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Indian River County, Florida public records

In Indian River County, deeds are recorded by the Indian River County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Recording Department; property values come from the Indian River County Property Appraiser; court files are kept by the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller.

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On this page
  1. Where to get each record
  2. Deeds and land records
  3. Property values, owners and tax bills
  4. Court records: which clerk keeps which case
  5. Marriage records
  6. Divorce records
  7. Birth certificates
  8. Death certificates
  9. Probate records and wills
  10. Voter records
  11. Historical records
  12. Good to know about Indian River County records
  13. Office addresses, phones and hours
  14. Records that are not online: public records requests
  15. Questions people ask
  16. Official copies vs look-alike sites
  17. Sources

Where to get each record

RecordOfficeSearch onlineFee
Deeds and land recordsIndian River County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Recording Department5Search deeds23Free search$1.00 per page (not more than 14" x 8 1/2"); larger $5.00 per page4
Property values and ownersIndian River County Property Appraiser6Property search7—
Property tax billsIndian River County Tax Collector6Tax bill search8—
Court casesClerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Civil Division9Circuit Court and County Court, Indian River County10Copies $1.00 per page; certifying $2.00 (F.S. 28.24 as quoted by the Clerk); search $2.00 per year per name11
Marriage recordsIndian River County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Recording Department5——
Divorce recordsClerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Domestic Relations Department12——
Birth certificatesFlorida Department of Health in Indian River County13—$12 per birth certificate; $10 each additional13
Death certificatesFlorida Department of Health in Indian River County13——
Probate and willsClerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Probate and Guardianship14Search probate cases14—
Business names (DBA)Statewide: Fictitious names (DBAs) are registered statewide with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations (Sunbiz) - not with counties15——

Deeds and land records

Deeds, mortgages and other land documents for property in Indian River County are recorded by the Indian River County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Recording Department (Official Records).5

Online search
ori.indian-river.org2Free search
Cost
Free to view and print uncertified copies3
Who runs it
Landmark Web (LandmarkWeb)16
Copy fee
$1.00 per page (not more than 14" x 8 1/2"); larger $5.00 per page4
Certified copy fee
eCertified copy of an Official Records instrument $9.00 (online or walk-in), $1.00 each additional page417
Recording fee
$10.00 first page, $8.50 each additional; $1.00 per name over 4; plats $30.00 first page, $15.00 each additional18
DOC stamps
Deeds $0.70 per $100 of consideration; mortgages $0.35 per $100; intangible tax on mortgages 2 mills (.002) of the mortgage amount18
How to order
Records Service Center, 2000 16th Avenue, Vero Beach; give CFN or Book/Page and page count; in person cash, check, money order or card; by mail check or money order3
Fraud alerts
ori.indian-river.org/FraudAlert Property Fraud Alert sign-up2
Witness address
Since January 1, 2024 conveyances must include each witness post office address18

How deeds work in Florida

Property values, owners and tax bills

The Indian River County Property Appraiser sets property values6; the Indian River County Tax Collector bills and collects the tax6.

Parcel map (GIS)
ircgis.maps.arcgis.com (Interactive Map Gallery)19
Appealing a value
vab.indian-river.org Value Adjustment Board (Clerk) hears appeals of value or exemption denials; petitions filed online at vab.indian-river.org20
Tax roll
2026 certified roll: just value $51,957,635,233; taxable $33,819,841,085; 96,241 real parcels7
Bulk data
CAMA extract download7
Homestead
Permanent Florida residency on January 1; apply to the Property Appraiser by March 17

How property tax works in Florida

Court records: which clerk keeps which case

CourtCasesRecords kept byCase search
Circuit Court and County Court, Indian River County (Nineteenth Judicial Circuit)Circuit Court has jurisdiction over felonies; the Clerk also lists civil, family, probate, traffic and misdemeanor divisions21Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Civil Divisioncourt.indian-river.org/… Online Case View10
Fees
Copies $1.00 per page; certifying $2.00 (F.S. 28.24 as quoted by the Clerk); search $2.00 per year per name11
Filing fees
Divorce petition $408.00 ($418.00 with summons); probate fees: see records.probate.fees12

Criminal records and background checks

Sheriff records
ircsheriff.org/public-records Sheriff public records page: weekly arrest affidavits and case reports; only the last ten (10) days are available for download22

How Florida courts keep their files

Marriage records

Kept by the Indian River County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Recording Department (Official Records).5

