Public Records Request

Public Records Request The Town Clerk is the Official Custodian of Public Records for the Town of Highland Beach and handles all public information requests. Ways to Request Public Records By Telephone: 561-278-4548 By Fax: 561-265-3582 Regular Mail In Person, by visiting the Town Clerk's Office Open Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Public Records Information The Florida Public Records Law, Chapter 119 governs our process. View the Florida Public Records Law, Chapter 119 website. Note: The Public Information Request form is optional. Town of Highland Beach Town Clerk's Office Fees Effective 10/1/2025-09/30/2026 per Resolution No. 2025-024 Photocopies (8 1/2 x 14 or less) Single Sided: $0.15 per page Double Sided: $0.20 per page Photocopies total cost under $5.00: No charge Other USB Flash Drive: Based on actual cost Other materials: Based on actual cost Labor Costs for Research and Reproduction, Special Service Charges relevant to Public Records: Based on actual cost Postage/Mailing Cost: Additional Cost May Apply Based on Florida Statue, Chapter 119; Based on actual cost What are some ways that I can streamline the public records request process? There are some things that you can consider when you make a public records request that can decrease the response time and reduce production costs. A significant amount of information is available on the Town's website. • Be specific; avoid overly broad requests. • Provide dates ranges of requested public records, especially on emails and correspondence. How long does it take to receive the requested public records? The Town responds to public records requests as quickly as possible. However, requests for a large number of documents, or requests that require significant staff time may result in a longer response time. The volume of public record requests may also slow the response time. Public records requests are processed in the order they are received.