Miami-Dade Florida Property Records Search: Free Lookup for Owner, Folio, Deeds, Taxes & Maps
Miami-Dade property research starts with one number: the 13-digit folio. Use the Property Appraiser search to identify the parcel, owner, characteristics, sales and assessed value; use the Clerk’s Official Records for deeds, mortgages, liens and releases; and use the Tax Collector for tax bills, payment status and delinquency. This guide keeps those steps separate so users can find the exact record they need without reading long government pages.
Fastest Way to Search Miami-Dade Property Records
Miami-Dade Property Records Contacts You Actually Need
Use the right office before visiting. Property appraisal, recorded documents, tax bills and GIS maps are different systems.
Miami-Dade Property Appraiser
Clerk Official Records / County Recorder
Miami-Dade Tax Collector
Miami-Dade e-Maps / GIS
Which Miami-Dade Office Handles Your Property Record?
| Your Task | Correct Office | Best Search Detail | What You Get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Find owner, folio, sales, building sketch, assessed/taxable value | Property Appraiser | Address, Owner Name, Folio, Subdivision | Property characteristics, ownership, sales, exemption benefits, taxable value, aerial imagery and map layers. |
| Find deed, mortgage, lien, release, plat, judgment | Clerk Official Records / County Recorder | Clerk File Number, Book/Page, party name, document type, date range | Recorded document index, images where available, copy/certification route. |
| Check tax bill or payment | Tax Collector | Folio, owner, property address, bill/payment record | Tax balance, discounts, delinquency, payment method and receipt route. |
| View map location | e-Maps / Property Appraiser Map | Folio number, address, TRS, municipality | Map context, layers, aerial imagery, nearby property context. |
| Appeal value or understand TRIM Notice | Property Appraiser / VAB process | Folio, TRIM Notice, value evidence, comparable sales | Assessment review path and petition preparation clues. |
How to Search Miami-Dade Property Records by Address, Owner Name or Folio
Use the Property Appraiser when your goal is to identify a property, owner, folio, sales history, aerial image, building sketch, exemption benefit, assessment or taxable value.
Folio Number
The 13-digit folio is the cleanest search key. Enter the full number for an exact property.
Address Search
Use basic address only. The county says no city, state or ZIP is needed.
Name Search
Try first + last name. If not found, try a unique first or last name only.
Unit Search
Search the condo address without unit number to see all units in a complex.
Micro step-by-step: Search Miami-Dade Property Appraiser
- Collect one strong detail: address, owner name, folio number or subdivision name.
- Open Miami-Dade Property Search.
- Select Address, Owner Name, Folio or Subdivision.
- For address, do not add city, state or ZIP.
- If the full address fails, search without house number or use intersection/nearby address navigation.
- If owner name fails, try last name only or search with/without hyphen for hyphenated names.
- Open the matching record and copy folio, owner, mailing address, property address, assessment, taxable value, sales and building sketch if available.
- Use the folio in Tax Collector and e-Maps searches.
How to Find Miami-Dade Deeds, Mortgages, Liens and Recorded Documents
Use the Clerk of the Court and Comptroller / County Recorder when you need legal recorded-document history. The Official Records office records, protects, preserves and disseminates instruments that may be recorded in the county.
Ownership transfer
Search grantor/grantee names, Clerk File Number, Book/Page or recording date.
Encumbrance search
Search borrower, lender, lien claimant and later satisfactions or releases.
$1/page + $2 certify
Recorded document copies cost $1 per page and $2 to certify.
Micro step-by-step: Search Official Records for a deed
- Start with Property Appraiser and copy the folio, owner spelling and property address.
- Open the Clerk’s Official Records search.
- Search by grantor/grantee, party name, Clerk File Number or Book/Page if known.
- Use broad date ranges if you do not know when the deed recorded.
- Compare property address, legal description and party names before relying on a result.
- For mortgages or liens, search later for satisfaction, release or assignment documents.
- Request a certified copy if a title company, court, lender or agency requires official proof.
Micro step-by-step: Record a document
- Use only original or court-certified documents.
- Make sure signatures, notarization and acknowledgement requirements are complete.
- Choose in-person, mail or approved eRecording vendor.
- If mailing, include the original document, correct fees and a self-addressed stamped envelope.
- Mail to Office of County Recorder, 20 NW 1st Avenue, Suite 5.246, Miami, FL 33128.
