Find Records in Boynton Beach

Boynton Beach public records are available through the City of Boynton Beach for municipal documents and through the Palm Beach County Clerk of Courts for court filings, official recorded instruments, and related legal documents. Florida's Chapter 119 gives everyone the right to request public records without stating a reason or providing identification. Both the city and the county clerk handle different record categories, so knowing which office to contact first saves time.

City of Boynton Beach Records

The City of Boynton Beach maintains records for its own government functions. These include city commission meeting minutes and agendas, city contracts and agreements, building permits, code enforcement actions, land use decisions, and records from city departments like utilities, police, and parks. The city's main office is located at 100 E Boynton Beach Blvd, Boynton Beach, FL 33435. The city's phone number is (561) 742-6000. More information is available on the city's website at boynton-beach.org.

The image below shows the City of Boynton Beach's official site, which provides links to city departments, records request procedures, and public meeting documents. Commission meeting records and other city documents are often posted directly on the city's website at no cost.

Check the city's site before making a formal request. If the record you need is recent, it may already be posted online and available at no charge.

Palm Beach County Clerk of Courts

The Palm Beach County Clerk of Courts handles court filings and official recorded documents for Boynton Beach and all of Palm Beach County. The Clerk's website is at mypalmbeachclerk.com. Court records available through the Clerk include civil case filings, criminal case records, family court documents, and probate filings. Official recorded documents like deeds, mortgages, liens, and satisfactions are also searchable through the Clerk's online records system.

Boynton Beach sits in the 15th Judicial Circuit, which covers Palm Beach County. Both the circuit court, which handles major civil and criminal matters, and the county court, which handles smaller civil disputes and misdemeanors, are served by the same Clerk's office. Case records can be searched online by name, case number, or filing date. Many records are available for immediate viewing without a fee. Copies and certified documents carry standard charges under state law.

How to Request Boynton Beach Public Records

Florida law sets a clear, simple process for requesting public records. You tell the agency what you are looking for. No reason needed. No form required, though some agencies provide optional request forms. Requests can be made in person at the relevant office, by phone, by mail, or through any online portal the agency provides.

Standard fees are $0.15 per page for copies. Certified copies from the Clerk's office cost more. For requests that require more than 30 minutes of staff time to locate and compile, the agency may charge an hourly rate based on the pay of the lowest-level employee who can do the work. That first 30 minutes is free in all cases. For large requests, giving a specific date range and party names helps cut down on search time and cost.

Denials must come in writing and must identify the legal exemption being used. Florida's exemption list is in Section 119.071. If you believe a denial is wrong, contact the Florida Attorney General's office at (850) 245-0140 to ask about their free mediation service. Most disputes involving straightforward records requests are resolved through mediation without legal action. The AG's guidance page is at myfloridalegal.com.

Property and Land Records

Property records for Boynton Beach are recorded in the Palm Beach County official records series. Deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, and other instruments affecting real property are filed with the Clerk and become part of the searchable official records index. You can search that index online through the Palm Beach Clerk's website for free. Viewing document images is usually free as well. You pay a per-page fee only when you need printed copies.

For ownership and assessed value information, the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser's office maintains a separate database. That data is also available online at no cost. If you are researching a property in Boynton Beach, using both the Clerk's official records index and the Property Appraiser's database together gives you the most complete picture.

Types of Records Available in Boynton Beach

The range of public records available for Boynton Beach is broad. Court case filings from civil and criminal matters are at the Palm Beach Clerk. Building permits, inspection results, and code enforcement records are at the city. Marriage and dissolution of marriage records filed in court are part of the Clerk's family court records. Police incident reports are held by the Boynton Beach Police Department, though parts may be exempt from disclosure during active investigations.

The Florida Association of Court Clerks maintains a statewide directory at flclerks.com. That resource is useful if you need records from multiple counties or want to confirm contact information for the Palm Beach Clerk's various office locations.

Florida Open Records Law

Chapter 119 covers all state and local government agencies in Florida. It applies to records in any format, including electronic files, emails, video, and audio. The First Amendment Foundation offers public records assistance for Florida residents at floridafaf.org. Their site includes guidance on how to write effective requests and what to do when agencies delay or deny access without proper grounds.

The Florida Department of State also maintains information on public records rights and procedures at dos.fl.gov. That page is a good reference point if you are unsure of the proper procedure for a specific type of request.

Nearby Cities

These nearby cities have public records pages with details on local clerk offices and request procedures.

Palm Beach County Records

Court records and official records for Boynton Beach are maintained by the Palm Beach County Clerk of Court.