Lee Clerk hosts free class on how to search land & official records
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01/17/2024
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Anyone who would like to learn how to search, access and electronically certify land and official records is invited to attend a free online class hosted by Lee County Clerk Kevin Karnes.
The How-To class will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 17, from 2-3 p.m. through the online platform Zoom.
The Lee Clerk’s office offers an online service platform that allows community members to search for and easily access many public documents, including those from our Official Records Department. Official records consist of liens, plats, certificates of title, mortgages, lis pendens, marriage licenses, deeds, judgments, death certificates, military discharges and more.
The class will cover the following:
- A brief overview of Official Records
- What documents are accessible online
- How to perform a search online
- How to obtain an electronically certified document
Participants should register for the class at www.leeclerk.org/seminar.
This class is part of the “How-To” series provided by the Lee Clerk’s office to educate the community about all of the resources available to them. Recorded tutorials of past “How-To” classes are available at www.leeclerk.org/howto.
ABOUT THE CLERK’S OFFICE:
The Florida Constitution established the Clerk of the Circuit Court as a public trustee, responsible for safeguarding public records and public funds. Clerk Kevin Karnes is directly elected by and accountable to Lee County residents. In addition to the role of Clerk of the Circuit Court, the Clerk is the County Recorder and Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners, and the Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Auditor for Lee County.