- If using eRecording, expect the recorded image to be available within 36-48 hours after processing.
| Official Records Detail | Miami-Dade Rule / Fee | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| Common recorded documents | Deeds, mortgages, liens, subdivision plats, judgments, satisfactions, releases, powers of attorney, financial statements. | Use Clerk records for legal-document history, not the Property Appraiser page. |
| Most document recording fee | $10 first page + $8.50 each additional page. | Recording cost changes by page count and document type. |
| Lis Pendens recording fee | $5 first page + $4 each additional page. | Different rate for this document type. |
| Copy and certification | $1 per page + $2 certification. | Use certified copies only when official proof is required. |
| Online document range | Most recorded documents from 1974 to present can be searched online. | Pre-1974 records may need separate library/copy help. |
How to Check Miami-Dade Real Estate Taxes
Use the Tax Collector when you need tax bills, amount due, payment options, delinquency, returned-payment rules, discounts or receipts. The Tax Collector collects and distributes taxes; the Property Appraiser sets values and exemptions used to calculate Ad Valorem taxes.
November bills
Miami-Dade notes property tax bills are mailed every November.
April 1
Taxes become delinquent April 1, and interest/fees are added.
3.95%
Commercial/international or foreign credit/debit card online fee is 3.95%, minimum $2.50.
2.50%
In-person credit, debit or mobile wallet convenience fee is 2.50%, minimum $2.50.
Micro step-by-step: Check real estate tax amount due
- Find the 13-digit folio from the Property Appraiser page.
- Open the Tax Collector real estate tax payment page.
- Search or start payment using the county-linked tax system.
- Confirm folio, owner, property address and tax year before paying.
- Review discounts, balance, interest, fees and payment method.
- Save the receipt or confirmation number after payment.
- If a total must be exact for closing/payoff, call the Tax Collector before relying on a screenshot.
Micro step-by-step: Pay by mail safely
- Write your folio and phone number on the check.
- Make payment payable to Dariel Fernandez, Tax Collector, Miami-Dade County.
- Mail to 200 NW 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33128.
- Do not mail cash.
- Allow at least four weeks during peak season if mailing.
- Use online payment if you are close to the due date.
| Tax Detail | Miami-Dade Rule / Detail | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Tax bill source | Ad Valorem tax amounts are based on values and exemptions set by the Property Appraiser, multiplied by millage rates set by taxing authorities. | Tax Collector collects taxes but does not set the assessed value. |
| Delinquency date | Taxes become delinquent April 1, when interest and fees are added. | Check balance before April 1 if unpaid. |
| Mail payment | Write folio and phone number on check; mail to 200 NW 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33128. | Wrong or missing folio can delay posting. |
| Returned payment | Service fee of not less than $25 up to maximum 5% for returned payments. | Failed payment can remove discounts and add fees/interest. |
| Online deadline | Eastern Standard Time applies to online payment deadlines. | Do not assume another time zone or late-night grace period. |
How to Use Miami-Dade e-Maps and Aerial Views
Use e-Maps or Property Appraiser map views when you need location context, folio-based map search, nearby properties, municipal/commission district clues, aerial imagery, or a larger detached map view.
Folio Number
Use the 13-digit folio from Property Appraiser for clean map lookup.
Address / Intersection
Good when you do not have folio but know the street or nearby cross street.
Not a survey
e-Maps data has no warranty for positional or thematic accuracy.
Micro step-by-step: Use Miami-Dade e-Maps
- Get the folio or property address from the Property Appraiser search.
- Open Miami-Dade e-Maps.
- Select the information layer: Address, Folio Number, TRS, Municipality or Commission District.
- Enter the search value and open the matching map result.
- Use map tools and base maps for context.
- For legal boundary, survey, easement or title questions, use recorded documents and professional review.
What to Do if the Miami-Dade Assessed Value Looks Wrong
Each August, the Property Appraiser mails TRIM Notices showing proposed taxes, values and exemptions. If you disagree, review the folio and assessment before the deadline on your notice.
Property facts
Check land, building, extra features, sketch, area, exemptions and mailing address.
Sales and value
Use comparable sales and appraiser tools before filing a petition.
Do not miss deadline
Talk to or visit the Property Appraiser before the deadline shown on your notice.
Micro step-by-step: Prepare for assessment review
- Open the property record and print the Summary or Detailed Report.
- Review land, building, extra features, living area, adjusted square feet and exemptions.
- Check TRIM Notice information if available.
- Collect photos, comparable sales, repair evidence, appraisal or building-permit corrections.
- Contact the Property Appraiser before the deadline on your notice.
- If needed, follow the Value Adjustment Board petition process.
Extra Miami-Dade Property Record Resources
These solve common next-step problems after a property lookup.
Property Search Help
Use for address search tips, owner-name rules, folio format, map/aerial tools and report printing.
Open Search HelpRecords Library
Use for recorded-document copy requests, certified copies and older document access guidance.
