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How To Search Property Records in Seminole County in 2026

SeminoleRecords.org provides access to publicly available information related to property records in Seminole County, Florida. Members of the public may search for deeds, mortgage documents, tax assessments, liens, plat maps, and ownership histories through official county resources. The information available through these channels reflects recorded instruments and assessment data maintained by county agencies; completeness and currency of records may vary depending on the source and the date of last update.

Records may be searched through the following official resources:

Seminole County Property Appraiser – ownership data, assessed values, property characteristics, exemptions, and sales history
Seminole County Clerk of Court – recorded instruments including deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, and plats
Seminole County Tax Collector – tax bills, payment history, delinquency records, and tax certificate information
Seminole County GIS Portal – interactive mapping, parcel boundaries, zoning layers, and aerial photography

Multiple Access Methods:

Members of the public may obtain property records through four primary channels:

Online searches – the most convenient method; available at no cost for most record types
In-person visits – required for certified copies and access to older records not yet digitized
By mail – written requests submitted to the appropriate county office with applicable fees
Through professionals – title companies, real estate attorneys, and licensed appraisers conduct comprehensive searches as part of real estate transactions

Online Search Methods:

1. Property Appraiser Website

The Seminole County Property Appraiser provides free, unrestricted public access to property assessment data without requiring registration.

Search Options:

By property address
By owner name
By parcel ID / folio number
By subdivision name
By map or GIS location
By legal description

Information Available:

Current owner name and mailing address
Property site address and legal description
Parcel/folio number and land use designation
Property characteristics: square footage, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, year built, lot size, and building type
Assessed value (land and improvements separately), taxable value, and exemptions applied
Sales history with deed references
Property photographs and GIS map location
Link to the detailed property card

How to Search:

Navigate to the Seminole County Property Appraiser search portal
Select the preferred search type (address, owner name, parcel ID, etc.)
Enter the search criteria in the appropriate field
Submit the search and review the results list
Select the desired property to open the full property card
Review ownership data, valuation history, sales records, and maps
Print or save the information as needed

2. County Clerk / Recorder Official Records Search

The Seminole County Clerk of Court Official Records system provides access to recorded instruments. Basic searches are free; document image viewing may require a registered account or per-page fee.

Searchable By:

Grantor name (seller)
Grantee name (buyer)
Document type
Recording date range
Book and page number
Instrument number

Documents Available:

Warranty deeds, quitclaim deeds, and special warranty deeds
Mortgages and deeds of trust
Satisfactions and releases of mortgage
Mechanic's liens, judgment liens, and tax liens
Easements and declarations of restrictions
Plats and surveys
Powers of attorney affecting real property
Affidavits affecting title
Lis pendens notices
HOA documents and condominium declarations

How to Search:

Go to the Clerk of Court Official Records search
Select the preferred search type (grantor/grantee name, document type, date range)
Enter the search criteria
Review the results list and note instrument numbers or book and page references
Click to view document images where available online
Note that some document images require a fee or registered account to view or download

3. Tax Collector Website

The Seminole County Tax Collector provides free public access to property tax information.

Search By:

Property address
Owner name
Parcel/folio number
Tax account number

Information Available:

Current tax bill and payment status
Payment history by year
Outstanding balances and delinquency status
Exemptions applied and millage rates
Tax certificate information for delinquent properties
Installment plan status and available payment options

4. GIS / Mapping System

The Seminole County GIS Portal provides an interactive mapping environment for visual property research.

How to Use:

Navigate the map to the desired location using address search or manual navigation
Click on a parcel to view linked property information
Toggle map layers to view zoning designations, flood zones, wetlands, and aerial photography
Measure distances and lot dimensions using built-in tools
Access linked records from the Property Appraiser and Clerk systems

In-Person Searches:

Property Appraiser Office

Seminole County Property Appraiser
1101 E. First St.
Sanford, FL 32771
Phone: (407) 665-7506
Seminole County Property Appraiser

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Services available in person include public access computer terminals, staff assistance with property searches, printed property cards, plat maps, and exemption application processing.

Clerk of Court / Recorder Office

Seminole County Clerk of Court
301 N. Park Ave.
Sanford, FL 32771
Phone: (407) 665-4330
Seminole County Clerk of Court

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Services available in person include viewing official records, requesting certified copies, searching grantor/grantee indexes, accessing record books and microfilm, and receiving staff assistance with document retrieval.

