MELBOURNE PUBLIC RECORDS

What are Melbourne City Public Records?

In compliance with the Florida Sunshine Law, Melbourne public records are all letters, documents, books, maps, data processing software, and any other material made or received in accordance with law or the transaction of official business. Records are classified as public records regardless of form, mode of transmission, or characteristics of the record. Not all public records are accessible by the public, some records are exempt from disclosure under state or federal statutes, or a valid Florida court order. Examples of some restricted records include

• Information in a criminal case revealing the substance of a confession until the final determination of the case
• Information that reveals the identity of a victim of child abuse
• Information revealing the identity of the victim of human trafficking
• Documents that reveal the identity, home or employment address and phone number, or personal assets of victims of crime.

Melbourne City Crime Statistics

The Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) maintains a record of crime within the cities and counties in the US through its Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program. Through this portal, interested members of the public may gain access to yearly crime statistics. In 2019, Melbourne reported 3,381 crimes, 579 violent crimes and 2, 802 property crimes. The most commonly reported violent crime was aggravated assault with 411 reported cases. The city also recorded 1 murder, 80 rape incidents, and 87 robberies. The least reported property crime was Arson with 15 reported incidents. Other property crimes include 439 burglaries and 144 motor vehicle thefts. Larceny-theft was the most prevalent crime with 2,219 reported incidents.

Are Melbourne City Criminal Records Public?

Melbourne city criminal records are public information that may be accessed by any interested member of the public. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement(FDLE) provides public access to criminal history information for residents of Florida. Interested persons may conduct searches through the instant search, the certified/non-certified, or the ORI search.

Instant search results are available immediately but are not certified. Requesters must pay a $24 fee through debit or credit card and a $1 card processing fee. The certified/non-certified search requires the interested party to provide demographic information to the FDLE. Results may be notarized and certified if required and will be returned to the address provided by the requester. Processing time for certified requests is 6-7 business days while non-certified records have 5 days. Each request costs $24 to be paid by credit or debit card.

To carry out an ORI search, the interested person must provide an ORI number. Results are sent directly to the person authorized by the ORI. Costs differ based on the agency, statute, or the entity requesting.

How to Obtain Melbourne City Police Reports and Arrest Records

Melbourne city police reports and arrest records are maintained by the City of Melbourne Police Department. Interested persons may obtain records from the police department by calling (321) 608-6590 or sending a fax to (321) 608-6599 Requests may also be sent by email to pd.records@mlbfl.org. Interested persons may also visit the police department in person on weekdays between 8 30 a.m. and 5 00 p.m. at

650 N. Apollo Boulevard,
Melbourne, FL 32935

Copies of records or reports are free of charge for the first 10 pages. Where the record exceeds 10 pages, $0.15 is charged for single-sided copies and $0.20 for double-sided copies.

How to Find Sex Offender Information in Melbourne City

Sex offenders in Melbourne may be found on the list of sexual predators living in the City of Melbourne maintained by the city police department. The list provides personal information on offenders such as their full name, age, pictures, physical characteristics, aliases, and address.

Sex offenders may also be found using the Sexual Offender and Predator Search maintained by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. Interested persons may find information on registered sex offenders within the state and the city of Melbourne. Residents may search for individual sex offenders by providing the first and last name of the offender. Alternatively, interested persons may conduct a neighborhood search providing the address, city, zip code, and radius for the intended search. Other search options include a University/Campus search and an Email Address/Internet Identifier Search. Users may also sign up to receive free email alerts when a registered offender moves into a neighborhood.

How to Find Melbourne City Inmate Records

Persons arrested in Melbourne are housed at the Brevard County Jail maintained by the Brevard County Sheriff. Inmates at the facility may be found by searching the inmate search portal. Searches may be filtered by providing the first name, last name, booking number, or date of incarceration of the inmate.

Interested persons may also call the jail on (321) 690-1500 or visit in person at

860 Camp Rd.
Cocoa, FL 32927

How Do I Visit an Inmate in Melbourne City Jail?

Inmates at the Brevard County jail are entitled to onsite video visits and remote video visits. Inmates may have an unlimited number of remote visits subject to time slot availability but a maximum of 3 on-site remote visits.

Remote visitors must schedule the visit at least 72 hours before the intended visit or no more than 2 weeks before. Remote visits are for 20 minutes per session and cost $10. To schedule and conduct a remote visit, interested persons must register on the VisitMe platform.

On-site visitors must be registered as visitors before the date of the visitation. Intending visitors may schedule the visit on the VisitMe platform or by calling the Jail Complex Visitation Center at any time of the day at (321) 690-1518 Visitors must present valid photo IDs when visiting. On-site video visits last for 45 minutes. On-site visits must be scheduled at least 72 hours before the intended visit but no earlier than 2 weeks before. Remote and on-site visits may be conducted daily between 8 00 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. except for Saturdays when visiting times are 8 00 a.m. to 6 45 p.m.

