FL · Warrant guide
Is there an online warrant search in Florida?
Yes — Florida has an official statewide online warrant search.
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Open the official statewide search Opens the official state site in a new tab. It may not be complete or current — confirm active status with the court that issued the warrant.Last verified 2026-07-23Coverage Statewide searchJurisdiction Florida
The official online lookup
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) operates the Florida Crime Information Center (FCIC) Public Access System (PAS), a statewide public search for wanted persons (as well as missing persons and stolen property) at web.fdle.state.fl.us/pas.
It reflects persons entered as wanted in FCIC and may not include every local misdemeanor or bench warrant.
Separately, many county sheriffs and clerks of court publish their own online warrant, capias, or 'most wanted' searches, so checking the county where the matter is pending is also worthwhile.
How to find out if you have a warrant in Florida
Warrants are issued by courts and served by sheriffs — so the surest way to confirm one is to ask the source directly. Work down this list.
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Search FDLE's FCIC Public Access System (wanted persons)
Use FDLE's statewide public search for wanted persons. It covers persons entered into FCIC but not necessarily every local traffic or misdemeanor warrant.
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Check the county sheriff's or clerk's warrant search
Many Florida counties post an active-warrant or capias search on the sheriff's or clerk-of-court website for the county where the matter is pending. Availability and format vary by county.
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Contact the clerk of the circuit court
The clerk of court in the county where a case is pending can confirm case status and any capias or bench warrant for failure to appear.
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Request your own criminal history from FDLE
FDLE offers a Florida criminal-history record check. This confirms your record but is not a live warrant lookup.
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Types of warrants in Florida
Not every warrant means the same thing. These are the common types.
- Capias / bench warrant
- failure to appear
- Arrest warrant
- probable cause
- Writ of bodily attachment
- e.g., child-support or civil contempt
- Search warrant
What happens if a warrant is ignored
The warrant stays active until it is resolved and you can be arrested at any contact.
Missing a court date can add a failure-to-appear charge and forfeit bond, and Florida commonly suspends the driver license of someone who fails to appear on or pay a traffic matter.
What you can do
Procedural steps only — no outcome is predicted.
Confirm the warrant with the clerk of court or sheriff in the issuing county and get the case number, the charge, and any listed bond amount.
Verify the record is actually yours.
If you decide to resolve it, ask the clerk or sheriff about the surrender or bond-posting procedure and act during business hours.
Your rights. You have the right to talk to a lawyer about your situation, and if you cannot afford one, you can ask the court about a public defender.
Common questions about warrants in Florida
Is there an online warrant search in Florida?
Yes — Florida runs an official statewide online warrant search. Read the caveats before you rely on it.
How do I find out if I have a warrant in Florida?
Contact the clerk of the court that issued the warrant or the county sheriff’s records or warrant division. Search FDLE's FCIC Public Access System (wanted persons); Check the county sheriff's or clerk's warrant search; Contact the clerk of the circuit court.
What happens if a warrant is ignored in Florida?
The warrant stays active until it is resolved and you can be arrested at any contact. Missing a court date can add a failure-to-appear charge and forfeit bond, and Florida commonly suspends the driver license of someone who fails to appear on or pay a traffic matter.
What should I do about a warrant in Florida?
Confirm the warrant with the clerk of court or sheriff in the issuing county and get the case number, the charge, and any listed bond amount. Verify the record is actually yours. If you decide to resolve it, ask the clerk or sheriff about the surrender or bond-posting procedure and act during business hours.
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Last verified 2026-07-23 · 4 official sources