Tax Collector Office

Seminole County Tax Collector – Main Office
1101 E. First St.
Sanford, FL 32771
Phone: (407) 665-1000
Seminole County Tax Collector

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Services available in person include tax payment processing, copies of tax bills, delinquency information, and tax certificate searches.

By Mail Requests:

Property Appraiser

Written requests for property information may be submitted to:

Seminole County Property Appraiser
P.O. Box 1987
Sanford, FL 32772

Requests should include the property address or parcel number, a description of the information sought, and a self-addressed return envelope. Copying fees may apply.

Clerk / Recorder

Written requests for copies of recorded documents may be submitted to:

Seminole County Clerk of Court – Official Records
P.O. Box 8099
Sanford, FL 32772

Requests should specify the document by instrument number, book and page, or property address with an approximate date range. Payment for applicable copy and certification fees must accompany the request.

Through Professionals:

Title companies conduct comprehensive title searches and issue abstracts of title and title insurance commitments that identify all recorded interests affecting a property. Real estate attorneys provide legal title opinions and assist with complex ownership disputes. Licensed real estate agents may access MLS data for listed properties, pull property histories, and compile comparable sales data as part of their representation services. Costs for professional services vary by provider and scope of work.

Search Tips:

When searching by address, members of the public should use the complete street address, include unit or apartment numbers where applicable, and attempt searches with and without directional prefixes (N, S, E, W). When searching by owner name, attempting the last name first and checking spelling variations, maiden names, and business entity names improves results. For historical records not available online, an in-person visit to the Clerk's office or a written request is required, as older instruments may exist only in bound record books or on microfilm.

Common Search Challenges:

Records may not appear online due to recent recording delays, incomplete digitization of older documents, indexing errors, or name spelling variations. When multiple results appear for common names or similar addresses, verifying by parcel number or legal description resolves ambiguity. Documents that are unrecorded, filed under seal, or represent private agreements not submitted for recording are not accessible through public property record systems.

What Is Seminole County Property Records

Seminole County property records are official documents related to real property — land and buildings — maintained by county government agencies as permanent legal records of ownership, transfers, encumbrances, and valuations. These records establish clear title, provide constructive notice to the public of recorded interests, and form the foundation of the real estate marketplace.

Types of Property Records:

Ownership Records

Ownership records document the legal transfer of real property and include warranty deeds, quitclaim deeds, special warranty deeds, life estate deeds, and trust documents affecting title. The chain of title — the unbroken sequence of recorded transfers from the original grant to the present owner — is assembled from these instruments.

Encumbrance Records

Encumbrance records reflect interests in property held by parties other than the current owner. These include recorded mortgages and deeds of trust, mechanic's liens, judgment liens, federal and state tax liens, easements, declarations of restrictions, homeowner association documents, and lis pendens notices indicating pending litigation affecting title.

Tax and Assessment Records

The Seminole County Property Appraiser maintains assessment records reflecting the just value, assessed value, and taxable value of each parcel. The Tax Collector maintains records of tax bills, payment history, exemptions applied, millage rates, special assessments, and delinquency status. Under § 193.011, Florida Statutes, the Property Appraiser is required to assess all property at just value as of January 1 of each year.

Legal Descriptions and Plats

Plat maps, subdivision plats, condominium declarations, and survey documents recorded with the Clerk of Court establish the legal boundaries and descriptions of parcels. These instruments are referenced in deeds and are essential for identifying the precise extent of a property interest.

Building and Permit Records

Building permits, certificates of occupancy, code violation notices, and zoning records are maintained by the Seminole County Development Services Division. These records document the permitted construction history of improvements on a parcel and are relevant to property valuation and compliance.

Who Maintains Property Records:

Seminole County Clerk of Court – records, indexes, and preserves all recorded instruments affecting title, including deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, and plats
Seminole County Property Appraiser – maintains property valuations, assessment records, ownership information, property characteristics, and exemption applications
Seminole County Tax Collector – maintains tax bills, payment records, delinquent tax records, and tax certificate and tax deed information
Seminole County Development Services – maintains building permits, certificates of occupancy, zoning records, and code enforcement files

Under § 28.222, Florida Statutes, the Clerk of Court serves as the official recorder of instruments affecting real property in the county and is responsible for maintaining a permanent index accessible to the public.

