Boca Raton Phone Directory

The Boca Raton phone directory lists city government offices, the City Clerk, police records, and public service departments in southern Palm Beach County. Boca Raton has more than 102,000 residents and sits along the coast between Deerfield Beach and Boynton Beach. All city phone numbers use the 561 area code. You can find contacts for records requests, department offices, and city services on this page. Government phone numbers and office contacts in Boca Raton are public records under Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes.

Boca Raton City Clerk Phone Contacts

The City Clerk's Office in Boca Raton handles public records, city council support, and official documents. The main number for the clerk is (561) 393-7740. This is the first call to make if you need city records. The office is inside City Hall at 201 West Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton, FL 33432.

The City Clerk manages meeting minutes, ordinances, resolutions, and official city records. You can reach City Hall through the main switchboard at (561) 393-7700. Staff at that number can route you to any department. The clerk's office also handles records requests and can tell you which department holds the file you need. Boca Raton has a well-organized system for public records access, and most requests go through the clerk first.

If you want to file a public records request, you can call (561) 393-7740 or visit the city website. The clerk's staff will walk you through the process. They can also give you an estimate of any fees before you commit to the request.

Public Records in Boca Raton

Florida's public records law is broad. Under Chapter 119, you have the right to see or copy almost any record held by a city office. You do not need to be a resident of Boca Raton. You do not need to give a reason for your request. The city must respond in a reasonable time.

Standard copy fees apply under state law. The city can also charge for staff time if a request takes a lot of work to fill. Most routine requests for phone numbers, contact lists, or department info are free or very low cost. If the city denies a request, they must cite the specific exemption in the law. You can challenge a denial in court if you believe the records should be open.

The Boca Raton phone directory includes contacts across all departments that handle public records. From the police to the building department, each office has its own process for records access. But the clerk's office at (561) 393-7740 is always a good starting point when you are not sure where to go.

Florida's public records portal at stateofflorida.com is another tool you can use to look up records that may be held at the state level rather than the city level.

This state-level tool covers records from multiple agencies. It can help if you are not sure whether the record you need is a city record or a state record. For anything specific to Boca Raton city government, use the local numbers on this page.

Boca Raton Police Records

The Boca Raton Police Services Department handles its own records separately from the city clerk. The general police number is (561) 338-1234. For police records specifically, call (561) 338-1300. The police department is at 100 NW 2nd Avenue, Boca Raton, FL 33432.

To get a copy of a police report, contact the records division. You will need the date, location, and case number if you have it. Accident reports and arrest reports are the most common requests. Most police records are public under Chapter 119, but some records tied to active investigations or certain personal details may be exempt. The records staff can tell you what is available and what the fees are.

You can also find some police records through the city's online services. Check the police department page on the Boca Raton website for online forms and request options. If you call (561) 338-1234 and need records, they can transfer you to the right division.

Boca Raton Department Phone Numbers

Boca Raton has many departments, each with direct lines. Here are the key contacts in the Boca Raton phone directory:

The Building Division at (561) 393-7766 handles permits, inspections, and building records. If you need a permit history or building plans, that is the number to call. Utility Services at (561) 338-7300 deals with water, sewer, and billing records. For anything else, try the main switchboard at (561) 393-7700 and ask to be connected.

Not sure which number to call? Start with (561) 393-7700. The staff there can point you to the right office. Boca Raton's phone system routes calls well, and most transfers take just a few seconds.

Florida State Phone Directory for Boca Raton

The state of Florida runs a phone directory at 411.myflorida.gov that covers all state agencies. This includes offices that serve the Boca Raton area like the Department of Highway Safety, the Department of Children and Families, and the Department of Health's Palm Beach County office.

State agencies follow the same public records rules as the city. Under Chapter 119, you can request records from any state office. The state info center is reachable at 1-866-693-6748 or (850) 488-1234. They can help you find the right state office if you are not sure which agency holds the records you need.

For professional licensing records, the state maintains a directory at dos.fl.gov that lists licensing boards and their contact information. This is helpful if you need to verify a license or look up a regulated professional in the Boca Raton area.

Palm Beach County and Boca Raton Records

Boca Raton is part of Palm Beach County. Many records are held at the county level. Court records, property records, marriage licenses, and official recorded documents go through the Palm Beach County Clerk of Courts. The Palm Beach County phone directory page on this site has all the county contacts and search tools.

The county clerk runs online tools for searching court cases and recorded documents. You can search by name, case number, or document type. These county tools cover all cities in Palm Beach County, including Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, and West Palm Beach. For city-level records like meeting minutes, city ordinances, or department contacts, use the Boca Raton phone numbers listed on this page. City and county are separate governments with separate offices.

If you are not sure whether a record is held by the city or the county, call the Boca Raton clerk at (561) 393-7740. They can tell you which office has it and give you the number if it turns out to be a county record.

How to Use the Boca Raton Phone Directory

Start with the main switchboard at (561) 393-7700 if you are not sure who to call. For records, call the clerk at (561) 393-7740. For police records, call (561) 338-1300. For building or permit records, call (561) 393-7766.

Here is a quick guide:

• Call (561) 393-7700 for general city questions
• Call (561) 393-7740 for public records requests
• Call (561) 338-1300 for police records
• Call (561) 393-7766 for building and permit records
• Visit City Hall at 201 West Palmetto Park Road in person

The Boca Raton phone directory works best when you know whether your record sits at the city level or the county level. City records include meeting minutes, city ordinances, department files, and city contracts. County records include court cases, property deeds, tax records, and marriage licenses. Once you know which level holds your record, you can call the right office and get what you need fast.

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