How do I get to the Records office?

Our office is located at 2802-B 27th Street East, just south of Mixon Fruit Farms. Enter the Matzke Complex in the driveway located by a large sign that says School Board of Manatee County, Matzke Complex. Drive to the back of the complex until you see a two story building with a number 41 on the top left upper corner. There will be two front doors on this building with blue awnings. Enter the door on the right, marked with Property Records / Records Management.

How can I obtain my records?

You will need to fill out a records release form which can be found on this website or by calling (941) 708-8800, ext. 1050 or 1049. You will also be required to provide a state issued drivers license or photo I.D. if you are picking your records up in person. If you are unable to come in to our office in person your records release form must be notarized.

Is there a fee for obtaining my records?

There is no fee at this time for any records released to you.

Can I request someone else's records?

Manatee County School District can only release records for children under the age of 18 to the parent, please contact the school the child is currently attending as these records are only located at the school. We cannot release anyone else's records to you, unless they have authorized you to pick up their records and have the records release form notarized. Although we can release directory information, which includes: full legal name, the image or likeness in pictures, videotapes, film or other medium, dates of attendance, major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of athletic teams, degrees and awards received, most recent previous educational institution attended, subsequent educational institution attended, academic work intended for publication or display.

What kind of records are available to me?

We can provide a school transcript if you attended any Manatee County School five (5) years after your graduation/intended graduation date or for GED/Vocational three (3) years after completion. We also provide immunization records with a date of graduation/intended graduation 1986 to present if available & verification of birth date (we do not keep copies of original birth certificates).

Can I get a copy of my high school diploma?

There was only one diploma issued at the time of graduation. We do not keep copies of that diploma. The transcript has the graduation date on it and schools and employers will accept this as verification of graduation.

What are your office hours?

We are open Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Summer hours run for seven weeks after school has closed, those hours are Monday-Thursday 7:00 a.m. until 4:50 p.m. We are also closed during winter break.