips Road
Tallahassee, FL 32308

How To View Criminal Records in All of Florida Using State & Federal Resources

Searching county-level resources does not always offer inquirers a complete scope of their public records search.

By looking through state and federal agencies and departments, you will likely find additional public records made accessible by online search tools. Check the state and federal resources below to find out more about criminal records in Florida, or review the FL criminal history search tutorial for additional guidance.

Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE): Provides the public with official statewide criminal records for a fee. The results of the search will not be confirmed without the fingerprints of the subject.

Florida Department of Corrections (FDC): The department responsible for the prison system in Florida offers the public a free criminal offender database. The search tool allows the public to see who is currently in a Florida prison and the reason for the detention and to see who has been in a Florida prison and the reason for the past detention.

Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP):17 This search function allows you to see who is or has been located in a federal prison for being convicted of a federal crime; the database is searchable by either BOP number or name.

Florida Sex Offender Registry: Maintained by the FDLE, this agency also provides the public with a free sex offender registry search. You can use the search tool to look up an individual who is a registered criminal sex offender by name or address.

A screenshot of the database of convicted sex offenders throughout Florida that can be searched by the offender’s name, location, or other descriptors.
Source: Florida Department of Law Enforcement18

National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW): Similar to the state registry, this searchable database provides information on convicted sex offenders and allows users to look up offenders by name or location; however, this tool provides a broader scope as it will show results on a national scale.

How To Execute a Pasco County Florida Court Case Lookup

Generally, a county will provide a public index as an online database for court cases. The Clerk & Comptroller offers members of the public access to Pasco County judicial records. You can use the search tool to look up many different types of court cases, including:

  • Criminal (felony & misdemeanor)
  • Traffic
  • Domestic Relations
  • Probate
  • Small Claims
  • Civil
  • Municipal Ordinance
  • Guardianship

These court cases originate out of one of the two Pasco County Courts. These courts hear and decide all local and state-level cases in Pasco County.

Robert D. Sumner Judicial Center
38053 Live Oak Ave.
Dade City, FL 33523

Phone: 352.521.4489

West Pasco Judicial Center
7530 Little Rd.
New Port Richey, FL 34654

Phone: 727.847.8962

When cases are appealed from a Pasco County Circuit Court, they are heard by the Florida Second District Court of Appeal. Decisions made by this court are called opinions and can be found using their opinions archive search.

For more information, contact the Appeals Clerk’s office at 727.610.3741. You can also visit weekdays between 8 am – 5 pm at the address below:

Second District Court of Appeal
1700 N. Tampa Street
Tampa, FL 33602

Appeals from the Second District Court of Appeal are heard by the Supreme Court of Florida. The court provides the public with a free case search, where people can search individual parties in a case or the case number and filing date. You can visit the Supreme Court during weekdays between the hours of 8 am – 5 pm.

Florida Supreme Court
500 South Duval Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399

For more information on cases heard by the Supreme Court of Florida, call 850.488.0125.

How To Find Vital Records About Marriages, Divorces, Births & Deaths in Pasco County

Vital records are a type of personal records pertaining to marriages, divorces, births, and deaths. These records can help a person find out if someone is married and assist in determining their heritage while researching genealogy.

When trying to find out if someone has finalized a divorce in Pasco County or to obtain your birth certificate, you must go to the correct records custodian. Generally, a county will have limited resources for providing the public with these vital records as the state may have authority over them.

Use the information below when checking for Pasco County public records about vital events.

Retrieve Marital Information & Acquire Certificates in Pasco County FL

Marital information concerns official government records of people’s marriages and divorces.

The Pasco County Clerk & Comptroller allows members of the public to search official marriage and divorce records filed in the county. You only need to input a person’s last name to check if someone is married or divorced.

You should also provide a timeframe for when the marriage license or divorce judgment was recorded so your search can be narrowed to the person or record you’re seeking. This search will allow you to view and print official marital records for free.

The Clerk’s office also provides members of the public with access to marriage and divorce records case information. This search tool grants free access to marital case information by using a person’s name and selecting Domestic Relations/Family under court type.

The County also provides a statewide official records search, where members of the public can search for marriage records outside of Pasco County.

The Florida Department of Health Bureau of Vital Statistics receives marriage and divorce records for permanent filing, including Pasco County marriage records. Anyone can order a marriage or divorce certificate in Florida because marital records are classified as public records. You do not need the consent of the parties to the marriage or divorce.

Fill out an application for a marriage certificate or application for a divorce certificate, provide payment for applicable fees (found on the forms), and mail the materials to:19

Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics
P.O. BOX 210
Jacksonville, FL 32231

A screenshot of the form used to obtain marriage documentation in Florida.
Source: Florida Department of Health19

Note: Certificates from the Florida Department of Health Bureau of Vital Statistics cost $5 each, but additional fees–such as for years searched, additional certificates, or expedited orders–are listed on the applications and should be reviewed prior to ordering.

