Charlotte County, FL Public Records

Circuit Court - Criminal Division
350 E Marion Ave
County Justice Center
Punta Gorda, FL 33951-1687 http://co.charlotte.fl.us/Default.asp
Hours: 8AM-5PM EST
P: 941-833-3048
F: 941-505-4860
Jurisdiction: Felony
Restricted Records: No juvenile, child abuse or sexual battery records released
Circuit Court - Civil Division
350 E Marion Ave
Punta Gorda, FL 33950 http://co.charlotte.fl.us/Default.asp
Hours: 8AM-5PM EST
F: 941-505-4860
Jurisdiction: Civil Actions over $15,000, Probate, Family
Restricted Records: No juvenile, child abuse, sexual battery, adoption records released
County Court phone- 941-637-2261. There is also a Murdock Annex in Port Charlotte.
County Court - Criminal Division
350 E Marion Ave
Punta Gorda, FL 33951-1687 http://co.charlotte.fl.us/Default.asp
Hours: 8AM-5PM EST
P: 941-637-2269
F: 941-637-2159
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Traffic
Restricted Records: No juvenile, child abuse or sexual battery records released
County Court - Civil Division
350 E Marion Ave
Punta Gorda, FL 33950 http://co.charlotte.fl.us/Default.asp
Hours: 8AM-5PM EST
P: 941-637-2261
F: 941-505-4860
Jurisdiction: Civil Actions under $15,000, Eviction, Small Claims
Restricted Records: No juvenile, child abuse, sexual battery, adoption records released
There is also a Murdock Annex in Port Charlotte.

Charlotte County, FL Vital Records

Contact the Charlotte County Office of the County Clerk of the Circuit Court if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

Charlotte County
County Clerk of the Circuit Court
350 E Marion Ave
Justice Center
Punta Gorda, FL 33950 http://dev.charlotteclerk.com/
8AM-5PM EST
Phone: 941-637-2335
Recorded Documents, Marriage

Charlotte County Vital Certificates

If you would like to obtain a hard copy of a birth, death, marriage, divorce, or other vital record, you can do so by searching for and requesting a vital certificate. Vital certificates are hard copy documents, the same as those used by the United States government.

Get a vital certificate.

Charlotte County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 693.6 sq mi
Population (2009): 156,952
  • Females: 51.8%
  • White: 91.6%
  • Black/African American: 5.8%
  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 5.1%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 86.9%
Population Change (2000-2009): 15,325
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 8%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 8.2%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 10.3%
High School Graduates (2000): 82.1%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 17.6%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.18
Housing Units (2000): 79,758
Homeownership Rate (2000): 83.7%
Migration Flow to Charlotte County, FL from (2007-2008):

Charlotte County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $2,131,648
  • Construction: $256,060
  • Retail Trade: $277,972
  • Professional and Technical Services: $150,776
  • Healthcare: $418,605
  • Banking: $111,094
  • Retail Trade: $277,972
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $85,410
  • Manufacturing: $41,349
  • Farms: $12,482
  • Government: $355,100
Employed (2000): 50,690
Unemployed (2000): 1,822
Unemployment Rate (2009): 11.8%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $34,978
Local Government Employment (2007): 5,132
Local Government Revenue (2007): $373,888 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $271,283 (thou. dol.)

Charlotte County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 1,203
  • Per 1,000 population: 7.7
Deaths (2007): 2,157
  • Per 1,000 population: 13.7
Infant Deaths (2007): 7
  • Per 1,000 population: 5.8

Charlotte County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 530
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 3
  • Forcible rape: 15
  • Robbery: 72
  • Aggravated Assault: 440
Property Crimes (2008): 5,007
  • Burglary: 1,274
  • Larceny-Theft: 3,506
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 227

Charlotte County Genealogy Records