How to Perform a Manatee County Warrant Search In 5 Minutes

Every year thousands of warrants are issued for unpaid tickets and other minor crimes. Do you want to be sure that there are no warrants open for you or a loved one? You can find out with a Manatee County warrants search and avoid an arrest by proactively paying a fine and clearing your record. Every county has its procedures for doing a warrant search so it can be time-consuming and confusing if you need to search multiple counties or just don't know what to do to get started. That's why DoNotPay created the Warrant Search product, to make searching quick and easy.

Why You Should Do a Warrant Search

If you are unsure if you or a loved one has a warrant, it is best to find out as soon as possible. Warrants can be issued for things as minor as a parking ticket to the more serious felonies. If you forgot to pay a fine or didn't show up for an ordered court appearance, chances are that a warrant has been issued in your name. If you have been the victim of identity theft, there is a possibility that a warrant has been issued in your name and you are unaware it exists. Doing a warrant search is the first step to rectifying the situation for which the warrant was issued since serious consequences could affect your life and the life of your loved ones.

• Having a warrant served at your home or work can be uncomfortable and embarrassing at the least and could be detrimental to your career.
• When initial fines go unpaid, they can result in additional fees and penalties, and even jail time.
• Depending on the reason for the warrant, your information could prohibit you from doing normal things, like passing a pre-employment background check, flying on commercial airlines, or renting a car.
• Your driving privileges can be suspended which will impact employment and family activities.

How to Do a Manatee County Warrant Search on Your Own

The Manatee County, Florida, Clerk of the Court offers public access to criminal records and warrants through its website. You can not search for warrants directly, but you can look up your name and check if there are any outstanding warrants against you. Simply follow these steps:

1. Log on to the Manatee County Clerk of the Court website.
2. Click on Online Searches on the top navigation bar.
3. Click on Public Access to Court Records at the end of the first paragraph.
4. The search field will appear on the next page. Type in your name.
5. If you know the type of case that a warrant might have been issued for, choose it from the drop-down.
6. If you do not know the type of case, leave it blank, choosing nothing.
7. Click Search. You should see a list that includes the filing date, case type, and case number if any warrants exist.
8. Click on your name and look under the Dockets section. Any outstanding warrants will be listed there.
9. If your search is unsuccessful, or if you believe the information to be incorrect, call the county clerk's office.

How DoNotPay Can Help With Your Manatee County Warrant Search

It is always time-consuming and stressful when dealing with government agencies. If you are running low on time or just want a quick, easy, and anonymous way to access your Manatee County Warrant, DoNot Pay can help. We provide four easy steps to get your warrant search done quickly by scanning online public records on your behalf and checking to see if you or a loved one have any warrants issued. All you have to do is:

1. Go to the Check for Warrants product on DoNotPay.

2. Choose whether you want to search for yourself or someone else, and answer a few questions to help us narrow down the search results, including current and previous addresses, age, the names of parents/relatives, and any known aliases.

3. Select how you would like to receive the results in the case where we have to contact the police station on your behalf (by mail or email).

4. Enter your contact information, including email, address, and phone number.

That's all there is to it! No weeding through page after page of lists or making phone calls when something doesn't work.

DoNotPay Works on Warrant Searches for Other Jurisdictions With Just the Click of a Button

Do you need to check other areas for warrants? DoNotPay can search quickly and easily for warrants, not only in Manatee County but in most locations:

• We can search the Florida Department of Law Enforcement if you think warrants have been issued in other parts of the state.
• We can search statewide, for example:

• • Texas
  • Utah
  • Harris
  • Oklahoma
  • Colorado

• We can search county-wide searches such as:

• • Sedgwick County
  • And Others

• We can even search City warrants such as Las Vegas and others

If you suspect a warrant has been issued for you or a loved one, DoNotPay can help by providing fast and easy answers, always providing the optimal outcome. Let us help with your warrant search today!