Are Property Records Public Information in Seminole County?

Property records in Seminole County are public information. Under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes — Florida's Public Records Law — all records made or received by a public agency in the course of official business are presumed open to public inspection unless a specific statutory exemption applies. Property records maintained by the Clerk of Court, Property Appraiser, and Tax Collector are subject to this presumption of openness.

As stated in the Florida Public Records Law, "every person who has custody of a public record shall permit the record to be inspected and copied by any person desiring to do so, at any reasonable time, under reasonable conditions." This principle has governed access to land records in Florida since statehood and reflects the centuries-old common law tradition of public land records in American jurisprudence.

Why Property Records Are Public:

Property records serve multiple public interests that justify their open status:

Transparency – Public access to ownership information prevents secret transfers, deters fraud, and ensures accountability in property taxation
Commercial necessity – Title searches, title insurance, mortgage lending, and real estate appraisals all depend on unrestricted access to recorded instruments
Legal protection – Recording a document provides constructive notice to all subsequent purchasers and encumbrancers, protecting the priority of recorded interests
Public interest – Tax assessment transparency, community planning, historical research, genealogical research, and journalistic investigation all rely on open property records

What Property Information Is Freely Accessible:

Current and historical property ownership
Legal descriptions and parcel identification numbers
Property addresses and physical characteristics
Sale prices and transfer amounts
Recorded mortgage amounts and lender names
Liens, encumbrances, and easements
Tax assessments, taxable values, and payment history
Deeds and all other recorded instruments
Plat maps and surveys
GIS mapping data

Privacy Considerations:

Certain personal information within property records is subject to statutory protection. Social Security numbers and bank account numbers are redacted from documents recorded after July 1, 2002, pursuant to Florida law. Under § 119.071, Florida Statutes, active law enforcement officers, judges, prosecutors, and certain other protected individuals may request that their home addresses be kept confidential in agency records. Domestic violence victims and stalking victims may similarly request address protection through the Florida Address Confidentiality Program.

Homestead exemption applications may contain financial information that is not fully subject to public inspection; the Property Appraiser's office can advise on applicable policies.

Who Can Access Property Records:

Any person may inspect and copy property records maintained by Seminole County agencies. There is no residency requirement, ownership requirement, or requirement to state a purpose. Common users include prospective buyers, real estate agents and brokers, title companies, lenders, appraisers, attorneys, property investors, genealogists, historians, and members of the media.

Commercial Use of Property Records:

Commercial aggregation of public property records is legally permissible. Title insurance companies, data services such as CoreLogic and First American, and MLS systems compile and redistribute public property data under subscription models. Anti-harassment laws, fair housing laws, and other applicable statutes continue to govern the use of information obtained from public records regardless of the method of access.

How Much Does It Cost to Get Property Records in Seminole County?

Members of the public may inspect property records at no charge. Fees apply when copies, certified copies, or document images are requested. The following fee schedule reflects current charges maintained by Seminole County agencies.

Clerk of Court – Official Records Copy Fees:

Service	Current Fee
Copies of recorded documents (per page)	$1.00 per page
Certified copies of recorded documents	$1.00 per page + $2.00 certification fee
Electronic document images (online)	$1.00 per page (registered account)
Recording a new instrument (first page)	$10.00
Recording a new instrument (each additional page)	$8.50 per page
Documentary stamp tax on deeds	$0.70 per $100 of consideration
Intangible tax on new mortgages	$0.002 per $1.00 of obligation

Documentary stamp taxes and intangible taxes are collected at recording pursuant to Florida law and are not fees charged by the Clerk for record access.

Property Appraiser – Copy Fees:

Service	Current Fee
Online property record access	Free
Printed property card (in person)	$0.15 per page
Mailed property information	Copying fees apply

Tax Collector – Copy Fees:

Service	Current Fee
Online tax record access	Free
Copies of tax bills (in person)	$0.15 per page

What Is Available at No Cost:

Online inspection of property appraiser records
Online inspection of tax collector records
Online search of Clerk of Court Official Records index
In-person inspection of any public property record
GIS mapping data

Accepted payment methods at the Clerk of Court include cash, check, money order, and major credit cards. Mail requests should include a check or money order payable to the Seminole County Clerk of Court. Fee waivers are not provided for standard copy requests; however, agencies subject to the Florida Public Records Law may not charge fees for the mere inspection of records without copying.

