Public Records Requests

Except for the personal identifying information pertaining to a Concealed Weapon or Firearm license, most records received and maintained by the Division of Licensing are public records, and are therefore subject to the disclosure provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, the Florida Public Records Law (119.07, FS).  

Any individual or organization can submit an on-line public records request to the Division of Licensing. Alternatively, the request can be mailed to the Division at P O Box 3927; Tallahassee, FL 32315-3927; sent by fax to (850) 245-5493; or via telephone to our Public Records Liaison at (850) 245-5459.  To help us process your request as quickly as possible, the request should be very specific and detailed with regard to what information is being sought.  Remember, the personal identifying information pertaining to a Concealed Weapon or Firearm license cannot be disclosed with limited exceptions.

Note that the Division is allowed under the law to recoup the costs associated with producing records in response to a public records request. Unless the request requires extensive use of information technology resources and/or extensive clerical or supervisory assistance, in most circumstances our Division's public records administrator will notify requesters within 5 - 7 business days after we receive a request of any fees required.

Information available from the Division of Licensing Pertaining to Individuals and Agencies Regulated under Chapter 493, Florida Statutes.

• Copies of applications and supporting documentation.
• Computer-generated lists of licensee data (available by license type, by county, or statewide).
• Custodian of records statement (an official statement issued by the Division that provides the license status).
• Certificates under Seal (an official statement issued by the Department that accompanies certified copies of requested documents, which provides the license status).

Exempt Information

The following information contained in licensee records maintained by the Division of Licensing is exempt under the law from being disclosed in response to a public records request.

• Criminal justice reports (RAP sheets) and fingerprint cards;
• Social Security Numbers;
• The home address, telephone number, and photograph of any applicant or licensee who falls under the disclosure exemptions specified in section 119.071(4)(d), Florida Statutes, unless the information may be disclosed under the condition described below.
• The home address, telephone number, and photograph of any applicant or licensee who falls under the disclosure exemptions specified in section 493.6122, Florida Statutes, unless the home address and telephone number is also the business address and telephone number of the private investigative agency license or the recovery agency license.
• Records pertaining to the mental competency or mental illness of individual applicant or licensee (including documentation regarding placement in a mental institution; drug or alcohol abuse and rehabilitation; any correspondence relating to these medical conditions).
• Personal identifying information pertaining to a Concealed Weapon or Firearm license.

To inquire about the status of an application or determine if an individual or company holds a license with the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Licensing, try our on-line look-up for agencies or individuals.