Marriage license fee
$86; $61 with premarital preparation course certificate; 3.5% card fee23
How to get it
No appointment; apply online at ori.indian-river.org/marriagekiosk, then appear at Recording (Room 119) with ID; cash or card only23
Payment
Cash or credit card only23
Validity
3-day wait for Florida residents without a course; valid 57 days (60 days if out of state or course taken); ceremony in Florida; return within 10 days23
Records
Marriage records searchable in Official Records3

Florida marriage records, statewide

Divorce records

Kept by: Clerk of the Circuit Court, Domestic Relations Department12

Residency
One party resident 6 months before filing12
Certificates
Divorce (dissolution) judgment/court file: Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where granted; certificate (abstract) from DOH Bureau of Vital Statistics for June 6, 1927 to present24

Florida divorce records: decree or state record

Birth certificates

Kept by the Florida Department of Health in Indian River County (birth certificates).13

Fee
$12 per birth certificate; $10 each additional13
How to order
In person or by mail at DOH-Indian River main office in Vero Beach with valid photo ID and application; or online via VitalChek, the only DOH-authorized vendor13

Ordering a Florida birth certificate

Death certificates

DOH Bureau of Vital Statistics; county health departments for deaths 2009-present25

County contact
Indian River County Office of Vital Statistics, phone orders (772) 794-746026
Clerk copies
Death certificates recorded in Official Records are listed among Clerk record types26

Ordering a Florida death certificate

Probate records and wills

Clerk Civil Division handles probate and guardianship14

About this search
Probate Name Search14
Wills
Miscellaneous wills: $1.00 index fee; $7.00 receipt preparation14
Fees
Opening a case $231.00; formal administration $400.00; summary administration $235.00 (under $1,000) or $345.004

Voter records

Kept by the Indian River County Supervisor of Elections.5

Historical records

Kept by the Indian River County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Recording Department (Official Records).5

Old marriage
"Old Marriage Record" is a Clerk Official Records type26

Good to know about Indian River County records

  • Clerk reports a fraudulent vacant-lot deed with a notary allegedly from the U.S. Embassy in Vietnam was recorded27
  • Property Appraiser warns of a mailer advertisement and notes deeds are at the Clerk7
  • Clerk also serves as County Comptroller and Clerk to the Board9
  • Clerk runs a North County Annex in Sebastian, open Monday, Wednesday and Friday28
  • Court document images online from late 200810

Office addresses, phones and hours

Indian River County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Recording Department (Official Records)

Address
Indian River County Courthouse, 2000 16th Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 3296028
Mail
P.O. Box 1028, Vero Beach, FL 32961-102828
Phone
Recording 772-226-3175 or 772-226-317323
Hours
Recording 8:00 AM-5:00 PM (courthouse); Sebastian office Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30 am-5 pm28

Indian River County Property Appraiser

Address
1800 27th Street, Building B, Vero Beach, FL 32960; Sebastian office 1921 U.S. 1, Sebastian, FL 329587
Hours
Mon-Fri, 8:00AM-5:00PM7
Website
ircpa.org6

Indian River County Tax Collector

Address
Main Office: County Administration Complex, 1800 27th Street - Building B, Vero Beach, FL (also West, Sebastian and Oceanside offices)8
Mail
PO Box 1509, Vero Beach, FL 3296129
Hours
Main office Mon-Fri 8 AM-12 PM and 1 PM-5 PM (Wednesday opens 8:40 AM); closed 12-1 PM daily (drive-thru open); appointments required for in-person services29

Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Felony Division

Address
Indian River County Courthouse, 2000 16th Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 3296028
Mail
P.O. Box 1028, Vero Beach, FL 32961-102828
Hours
Juvenile, Felony, Traffic, Misdemeanor 8:00 AM-5:00 PM28

Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Civil Division

Address
Indian River County Courthouse, 2000 16th Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 3296028
Mail
P.O. Box 1028, Vero Beach, FL 32961-102828
Hours
Civil & Family 8:00 AM-5:00 PM28

Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Probate and Guardianship

Address
2000 16th Avenue, Room 158, Vero Beach, Florida 3296014
Mail
P.O. Box 1028, Vero Beach, FL 32961-102828
Hours
Civil & Family 8:00 AM-5:00 PM28

Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Domestic Relations Department

Address
2000 16th Avenue, Room 136, Vero Beach, Florida 3296012
Mail
P.O. Box 1028, Vero Beach, FL 32961-102828
Hours
Civil & Family 8:00 AM-5:00 PM28

Indian River County Sheriff's Office

Address
4055 41st Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 3296030
Hours
Lobby 8 AM - 5 PM Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday; 8 AM - 7 PM Tuesday30

Florida Department of Health in Indian River County (birth certificates)

Address
1900 27th St., Vero Beach, FL 3296013
Phone
772-794-7460 (Vital Statistics)13
Hours
Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.13

Indian River County Supervisor of Elections

Address
4375 43rd Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 3296731
Hours
M - F, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM31

Records that are not online: public records requests

Where to send it
County: JustFOIA portal indianriver.justfoia.com/publicportal, 772-226-1424, IRC Public Records, 1801 27th Street, Vero Beach 32960; Clerk records: Public Records Custodian, 2000 16th Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32960, (772) 226-310026

How to write a public records request

Questions people ask

How do I get a copy of a deed in Indian River County?

