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- Lakeland Fire DepartmentFire and emergency medical services 701 E. Main Street Lakeland FL 33801 Phone: (863) 834-8200 Fax: (863) 834-8295
- Lakeland Public LibraryReference and research materials 100 Lake Morton Drive Lakeland FL 33801 Phone: (863) 834-4280
- Lakeland Florida Criminal Records Search and DepositoryFlorida Department of Law Enforcement Mailing Address P.O. Box 1489 Tallahassee, FL 32302-1489 Directory of Contacts
- Lakeland Florida Official Criminal History Background CheckFlorida Department of Law Enforcement User Services Bureau Criminal History Services PO Box 1489 Tallahassee FL 32302 (8
Police, crime & corrections
- Lakeland Police DepartmentLaw enforcement services 219 North Massachusetts Avenue Lakeland FL 33801 Phone: (863) 834-6900 Email: LPDWebInfo@lakelandgov.net
- Center for Missing & Exploited ChildrenQuick search for missing children, sex offenders, Amber alerts, records and more public information.
- Inmate Search and Community Corrections2601 Blair Stone Road Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2500 (850) 488-5021 1-888-558-6488 or citizens.services@mail.dc.state.f
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- Lakeland Police Departmentlakelandgov.net
- Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptrollerlakecountyclerkfl.gov
- Polk County Clerk of the Circuit Courtflclerks.com
- NCES Public School District Searchnces.ed.gov
- FBI Crime Data Explorercde.ucr.cjis.gov
- IMLS Library Search & Compareimls.gov
- FBI Identity History Summary Checksfbi.gov
- Lakeland Police Departmentlakelandgov.net
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Lakeland at a glance
- County
- Polk County
- County seat
- Bartow
- Population
- 280,346
- Polk County population
- 725,046
- Local records
- City of Lakeland
- ZIP codes
- 33813, 33803, 33801, 33805, 33815, 33811, 33802, 33804, 33806
About Lakeland public records
Lakeland public records are kept by the offices listed above. Start with the office that created the record.
The Polk County Supervisor of Elections administers all elections for Lakeland voters from its office at 250 S Broadway Avenue, Bartow, FL 33830. Residents can reach the office by calling (863) 534-5888 or visiting the website at polkelections.com to register, find polling places, and review sample ballots.
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Where can I find vital records (birth, death, marriage) for Lakeland?
Vital records for Lakeland, Polk County, Florida including birth certificates, death certificates, and marriage licenses are maintained by the Polk County Clerk-Recorder and the Florida Department of Health Vital Records office. Certified copies can be requested online, by mail, or in person. Fees and identification requirements apply.
How do I look up sex offenders near Lakeland, Florida?
The Florida sex offender registry is publicly accessible online through the Florida State Police website. You can search by name, address, zip code, or city to find registered sex offenders near Lakeland. Registered offenders are required by law to update their address information regularly with local law enforcement.
What government agencies handle public records in Lakeland, Florida?
Public records in Lakeland, Florida are managed by multiple agencies: the Lakeland City Clerk (municipal records, ordinances), the Polk County Clerk of Court (court records), the Polk Property Appraiser (property records), the Polk County Sheriff (arrest and inmate records), and the Florida vital records office (birth, death, marriage). All operate under the Florida Sunshine Law.
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