Tamarac City Phone Directory

The Tamarac phone directory covers all city government offices, public records contacts, and department phone numbers for this Broward County city. Tamarac has about 75,000 residents and sits in the northern part of the Broward County urban area. This page walks you through the main phone numbers, how to request public records, and where to find contacts for police and other city services. All government phone numbers and contact lists in Tamarac are public records under Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes, and the 954 area code covers all Tamarac lines.

Tamarac City Clerk Phone Directory

The City Clerk's Office is the central records contact in the Tamarac phone directory. City Hall is at 7525 NW 88th Avenue, Tamarac, FL 33321. The main city number is (954) 597-3500, and the City Clerk's office can be reached at (954) 597-3505. The clerk manages public records, city commission meeting minutes, ordinances, and official city documents.

You can make a records request by phone, email, or in person. Florida law does not require you to put the request in writing. Call (954) 597-3505 and describe what you need. The clerk's staff will help you find the right record or point you to the department that has it. You do not need to give your name. You do not need to state a reason. These protections come from Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes.

Walk-in visits work during normal business hours. Call ahead if you want copies ready when you arrive. The clerk also handles lien search requests, code of ordinances questions, and archived records from past city commission meetings. For most questions about official city business, the City Clerk is the right place to start in the Tamarac phone directory.

Tamarac Public Records Requests

Public records in Tamarac follow Florida's public records law. Anyone can request records from the city. You do not need to live in Tamarac. The city must respond within a reasonable time. Standard copy fees are $0.15 per one-sided page and $0.25 per two-sided page. Certified copies are $1.00 per page. These rates are set by state law and apply to every Florida city.

For requests that need significant staff time, the city may charge a special service fee. They will give you an estimate before work begins. Most simple requests cost little or nothing beyond copy fees. If the city denies your request, they must cite a specific statutory exemption. You can challenge a denial in court, and Florida law allows you to recover attorney's fees if the court sides with you.

The state phone directory at 411.myflorida.gov covers state agencies with offices in the Broward County area. If you need a state-level contact rather than a city one, this is a good starting place.

State agencies follow the same Chapter 119 rules as the city. You can request records from any state office serving Tamarac. The agency must respond promptly and cite a specific exemption if they deny access. The state directory supplements the Tamarac phone directory when you need contacts at the Department of Highway Safety, the Department of Children and Families, or other state offices with branches in Broward County.

Tamarac Police and Law Enforcement

Tamarac contracts with the Broward Sheriff's Office (BSO) for law enforcement services. The city does not run its own police department. The BSO district serving Tamarac handles patrol, investigations, and records for the city. For non-emergency police matters, call (954) 764-4357, which is BSO's general number. For emergencies, call 911.

Police records requests go through BSO rather than the city clerk. Accident reports, incident reports, and arrest records are held by the sheriff's office. Most police records in Florida are public under Chapter 119, though active investigation files and some personal information may be exempt from disclosure.

When you need a police report, contact BSO with the date, location, and case number if you have it. The records section can tell you if the report is ready and what fees apply. Because Tamarac uses BSO for law enforcement, the police records process is handled at the county level rather than through City Hall. This is different from cities that run their own police departments. Keep this in mind when searching the Tamarac phone directory for law enforcement contacts.

Tamarac Department Phone Numbers

Tamarac has several city departments, each with its own direct phone line. Here are the main contacts in the Tamarac phone directory:

The main switchboard at (954) 597-3500 can route you to any department. The Building Department at (954) 597-3420 handles permits, inspections, and construction records. Public Works at (954) 597-3700 manages roads, drainage, and infrastructure. Parks and Recreation at (954) 597-3620 covers recreation programs and city facility bookings.

If you are not sure which department to call, start with the main line. Staff can transfer your call. The city website also has a staff directory for looking up specific employees by name or department. The Tamarac phone directory is well organized because the city keeps department numbers in a close range, so even if you call the wrong extension, you are in the right system and can get transferred quickly.

Florida Records Resources for Tamarac

State-level resources cover records that the city does not hold. The State of Florida public records check page provides links to statewide databases and search tools that cover Tamarac and all of Broward County.

The statewide portal connects you to court records, criminal records, and other databases maintained by the state. For searches that go beyond what the city holds, this is a useful starting point. It is free to browse and does not require an account for basic lookups.

Professional licensing records are another public resource. The Florida Department of State licensing page has links to databases for licensed professionals. You can verify a contractor, plumber, doctor, or any other licensed worker in Tamarac. These databases are free and open to all under Florida's public records law.

The Florida State Info Center at 1-866-693-6748 (or 850-488-1234) can help you find the right state agency when you are not sure where to call. The center handles questions about all state services and can point you to the correct office for your needs.

Broward County Records for Tamarac

Tamarac sits in Broward County. Court records, property records, marriage licenses, and officially recorded documents go through the Broward County Clerk of Courts. The Broward County phone directory page on this site has all county-level 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 every city in Broward County, including Tamarac. Property records are split between the Property Appraiser (values and exemptions) and the Clerk's Records Division (deeds, mortgages, liens). Tax bills go through the Broward County Tax Collector, which is a separate office with its own phone number.

Tamarac does not handle court filings, property transfers, or tax collection. Those are all county functions. When you search the Tamarac phone directory for these types of records, the answer always leads to Broward County. Knowing which level of government holds your record saves time and avoids extra calls. The county clerk's online search tools are free for basic lookups and available to the public without an account.

Chapter 119 and Your Rights in Tamarac

Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes is the foundation for public records access in Tamarac. The law says that every person has the right to inspect or copy any public record. This includes phone numbers, emails, contracts, budgets, meeting minutes, and more. The city cannot charge you for just looking at a record. Fees only apply when you ask for copies.

If the city takes too long or wrongly denies a request, you have legal remedies. Florida courts take public records cases seriously. The law even allows you to recover attorney fees if a judge rules in your favor. This gives the city a strong reason to comply. In practice, most routine requests in Tamarac go through without problems. The clerk's office is used to handling these requests and processes them as part of normal business.

One thing to keep in mind: some records have exemptions. Active criminal investigations, certain personal information, and a few other categories are exempt from disclosure under specific sections of the Florida Statutes. If the city withholds a record, they must tell you exactly which exemption applies. General statements like "this is confidential" are not enough. They have to point to the specific law.

How to Use the Tamarac Phone Directory

Start with (954) 597-3505 for the City Clerk. Call (954) 597-3500 for the main switchboard. For police matters, contact BSO at (954) 764-4357. For court and property records, go through Broward County.

Quick reference for the Tamarac phone directory:

• Call (954) 597-3500 for general city questions
• Call (954) 597-3505 for public records requests
• Call (954) 764-4357 for BSO non-emergency police matters
• Visit City Hall at 7525 NW 88th Avenue for in-person requests
• Use 411.myflorida.gov for state agency contacts
• Call 1-866-693-6748 for state-level help

The Tamarac phone directory works best when you know whether your record is at the city, county, or state level. City offices handle local records, permits, and services. Broward County handles court records, property records, and taxes. BSO handles police records. State agencies have their own phone lines through the Florida 411 directory. The City Clerk at (954) 597-3505 is a good default when you are not sure where to start, because staff there can point you in the right direction or transfer your call.

Nearby City Phone Directories

These Broward County cities near Tamarac also have phone directory pages on this site with their own contacts and resources.