Miami Gardens Phone Contacts

The Miami Gardens phone directory covers city government offices, the City Clerk, police contacts, and public service departments in Miami-Dade County. Miami Gardens has about 116,000 residents, making it one of the largest cities in South Florida. You can search for phone numbers, office contacts, and public records through city tools and direct lines. This page explains how to find the right contact in the Miami Gardens phone directory, request records from city departments, and reach the offices you need. All Miami Gardens phone numbers use the 305 area code, and all government contacts are public records under Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes.

Miami Gardens City Clerk and Records

The Miami Gardens City Clerk's office is the main hub for public records requests. The clerk manages official city documents, council meeting minutes, resolutions, and ordinances. This office also handles records retention across all departments. If you need a city record, the clerk is the first point of contact.

Miami Gardens City Hall is at 18605 NW 27th Avenue, Miami Gardens, FL 33056. The main phone number is (305) 622-8000. You can reach different departments through this number. The city website at miamigardens-fl.gov has a staff directory with direct phone numbers and email addresses for employees and departments.

Public records requests follow Florida law. Under Chapter 119, you have the right to request any record held by the city. You do not need to live in Miami Gardens. You do not need to explain why you want the record. The city must respond within a reasonable time. Standard copy fees apply. Large requests that take a lot of staff time may come with extra charges. The clerk's office can give you a cost estimate before they start working on your request.

Miami Gardens Police Department Phone Numbers

The Miami Gardens Police Department handles law enforcement records. The non-emergency number is (305) 474-6473. For emergencies, call 911. The police department has its own records process separate from the City Clerk.

To get a copy of a police report, contact the records section with the date, location, and case number if you have it. Most police records in Florida are public under Chapter 119. Records tied to active investigations or certain personal details may be exempt from release. Accident reports and arrest reports are the most common requests. Staff can explain fees and processing times.

Miami Gardens PD covers the city limits. The Miami-Dade Police Department handles unincorporated areas nearby. If your incident happened outside Miami Gardens city limits, you may need to contact Miami-Dade PD instead. Check which agency responded before you call. This saves time because records stay with the agency that handled the case.

Miami Gardens Department Phone Directory

Miami Gardens has several city departments with direct lines. The main switchboard at (305) 622-8000 can connect you to any department. Here are the key numbers:

The Building Department at (305) 622-8025 handles building permits, inspections, and construction records. Need permit history or plans for a property in Miami Gardens? This is the number to call. Code Compliance at (305) 622-8046 deals with property violations and code enforcement case records. Both departments fall under the same public records rules as the rest of the city.

Public Works at (305) 622-8055 covers roads, drainage, and infrastructure. Parks and Recreation at (305) 622-8060 handles city parks and community programs. If you do not know which department to call, the main line will get you started. Staff at (305) 622-8000 can route your call.

Florida State Phone Directory for Miami Gardens

Florida runs a statewide phone directory at 411.myflorida.gov that covers state agencies with offices in or near Miami Gardens. This includes the many state offices throughout Miami-Dade County. Search by agency name, employee, or location to find direct numbers.

State agencies follow the same public records rules as cities and counties. Under Chapter 119, you can request records from any state office without a reason. The Florida State Information Center at 1-866-693-6748 or 850-488-1234 can route you to the right agency. This is helpful when you need a state contact that is not in the Miami Gardens phone directory.

Professional licensing questions go through a separate state directory at dos.fl.gov. This covers licensed professionals across the state, including those in Miami Gardens and Miami-Dade County.

Online Records Search Tools

Beyond phone calls, you can search for records through online databases. The Florida public records check page links to search tools covering city and county records across the state.

Online tools can save you a phone call on basic lookups. Court records, property records, and many other document types are searchable through web portals. For records specific to the City of Miami Gardens, a phone call or written request may still be needed. County and state-level records are often available online. The Miami-Dade County Clerk of Courts runs a large online search system for court cases and recorded documents that covers all cities in the county, including Miami Gardens.

Miami-Dade County and Miami Gardens Records

Miami Gardens is part of Miami-Dade County. Many records are held at the county level rather than the city level. Court records, property records, marriage licenses, and official recorded documents all go through the Miami-Dade County Clerk of Courts. The Miami-Dade County phone directory page on this site has all the contacts for county-level records.

The county clerk runs online search tools for court cases and recorded documents. Search by name, case number, or document type. These tools cover all cities in Miami-Dade County. For city-level records like council minutes, city ordinances, or department contacts, use the Miami Gardens phone directory numbers on this page. City and county are separate governments. Court records are county. City department records are city. Understanding this split keeps you from getting bounced between offices when you are trying to find a record.

How to Use the Miami Gardens Phone Directory

Start with (305) 622-8000 if you are not sure who to call. For records, contact the City Clerk. For police records, call (305) 474-6473. For building records, try (305) 622-8025.

Quick guide to the Miami Gardens phone directory:

• Call (305) 622-8000 for general city questions
• Contact the City Clerk for public records requests
• Call (305) 474-6473 for police records
• Use miamigardens-fl.gov for staff lookups
• Visit City Hall at 18605 NW 27th Avenue in person

The Miami Gardens phone directory ties together through the city website. Each department page lists direct numbers and staff contacts. Between the main phone line and the website, you can reach any city office. If you call the wrong number, staff will transfer you. Just know whether your record is at the city level or the county level. City records go through the Miami Gardens clerk. County records go through the Miami-Dade County Clerk of Courts. State records go through state agencies, and you can look those up at 411.myflorida.gov.

Nearby City Phone Directories

These Florida cities near Miami Gardens also have full phone directory pages on this site.