Public Records

Public Records Request

For requests pertaining to the Sumter County Property Appraiser, please submit a Public Records Request by mail, email, phone, or in person.

• Mail:
  Christine Benitez, Records Management Liaison Officer
  Public Records Request
  Sumter County Property Appraiser
  218 E. McCollum Avenue
  Bushnell, FL 33513


• Phone: 352-569-6800 ext. 6792


• Cost per page:
• $0.15 per page (1-sided)
• $0.20 per page (2-sided)

A requester is not required to submit their request in writing or in person; nor are they required to disclose the reason for the request. Unless otherwise exempted, a custodian of public records must honor a request for records, whether it is made in person, over the telephone, or in writing, provided the required fees are paid. Additional costs for producing the records may be required if the request is voluminous in nature.

Additional Information

• 2020 Florida Statutes – Chapter 119
  Costs and exemptions for public records are in accordance with Florida Statute Chapter 119.


• Florida Public Records Act
  The Public Records Request Form is provided for your convenience, but is not required. Please include a valid email address, phone number and mailing address with your request.
  Under Florida law, any document submitted to Sumter County Property Appraiser, including emails and faxes are public records subject to disclosure.


• Records Retention Schedule
  Sumter County Property Appraiser follows the General Records Schedules established by the Florida Department of State in regards to retention requirements. Some records may have met their required retention period for disposition.