Knowledge Base

Checklist of information steps to take for compliance with FS 39.503.

Addresses various issues related to a diligent search such as legal requirements, importance and steps.

The purpose of this training manual is to identify the search tools that are available and to use them in a systematic way.

Definitions and Understandings of Paternity

This form is to be used only when a search of the Putative Father (supposed or presumed father) Registry is requested.

Search Offender Database for persons currently incarcerated or released from Florida prisons.

Free search of inmates currently incarcerated or released from Federal Prisons in the US.

Search information available from Florida County Clerks. Some Court information and Recorded Documents may be available, depending on what the County offers online.

Website has a number of search links: addresses, phone numbers, maps. The 'People Finder' gives listing of possible locations (city and state) as well as list of possible relatives and employment. There is a cost for more detailed results.

Free search for Official Records recorded in Florida County Courts. Many documents can be viewed online.

Free search by state for inmates in State Prisons. NOTE: Not all states have an online inmate search.

This site gives a listing of states that have a Putative Father Registry and contact information to search the registry.

Search by state for various public records offices and agencies. Some states may charge a fee to obtain records.

Free search of Social Security Death Records by name or Social Security Number.

Free search tool for names, addresses, and telephone numbers. Additional search options available for a fee.

Select a state and get targeted local information. White and yellow pages plus zip codes and maps.

Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator

Florida Department of Corrections Website

Florida Department of Law Enforcement

Florida Sheriff Locator

Florida Bar Site

Florida Court Clerk’s Locator

Link to Florida Courts

Free inmate locator for Florida and many other states.

Helpful in locating military personnel abroad.

Often, you will learn that a missing parent may be out of the country. To assist you in locating the individual, several countries and Canadian provinces have bilateral reciprocity with Florida and they will generally assist you with your request. Click on the link above for further information.

Search for U.S. businesses in the Online Yellow Pages

Use to access maps and directions.

Use to access maps and directions.

Free people search and public information search engine.

Children’s Aid Societies List

Listing and photos of persons wanted by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

Canadian White Pages

Florida Attorney General Web Site

National Sex Offender Public Website

Use this site to learn how to search the Web more efficiently and to help determine what search engines to use.

This site allows you to select by county/state most public records. It is also free, so make use of this one.

Nationwide utility company locator.

Social Security Death Index

This state and local government Internet directory provides access to thousands of state agencies and city and county governments – from the state’s home page to the smallest counties or townships.

United States Postal Service

VINELink is the online version of VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday), the National Victim Notification Network. This service allows crime victims to obtain timely and reliable information about criminal cases and the custody status of offenders 24 hours a day.

Free resources for investigators. Also has a warrants directory by state/county plus more.