Pasco County divorce records and other marital records can also be obtained online through VitalChek. Review the fee information and call +1(877)550-7330 to learn more about the process.

Obtain Pasco County Florida Birth & Death Certificates

The Pasco County Clerk & Comptroller office also allows members of the public to search, view, and print death certificates. This search function is free and only requires you to input the decedent’s name.

You should also input a time period for when the death certificate was likely filed with the County Clerk. Additionally, you can use the statewide search function to locate death certificates outside of Pasco County.

The Pasco County Tax Collector’s office can assist you in the purchase of a birth certificate.20 You can expedite the process by visiting the Tax Collector branch office closest to you and submitting one of the designated branch birth certificate application forms:

In addition to completing the application, you must also provide payment of $12 per certificate. There may be an additional surcharge assessed by the tax collector’s office that you visit.

It should be noted that birth certificates are not public records. You must be the person named on the record and at least 18 years of age or the parents of the birth record in order to obtain the certificate.

If the birth certificate involves adoption, paternity, or a court order, you must order the birth certificate through the Florida Department of Health in Pasco County. Fill out an application for a certificate of birth and submit it to one of the Pasco County offices listed below:21

FDH Dade City
13941 15th St., 212
Dade City, FL 33525

FDH New Port Richey
10841 Little Rd.
New Port Richey, FL 34654

A screenshot of the form used to obtain birth documentation in Pasco County.
Source: Florida Department of Health21

These records also require you to be the person named on the record or a parent. Additionally, you may request records through this method if you are a legal guardian or legal representative or by court order.

Death certificates can be obtained in a similar fashion, except they cost $10 as opposed to $12. Fill out an application for a certificate of death and submit to one of the FDH Pasco County offices above.

Remember, death certificates are also withheld from the public. You must be the decedent’s spouse, child, grandchild, sibling, or representative or demonstrate proof of an interest in the decedent’s estate.

For more information on birth and death certificates in Pasco County, contact the FDH Dade City office at 352.521.1450 or the FDH New Port Richey office at 727.861.5250.

How To Check Who Lives at an Address or Owns a Property in Pasco County Florida

If you want to see who lives at an address or find out who owns the property throughout the county, search the Pasco County Property Appraiser site.

Their Pasco County records search allows members of the general public various methods for searching parcel information, including by name, address, and an interactive map.

A screenshot of the search tool that allows members of the general public various methods for searching parcel information, including by name, address, and an interactive map.
Source: Pasco County Property Appraiser22

When you use the property search, the results will yield exhaustive details about the property, including:

  • Owner & Previous Owner
  • Address
  • Parcel ID
  • Property Value
  • Land Detail
  • Building Information
  • Sales History
  • Extra Features

When initially using the interactive map, you will only see a broad view of Pasco County. You must zoom into the county to locate a property or type in an address in the top left corner. Once you find the address you’re looking for, it will inform users of an address’ owner, values, parcel ID and other information.

The Pasco County Appraiser’s Office has three locations. Contact one of the locations closest to the property in question by using the information below:

Location Address Phone Number
Dade City East Pasco Government Center
14236 6th Street, Ste 101
Dade City, FL 33523
352.521.4411
Land O’Lakes Central Pasco Government Center
4111 Land O’Lakes Boulevard, Ste 106
Land O’Lakes, FL 34639
813.929.2780
New Port Richey West Pasco Government Center
8731 Citizens Drive, Ste 130
New Port Richey, FL 34654
727.847.8151

The Pasco County Tax Collector’s office also provides the public with a free property tax search. This search tool will allow users to view current year real estate parcel tax bills. If you click on full bill history, previous years’ property tax bills will be displayed.

You can also inquire about a property record by sending a written request to:

Pasco County Tax Collector
Attn: Public Records Request
P.O. BOX 276
Dade City, FL 33526

Alternatively, you can visit one of the Tax Collector offices below to request property information:

Location Address Phone Number
Dade City East Pasco Government Center
14236 6th Street, Room 100
Dade City, FL
352.521.4360
New Port Richey West Pasco Government Center
8731 Citizens Dr., Room 120
New Port Richey, FL
727.847.8165
Gulf Harbors 4720 U.S. Highway 19
New Port Richey, FL
727.847.8165
Land O’Lakes 4135 Land O’Lakes Boulevard
Land O’Lakes, FL
813.235.6020
Wesley Chapel 4610 Pet Lane, C101
Lutz, FL
813.235.6020

For more information about property information call 352.521.4338 or email [email protected].

