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• Records Custodian: Who Has to Produce Florida Public Records?

  Who is the records custodian for Florida public records? The officer in charge of the records, or a stand-in. But any staff member who controls a record must help you.

• Florida Public Records Request Form: A Free Letter Template

  Florida has no required public records request form. Use this free letter template instead, and see what to put in it, what to leave out, and how to send it.

• Do I Have to Give My Name to Request Public Records in Florida?

  Do I have to give my name to request public records in Florida? No, and you do not have to say why. See what an agency can ask and what to do if it asks.

• How to Make a Public Records Request in Florida, Step by Step

  How to make a public records request in Florida: where to send it, what to put in it, what it costs, and what to do if the office stalls or says no.