Santa Rosa County, FL Public Records

Santa Rosa County, Florida, is home to Navarre Beach, known for pristine white sands and crystal-clear turquoise waters, both enjoyed by over 180,000 residents. Santa Rosa County public records are available to any requester with some restrictions per state laws. Record seekers may access vital records from the Florida Department of Health. The department is the state custodian of birth and death records. Records seekers can obtain birth records from the office if they meet eligibility requirements. Eligible requesters are, therefore, the registrant, direct family members, properly-documented guardians, and interested parties with a notarized affidavit. Death records are public, but only eligible requesters may obtain a death record with the cause of death. Eligible requesters are the immediate family members, executors of the estate, lawyers representing an eligible requester, insurance companies, and anyone who needs a certificate to pay a policy or death benefits on the registrant. All applicants must submit a corresponding application form with the required fees and a valid photo ID. The department accepts in-person and mailed requests. Marriage and divorce documents are available from the Santa Rosa County Clerk of Court Office. The clerk provides these records to public requesters in person and via mail. All applications should contain the marriage or divorce details and the corresponding fees. Marriage and divorce certificates after June 1927 are also available from the Florida Health Department. Record seekers must complete and submit a corresponding application form with the necessary search and copy fees. Santa Rosa property records are accessible through the Property Appraiser Office. The office has an online public property search using criteria such as owner name, parcel number, address, subdivisions, and use code.