Open Records LibraryOfficial Records Redaction
Use if Social Security, bank account or credit card numbers appear in public online records.
Open Redaction InfoFix These Before You Think the Miami-Dade Record Is Missing
| Problem | Likely Cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| No address result | City/state/ZIP, unit, wrong street type or too much address detail. | Use basic address only; try street name without house number; try intersection or nearby property navigation. |
| Owner name fails | Hyphen, “Mc/Mac” formatting, number/special character, trust or LLC format. | Try first + last, last only, first only, with/without hyphen, trust/LLC name and prior owner. |
| Deed not found | Searching Property Appraiser instead of Clerk Official Records. | Use Official Records search by party name, Clerk File Number or Book/Page. |
| Old owner appears | Property Appraiser ownership update may lag after deed processing. | Check the latest recorded deed in Clerk Official Records. |
| Tax payment issue | Wrong folio, failed bank approval, returned payment or mailed check delay. | Write folio on check, verify online before payment, and save confirmation/receipt. |
| Boundary confusion | Using e-Maps or aerial imagery like a survey. | Use recorded plats, deeds, surveyor/title review for boundary or easement decisions. |
Map to Miami-Dade Tax Collector Main Office
Use this map for tax payment and Tax Collector service planning. For deeds/recording, use the County Recorder location at 20 NW 1st Avenue. For appraisal details, start online with the Property Appraiser.
Bring this
13-digit folio, owner spelling, property address, Clerk File Number, Book/Page, tax year, receipt/confirmation and payment method.
Do not bring only this
A Zillow screenshot, condo nickname or “property near Brickell/Miami Beach” description is not enough. Bring folio or document identifiers.
Miami-Dade Property Records Tips That Save Time
Use these before buying, refinancing, checking liens, ordering a deed copy, reviewing a condo unit, paying taxes, or preparing an assessment review.
Folio is the anchor
Once you find the 13-digit folio, reuse it in tax, map and official-record workflows.
Do not add city/ZIP
For Property Appraiser address search, the help page says city, state and ZIP are not needed.
Condo search shortcut
Search the condo building address without a unit number to see all units in the complex.
Search releases after liens
If you find a mortgage or claim of lien, search later satisfactions/releases before assuming it is active.
Mail payment early
The Tax Collector recommends allowing at least four weeks for mail processing during peak season.
Redact sensitive data
If SSN, bank account or credit card data appears in online official records, use the Clerk redaction request process.
Miami-Dade Florida Property Records Search FAQs
QHow do I search Miami-Dade property records for free?▾
Start with the Miami-Dade Property Appraiser property search. You can search by address, owner name, folio or subdivision and view key property characteristics, ownership, sales, assessment, exemption benefits and taxable value.
QWhat is a Miami-Dade folio number?▾
A folio number is the county’s 13-digit property identifier. It is also referred to as a parcel identifier and is the cleanest way to match property, tax and map records.
QWhere do I find Miami-Dade deed records?▾
Use the Miami-Dade Clerk Official Records search. Official Records include deeds, mortgages, liens, satisfactions, releases, assignments of mortgages, claims of liens, affidavits and judgments.
QHow much do Miami-Dade recorded document copies cost?▾
The Records Library lists recorded document copies at $1 per page and $2 to certify. Most recording fees are $10 for the first page and $8.50 for each additional page, but confirm current fees before recording.
QHow do I check Miami-Dade real estate taxes?▾
Use the Miami-Dade Tax Collector real estate tax payment page. The Tax Collector handles collection and distribution of property taxes, while values and exemptions come from the Property Appraiser.
QWhen do Miami-Dade property taxes become delinquent?▾
Miami-Dade Tax Collector states taxes become delinquent April 1, at which time interest and fees are added. Always check the current bill and payment page for the exact amount due.
QCan I search Miami-Dade property by owner name?▾
Yes. The Property Appraiser search includes Owner Name. If first + last name fails, try one unique name only, search with/without hyphens, and check trust or business entity variations.
QCan e-Maps prove my boundary line?▾
No. Miami-Dade e-Maps is useful for property context, but the county states no warranties are provided for positional or thematic accuracy. Use recorded plats, deeds and a licensed surveyor for legal boundary questions.
QWhat number should I call for Miami-Dade tax questions?▾
Call the Miami-Dade Tax Collector at 305-375-5448. The main office is at 200 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33128, with hours Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and Saturday 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
QIs Property-Recordss.org the official Miami-Dade records website?▾
No. Property-Recordss.org is an independent informational guide. Always verify property records, deeds, taxes, liens, maps, assessments and ownership details directly with Miami-Dade official offices.