Property Records

Palm Beach County property records serve as the foundation for real estate ownership, taxation, and conveyance throughout the region. Whether you are a homeowner verifying a deed, a real estate professional researching title history, or an investor evaluating a parcel, these records provide the legal and financial clarity necessary to proceed with confidence.

How to Search and Record Deeds in Palm Beach County

A deed is the legal document that transfers ownership of real property from one party to another. In Palm Beach County, deeds are recorded as part of the Official Records maintained by the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, with digital images available dating back to 1968. You can search for a deed online through the Official Records search portal using a name, parcel ID, document number, or book and page reference. Recording a deed costs $10.00 for the first page and $8.50 for each additional page, plus state documentary stamps charged at $0.70 per $100 of consideration. If you need a certified copy, the fee is $1.00 per page plus a $2.00 certification charge per instrument.

Appraisals and Liens: What Affects Property Ownership

Beyond deeds, two other elements shape property ownership in the county: appraisals and liens. The Palm Beach County Property Appraiser determines property values and maintains the assessment records used to calculate property taxes. Liens—including mortgages, tax liens, and judgment liens—are also recorded in the Official Records, and they can directly affect a property’s transferability until they’re satisfied or released. Anyone researching a property should check both the Property Appraiser’s records and the Official Records index to get a full picture of ownership history and any encumbrances attached to the title.

Property Taxes and Delinquent Tax Records

Property taxes tie these pieces together. Constitutional Tax Collector Anne M. Gannon collects more than $5 billion annually in property taxes across Palm Beach County. Tax deeds and other official records related to delinquent taxes are also searchable through the Clerk’s Office, with in-person copies available at $1.00 per page.
Understanding how deeds, appraisals, liens, and taxes connect gives you a clearer path through Palm Beach County’s property record system. For deed lookups, start with the Clerk’s Official Records search; for valuation and exemption questions, visit the Property Appraiser’s site; and for tax payment details, check the Tax Collector’s office.