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Lee County, Florida public records

In Lee County, deeds are recorded by the Lee County Clerk of Court, Official Records Services; property values come from the Lee County Property Appraiser; court files are kept by the Lee County Clerk of Court.

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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. Historical records
  11. Good to know about Lee County records
  12. Office addresses, phones and hours
  13. Records that are not online: public records requests
  14. Questions people ask
  15. Official copies vs look-alike sites
  16. Sources

Where to get each record

RecordOfficeSearch onlineFee
Deeds and land recordsLee County Clerk of Court, Official Records Services5Search deeds23Fee charged$1.00 per page (8.5 x 14 or smaller)4
Property values and ownersLee County Property Appraiser6Property search7—
Property tax billsLee County Tax Collector6Tax bill search8—
Court casesLee County Clerk of Court, Civil9Circuit and County Courts10E-certified court document $8.00 ($2.00 statutory + $6.00 vendor fee)4
Marriage recordsLee County Clerk of Court, Official Records Services5——
Divorce recordsLee County Clerk of Court, Civil9——
Birth certificatesFlorida Department of Health in Lee County, Office of Vital Statistics11—$14 first copy; $10 each additional copy of the same record11
Death certificatesFlorida Department of Health in Lee County, Office of Vital Statistics11—$11 per certificate12
Probate and willsLee County Clerk of Court, Probate/Guardianship/Mental Health9——
Business names (DBA)Statewide: Fictitious names (DBAs) are registered statewide with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations (Sunbiz) - not with counties13——

Deeds and land records

Deeds, mortgages and other land documents for property in Lee County are recorded by the Lee County Clerk of Court, Official Records Services (County Recorder).5

Online search
or.leeclerk.org/LandMarkWeb2Fee charged
Cost
No search fee stated; the Clerk says most documents can be printed from your own device3
Who runs it
LandmarkWeb, linked by the Clerk14
Years online
1887 to present5
Copy fee
$1.00 per page (8.5 x 14 or smaller)4
Certified copy fee
E-certified official record: $8.00 ($2.00 statutory + $6.00 vendor fee)4
How to order
Print online; order e-certified online; or mail with fees and a self-addressed stamped envelope to PO Box 2278, Fort Myers, FL 339023
Scam warning
The Clerk warns of private companies selling copies of your deed by official-looking letters15

How deeds work in Florida

Property values, owners and tax bills

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

Tax bill search
county-taxes.net/fl-lee/property-tax (linked by the Tax Collector)8
Parcel map (GIS)
GeoView Map and Aerial Photography Viewer7
Appealing a value
Value Adjustment Board, administered by the Clerk16
Delinquent
Taxes go delinquent April 1, with 3% mandatory interest17

How property tax works in Florida

Court records: which clerk keeps which case

CourtCasesRecords kept byCase search
Circuit and County Courts (Lee County)Civil lawsuits, traffic tickets and criminal cases, kept by the Clerk16Lee County Clerk of Court, Civil (Circuit & County)matrix.leeclerk.org Court Records Search; many pre-2004 cases only through the Records Request System10
Pre online
Many pre-2004 cases are not online10
Fees
E-certified court document $8.00 ($2.00 statutory + $6.00 vendor fee)4
Access
Online access follows the Florida Supreme Court Access Security Matrix10

Criminal records and background checks

Court records
Felony, misdemeanor and traffic divisions of the Clerk; search through the Court Records Search16

How Florida courts keep their files

Marriage records

Clerk's Official Records; free copy through the Official Records search18

Since
Records from 188819
Certified
Wet stamp or raised seal copies in person3
SSA warning
Social Security does not accept electronically certified copies18
State
State copy from June 6, 192720

Florida marriage records, statewide

Divorce records

Judgment from the clerk in the county where granted21

State
State certificate from June 6, 192721

Florida divorce records: decree or state record

Birth certificates

DOH-Lee issues any Florida birth11

Who may order
Restricted until 125 years after birth; valid ID required11
Fee
$14 first copy; $10 each additional copy of the same record11
Online ordering
VitalChek is the only contracted card vendor; phone 800-669-831211

Ordering a Florida birth certificate

Death certificates

DOH-Lee for Florida deaths 2009 to present; earlier from the state Bureau12

Access
Without cause of death: public, no ID needed; cause of death: family or legal representative12
Fee
$11 per certificate12
Clerk copies
The Clerk points to VitalChek for certified death certificates3

Ordering a Florida death certificate

Probate records and wills

Kept by the Lee County Clerk of Court, Probate/Guardianship/Mental Health.9

Summary fee
$231.00 filing fee for summary administration22
Wills
Wills are among public records the Clerk keeps16

Historical records

Kept by the Historical Document Library, Official Records Office (Clerk of Court).19

About
Plats from 1887, marriage licenses from 1888, Marks and Brands book from 189919

