Public Records
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Florida has one of the most open public records laws in the nation. In the state of Florida, anyone may request public records from a government agency.
There are various benefits of open government which help to ensure transparency and accountability of public officials. The public record law states that any records made or received by any public agency in the course of its official business are available for inspection unless specifically exempted by the Florida legislature. This also means that not all records are public. Some records are exempt from public disclosure and protected by law.
Records in the Supervisor of Elections Office are maintained according to their retention schedule, in compliance with the public records law (Chapter 119, Florida Statutes) and applicable Election Law (Chapters 97-106, Florida Statutes).
Public meetings held in the Supervisor of Elections Office through the course of an election cycle are open to the public and subject to the Sunshine Law. The public is always welcome and encouraged to attend Canvassing Board meetings in the Elections Office and watch the electoral process in action.
Public Records Policy
Anyone may make a request for public records from the Supervisor of Elections Office. Use the link below to view our Public Records Request Policy which contains office procedures, fee schedule and an optional request form to request public records. You may also request a record simply by calling the office at (386) 313-4170 or by sending us a message through our contact form.
Public Records Request Policy(PDF, 449KB)
A requester is not required to give a name or reason for the request of public records. Public records requests may be placed, in writing by mail, e-mail or fax, in person or phone. Please be aware that requests for public records themselves are open to disclosure. Written communications to or from county officials constitute public records and are available to the public and media upon request unless the information is subject to a specific statutory exemption. Therefore, an email or written request may be subject to public disclosure.
Voter Registration - Public Records
Many people are not aware that most voter registration records are open to public disclosure. In addition to voter registration records, candidates and political committees may also receive information of voters who choose to vote by mail. A voter's social security number, drivers license number, voter signature, and the source of registration are always protected from disclosure. This personal information is never provided in response to a request for records by the Supervisor of Elections Office.
Voter Registration - Exemptions
Florida law allows certain persons to request that an agency not publicly disclose specific identification and/or location information contained in any of its agency records. If you meet eligibility requirements as defined in law, your voter registration may be eligible for exemption. Law enforcement officers, firefighters, judges and judicial officers are eligible for protection, and many others are eligible. Use the form below to learn more and apply for an exemption with the Elections Office.
Public Records Exemption Request Form(PDF, 380KB)
Address Confidentiality Program
Victims of sexual battery, aggravated child abuse, aggravated stalking, harassment, aggravated battery or domestic violence may be eligible for the address confidentiality program through the Florida Attorney General's office. Eligible participants must register with our local State Attorney Office. Call (386) 313-4300 for the Bunnell office of the State Attorney, 7th Judicial Circuit.
Public Records Custodian
Use the contact information below to request a public record from the Supervisor of Elections Office:
Flagler County Supervisor of Elections Public Records Custodian
Kaiti Lenhart
Phone: (386) 313-4170
Email: info [at] flaglerelections.gov (replace [at] with the @ symbol)
Contact Form