How do I get to the Records office?

Our address is 1 Matzke Way, Bradenton, FL. 34208 The entrance is in the 2900 block of 26th Ave East. Public entry is through Gate #1 - just east of 27th Street East past Mixon Fruit Farms. We are located in building #7 (gold color): “Records and Distribution”. Enter door 7-140 just left of the ATM.

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?

Yes.

     Official Transcript - $3.00

     Official Vocational - $3.00

     ESE Records - $.15 per page

     Psychological - $.15 per page

     Immunizations - $1.00

     Verification of Birth - $1.00 (If no other school records are found)

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 this District has defined as (1) Student's name; (2) Electronic mail address; (3) Photograph, video, film or other likeness; (4) Date and place of birth; (5) major field of study; (6) Dates of attendance; (7) Grade level; (8) Participation in officially recognized activities and sports; (9) Weight and height of athletic team members; (10) Degrees, honors, and awards received; and (11) the most recent school attended.  Directory information can be disclosed without parental consent.

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 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).

If it has been less than five (5) years after your graduation/intended graduation date please contact the registrar at the last school you attended.

To locate the last school attended click on 'Schools & Calendars' on the far left of this screen.

GED's can be obtained directly from the state website at:

http://ged.fldoe.org// 

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 4:00 p.m. Summer hours run for seven weeks after school has closed, those hours are Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. We are also closed during winter and spring breaks.