Records Requests & Public Records

Records Requests & Public Records

Public Records Notice

For inquiries or notices related to public records, please contact our Public Records Custodian.

The Florida Department of Children and Families page for requesting records and for requesting public records defined by s. 119.011(1), F.S. DCF personnel are committed to fulfilling your request as quickly and efficiently as reasonably possible.

Request Public Records

Email: dcf.recordscustodian@myflfamilies.com

Phone: (850) 488-2381

Website: Florida DCF Public Records Page

2415 North Monroe Street
Suite 400
Tallahassee, FL 32303

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Please use the attached newly updated request form and submit your request for an abuse history search via the email address listed at the bottom of the form. This form includes a space to inform us the reason for request (i.e. Relicensing or Annual.)

You must list your facility OCA number on the form.

All applicant demographics must be provided on the request form and match the demographics in the ClearingHouse.
You must list your license expiration date for relicensing purposes.
All applicant demographics must be provided on the request form along with the applicants expected position upon employment, new and veteran employees.
Be sure to complete the "Reason for Request" section. The mentioned section is required for processing.
- Annual Screening is for facilities who choose to renew their applicants yearly based on the last abuse history date.
- Relicensure/Re-Screen is for facilities who choose to renew their applicants abuse history on an annual basis per their license expiration date and align their new hires with their relicensing date.
You must list your facility License number on the bottom of the form. If you do not know what your license number is, please contact your licensing point of contact for the information.
When submitting your requests, make sure you submit them one attachment per email or fax.
We require this information to conduct a thorough search and without it our processing time is slowed down considerably.
We do accept eSignatures on submitted request forms
Please allow 5 – 10 business days for processing

Our Helpline phone number is (855) 776-2729. If you call for an update or questions, please inform the helpdesk that you are in Florida, what services your agency provides, and that you need an abuse registry search for employment purposes. This will assist them in directing your call to the appropriate technician.

Please contact us with further questions at:

hqw.bgs.abuse.history@myflfamilies.com (In-State Abuse Registry Requests for Employment Purposes)
Phone Number: (855) 776-2729
Fax Number: (850) 487-6009

Child Abuse History Record Request for Employment