Lastly, you can find information about who owns a property by searching official records through the Pasco County Clerk & Comptroller. This method allows you to view official recorded property documents with the Pasco County government, including:

  • Deed
  • Property Transfer
  • Easement
  • Lien
  • Mortgage
  • Property Appraiser

This free search function will give users access to images of official property records for viewing and printing.

Citizens’ Rights & Responsibilities in Using Pasco County Public Records

Accessing public information is a privilege granted by states and localities. When you obtain access to public records information for personal use, you can use this information for any reason that is not criminal in nature. That means the criminal records, background checks, and Pasco County court records that you may obtain about a person cannot be used to stalk, harass, or intimidate the subject of those records.

You should also be careful about how you disseminate that information, particularly on social media. Information can be acquired by a bad actor who may use the information you provided to perform illegal activities like identity theft.

You can acquire most Florida public records information for free using government agency online search tools, and you don’t need the subject’s consent to do so. Citizens also have the right to FOIA requests for documents under the control of government agencies. When used responsibly, this information can help you screen family members, colleagues, potential dates, neighbors and much more.

While using public records information for professional use like employment or licensing, you must abide by the FCRA and federal and local laws.23 For example, an employer has to inform the employee that such information may be used for decisions related to employment–including hiring, firing, and promotion.

Employers are also prohibited from using the information to discriminate against current or potential employees. Individuals will have the right to file an EEOC complaint against the organization that perpetrated the discrimination.24

The FTC handles background check fraud, particularly when conducted without the subject’s consent.25 Employers must also provide an employee with notice before taking adverse employment action based on background check information.

This resource will help you search and check public records, from arrests and court records to birth certificates and property information. Pasco County public records are available to the members of the public, and anyone can find the information they need by utilizing the convenient search tools, addresses, and databases we’ve shared above.


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8Search Results. Pasco County Clerk & Comptroller. (n.d.). Retrieved September 14, 2023, from <https://www.civitekflorida.com/ocrs/app/partySearchResults.xhtml>

9Official Records. Pasco County Clerk & Comptroller. (n.d.). Retrieved September 14, 2023, from <https://app.pascoclerk.com/appdot-public-online-services-forms-or-search.asp>

10Warrant Information. Pasco Sheriff’s Office. (2022). Retrieved September 14, 2023, from <https://www.pascosheriff.com/active-warrants/>

11Wanted Person Details. The Florida Information Center Public Access System (PAS). (n.d.). Retrieved September 14, 2023, from <http://pas.fdle.state.fl.us/pas/restricted/PAS/person/WantedPersons.jsf>

12Probation Services. Florida Department of Corrections. (n.d.). Retrieved September 14, 2023, from <https://fdc.myflorida.com/cc/index.html>

13Pasco County Probation and Community Intervention Program. Florida Department of Juvenile Justice. (2021). Retrieved September 14, 2023, from <https://www.djj.state.fl.us/programs-facilities/probation-programs/pasco-county-probation-and-community-intervention-program>

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15Local Background Check. Pasco Sheriff’s Office. (2022). Retrieved September 14, 2023, from <https://www.pascosheriff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/20082_edit.pdf>

16Obtaining Criminal History Information. Florida Department of Law Enforcement. (n.d.). Retrieved September 14, 2023, from <https://www.fdle.state.fl.us/Criminal-History-Records>

17Inmate Locator. Federal Bureau of Prisons. (n.d.). Retrieved September 14, 2023, from <https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/>

18Sexual Offender/Predator Flyer. Florida Department of Law Enforcement. (2023). Retrieved September 14, 2023, from <https://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/offender/sops/offenderSearch.jsf>

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20Birth Certificates. Pasco County Tax Collector. (2023). Retrieved September 14, 2023, from <https://www.pascotaxes.com/faqs/birth-certificates/>

21Application For A Florida Birth Record. Florida Department of Health. (2021). Retrieved September 14, 2023, from <https://pasco.floridahealth.gov/certificates/_documents/BAE.pdf>

22Parcel Information. Pasco County Property Appraiser. (2022). Retrieved September 14, 2023, from <https://search.pascopa.com/parcel.aspx?parcel=172508055D1170000B0>

23Fair Credit Reporting Act. Bureau of Justice Assistance. (n.d.). Retrieved September 14, 2023, from <https://bja.ojp.gov/program/it/privacy-civil-liberties/authorities/statutes/2349#:~:text=The%20Fair%20Credit%20Reporting%20Act,Credit%20Reporting%20Agencies%20(CRAs).>

24EEOC: Public Portal. U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (n.d.). Retrieved September 14, 2023, from <https://publicportal.eeoc.gov/Portal/Login.aspx>

25Enforcement. Federal Trade Commission. (n.d.). Retrieved September 14, 2023, from <https://www.ftc.gov/enforcement>