Access Miami Beach Phone Directory
The Miami Beach phone directory covers all city government departments, public records offices, and department phone numbers in this Miami-Dade County city of about 83,000 people. Miami Beach lines use the 305 area code. This guide lists city hall contacts, police numbers, public records access, and county-level resources.
Miami Beach Phone Directory Quick Facts
Miami Beach City Hall Phone Numbers
Miami Beach City Hall is at 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139. The main number is (305) 673-7710. The city also runs a Customer Service Center at 1755 Meridian Avenue, on the first floor of the Multipurpose Municipal Parking Facility. That center handles business licenses, passport services, and parking permits.
The Customer Service Center number is (305) 673-7420. Staff there can help with a wide range of questions and route you to the right department. This is often the fastest way to get a quick answer when you are not sure which office to call.
The Miami Beach City Hall page has a full department directory with phone numbers, addresses, and descriptions of services.
Miami Beach runs a large city government with many departments. The Building Department is at (305) 673-7610 for permit and inspection questions. The City Attorney's Office is at (305) 673-7470 ext. 26277. Code Compliance is reachable at (305) 604-2489 or (305) 673-7555. The Office of Emergency Management is at (305) 673-7736. To report a code violation or reach an on-duty supervisor at any time, call (305) 604-2489.
| Office | Phone Number |
|---|---|
| City Hall Main Line | (305) 673-7710 |
| Customer Service Center | (305) 673-7420 |
| Building Department | (305) 673-7610 |
| Code Compliance | (305) 604-2489 |
| City Attorney | (305) 673-7470 |
| Emergency Management | (305) 673-7736 |
After hours, most city departments go to voicemail. Code Compliance is one exception. They have an on-duty supervisor available around the clock at (305) 604-2489. For other departments, leave a message and staff will follow up the next business day.
Miami Beach Public Records Access
Public records in Miami Beach follow Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes. Anyone can request records. You do not need to live in Miami Beach. You do not have to give your name or explain why you want the records. The city must respond in a reasonable time. Copy fees are $0.15 per one-sided page and $0.20 per two-sided page. Certified copies cost $1.00.
The Miami Beach Contact page gives you options for reaching city departments and submitting records requests.
You can file a request by phone, email, or in person. Florida law does not require a written request. Just describe what you need. If the request takes a lot of staff time, the city can charge a special service fee. They will give you an estimate first. Simple requests like a phone list or meeting minutes usually cost nothing beyond copy fees.
The Florida state phone directory at 411.myflorida.gov covers state agencies serving the Miami-Dade area. This helps when you need a state-level contact rather than a city one.
State agencies follow the same Chapter 119 rules. You can request records from any state office serving Miami Beach. The state directory is useful for finding agencies like the Department of Highway Safety and the Department of Children and Families with branches in Miami-Dade County.
Miami Beach Police Department Phone Numbers
The Miami Beach Police Department handles its own records. The department has a strong presence across the city. For non-emergency calls, use (305) 673-7900. For emergencies, call 911. Police records are separate from City Clerk records in the Miami Beach phone directory.
To get a police report, contact the records division. Give them the date, location, and case number if you have it. Most police records in Florida are public under Chapter 119. Active investigations may be exempt. The records staff will let you know about any exemptions that apply to your request. Accident reports and arrest reports are the most common items people ask for.
Miami Beach has a large police force for its size. The department operates multiple stations and specialized units. For records questions, the main police number at (305) 673-7900 can connect you to the right division. If you call during business hours, you will get the fastest service by asking for the records section directly.
Miami-Dade County Court Records for Miami Beach
Miami Beach is part of Miami-Dade County. Court records, property records, marriage licenses, and recorded documents go through the Miami-Dade County Clerk of Courts. The Miami-Dade County phone directory page on this site has all county contacts and search tools.
The county clerk runs online tools for court cases and official records. You can search by name, case number, or document type. Property records split between the Property Appraiser (values, ownership) and the Clerk's Records Division (deeds, liens). Tax questions go to the Miami-Dade County Tax Collector.
Miami Beach does not handle court filings, property transfers, or tax collection. Those are county-level functions. When you need these records, the answer points to Miami-Dade County. The county's online search tools are free for basic lookups and cover all addresses in Miami Beach.
Florida State Resources for Miami Beach
The State of Florida public records check page links to statewide databases covering Miami Beach and all of Miami-Dade County.
This portal connects you to court records, criminal records, and other state databases. It is useful when your search goes beyond the city or county level. Professional licensing is also public record. You can verify contractors, doctors, and other licensed workers in Miami Beach through state databases. These are free to use.
The Florida State Info Center at 1-866-693-6748 handles general questions about state services. Staff there can point you to the right agency. Think of it as a phone book for the whole state government when you are not sure where to begin.
Key Numbers in the Miami Beach Phone Directory
Here is a quick reference for Miami Beach contacts:
- City Hall main line: (305) 673-7710
- Customer Service Center: (305) 673-7420
- Police non-emergency: (305) 673-7900
- Building Department: (305) 673-7610
- Code Compliance (24/7): (305) 604-2489
- State info line: 1-866-693-6748
Most Miami Beach offices are open weekdays during standard business hours. Code Compliance has a 24-hour line for violations and urgent reports. The city website at miamibeachfl.gov has a full department directory with phone numbers and service descriptions. Between the phone system, the Customer Service Center, and the website, you can reach any contact in Miami Beach city government. The Customer Service Center at (305) 673-7420 is often the fastest starting point if you are not sure which office handles your question.
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Miami-Dade County Phone Directory
Miami Beach is in Miami-Dade County. For county-level records, court contacts, and the full Miami-Dade phone directory, visit the county page.