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Courts in Florida
- General Jurisdiction / Upper Courts
- Circuit Courts - 20 courts covering 67 counties.
- Civil - tort, contracts and real property rights for claims above $15,000.
- Domestic - marriage dissolution, domestic relations.
- Criminal - felony.
- Juvenile.
- Limited Jurisdiction / Lower Courts
- County Courts - one or more courts in each Florida county.
- Civil - tort, contracts and real property rights for claims up to $15,000.
- Small claims - up to $5,000.
- Criminal - misdemeanor, drunk driving.
- Traffic anf other violations.
Property Tax Records
Florida real and personal property tax records are kept by the Property Appraiser in each county.
Deeds and Document Recording
Florida deeds and general document recording are handled by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in each county. Larger offices have separate divisions for recording. Records kept include deeds, mortgage documents, easements, powers of attorney, marriage licenses, and liens.
Vital Records
Birth and death records are handled by the Health Departments of each Florida County. Deathe Certificated may be obtained by anyone from the Florida Department of Health .
Marriage and Divorce Records are kept by the County Clerk of Court in each Florida County. Marriage and Divorce certificates can also be obtaines from the Florida Department of Health .
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