PALM COAST PUBLIC RECORDS

What are Palm Coast Public Records?

The Florida Supreme Court states that Palm Coast public records are materials or files created or received by a public agency concerning a public activity. Public records in Palm Coast may exist in digital or physical formats and cover the following examples: audio files, memoranda, notes, minutes, symbols, photographs, digital files, SMS, books, videotapes, and reports. In Palm Coast, not all public records are disclosed to the public. Some public documents contain confidential data which might disrupt or harm a record subject if disclosed to the public. Under the Florida Sunshine Law, the following public documents are restricted from public view:

• Information revealing the identity of a law enforcement employee;
• Personal data, such as medical records, social security number, driver license number;
• Complaints of misconduct filed against an employee of the Florida Department of Management Services;
• Trade secrets and negotiations involving public agencies;
• Security protocol and strategy for government-owned buildings;
• Attorney-client communication;
• Audit working papers;
• Drafts and preliminary notes of policy-making documents;
• Information on pending litigation;
• Information on an ongoing investigation;
• Personal identifying information, such as social security number and driver's license;
• Data about competition or bidding;
• Confidential vital records, such as death and birth records;
• Information about student records;

Public city records may also be accessible from third-party websites. Record seekers may either opt to use these non-governmental platforms to search for a specific record or multiple city records. However, users will need to provide enough information to assist with the search, such as:

• The address of the requestor
• A case number or file number (if known)
• The location of the document or person involved
• The name of the subject involved in the record (not juvenile)
• The last known or current address of the registrant

Government agencies do not sponsor third-party sites. Because of this, record availability and results may vary.

Palm Coast Crime Statistics

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is the designated record custodian for all reported arrests and crimes in Palm Coast City. Although there are no specific crime statistics for Palm Coast City, interested persons may use Flagler County crime statistics as a reference point for Palm Coast. According to the FDLE index crime report, Flagler County recorded 1,139 in 2020, as opposed to 1,379 total index crime rate in the preceding year. The 2020 index crime report covers the following crimes: three murders, 38 rapes, 11 robberies, 156 aggravated assaults, 181 burglaries, 898 larceny-theft, and 92 motor vehicle theft. Within a one-year gap (2019 to 2020), index crime rates in Palm Coast City fell sharply by 20 percent.

Are Palm Coast Criminal Records Public?

Palm Coast criminal records are generally accessible to the public, except in cases where the document is exempt from public view. For example, access to juvenile criminal records is often restricted to the record subject and other authorized persons. In addition, criminal records revealing the identity of witnesses, juries, and victims are redacted from public disclosure.

Persons or entities seeking to obtain Palm Coast criminal records must contact the Flagler County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller. The record custodian allows public members to view and obtain copies of Palm Coast criminal records via online or offline request means. To use the online request method, requesters must follow these steps:

1. Visit the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller's online searchable database;
2. Next, conduct searches using the following search options:

• Search by name;
• Search by citation number;
• Search by case number;

3. Requesters must also input the court type, case status, and case type to access Palm Coast criminal records.

How to Obtain Palm Coast Police Reports and Arrest Records

The public can obtain Palm Coast police reports and arrest records from the Records Division of the Flagler County Sheriff's Office. Public members may choose to get the document via phone call (386) 437-4116 or an email to publicrecordsrequest@flaglersheriff.com. In the email request, requesters must include the record subject's name, the date when the incident occurred, and the purpose of the request. Alternatively, requesters may obtain Palm Clart police report or arrest records by visiting the Sheriff's Office at:

Flagler County Sheriff's Office
First Floor
Government Services Building
1769 East Moody Boulevard
Building 2
Bunnell, FL 32110.

Crime victims can receive two copies of the Palm Coast City incident or criminal record for free. In addition, certified copies of the report cost $1 per page.

How to Find Sex Offender Information in Palm Coast

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) provides a statewide repository of all registered sex offenders' information. Furthermore, it uploads Palm Coast sex offender information on an online database. Hence, interested persons and entities can conduct searches on the platform by filling out the following data:

• Sex offender's name;
• Sex offender's location;

Requesters may narrow down the search result by using the advanced search option. This option enables requesters to search using these criteria:

• Offender type (sex offenders or sex predators);
• Offender status (absconded, registered, or deceased).

How to Find Palm Coast Inmate Information

Public members may find information on Palm Coast inmates on an online database maintained by the Flagler County Sheriff's Office. To obtain inmate records on the online database, requesters must fill out the following data:

• Inmate name;
• Booking number;
• Global subject number;
• Booking from date;
• Booking to date.

How Do I Visit an Inmate in Palm Coast Jail?

Inmate visitors may schedule a video visitation or in-person visitation at the front lobby of the Flagler County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office is located at:

Flagler County Sheriff’s Office
Video Visitation Center
1001 Justice Lane
Bunnell, FL 32110
Phone: (386) 586-4871

Visitors must log in to the Securus website and fill out the necessary details to schedule a video visitation. Video visitation at the County Jail is from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on weekdays. In addition, inmates are eligible to have 60 minutes of visitation twice a week. Note: the county jail may deny visitation rights on the following basis:

• If the visitor is a victim of a crime involving the inmate;
• If a court has ordered a no-contact between the inmate and visitor;
• If the visitation will compromise the jail facility's security and safety.

