Under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, the public (media, community members) is given access to government records. It is important to the Hendry County Tax Collector’s Office that our stakeholders understand their rights to obtain public records.
Florida State Statutes - Chapter 119, Public Records
There may be a cost involved.
Per Florida Statutes, the cost is $.15 per page, one-sided; $.20 per page, two-sided for hard copies of reports or other documents.
If the time required to produce the Public Records will take longer than fifteen (15) minutes, per F.S. §119.07, the District charges for the staff time to do the work (the hourly rate of the person or persons doing the work.) Also, if the documents are to be reviewed, the review must be done under the supervision of District staff. If the total amount of time to review the documents takes longer than fifteen (15) minutes, per Florida Statutes §119.07, the cost will be the hourly rate of the staff member supervising the review.
One thing to remember about a public record is that it has to exist in order to be provided. That may sound simple, but many times individuals request information they think the District maintains, when in fact, it doesn't. This can lead to the misconception that information is not being provided. Records maintained by the District will be made available and you have the right to inspect it - and have copies made if you so choose.
Please note, as per Florida Statute, Chapter 119, if a record does not exist, the agency does not have to create the record in order to provide the record.
The Tax Collector works as an agent for various divisions of the State of Florida.
For any Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle (DHSMV) records, please contact the State Bureau of Records at 850-617-2000. They may also be reached at the following email addresses: (Motor Vehicle Records) DMVrecords@flhsmv.gov; (Driver License Records) HSMV-Records@flhsmv.gov.
Tax Deed Auctions are conducted by the Hendry County Clerk of the Circuit Court. For requests for overbid or surplus funds resulting from a tax deed auction please contact their office at 863-675-5244.
For Tax Collector record requests please contact the Hendry County Tax Collector's Office. Disclosure of your identity or the purpose of your request is not required.
Hendry County Tax Collector 25 E. Hickpochee Ave. LaBelle, FL 33935 Email: info@hendrytaxcollector.org Phone: 863•675•5280