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PUBLIC RECORD REQUESTS 

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NOTE: Civil Medical Malpractice suits are not maintained in this office as a part of the disciplinary documents. You wish to contact the Department of Financial Services.

Exemption from Public Records: Financial information, medical information, school transcripts, examination questions, answers, papers, grades and grading keys, which are confidential and exempt from s. 119.07(1) will be withheld pursuant to Chapter 456.057, Florida Statutes.  Social Security numbers will also be redacted pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 405(c)(2)(C)(vii)(1).

How to obtain copies of documents: Copies of Licensure, Disciplinary Orders, and Declaratory Statements may be obtained by completing one of our online forms. When using the online forms, be sure to indicate whether you require the documents be certified as official records.

Certification is a statement, under seal, that the documents are true and correct copies of records on file with the Department. If certification is requested on the order form, a $25 fee will be charged, in addition to the duplicating charges. Certification of the requested records will not be done unless specifically requested.

If charges are incurred, an invoice will be mailed with the material and payment will be expected within thirty days.

  • Disciplinary Documents - Disciplinary documents usually refer to Board Orders and any attachments (e.g., complaint, Consent Agreement, Recommended Order, etc.).  Documents maintained, in the normal course of business, as a part of the disciplinary file for any licensee of the Division of Medicine Quality Assurance. 

    Discipline Public Records Request online form or requirements for a written public records request.

  • Application Documents - The application file includes the application for licensure, supporting documents submitted at the time of initial licensure, and any subsequent updates to the file, excluding those documents deemed confidential under Florida Statutes. These documents are maintained, in the normal course of business, as a part of the application file for any licensee of the Division of Medical Quality Assurance.

    Licensure/Application Public Records Request online form or requirements for a  written public records request
     
  • Declaratory Statements - A declaratory statement is a means for resolving a controversy or answering questions or doubts concerning the applicability of statutory provisions, rules, or orders over which the board, or department when there is no board, has authority, pursuant to rule 28-105.001, Florida Administrative Code. A petition for declaratory statement may be used only to resolve questions or doubts as to how the statutes, rule, or order may apply to the petitioner's particular circumstances.

    Declaratory Statement Public Records Request online form or requirements for a  written public records request
For written public records requests:
  • Indicate the type of documents (Discipline or Licensure/Application) you are requesting .
  • For Discipline or Licensure/Application requests, Include the full name and license number of the individual(s) to be researched.
  • For Declaratory Statement requests, include the subject, petitioner, final order number and the date the order was filed for each declaratory statement you are requesting.
  • Send Request to the appropriate address below:
    • Discipline Requests:
      Division of Medical Quality Assurance
      Management Services, Bin C01
      Attention: Public Records - Discipline
      4052 Bald Cypress Way
      Tallahassee, FL 32399-3251
    • Licensure/Application Requests:
      Division of Medical Quality Assurance
      Management Services, Bin C01
      Attn: Public Records - Licensure/Application
      4052 Bald Cypress Way
      Tallahassee, FL 32399-3251
    • Declaratory Statement Requests:
      Division of Medical Quality Assurance
      Management Services, Bin C01
      Attn: Public Records - Declaratory Statements
      4052 Bald Cypress Way
      Tallahassee, FL 32399-3251
  • Include name and address where documents are to be sent.
  • Indicate if you require certification of the documents, a $25 fee will be charged, in addition to the duplicating charges. Certification of the requested records will not be done unless specifically requested.
  • An invoice will be mailed with the material and payment will be expected within thirty days.