Public Records
Your Access to Transparency: Public Records at Port Canaveral
Transparency is the cornerstone of public trust, and the Canaveral Port Authority is dedicated to upholding Florida’s Open Government and Public Records Laws. We are committed to providing timely and efficient responses to all public records requests and offer clear contact information and cost guidelines to facilitate the process. Your inquiries will be handled with professionalism and urgency to ensure transparency and accountability, fostering an open and informed community.
You Have a Right to Know
Article I, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution sets forth the right of every person “to inspect or copy any public records made or received in connection with the official business of any public body, officer, or employee of the state, or persons acting in their behalf, except with respect to records exempted pursuant to this section or specifically made confidential by this Constitution.” Transparency is imperative to preserving the public trust, therefore the Canaveral Port Authority is committed to Florida’s Open Government and Public Records Laws. Please know we will process requests as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Definition
“Public Records” means all documents, papers, letters, maps, books, tapes, photographs, films, sound records, data processing software, or other materials, regardless of physical form, characteristics, or means of transmission, made or received pursuant to law or ordinance or in connection with the transaction of official business by the agency.
Public Records Requests
You may make your public records request in a variety of ways:
- Digital form: Below
- By E-Mail
- By Regular Mail to:
Assistant Director, Records, Archives and History
Canaveral Port Authority
445 Challenger Road, Suite 301
Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 - By Telephone: (321) 394-3223
- In Person: The front desk in the Maritime Center Lobby
- Electronically: Please consider using the electronic form below to help facilitate your request.
NOTE: Per Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, when submitting a public records request, you are not required to provide your name or explain why you are making a request. You are also not required to submit a request in writing; however, if you choose to make a request, please provide at least one method of contact. If you do not have an email address where you may be contacted, please provide another method of contact.
Costs
Some requests may have costs associated with them. You may view the COST GUIDELINES HERE.