What are Palm Coast Vital Records?

Palm Coast vital records consist of government-generated records of all birth, death, marriage, and divorce events in the city. Vital records in Palm Coast are under the purview of state and local agencies. These agencies are also responsible for providing access and determining those who are eligible to request the documents. The Flagler County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller is the custodian of all Palm Coast divorce and marriage records. In contrast, the Florida Department of Health in Flagler County maintains records of all documented birth and death events in Palm Coast City.

Where and How to Obtain Palm Coast Divorce Records

Palm Coast divorce records are under the purview of the Flagler County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller's Office. As the custodian for divorce records, the office maintains online and offline means of obtaining the public document.

Thus, interested persons must visit the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller's online platform to access online copies of divorce records. To get divorce records, record seekers may choose to search by case number, name of the record subject, or citation number. In addition, requesters must select the case type, court type, and case status before accessing the records.

Likewise, the Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics keeps records of all Palm Coast divorce documents. Access to the document is mainly through mail-in orders or walk-in requests. According to the Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics' guidelines, record seekers can mail-in requests via these steps:

1. Download and complete the DH260 Application for Dissolution of Marriage form;
2. Attach a money order or check payable to Vital Statistics;
3. Send the mail to the address below:

Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics
P.O. Box 210
Jacksonville, FL 32231-0042.

The average processing time for mail-in orders is three to five business days.

Alternatively, requesters can walk into the Florida Vital Statistics Office to receive divorce records. The Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics charges a $5 non-refundable search fee and $4 for additional copies of the requested document.

Where and How to Get Palm Coast Marriage Records

Palm Coast marriage records from June 6, 1927, are under the purview of Flagler County Circuit Court and the Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics. The Flagler County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller maintains an online and offline database for all documented marriage events in Palm Coast City. Requesters can access online copies of Palm Coast marriage records on the Circuit Court and Comptroller's online searchable portal. Furthermore, record seekers may choose to search by case number, name of the record subject, or citation number. In addition, requesters must select the case type, court type, and case status before accessing the records.

Likewise, the Florida Department of Health in Flagler County provides marriage certificates via mail or in-person orders. To get marriage documents in person, requesters must visit the public agency at the:

Office of Vital Statistics
P.O. Box 847
Bunnell, FL 32110

The Bureau of Vital Statistics attends to in-person requests on weekdays from 8:00 a.m to 4:30 p.m.

In contrast, requesters must mail in an application for marriage records and attach a money order or check for the required fee to:

Office of Vital Statistics
P.O. Box 847
Bunnell, FL 32110

In addition, requesters can also mail a written request if they cannot access the marriage record request form. The written request must contain these data:

• The record bearers' full name before marriage;
• Birth dates of both record subjects;
• Place and date of marriage event;
• That County that approved the marriage license;
• The record seeker's name and mailing address;
• Phone number;
• Proof of relationship with the record subject.

Where and How to Find Palm Coast Birth Records

Eligible persons can obtain copies of Palm Coast birth records from the Florida Bureau Department of Health in Flagler County. Since birth records in Palm Coast are confidential records, the custodian body will only release records to the following persons:

• The registrant (must be above the legal age);
• Parents listed on the birth certificate;
• Legal guardians (must present proof);
• Legal representatives of the registrant, parents, or guardians;
• Persons or entities empowered by a court order to receive the birth certificate.

Eligible requesters may opt to receive Palm Coast birth certificates via mail or in-person requests.

Irrespective of the request method, requesters must download and fill out the Application for a Birth Certificate Form. Once the form is completed, requesters may choose to mail it or visit the Florida Department of Health in Flagler County at:

Office of Vital Statistics
P.O. Box 847
Bunnell, FL 32110

Note that the custodian agency will only release records to requesters that present a valid photo ID. Furthermore, it costs $15 to obtain the first copy of a birth record and an additional $7 for additional documents received at the time of the original request.

Where and How to Find Palm Coast Death Records

The Florida Department of Health in Flagler County is the custodian of death records at the county level. Only eligible persons can receive Palm Coast death records. According to the Florida Department of Health, the following persons can request death records:

• The deceased's parent or spouse;
• The deceased's sibling, child, and grandchild;
• Persons with a legitimate interest in the deceased's estate;
• Legal representatives of the persons mentioned above;
• Persons or entities empowered by a court order to receive the death certificate.

Death records in Palm Coast are accessible to eligible persons via mail orders or walk-in requests. To receive death records via mail or walk-in requests, record seekers must download and print out the death record application form. Furthermore, requesters may choose to present the completed form alongside a valid photo ID via mail or in-person at:

Florida Department of Health in Flagler County
Office of Vital Statistics
P.O. Box 847
Bunnell, FL 32110

Palm Coast death certificates cost $10 per copy.