The Indian River County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Recording Department (Official Records) keeps deed records. To order copies: Records Service Center, 2000 16th Avenue, Vero Beach; give CFN or Book/Page and page count; in person cash, check, money order or card; by mail check or money order. Plain copies: $1.00 per page (not more than 14" x 8 1/2"); larger $5.00 per page. Certified copies: eCertified copy of an Official Records instrument $9.00 (online or walk-in), $1.00 each additional page.534

Can I search Indian River County land records online for free?

Yes. Free to view and print uncertified copies. The official search: ori.indian-river.org32

How much is a birth certificate in Indian River County?

$12 per birth certificate; $10 each additional.13

Where do I get a divorce decree in Indian River County?

Divorce decrees are court records; ask the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Domestic Relations Department.12

How much does a marriage license cost in Indian River County?

$86; $61 with premarital preparation course certificate; 3.5% card fee.23

How do I look up who owns a property in Indian River County?

Use the property search of the Indian River County Property Appraiser: qpublic.schneidercorp.com/Application.aspx7

Official copies vs look-alike sites

A certified copy comes only from the office that holds the record; reports and "research copies" sold by commercial sites are not issued by any Indian River County office. How to tell an official record source from a paid look-alike.

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Sources

Every fact above links to the official page it comes from. Fees and rules change, so check the office's own page before you pay or travel.

  1. Government Units List 2026US Census Bureauchecked November 4, 2026
  2. Online ServicesIndian River County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptrollerchecked November 4, 2026
  3. Copies & Records ResearchIndian River County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptrollerchecked November 4, 2026
  4. Fee ScheduleIndian River County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptrollerchecked November 4, 2026
  5. Constitutional OfficersIndian River Countychecked November 4, 2026
  6. Florida DOR Property Tax - Local OfficialsFlorida Department of Revenuechecked November 4, 2026
  7. Indian River County Property Appraiserchecked November 4, 2026
  8. Indian River County Tax Collectorchecked November 4, 2026
  9. Indian River Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller homeIndian River County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptrollerchecked November 4, 2026
  10. Online Case ViewIndian River County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptrollerchecked November 4, 2026
  11. Public Records RequestsIndian River County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptrollerchecked November 4, 2026
  12. DivorceIndian River County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptrollerchecked November 4, 2026
  13. Birth Certificates - Florida Department of Health in Indian River CountyFlorida Department of Health in Indian River Countychecked November 4, 2026
  14. Probate and GuardianshipIndian River County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptrollerchecked November 4, 2026
  15. S. 865.09 F.S. Fictitious Name ActThe Florida Legislature (Online Sunshine)checked November 4, 2026
  16. Indian River County Official Records Search (Landmark Web)Indian River County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptrollerchecked November 4, 2026
  17. Fees – Indian River Clerk of the Circuit Court & ComptrollerIndian River County, FLchecked November 8, 2026
  18. Official RecordsIndian River County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptrollerchecked November 4, 2026
  19. Indian River County official websiteIndian River Countychecked November 4, 2026
  20. Value Adjustment BoardIndian River County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptrollerchecked November 4, 2026
  21. FelonyIndian River County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptrollerchecked November 4, 2026
  22. Public Records - Affidavits and Case ReportsIndian River County Sheriff's Officechecked November 6, 2026
  23. Marriage LicensesIndian River County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptrollerchecked November 4, 2026
  24. Divorce or Annulment CertificatesFlorida Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statisticschecked November 4, 2026
  25. Death CertificatesFlorida Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statisticschecked November 4, 2026
  26. Public Records RequestIndian River Countychecked November 4, 2026
  27. Deed ScamIndian River County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptrollerchecked November 4, 2026
  28. Contact UsIndian River County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptrollerchecked November 4, 2026
  29. Tax Collector Locations & hoursIndian River County Tax Collectorchecked November 4, 2026
  30. Indian River County Sheriff's Officechecked November 4, 2026
  31. Supervisor of ElectionsIndian River County Supervisor of Electionschecked November 4, 2026
  32. County population totals: Vintage 2025 (July 1, 2025)US Census Bureauchecked November 4, 2026