When you need some records and information from the Microfilm Section of the Miami-Dade County you have to schedule an appointment for the next one or two days, or request a walk-in for the same day and wait until you are assisted.

Any way, from the moment you leave your job until you come back you would have spent from 3 to 5 hours of your valuable time.

How much do 3 to 5 hours of your time cost?

Our company can perform these services for you:

Obtain Microfilm Records:

We schedule and attend the appointment to get any microfilm records you may need for a SFR, townhouse, duplex, condo, warehouse, office building, multifamily, or any other commercial/industrial property.

Some of the records that can be obtained in microfilm include: original set of plans from when the property was built (also called blueprints), additions, expired permits, certified copies of plans (sometimes used to replace a lost set of plans), etc.

Commercial properties have several addresses (bays, units, suites, buildings, etc.). The Microfilm Search fee is $18.75 per address. If you want a complete search on all the units, you will be charged $18.75 per each; you make the numbers. Also, Microfilm Section will perform the search as a project which could take up to two weeks.

Our staff holds several years of experience performing this service, therefore, you will save time and get better results by hiring us instead of doing it yourself. We know exactly what to ask for.

According to what you may need, we will make sure of the following:

• Pre-search each address before scheduling the appointment to avoid unnecessary search fees.
• Obtain the right plans for your property.
• A complete and thorough search that is performed by the microfilm technician.
• Copies are as clear and legible as possible.
• Avoid paying for unnecessary copies.

Collect and gather all construction history information

Depending on the reason why you need to research property records, there might be other information you need in addition to microfilm records. This other information may be:

• All property's permit history.
• Expired permits.
• Existing violation cases.
• Existing penalties and liens to pay.
• Any other specific information.

We can ask for, collect, gather and provide you with this and other records so that whatever your interest on the property might be, you will have all the necessary information to make the right decisions. Remember who has the information has the power!

Expedite the new Certificate of Use Ordinance 08-133

We can expedite the issuance of the Certificate of Use for you. You can focus your time in doing inspections and filling out Disclosure and Finding Reports and let us take care of the expediting process so you don't waste your precious time.

In what process do you prefer to spend your time? Doing inspections in the field or getting and expediting documents in the Building Department?

How to order:

We offer four options:

1. On-Line: You can order on-line through our secure web site. Internet orders take priority over faxed, e-mail or phone orders.
2. Fax: You can print the Search Request Form directly from our web site, fill it out and send it by fax at 1-888-202-5969. Our staff will process the payment and then will start the service.
3. E-mail: You can also send us an e-mail to Info@SearchBeforeUBuy.comwith the complete contact, service and payment information.
4. Phone: You can order by calling us at 1-888-202-5969 Ext. 1. Please be sure to have ready the complete contact, service and payment information.

Turnaround Time:

Depending of the specific service you may need we can deliver the results from 1 to 2 business days for residential properties and from 1 to 3 business days for commercial properties.

Delivery Method:

We can deliver your results in a PDF file by e-mail first and then by U.S. mail. If you need the original documentation sooner, we can deliver your results by courier. (Extra fee applies).

Our Services and fees:

Below you will see a partial price list, if you have any question or want to receive more information, please contact us by e-mail to Info@SearchBeforeUBuy.com or calling at 1-888-202-5969.