Nassau County Sex Offender Search

Nassau County Sheriff and Sex Offender Registration

The Nassau County Sheriff's Office is the agency responsible for sex offender registration throughout Nassau County. Every person convicted of a qualifying sex offense who lives, works, or regularly spends time in Nassau County must register in person with the sheriff. Police departments in Fernandina Beach and other municipalities within the county do not process sex offender registrations. All registration intake runs through the Nassau County Sheriff's Office.

Registration staff collect a photograph, fingerprints, and all required identifying information at each appointment. This includes the registrant's current address, vehicle information, employer details, and all online identifiers. That data is submitted to FDLE within 24 hours of any update. Nassau County has seen significant population growth in recent years, particularly in the Yulee area due to proximity to Jacksonville, and the sheriff's office tracks a growing registry as new residents arrive.

If you are moving to Nassau County, you must register in person at the sheriff's office within 48 hours of establishing any kind of residence in the county. Temporary addresses and stays count the same as permanent ones under Florida law. The 48-hour window starts immediately. Call (904) 225-0331 before you go to confirm current registration hours and any appointment requirements that may be in effect.

Nassau County shares a border with Georgia to the north and is immediately adjacent to Duval County (Jacksonville) to the south. Many Nassau County residents commute daily to Jacksonville for work. Regular time spent in Duval County can create a registration obligation there in addition to the one in Nassau County. Contact the Duval County Sheriff's Office if you commute or spend regular time in Jacksonville.

Registration Requirements in Nassau County

Florida's sex offender registration statute is Florida Statute § 943.0435. That statute applies uniformly across all 67 Florida counties, including Nassau. Registered sex offenders must report to the Nassau County Sheriff's Office twice per year. Sexual predators must report four times per year. Both groups must report within 48 hours whenever any registered information changes.

The 48-hour change deadline covers address changes, new vehicles, new employment, new phone numbers, and any new online accounts or email addresses. The deadline does not move for weekends or holidays. A change that happens on a Thursday requires a report no later than Saturday. Many offenders have faced felony charges for missing this deadline because they assumed they could wait for the next scheduled check-in. That assumption is wrong.

Transient offenders without a permanent address must report to the Nassau County Sheriff's Office every 30 days. Nassau County's rapid growth has brought more housing instability than the county saw a decade ago, and the 30-day transient reporting schedule applies to any registrant without a fixed, registered address. Living temporarily with a relative, in a motel, or in a vehicle all qualify as transient status.

Registration in Florida is a lifetime obligation in most cases. No automatic expiration date exists in the statute. Removal from the registry requires a court order. Providing false information at any registration appointment, or deliberately omitting required information, is a third-degree felony. The maximum sentence is five years in state prison.

Nassau County's growth also means that neighborhoods are changing rapidly. A registrant who established a compliant address several years ago may find that new schools, parks, or day care centers have been built near their home. Ongoing compliance with residency restrictions is not a one-time check. It is an ongoing obligation that can be affected by new construction in the area.

Sexual Predators and Sexual Offenders in Nassau County

Florida law separates registry participants into two categories: sexual offenders and sexual predators. The category affects reporting frequency and how actively the community is notified when someone registers in a new area.

Sexual predators are designated under Florida Statute § 775.21, the Florida Sexual Predators Act. The formal designation comes from a court at sentencing, based on the nature of the crime or a pattern of sexual offenses. The designation is permanent in most cases. Sexual predators in Nassau County must report to the sheriff four times per year and are subject to active community notification from FDLE when they register or move. Local law enforcement agencies in Nassau County and neighboring areas are notified when a predator establishes a new residence.

Sexual offenders fall under § 943.0435. This is the broader category covering everyone convicted of a qualifying sex offense who did not receive a predator designation from a court. They report twice per year. Both categories appear in the FDLE public database. Each profile is labeled with the applicable category so anyone searching can tell immediately which designation applies to a listed individual.

The distinction matters to neighbors and community members doing searches. A predator designation signals a higher tier of concern and a more active notification process. Standard offenders are still publicly listed, but the active community notification that follows a predator registration is more intensive and can reach schools, child care facilities, and in some cases immediate neighbors.

Searching Nassau County Sex Offenders

The official tool for finding registered sex offenders in Nassau County is the FDLE database. The FDLE offender search portal allows filtering by county. Select Nassau County to pull all current registrations. Each result shows the registrant's name, photograph, current address, and offense details. The search is free and does not require a login or any account creation.

You can search for a specific individual by name or browse all registrants in Nassau County at once. The database reflects the current registered address, updated within 24 hours of a sheriff processing a change. Nassau County's rapid growth means the registry can show more movement than in slower-growing counties. For the most current information on a specific individual, contact the Nassau County Sheriff's Office at (904) 225-0331.

FDLE is the most accurate and up-to-date source for Nassau County sex offender information. Third-party aggregator sites pull from FDLE but may not always reflect the most recent updates. Use FDLE directly when you need reliable data.

Residency Restrictions in Nassau County

Florida Statute § 775.215 establishes the residency restriction that applies statewide. A registered sex offender or sexual predator may not live within 1,000 feet of a school, day care center, park, playground, or any location where children regularly gather. The 1,000 feet is measured from the property line of the restricted site to the offender's home.

Nassau County's rapid residential growth is especially relevant here. New schools, parks, and child care centers are being built as the county expands. An address that was compliant when a registrant moved in may no longer be compliant if a new restricted location is built nearby. Registrants should periodically verify their address remains compliant as the county grows. The Nassau County Sheriff's Office can help answer questions about specific locations.

Local governments in Nassau County can also layer restrictions on top of the state baseline. Fernandina Beach or other incorporated areas could adopt local ordinances that extend the buffer zone beyond 1,000 feet or add new restricted location types. State law sets the floor. Local rules can go further. Anyone subject to the registry should check both state law and any applicable local ordinances before selecting an address.

FDLE Sex Offender Registry

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement maintains the official statewide sex offender registry. Nassau County registrants are part of the same database used across all 67 Florida counties.

The FDLE database is updated within 24 hours whenever the Nassau County Sheriff processes a registration change. The FDLE homepage provides access to the offender search, the Florida Offender Alert signup, and resources for people navigating the registration process.

FDLE Offender Search Tool

The FDLE offender search portal allows county-level filtering for Nassau County searches.

Select Nassau County from the dropdown menu to see all current registrations. Each profile includes a photograph, registered address, and offense details. Searches are free and do not require an account.

Florida Offender Alert Notifications

The Florida Offender Alert system provides free email notifications when a sex offender registers near an address you select. The service covers all Florida counties, including Nassau.

Sign up at the Florida Offender Alert website by entering an address and choosing a monitoring radius. When a registration falls within that radius, the system sends an email notification. In a fast-growing county like Nassau, where new residents arrive regularly and the registry reflects that movement, this tool is a practical way to stay current without checking FDLE manually.

Alert notifications pull from the FDLE database and go out within hours of an update. Both new registrations and address changes by existing registrants generate alerts. You will be notified when someone moves into your set radius, not only when a completely new person enters the registry.

Cities in Nassau County

No cities in Nassau County meet the population threshold for a dedicated page on this site. Fernandina Beach is the county seat, with a population of roughly 14,000. Yulee is the largest unincorporated community. Sex offender registration for all residents across the county is handled through the Nassau County Sheriff's Office at 76001 Bobby Moore Cir in Yulee.

Nearby Counties

Nassau County borders Baker County and Duval County in Florida. Each has its own sheriff's office for sex offender registration.