Public Records/Freedom of Information Act Requests

Public Records Requests

Florida's public records law, Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes, provides that records made or received by a public agency in the course of official business are available for inspection unless specifically exempted by law.

Public records may include papers, maps, books, photographs, recordings, electronic files and email correspondence.

Make a Public Records Request

Submit your request online through the Escambia County request portal.

Make a Request

Ways to Submit a Request

Submit Online Use the county's online public records request portal. Call the Public Records Administrator 850-595-4936 Email the Public Records Administrator admin@myescambia.com Contact a County Department Contact the department responsible for the records you need.

Before You Submit Your Request

You are not required to provide your name or give a reason for your request.
Requests may be made by phone, letter, email or through the online request portal.
Under Florida law, email addresses and IP addresses are public records. If you do not want your email address or IP address released in response to a public records request, submit your request by phone instead of electronically.
A fee may be charged when fulfilling a request requires a substantial amount of staff time or county resources.
County staff will provide an estimate of applicable fees and the time needed to gather the requested records.

Records Exemptions

Florida public records law contains exemptions for certain records or information. Other laws, including HIPAA and the Florida Emergency Telephone Act, may also restrict disclosure or require certain information to be redacted before a record is released.

Questions concerning public records exemptions may be directed to the County Attorney's Office.

Policies and Fees

Review the county policies related to copying, research and public records fees.

Photocopying and Research Policy View PDF Photocopying Fees Policy View PDF

Public Records Custodian

If you have questions regarding the application of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and the county's responsibility to provide public records, contact:

Escambia County
Office of the County Administrator
221 Palafox Place, Suite 420
Pensacola, FL 32502

BCC-Public-Records@myescambia.com

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The mission of Escambia County government is to provide efficient, responsive services that enhance our quality of life, meet common needs and promote a safe and healthy community.

Under Florida law, IP addresses and both the content of emails and email addresses are public records. If you do not want your IP address, the content of your email, or your email address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in person.