What's Included in a Seminole County Property Record?

A complete Seminole County property record draws from multiple agency databases and recorded instruments. The following categories of information are available through the Property Appraiser, Clerk of Court, and Tax Collector systems.

Ownership Information:

Current ownership records identify the legal owner or owners by name, ownership type (individual, joint tenants, tenants in common, tenants by the entireties, trust, LLC, or corporation), acquisition date, deed instrument number, and mailing address for tax bill delivery. Previous ownership information — including the chain of title with prior owners' names, transfer dates, and historical deed references — is accessible through both the Property Appraiser's sales history and the Clerk's recorded instrument index.

Property Identification:

Each parcel is identified by a unique parcel ID/folio number, a site address, a legal description referencing the subdivision plat book and page or metes and bounds description, and a tax account number. Condominium units carry unit-specific identifiers in addition to the master parcel reference.

Physical Characteristics:

Property appraiser records include lot size in square feet or acres, lot dimensions, frontage, land use designation, and zoning classification. Building data includes total living area, year built, effective year, number of stories, building type, construction type, exterior wall material, roof type, foundation type, number of bedrooms, number of full and half bathrooms, garage spaces, pool designation, porch and patio square footage, fireplace count, HVAC type, water source, and sewer system type. Condition and quality ratings and depreciation information are also maintained.

Valuation Information:

Assessment records reflect land value, building value, total assessed value, just value (full market value), and — where applicable — the Save Our Homes capped value limiting annual assessment increases for homestead properties. Historical assessed values for prior years are available in the online property card, enabling year-over-year trend analysis.

Tax Information:

Current year tax records include the total tax amount, taxable value after exemptions, millage rate, and a breakdown by taxing authority (Seminole County general fund, school district, municipalities, and special districts including Community Development Districts). Tax payment history, delinquency records, and tax certificate information for properties with unpaid taxes are accessible through the Tax Collector's system.

Exemptions Applied:

Exemptions reflected in assessment records include the standard homestead exemption ($25,000 on assessed value plus an additional $25,000 on non-school assessed value for qualifying homestead properties), senior exemptions, disability exemptions, veteran exemptions, widow/widower exemptions, agricultural classifications, conservation exemptions, and historic preservation exemptions.

Sales History:

Sales history records include sale dates, sale prices, deed types (warranty, quitclaim, tax deed, foreclosure, etc.), grantor and grantee names, deed instrument numbers, qualified/unqualified sale designations, and documentary stamp amounts. Price per square foot is calculated from recorded sale prices.

Encumbrances and Liens:

Recorded mortgages appear with original amounts, lender names, recording dates, and book and page references. Recorded liens — including federal and state tax liens, judgment liens, mechanic's liens, HOA liens, and code enforcement liens — appear with amounts, lienholders, and recording dates. Easements, deed restrictions, covenants, life estates, and lis pendens notices are indexed and retrievable through the Clerk's Official Records system.

Legal and Regulatory Information:

Zoning classification, land use code, future land use designation, special district assignments, school district zones, flood zone designation (FEMA), wetlands designations, and conservation area overlays are available through the Property Appraiser and GIS systems.

Maps and Images:

Property records include exterior photographs, aerial photographs, GIS maps with parcel boundaries, plat maps, and property sketches or floor plan diagrams. Historical aerial imagery is available through the GIS portal for select time periods.

Building Permit Information:

Where integrated with the Property Appraiser's system, building permit records include permit issuance dates, permit descriptions, contractor information, permit values, and certificate of occupancy dates. The Seminole County Development Services Division maintains the primary permit database.

What Is Not Typically in Public Property Records:

Current outstanding mortgage balances (only original recorded amounts)
Personal financial information beyond what appears in recorded instruments
Interior photographs
Confidential details from exemption applications
Social Security numbers (redacted by law)
Private agreements not submitted for recording
Actual purchase contract terms beyond the recorded sale price

How Long Does Seminole County Keep Property Records?

Property records in Seminole County are maintained permanently. Recorded instruments affecting title to real property — including deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, plats, and all other documents recorded with the Clerk of Court — are never destroyed. This permanent retention requirement reflects both the legal necessity of an unbroken chain of title and the statutory obligations imposed on county recorders under Florida law.