Court Records

Melbourne city falls under the Brevard County courts system. The court system comprises 3 Circuit Courts and 3 County Courts. The Brevard County Circuit Courts have general jurisdiction over all civil and criminal cases, but often only handle cases beyond the jurisdiction of the County Courts. The County Courts have limited jurisdiction over certain types of civil and criminal cases.

Location of Courts

Brevard County Circuit Court - Melbourne
Melbourne Branch Courthouse
51 South Nieman Avenue
Melbourne, FL 32901
Phone: (321) 952-4604
Fax: (321) 952-4602

Brevard County Circuit Court
506 South Palm Avenue
Titusville, FL 32796
Phone: (321) 637-5413

Brevard County Circuit Court - Viera
Moore Justice Center
2825 Judge Fran Jamieson Way
Viera, FL 32940
Phone: (321) 617-7314

County Court of Brevard County - Melbourne
Melbourne Branch Courthouse
51 South Nieman Avenue
Melbourne, FL 32901
Phone: (321) 952-4604
Fax: (321) 952-4602

County Court of Brevard County
506 South Palm Avenue, P.O. Box 219
Titusville, FL 32796
Phone: (321) 637-5413

County Court of Brevard County - Viera
Moore Justice Center
2825 Judge Fran Jamieson Way
Viera, FL 32940
Phone: (321) 617-7314

Are Melbourne City Court Records Public?

Melbourne city court records are public records unless expressly restricted by statute or court order. Interested persons may obtain court records such as court dockets, affidavits, case files, indexes, transcripts of trials, and images or copies of the submitted evidence.

How to Obtain Melbourne City Civil Court Case Records

Melbourne city civil court records are maintained by the Brevard County Clerk of Court. Interested persons may gain online access to civil court case records through the Brevard Electronic Court Application (BECA). Users may conduct a general public court records search or a subscriber court records search on the portal. Parties may also use the official records view subscription service to gain access to images on restricted case categories at a cost of $25 annually. For access to images authorized by statute, use the OnCore Online Public Search Engine.

Interested persons may request copies of civil court case records through the Research and Copy Request Center. Users must register to use the website. Through the platform requests for copies may be made and individuals can track previous requests. The clerk of court will charge a moderate fee for all copy requests. Copies of civil court case records are also available at the court where the case was tried.

Alternatively, call (321) 637-5413 or send a written request to

Brevard County Clerk of the Circuit Court
c/o Public Records Requests
Administration
P.O. Box 999
Titusville, FL 32781-0999

How to Obtain Melbourne City Criminal Court Records

Melbourne city criminal court records are kept by the County Clerk of Courts. Interested persons may view criminal court records online using the Brevard Electronic Court Application (BECA).

Interested individuals may request copies of criminal court case records through the Research and Copy Request Center. Registered users may request copies of court records, track or change previous requests. Copies of criminal court records are also available at the trial court. Interested persons may visit the court in person, call (321) 637-5413, or send a written request to

Brevard County Clerk of the Circuit Court
c/o Public Records Requests
Administration
P.O. Box 999
Titusville, FL 32781-0999

What are Melbourne City Vital Records?

Melbourne city vital records are official records of important life events within the city. Melbourne city vital records include records of births, marriages, deaths, and divorces within the city.

Where and How to Obtain Melbourne City Divorce Records

Interested persons may obtain copies of a Melbourne city divorce decree from the Brevard County Clerk of Court. Individuals may request records through the Research and Copy Request Center or by sending a written request to

Brevard County Clerk of the Circuit Court
c/o Public Records Requests
Administration
P.O. Box 999
Titusville, FL 32781-0999

The Florida Department of Health provides a dissolution of a marriage certificate as proper evidence of a divorce. Interested persons may obtain Melbourne city divorce records dating as far back as June 6, 1927. Requesters may obtain a copy of the divorce certificate for $5. Additional copies cost $4 each. If the year of the divorce is unknown, a fee of $2 is charged for each year required to search. For quicker return, pay a fee of $10 for rush service.

To apply, send a written request or a completed Application for Dissolution of Marriage alongside the required fee to

Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics,
P.O. Box 210, Jacksonville,
FL 32231-0042

Payments should be by check or money order only.

Persons unable to access the application form may send a written request containing the following

• Full name of both spouses as shown on the record
• Date of Dissolution
• County where dissolution granted
• Full name of the applicant
• Applicants mailing address and phone number
• Signature of Applicant
• Relationship to the person on the dissolution of marriage record

Alternatively, visit the Brevard County Department of Health in-person on weekdays between 8 00 a.m. and 4 30 p.m. at:

2565 Judge Fran Jamieson Way,
Viera, FL 32940

Or the Florida Department of Health at:

217 N Pearl Street,
Jacksonville, FL 32202

Where and How to Get Public Melbourne City Marriage Records

Interested persons may obtain Melbourne city marriage records from the Brevard County Clerk of Courts. Marriage records may be found online using the official records search portal. Interested persons may order copies by sending a written request to the clerk of court at