Good to know about Lee County records

  • The earliest official recorded document dates to 1887, when Lee became a county.19
  • The Clerk of the Circuit Court is also the County Recorder, so deeds, marriage licenses and court cases share one office.5
  • Civil traffic and parking case images are removed once they meet retention; the summary or docket can still be requested free as an electronic copy.10
  • Official Records may include death certificates and military discharges.5

Office addresses, phones and hours

Lee County Clerk of Court, Official Records Services (County Recorder)

Address
Administration Building, 2nd Floor, 2115 Second Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901; also 1039 SE 9th Place, 2nd Floor, Cape Coral, FL 339909
Mail
P.O. Box 2278, Fort Myers, FL 339029
Hours
Call center Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:45 p.m.; lobby until 5:00 p.m.9

Lee County Clerk of Court, Felony

Address
Justice Center, 1st Floor, 2075 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 339019
Mail
P.O. Box 2507, Fort Myers, FL 339029
Phone
239-533-5000, option 29

Lee County Clerk of Court, Civil (Circuit & County)

Address
Justice Center, 2nd Floor, 2075 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 339019
Mail
P.O. Box 310, Fort Myers, FL 339029
Phone
239-533-5000, option 39

Lee County Clerk of Court, Probate/Guardianship/Mental Health

Address
Justice Center, 2nd Floor, 2075 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 339019
Mail
P.O. Box 9346, Fort Myers, FL 339029
Phone
239-533-5000, option 59

Lee County Property Appraiser

Address
2480 Thompson Street, 4th Floor, Fort Myers, FL 3390123
Mail
P.O. Box 1546, Fort Myers, FL 3390223
Hours
8:30 AM-5:00 PM, Monday through Friday23
Website
leepa.org6

Lee County Tax Collector

Address
Several service centers, including 2480 Thompson Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901 and 1039 Southeast 9th Avenue, Cape Coral, FL 3399024
Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thursday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.24
Website
leetc.com6

Florida Department of Health in Lee County, Office of Vital Statistics

Address
83 Pondella Road, North Fort Myers, FL 3390311
Hours
Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.11

Lee County Property Appraiser GeoView

Historical Document Library, Official Records Office (Clerk of Court)

Address
Lee County Administration Building, 2115 Second Street, 2nd Floor, Fort Myers, FL 3390119

Records that are not online: public records requests

Request page
leeclerk.org/… (Clerk)25
Where to send it
Property Appraiser: in person or by mail at 2480 Thompson Street, 4th Floor26
Warning
Requests themselves may become public25

How to write a public records request

Questions people ask

How do I get a copy of a deed in Lee County?

The Lee County Clerk of Court, Official Records Services (County Recorder) keeps deed records. To order copies: Print online; order e-certified online; or mail with fees and a self-addressed stamped envelope to PO Box 2278, Fort Myers, FL 33902. Plain copies: $1.00 per page (8.5 x 14 or smaller). Certified copies: E-certified official record: $8.00 ($2.00 statutory + $6.00 vendor fee).534

Can I search Lee County land records online for free?

No, the official online search charges a fee. No search fee stated; the Clerk says most documents can be printed from your own device. The official search: or.leeclerk.org/LandMarkWeb32

How much is a birth certificate in Lee County?

$14 first copy; $10 each additional copy of the same record.11

Where do I get a divorce decree in Lee County?

Judgment from the clerk in the county where granted.21

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

Use the property search of the Lee County Property Appraiser: leepa.org/Search/PropertySearch.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 Lee 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; all 27 sources were checked on November 4, 2026. Fees and rules change, so check the office's own page before you pay or travel.

  1. Government Units List 2026US Census Bureau
  2. Property RecordsLee County Clerk of Court
  3. Copies of DocumentsLee County Clerk of Court
  4. Fees & CostsLee County Clerk of Court
  5. Official Records ServicesLee County Clerk of Court
  6. County officials listFlorida Department of Revenue
  7. Property Appraiser homeLee County Property Appraiser
  8. Tax Collector homeLee County Tax Collector
  9. Contact UsLee County Clerk of Court
  10. Court Case RecordsLee County Clerk of Court
  11. Birth CertificatesFlorida Department of Health in Lee County
  12. Death CertificatesFlorida Department of Health in Lee County
  13. S. 865.09 F.S. Fictitious Name ActThe Florida Legislature (Online Sunshine)
  14. Search Official RecordsLee County Clerk of Court
  15. Scam AlertsLee County Clerk of Court
  16. Role of the ClerkLee County Clerk of Court
  17. Delinquent TaxesLee County Tax Collector
  18. Marriage Licenses & CeremoniesLee County Clerk of Court
  19. Historical Document LibraryLee County Clerk of Court
  20. Marriage CertificatesFlorida Department of Health
  21. Divorce or Annulment CertificatesFlorida Department of Health
  22. ProbateLee County Clerk of Court
  23. Location/HoursLee County Property Appraiser
  24. LocationsLee County Tax Collector
  25. Public Records RequestLee County Clerk of Court
  26. Public Records RequestLee County Property Appraiser
  27. County population totals: Vintage 2025 (July 1, 2025)US Census Bureau