Legal Basis for Retention:

The Florida Department of State's General Records Schedule GS1-SL for State and Local Government Agencies establishes retention requirements for public records. Recorded instruments affecting real property are classified as permanent records. The Clerk of Court's obligation to maintain these records in perpetuity is further grounded in § 28.222, Florida Statutes, which designates the Clerk as the permanent custodian of official records.

Records Kept Permanently:

The following categories of property records are maintained without any destruction schedule:

All recorded deeds (warranty, quitclaim, trustee's, tax deed, and all other conveyance instruments)
All recorded mortgages, deeds of trust, satisfactions, releases, and assignments
All recorded liens and lien releases
All recorded plats, subdivision plats, re-plats, and condominium declarations
All recorded easements, restrictions, covenants, and declarations
All recorded powers of attorney affecting real property
All recorded court documents affecting title
Assessment rolls maintained by the Property Appraiser

Format and Storage:

Historical records from the early twentieth century and prior exist in handwritten or typed bound ledger books stored in climate-controlled vault facilities at the Clerk of Court. Mid-century records are preserved on microfilm. Records from approximately the 1980s forward have been scanned and are maintained in electronic document management systems with off-site backup and disaster recovery protocols. The Clerk's office continues digitization efforts to make older records accessible online.

Online Availability by Time Period:

Time Period	Availability
Recent (last 20+ years)	Fully online; immediate free access
Moderate age (20–50 years)	Partially online; microfilm available in person
Historical (50+ years)	In-person access; staff retrieval required
Very old (100+ years)	Archive storage; advance notice may be needed

Property Appraiser Assessment Records:

Current and historical assessment records are maintained permanently. Online property cards display assessed values for recent years; historical assessment data for earlier periods is available upon request at the Property Appraiser's office. Exemption applications are retained for a minimum of five years following the applicable tax year.

Tax Collector Records:

Tax payment records are retained for a minimum of seven years. Tax certificates remain on file until redeemed or until a tax deed is issued. Tax deed records are permanent and are maintained by the Clerk of Court following tax deed sales.

Building Permit Records:

Building permits for major structural construction are retained permanently by the Development Services Division. Minor permit records are retained for a minimum of ten years. These records are maintained separately from the Clerk's Official Records system.

Accessing Historical Records:

Members of the public seeking records not available online should contact the Clerk of Court directly. Requests for very old records should specify the property address or legal description, the approximate time period, and the type of document sought. Retrieval time ranges from same-day to several business days depending on the age and format of the record. Standard copy fees apply to all historical records regardless of age.

Clerk of Court – Records Management:

Seminole County Clerk of Court
301 N. Park Ave.
Sanford, FL 32771
Phone: (407) 665-4330
Seminole County Clerk of Court

Property Appraiser – Historical Assessment Records:

Seminole County Property Appraiser
1101 E. First St.
Sanford, FL 32771
Phone: (407) 665-7506
Seminole County Property Appraiser

How To Find Liens on Property in Seminole County?

A lien is a legal claim recorded against real property that secures payment of a debt or obligation. Members of the public may search for liens on property in Seminole County through the Clerk of Court's Official Records system, the Tax Collector's delinquency records, and federal agency databases.

Step-by-Step Search Process:

Navigate to the Seminole County Clerk of Court Official Records search portal
Search by the property owner's name as grantee or grantor, or by the property address if the system supports address-based searches
Filter results by document type — relevant lien categories include judgment liens, mechanic's liens, federal tax liens, state tax liens, HOA liens, and code enforcement liens
Review all results within the relevant date range and note instrument numbers, recording dates, amounts, and lienholders
Click on individual instrument records to view document images confirming lien details
Search the Tax Collector's system at Seminole County Tax Collector for delinquent property tax records and tax certificate information
Search the U.S. District Court PACER system for federal judgment liens not yet recorded at the county level
Search the Florida Department of Revenue records for state tax warrants

Types of Liens Searchable Through Official Records:

Judgment liens – recorded by creditors following court judgments; indexed under the debtor's name
Mechanic's liens – filed by contractors, subcontractors, or material suppliers for unpaid construction work
Federal tax liens – filed by the IRS for unpaid federal taxes; recorded with the Clerk of Court
State tax liens/warrants – filed by the Florida Department of Revenue for unpaid state taxes
HOA liens – filed by homeowner associations for unpaid assessments
Code enforcement liens – filed by Seminole County or municipal code enforcement agencies for unresolved violations
Child support liens – recorded against property of obligors with unpaid support obligations
Lis pendens – notices of pending litigation that may affect title

Important Search Considerations:

Lien searches by owner name may miss liens indexed under name variations or prior ownership. A comprehensive lien search for real estate transactions is conducted by a licensed title company or real estate attorney, who searches all relevant indexes and issues a title commitment identifying all recorded encumbrances. The Clerk's index reflects only instruments recorded in Seminole County; federal tax liens and judgment liens from other jurisdictions may require separate searches.

