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Seminole County, Florida
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Seminole County, Florida Facts

When was Seminole County, FL Created?
Seminole County was created on April 25, 1913 from Orange County. This county was named for the Seminole Native American tribe.

What is the County Seat of Seminole County, FL?
The County Seat is located in Sanford also, the county government website is www.seminolecountyfl.gov/.

What counties are adjacent to Seminoles County, FL?
Bordering Counties are Brevard CountyVolusia County (north / east), Orange County (west / south), Lake County.

What cities and towns are in Seminole County, FL?
Cities and towns located in the County include Altamonte Springs, Casselberry, Lake Mary, Longwood, Oviedo, Sanford, Winter Springs.

Seminole County, FL Vital Records

Where can find Seminole County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Seminole County vital records can be found at the Florida Office of Vital Records which has copies of Birth & Deaths reported 1917 to present and Divorce & Marriages since June 6, 1927. There is a fee for each copy requested. Please refer to the information to the Statewide Vital Records in Florida for current fees and application process.

You can search online for Seminole County Birth, Marriage, Divorce or Death Records. You can also Order Electronically Online or can download an application for Florida Birth CertificateMarriage CertificateDivorce CertificateDeath Certificate Applications to mail.

Vital Records can also be found in the Seminole County Health Department has copies of Birth & Death certificates. Also has computer access from 1917 to present for birth records for the entire state as well as births that occurred in this county.

Seminole County, FL Census Records


What Seminole County, FL census records are available?
There are many types of census records for Seminole County guide you in researching your family tree. Federal Population Schedules are available for 192019301940.

There are Florida State censuses from 1867, 1875, 1885, 1935, 1945. You can get free downloadable and also printable census forms to help you with your research. See Also Florida Census Records Research Guide

Seminole County, FL Courthouse and Government Records

Seminole County Courthouse

What genealogical records can I find in the Seminole County Courthouse?
The below facts shows exactly what death, marriage, birth, property, wills, and court records are typically in Seminole County. The years listed below are the first noted records with this county. See Also Florida Corthouse Records Research Guide.

  • Seminole County Courthouse (all departments listed below are located here, unless otherwise noted)
    • Address: P.O. Box 8099, Sanford, FL 32772-8099 or 301 N. Park Avenue, Sanford, FL 32771-1243
  • Seminole County Clerk of the Circuit Court / County Clerk is custodian of all records of all predecessor courts, whether justice of the peace, city, county, probate, civil, or criminal.
    • Phone: (407) 665-4330
    • Marriage Records: 1913
    • Land Records: 1913
    • Probate Records: 1913
    • Court Records: 1913
  • Seminole County Tax Collector collects all real estate taxes including postponed and delinquent, all county revenues in addition to the research and issue tax deed applications. Our department is the holder of tax records and assessed values.
  • Florida Land Records
  • BLM Land Records

Seminole County, FL Societies and Family History Resources

What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Seminole County, FL?
A list of Seminole County Historical  and Genealogical Societies, Libraries, Archives. See also list of Statewide Florida Archives, Historical & Genealogical Societies.

Where can I connect with other Seminole County, FL Researchers through message boards and forums?

What other genealogical resources are available in Seminole County, FL?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Seminole County. A lot of these genealogy links fall into 3 categories: Business oriented Sites, Private Sites or Organization Sites. Some have free access some require a fee. This is just a directory which has been collected or submitted. I do not endorse or promote one genealogy site over another.

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Seminole Co. FL Cemeteries & Church Records

Seminole Co. FL Family Websites, Pictures & Histories

Seminole Co. FL General and History Websites

Seminole Co. FL Immigration & Naturalization

Seminole Co. FL Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers

Seminole Co. FL Military Records

Seminole Co. FL Schools & Directories