Deerfield Beach Phone Directory

The Deerfield Beach phone directory covers city government offices, the City Clerk, police contacts, and public service departments in Broward County. Deerfield Beach has about 81,000 residents and sits on the Broward-Palm Beach county line, just south of Boca Raton. All phone numbers use the 954 area code. This page has the contacts you need for records requests, city departments, and public services. Government phone numbers in Deerfield Beach are public records under Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes.

Deerfield Beach City Clerk Contacts

The City Clerk's Office in Deerfield Beach handles public records, city commission support, and official documents. The clerk's number is (954) 480-4213. City Hall is at 150 NE 2nd Avenue, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441. This is the central office for records requests and official city business.

The clerk manages meeting minutes, ordinances, resolutions, city contracts, and official records. If you need a specific city record but are not sure which department has it, the clerk's office is the place to start. They coordinate records across all departments and can direct you to the right contact. The main switchboard at (954) 480-4200 also connects to any office in the city.

You can make records requests by phone, in person at City Hall, or through the city website. The staff will explain the process and estimate any fees before they start pulling records. Walk-in service is available during business hours, Monday through Friday. Bring whatever details you have. Dates, names, and case numbers help the staff find files faster.

Public Records in Deerfield Beach

Florida's public records law is among the broadest in the country. Under Chapter 119, anyone can request records from a city office. You do not have to live in Deerfield Beach. You do not need to explain your reason for the request. The city must respond in a reasonable time.

Copy fees are set by state statute. Simple requests for contact info or department phone lists are usually free. Larger or more complex requests may carry fees for copies and staff time. If the city denies your request, they are required to cite the specific exemption in the law. You have the right to challenge any denial.

The state of Florida runs a public records check tool at stateofflorida.com that covers state-level records. This is a useful backup when you cannot find what you need in the Deerfield Beach phone directory.

That state portal handles records from multiple state agencies. It can help when you are unsure whether a record sits at the city or state level. For anything specific to Deerfield Beach city government, start with the clerk at (954) 480-4213.

Deerfield Beach Police Records

The BSO (Broward Sheriff's Office) provides law enforcement for Deerfield Beach. Unlike many Florida cities that have their own police department, Deerfield Beach contracts with the Broward Sheriff's Office for police services. The BSO district office in Deerfield Beach can be reached at (954) 480-4300.

For police records, you go through BSO rather than a city police department. The BSO Records Division handles all report requests. To get a police report, 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 in Florida are public under Chapter 119, though records tied to active investigations may be exempt.

The BSO also has an online portal for records requests and crash report retrieval. Check the Broward Sheriff's Office website for those tools. For general police service questions in Deerfield Beach, call (954) 480-4300. That is the local BSO district number and staff there can direct you to the right unit for records.

Deerfield Beach Department Phone Numbers

Here are the key contacts in the Deerfield Beach phone directory:

The Building Department at (954) 480-4241 handles permits, inspections, and building records. Need a permit history or inspection results? Call that number. Planning and Zoning at (954) 480-4206 covers zoning questions, land use records, and development applications. Environmental Services at (954) 480-4232 manages water and sewer services for the city.

If you are not sure where to call, try (954) 480-4200. That is the main line for City Hall. The staff there can connect you to any department in the Deerfield Beach phone directory. Most transfers take just a few seconds.

Florida State Directory for Deerfield Beach

Florida maintains a statewide phone directory at 411.myflorida.gov that covers all state agencies. This includes offices serving the Deerfield Beach area, such as the Department of Highway Safety, the Department of Children and Families, and other state offices in Broward County.

State agencies follow Chapter 119 just like city offices. You can request records from any state agency without giving a reason. The state info center number is 1-866-693-6748 or (850) 488-1234. Call that line when you need help finding the right state office.

Deerfield Beach sits right on the Broward-Palm Beach county line. Some state offices may be listed under Broward County, while others nearby fall under Palm Beach County. The MyFlorida 411 directory helps sort this out by letting you search by agency name rather than location. It is a good addition to the Deerfield Beach phone directory for state-level contacts.

Broward County and Deerfield Beach Records

Deerfield Beach is part of Broward County. Many records sit at the county level. Court records, property records, marriage licenses, and recorded documents go through the Broward County Clerk of Courts. The Broward County phone directory page has all those contacts and search tools.

The Broward County clerk runs online search tools for court cases and recorded documents. You can search by name, case number, or document type. These tools cover all cities in Broward County, including Deerfield Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, and Coral Springs. For records specific to Deerfield Beach city government (meeting minutes, city ordinances, department contracts), use the city numbers on this page.

Because Deerfield Beach sits on the county line, some people also need Palm Beach County records for nearby transactions. If that is your situation, check the Palm Beach County page as well. But for records within Deerfield Beach itself, Broward County is the county you need. Not sure where a record sits? Call the clerk at (954) 480-4213 and they will help you sort it out.

How to Use the Deerfield Beach Phone Directory

Here is a quick guide to finding the right contact:

• Call (954) 480-4200 for general city questions
• Call (954) 480-4213 for public records requests
• Call (954) 480-4300 for BSO police services and records
• Call (954) 480-4241 for building and permit records
• Visit City Hall at 150 NE 2nd Avenue in person

One thing to remember about Deerfield Beach is that police services come through the Broward Sheriff's Office, not a city police department. So for police records, you work with BSO rather than a city records division. Everything else goes through city departments as you would expect. The Deerfield Beach phone directory covers all city offices, and the main switchboard at (954) 480-4200 can route you to any of them. Know whether your record is a city record, a county record, or a BSO record, and you will get to the right place on the first call.

Nearby City Phone Directories

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