Seminole County Clerk of Court – Official Records:

Seminole County Clerk of Court
301 N. Park Ave.
Sanford, FL 32771
Phone: (407) 665-4330
Seminole County Clerk of Court

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

What Is Property Owner Rule in Seminole County?

The property owner rule in Seminole County refers to the body of Florida law and local regulations governing the rights, responsibilities, and limitations applicable to owners of real property within the county. Property ownership in Florida is governed primarily by state statute, constitutional provisions, and local ordinances adopted by Seminole County and its municipalities.

Fundamental Property Rights Under Florida Law:

The Florida Constitution, Article X, Section 6, provides that private property shall not be taken except for a public purpose and with full compensation. Property owners in Seminole County hold the right to use, enjoy, lease, sell, and encumber their property subject to applicable zoning regulations, deed restrictions, HOA covenants, and state and local law.

Homestead Protections:

Florida's homestead law, codified in Article X, Section 4 of the Florida Constitution and implemented through the Florida Statutes, provides Seminole County property owners who occupy their property as a primary residence with significant protections:

Homestead tax exemption – qualifying owners receive a $25,000 exemption from assessed value for all taxing authorities, plus an additional $25,000 exemption from non-school assessed value, reducing the taxable base for property tax purposes
Save Our Homes assessment cap – under § 193.155, Florida Statutes, the assessed value of a homestead property may not increase by more than 3% per year or the Consumer Price Index, whichever is lower, protecting long-term owners from rapid tax increases
Forced sale protection – the homestead is exempt from forced sale by most creditors, with limited exceptions for mortgages, mechanic's liens, and property tax obligations
Devise restrictions – a homestead owned by a married person may not be devised by will without the spouse's joinder, protecting the surviving spouse's interest

Property Owner Responsibilities:

Seminole County property owners are subject to the following obligations:

Property tax payment – taxes are assessed annually and are due by March 31 of the following year; early payment discounts of up to 4% apply for payments made in November
Maintenance and code compliance – owners must maintain property in compliance with the Seminole County Land Development Code and applicable building codes; code enforcement actions may result in recorded liens
Zoning compliance – use of property must conform to the applicable zoning classification under the Seminole County Land Development Code
HOA obligations – owners within homeowner association communities are bound by recorded declarations of covenants, conditions, and restrictions and are subject to HOA assessments and enforcement

Transfer of Property:

Property in Seminole County is transferred by recorded deed. Documentary stamp taxes of $0.70 per $100 of consideration are due at recording. Transfers between spouses and certain other exempt transfers are subject to reduced or waived documentary stamp taxes under Florida law. The recording of a deed with the Clerk of Court provides constructive notice to all subsequent purchasers and encumbrancers of the transferee's interest.

Adverse Possession:

Under Florida law, a person who openly, continuously, and exclusively possesses real property under a claim of right for a period of seven years may acquire title through adverse possession. Florida's adverse possession statute requires the claimant to have paid all taxes assessed against the property during the statutory period. Adverse possession claims are adjudicated through the circuit court system.

Eminent Domain:

Seminole County and state agencies retain the power of eminent domain to acquire private property for public use upon payment of just compensation. Property owners subject to condemnation proceedings have the right to contest both the necessity of the taking and the amount of compensation offered through proceedings in the Seminole County Circuit Court.

Relevant Government Offices:

Seminole County Development Services Division
1101 E. First St.
Sanford, FL 32771
Phone: (407) 665-7371
Seminole County Development Services

Seminole County Property Appraiser
1101 E. First St.
Sanford, FL 32771
Phone: (407) 665-7506
Seminole County Property Appraiser

Seminole County Tax Collector
1101 E. First St.
Sanford, FL 32771
Phone: (