Manatee County Government
Records Management
This office is responsible for the storage, maintenance and control of Land Development & Building Permit files as required by the Laws & Standards of the State of Florida. Storage medium includes paper files, microfilm & digital images.
Land Development Files
These files consist of documentation required for the specific approvals. A few examples of these file types are as follows:
| Development of Regional Impact (DRI) | Special Permit (SP) |
| Planned Development (PDR, PDMU, Etc.) | Administrative Permit (AP) |
| Final Site Plan (FSP) | Administrative Determination (AD) |
| Subdivision Plat (S) | Rezone (Z) |
Please contact the Manatee County Clerk of Court to obtain copies of recorded Final Plats.
Building Permits
These files consist of documentation required from application through completion of a permit. Each file consists of the Application, Permit, Contractor/Sub-Contractor information, Plans, Survey, Inspection results, Certificate of Completion/Occupation, etc. as specifically required by that permit type. Some examples of permit types are as follows:
| New Building (residential or commercial) | Waterfront Structures |
| Renovation | Roof |
| Addition | Mechanical (A/C) |
| Fence | Plumbing |
| Sign | Electrical |
Goals for Records Management
Due to State of Florida Archival Regulations and changes in technology, our files are stored in various forms: Paper (2,000 l.f. shelf space), Microfilm (approx. 6,250 rolls), and Digital Images. It is our five-year goal to digitize all files currently on paper or microfilm. This will result in more timely and efficient service to you.
Fee Schedule
Paper Copies (per page)
$ .15 (1-sided – up to & including 11”x17”)
.20 (2-sided – up to & including 11”x17”)
2.00 (18” x 24”)
4.00 (24” x 36”)
Certification Stamp: $1.00 per page
Compact Disc (CD): $10.00 per CD plus research fees as applicable.
Research: $40.00 per hour (over 15 minutes)
Location and Office Hours
It will be our pleasure to assist you with all your public record requests.
Manatee County Administration Building
1112 Manatee Avenue West, 4th Floor
Bradenton Florida 34205
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Please note that the cashier closes at 4:00 PM. If you have a chargeable service, please be here before then.