USPS:
Brevard County Clerk of Court
Attn: Research/Land Records
P.O. Box 2767
Titusville, FL 32781-2767

UPS, FedEx, etc:
Brevard County Clerk of Court
700 S Park Avenue
Titusville, FL 32780-4015

The Florida Department of Health also maintains records of marriages in Melbourne city dating as far back as June 6, 1927. To obtain a certificate take a completed application form to the state or county vital statistics office on a weekday between 8 00 a.m. and 4 30 p.m. at

217 N Pearl Street,
Jacksonville, FL 32202

OR

2565 Judge Fran Jamieson Way,
Viera, FL 32940

Alternatively, send the completed form and a check or money order for the required fee by mail to

Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics,
P.O. Box 210, Jacksonville, FL 32231-0042

OR

Attention: DOH-Brevard Office of Vital Statistics
2565 Judge Fran Jamieson Way,
Viera, FL 32940,

Requests to the Department of health cost $5 for the search and an initial certified copy. Additional copies cost $4 per copy.

If unable to download the application form, send a written request to the above address containing:

• The full name of each party to the marriage prior to the marriage
• Date of birth of both parties
• Date of marriage
• County where the marriage license was issued
• City or town where the marriage was solemnized

Where and How to Get Confidential Marriage Records in Melbourne City

All marriage records in Melbourne city are public records.

Where and How to Find Melbourne City Birth Records

Melbourne city birth records are restricted for 100 years after the birth. Only eligible persons may obtain a birth certificate within that period. Persons eligible to obtain the record include:

• The registrant (if of legal age)
• Parents listed on the Birth Record
• The Legal guardian of the registrant (must provide guardianship papers)
• A legal representative of one of the above persons
• Other people authorized by the court (must provide a recorded or certified copy of court order)

Where the registrant dies before the expiration of 100 years, copies may also be issued to

• The spouse,
• Siblings of legal age
• Children
• Grandchildren
• The legal representative of any of these persons

Either of the above may complete an Affidavit to Release Birth Certificate authorizing another person to obtain the certificate.

Birth certificates are available via the Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics. Applications may be made in person on weekdays between 8 00 a.m. and 4 30 p.m. at

2565 Judge Fran Jamieson Way,
Viera, FL 32940

OR

1217 N Pearl Street,
Jacksonville, FL 32202

Alternatively, send a written request or a completed application for a Florida birth record, a valid photo ID, and the required payment to

Florida Department of Health in Brevard County
Vital Statistics
2565 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera, FL 32940

OR

Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics,
P.O. Box 210,
Jacksonville, FL 32231-0042

Applications cost $12 for the first copy and $4 for each additional copy.

For fax applications, send a birth certificate request form, a copy of a valid photo ID, and a credit card authorization form to (321) 454-7164 Fax applications cost an additional $10 with express delivery available for an extra $18.

Persons sending in a written request should ensure it contains the following:

• Full name on the birth record
• Sex of the registrant
• Date of birth (if unknown, specify a range of years to be searched and provide an additional fee of $2.00 per calendar year)
• City or County of birth
• Parents full name(s) prior to first marriage
• Full name of the applicant
• Relationship to the person named on the record
• Mailing address
• Phone number
• Signature of Applicant

Where and How to Find Melbourne City Death Records

Melbourne city death records are somewhat semi-public records. Any adult member of the public may obtain a death record without the cause of death and part of the decedent’s phone number redacted. However, only authorized persons may obtain a full unredacted death certificate within 50 years of the death. Persons eligible to obtain unredacted copies include:

• The decedent’s spouse
• The decedent’s parent;
• The decedent’s child, grandchild, or siblings (if of legal age)
• Any person who provides a will, insurance policy, or another document that demonstrates interest in the estate of the deceased
• A legal representative of any of the above persons;
• A person with a court order

Unauthorized persons may apply for a complete death record if authorized by any of the above persons. Such an application must be accompanied by a notarized Affidavit to Release Cause of Death Information and a copy of a valid photo ID of the applicant and the person authorizing.

The Florida Department of Health provides access to Melbourne city death records. Apply for a death certificate in person at the Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics on weekdays between 8 00 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. to:

2565 Judge Fran Jamieson Way,
Viera, FL 32940

OR

1217 N Pearl Street,
Jacksonville, FL 32202

An eligible party may also send in a written request or a completed application form to:

Florida Department of Health in Brevard County
Vital Statistics
2565 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera, FL 32940

OR

Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics,
P.O. Box 210,
Jacksonville, FL 32231-0042

The Bureau will charge a $5 non-refundable search fee and additional copies will cost $4 each.

A written request may be sent where the application form is inaccessible. The request should contain

• Full name on the death record
• Sex of the deceased
• Date of death (if unknown, specify a range of years to be searched and provide an additional fee of $2.00 per calendar year)
• Date of birth of the deceased
• City or County of death
• Social Security number of the deceased
• Full name of the applicant
• Relationship to decedent
• Mailing address
• Phone number
• Signature of Applicant
• Type of divorce record being requested