Pasco County Sex Offenders

Pasco County sex offenders and sexual predators must register with the Pasco County Sheriff's Office, and every active registrant in the county is listed in the Florida Department of Law Enforcement public database, which residents can search by name, address, ZIP code, or radius from a specific location at no cost. Pasco County spans a wide geographic area from the Gulf Coast communities near New Port Richey east through Wesley Chapel and Zephyrhills, and registrations are filed in person at the sheriff's main facility regardless of where in the county the registrant lives.

Pasco County Sheriff and Sex Offender Registration

The Pasco County Sheriff's Office handles sex offender and predator registration for one of Florida's fastest-growing counties, spanning from Wesley Chapel to New Port Richey. Anyone convicted of a qualifying sexual offense who lives, works, or regularly visits Pasco County must register in person at the sheriff's office. The obligation applies whether the conviction came from a Florida court or from another jurisdiction entirely. If the offense would trigger registration under Florida law, the person must register here.

Registration is done in person only. Mail and online options are not available. When you come in, staff collect your full legal name, date of birth, Social Security number, current address, physical description, all vehicle information, phone numbers, and every electronic identifier you use, including email addresses and social media accounts. A photograph is taken during the visit. Bring valid government-issued ID and all documentation from your conviction. Anyone transferring from another county or state should bring out-of-state registration paperwork so staff can determine your tier and set your reporting schedule.

After registration, the sheriff's office sends your fingerprints and photo to the FDLE. Your record typically appears in the public database within a short period after that. Any changes to your address, vehicle, phone, or online accounts must be reported to the sheriff within 48 hours of the change. That window does not pause on weekends or holidays. Missing it is treated the same as failing to register.

Registration Requirements in Pasco County

Florida's registration rules are laid out in Florida Statute § 943.0435, and they apply uniformly across every county in the state. There are no county-level exceptions or local carve-outs in Pasco. The statute defines what information registrants must provide, how often they must appear in person, and what the consequences are for non-compliance.

Re-registration frequency depends on your designation. Standard sex offenders must appear in person twice per year. The first visit is due during your birth month. The second comes six months after that. Sexual predators face a stricter schedule, four visits per year, once every three months. That more frequent schedule reflects the higher level of assessed risk attached to the predator designation under Florida law.

Transient registrants, those without a fixed address who move between locations, must report to the Pasco County Sheriff's Office every 30 days to update their current whereabouts. Having no permanent home does not exempt anyone from registration. It shifts the reporting cycle to monthly rather than twice or four times per year.

The 48-hour reporting rule applies to more than address changes. A new vehicle, a new phone, a new email, a change in your workplace, all of those trigger the requirement to notify the sheriff within 48 hours. You cannot wait until your next scheduled visit to report the change. Registration under Florida law is a lifetime obligation in most cases. Failing to register, or failing to report a change on time, is a third-degree felony. The charge applies even if the underlying offense was from another state or took place many years ago.

Sexual Predators and Sexual Offenders in Pasco County

Florida uses two categories for people required to register. The two tiers are sexual offenders and sexual predators. Both appear in the FDLE public database, but the rules that govern each group are not the same.

Sexual offenders are people convicted of qualifying offenses under Florida statutes, or convicted elsewhere of offenses that would require registration here. They must appear twice a year, report all changes within 48 hours, and comply with residency restrictions. Their records are searchable in the FDLE database, but the state does not carry out formal community notification for this category. The public can look them up, but no official process alerts neighbors when an offender moves in nearby.

Sexual predators are designated through a separate legal process. The predator label requires a court finding that the person meets the criteria set out in Florida Statute § 775.21. A conviction alone does not make someone a predator. Once designated, predators must re-register four times a year and are subject to active community notification. When a predator registers at a new address in Pasco County, the sheriff's office may notify nearby residents, schools, and other institutions directly. Both tiers appear in the same FDLE search tool, and predator records are clearly labeled so searchers can distinguish them from standard offender records.

As Pasco County's population has grown, the sheriff's office has expanded resources for sex offender monitoring and public notification. The county's rapid growth means new registrants from outside the area arrive regularly, and the system is set up to process those transfers and get them into the public database quickly.

Search Pasco County Sex Offenders Online

The FDLE sex offender search portal is the main tool for finding registered offenders and predators in Pasco County. No login or account is needed. The search is free. You can look up by county, city, ZIP code, name, or by radius from a specific street address.

Each result shows the registrant's photo, current registered address, physical description, offense history, and predator status if applicable. The radius search is useful for checking registrations near schools, parks, or your home address. Results reflect the most recent information submitted through the Pasco County Sheriff's Office. The database updates on an ongoing basis, so records are generally current.

Anyone looking for someone who recently moved to Pasco County from another state can also check the National Sex Offender Public Website at nsopw.gov, which pulls data from every participating state registry. Once a person establishes a Florida address, they must register here, and their Pasco County record will then show up in the FDLE database.

The Pasco County Sheriff's Office handles sex offender registration for one of Florida's fastest-growing counties, spanning from Wesley Chapel to New Port Richey. As Pasco County's population has grown, the sheriff's office has expanded resources for sex offender monitoring and public notification.

Residency Restrictions in Pasco County

Under § 775.215, registered sex offenders and sexual predators in Florida may not live within 1,000 feet of any school, childcare facility, park, playground, or location where children regularly gather. That distance is measured from property line to property line, not from door to door. The restriction applies throughout Florida and does not change from county to county.

The rule covers both permanent residences and temporary stays. Spending even one night at an address inside the restricted zone is a violation. During registration, the Pasco County Sheriff's Office checks new addresses against these restrictions. If an address falls within 1,000 feet of a prohibited location, the registrant cannot use it and must find a compliant address before proceeding.

Some municipalities within Pasco County may have local ordinances that go beyond the state minimum. Cities and towns can set stricter limits or add restrictions on certain public spaces. Anyone choosing a new address in the county should verify both state law and any applicable local rules before moving. A sincere belief that an address is compliant does not prevent charges if the address turns out to fall within the prohibited zone.

The FDLE registry provides access to all public sex offender and predator records in Florida, including every registered individual in Pasco County.

Florida Offender Alert Notifications for Pasco County

Pasco County residents can sign up for free email notifications through Florida Offender Alert. The service tracks new registrations and address changes in the ZIP codes you choose. When activity occurs in an area you are watching, you get an email with the registrant's photo and the address on file.

The service is free. Pick the ZIP codes that cover your neighborhood, your child's school area, or any other location you want to monitor, and the system handles the tracking. You can monitor multiple ZIP codes from one account, which is helpful for families who want to cover both home and school zones at the same time. It works well for neighborhood groups and parent organizations in communities like Wesley Chapel and New Port Richey that want ongoing visibility without manually checking the FDLE portal each week.

Cities in Pasco County

Pasco County's largest communities include New Port Richey, Wesley Chapel, and Zephyrhills. None of these cities currently meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site. All sex offender registrations throughout the county, whether in New Port Richey, Wesley Chapel, Zephyrhills, Dade City, or any unincorporated area, are processed through the Pasco County Sheriff's Office at 8700 Citizen Dr in New Port Richey.

Nearby Counties

Registrants who move out of Pasco County must notify the sheriff and then register with the sheriff in their new county within 48 hours of the move. Each surrounding county operates under Florida's statewide registration framework.