In order to respond promptly, members of the press should submit a public records request to the Office of Communications via e-mail to communications@miamigov.com. Public records requests can also be faxed to (305) 416-1441.  All public records requests should be placed in a timely manner, to allow reasonable amount of time to locate and gather the documents and be able to receive the requested information by deadline.

Copies of ordinances, official agendas and meeting minutes are available through the City Clerk's Office. For public requests information regarding the City of Miami Police, please contact the City of Miami Police Department's Public Information Office at (305) 603-6420. Traffic accidents and crime reports may be ordered from the Miami Police Records Unit. The Records Unit is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The unit is closed Wednesdays, weekends and legal holidays. For information, call (305) 603-6477.

City residents and members of the general public seeking public records from a particular department, should contact that department directly.  For a list of city departments go to the main page, and under city organization select a department and go to contact us.

Note:  The City of Miami will charge $0.15 a page for copies and may charge additional reasonable fees for searches that are extensive in nature.