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Communications

The Office of Communications supervises and coordinates the department's activities in the areas of public information and media relations. If you require assistance or more information, please call or send us an e-mail.

Administrative Code and Register

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The Department of State’s Administrative Code and Register Section is the filing point for rules promulgated by state regulatory agencies. Agency rulemaking is governed by Chapter 120, Florida Statutes, the Administrative Procedures Act. Rules are…

Administrative Services

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The Division of Administrative Services provides quality, dependable, accessible services in the areas of Human Resources, Financial Services, Operational Services, Purchasing and Information Technology to the Department of State and its…

Legislative Affairs

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The Office of Legislative Affairs supervises and coordinates the Department's legislative agenda and assist in developing effective legislative policy initiatives on behalf of the department. The office also tracks and assesses the impact of…

External Affairs

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The Office of External Affairs oversees the promotion of the department's activities and programs to enhance the visibility of the Department of State. If you require assistance or more information, please call or send us an e-mail.

Office History

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The Office of the Secretary of State was created in 1845, under the Florida Constitution. The main responsibilities of the office included maintaining the states public records. The Secretary of State also served as the custodian of the state seal,…

General Counsel

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The Office of General Counsel provides advice and counsel to the Secretary of State and departmental managers on a broad range of administrative, legislative, and policy matters. The office also provides advice, oversight and representation with…

Inspector General

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The Office of Inspector General (OIG) mission is to promote accountability, integrity and efficiency for the citizens of Florida by providing objective, timely audit and investigative services.

Election Crimes and Security

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The Office of Election Crimes and Security plays a vital role in ensuring that Florida conducts elections with the highest degree of integrity, security, and efficiency. Investigations initiated by the OECS have led to the arrest of individuals for…

Governance

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The Division of Historical Resources is part of the Florida Department of State's Office of Cultural, Historical and Information Programs (OCHIP) in the Office of the Secretary of State.

History of the Division

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In 1969, the Florida Legislature created the Florida Division of Archives, History and Records Management and assigned it to the Florida Department of State. Learn more about the history of Historic Preservation in Florida and the Division of…

Vision, Mission and Values

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The Division of Historical Resources supports the preservation of historical and cultural resources and archaeology programs for the state of Florida. We lead with the mission of inspiring a love of history through preservation and education.

Employment

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The Division actively recruits passionate, energetic and positive professionals desiring to make a difference.

Funding Support

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This website has been financed in part with Federal funds from the National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.

Seminole History

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The Seminoles of Florida call themselves the "Unconquered People," descendants of just 300 Indians who managed to elude capture by the U.S. army in the 19th century.