Clearwater Phone Directory Lookup

The Clearwater phone directory covers city government offices, the City Clerk, police contacts, and public service departments in Pinellas County. Clearwater has about 117,000 residents and serves as the county seat of Pinellas County on Florida's Gulf Coast. All city phone numbers use the 727 area code. You can look up contacts for city departments, records offices, and public services right here. Every government phone number and office contact in Clearwater is a public record under Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes.

Clearwater City Clerk Phone Contacts

The City Clerk's Office in Clearwater manages public records, city council support, and official documents. The clerk's phone number is (727) 562-4090. City Hall is at 112 South Osceola Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33756. This office is the main point of contact for records requests and official city business.

The clerk handles meeting minutes, city ordinances, resolutions, and all official city records. You can reach the main switchboard at (727) 562-4040 if you need help finding a specific department. Staff at the switchboard can transfer you to any office in the city government. The clerk's office also coordinates records requests across departments, so if you are not sure where a particular record is kept, start here.

Clearwater uses an online portal for public records requests. You can file requests by phone, in person, or through the city website. The clerk's staff will let you know what fees apply and how long it will take to fill your request. Walk-in service is available during regular business hours at City Hall.

Public Records in Clearwater

Florida has one of the broadest public records laws in the nation. Under Chapter 119, you can request records from any city office. You do not need to be a Clearwater resident. You do not have to give a reason for your request. The city must respond in a reasonable time.

Copy fees follow state law. Simple requests for phone numbers or department contact lists usually cost nothing. Larger requests may come with fees for copies and staff time. If the city turns down your request, they must cite the exact statutory exemption. You have the right to challenge a denial in court.

Clearwater is the county seat of Pinellas County, which means some county offices are located right in the city. This can be helpful when you need both city and county records. The county courthouse is close to City Hall, and both offices handle records requests under the same Chapter 119 rules.

The state runs a public records tool at stateofflorida.com for records held by state agencies. This can help when you need state-level records that are not in the Clearwater phone directory.

Chapter 119 spells out the rules clearly. It covers what records are open, what exemptions exist, and what happens if an agency does not comply. The statute is worth reading if you plan to make a formal records request.

Clearwater Police Records

The Clearwater Police Department has its own records unit. The general police number is (727) 562-4242. For records, call (727) 562-4200. The police department is at 645 Pierce Street, Clearwater, FL 33756.

To request a police report, you need the date, location, and a case number if you have one. Accident reports and arrest reports are the records people ask for most. Most police records in Florida are public under Chapter 119. Records tied to active investigations or certain sensitive information may be exempt.

The records staff can tell you what is available and what fees apply. You can also check the police department page on the Clearwater city website for online request forms. If you call the general line at (727) 562-4242 and need records, they will transfer you to the right division. For the fastest service, call the records number at (727) 562-4200 directly.

Clearwater Department Phone Numbers

Here are the key contacts in the Clearwater phone directory:

Planning and Development at (727) 562-4567 handles building permits, zoning records, and site plans. If you need permit history or inspection records, that is the number to call. Public Utilities at (727) 562-4600 covers water, sewer, and billing records for the city.

Not sure which number to call? Dial (727) 562-4040. The main line connects to all city offices. Clearwater's staff can usually get you to the right department within one or two transfers. The city website also has a staff directory with direct lines and email addresses.

Florida State Directory for Clearwater

Florida runs a statewide phone directory at 411.myflorida.gov that covers all state agencies. This includes state offices in or near Clearwater, such as the Department of Highway Safety, the Agency for Health Care Administration, and the Department of Children and Families.

State agencies follow the same Chapter 119 rules as city offices. You can request records from any state office without giving a reason. The state info center is available at 1-866-693-6748 or (850) 488-1234. That line can help you find the right agency if you are not sure who holds the records you need.

The state also keeps a professional licensing directory at dos.fl.gov. Use that resource to verify licenses or look up licensing boards with jurisdiction over professionals in the Clearwater area.

Pinellas County and Clearwater Records

Clearwater is the county seat of Pinellas County. A lot of records sit at the county level. Court records, property records, marriage licenses, and recorded documents all go through the Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court. Visit the Pinellas County phone directory page for those contacts and search tools.

Because Clearwater is the county seat, the county courthouse is right in town. This makes it easy to handle both city and county records in one trip. The county clerk has online tools for searching court cases, recorded documents, and official records by name or document type. These cover all cities in Pinellas County, including Clearwater, St. Petersburg, and Largo.

For records that are specific to Clearwater city government (meeting minutes, city contracts, department files), use the city numbers on this page. For court records, property deeds, or tax records, go through the county. If you are unsure, call the city clerk at (727) 562-4090 and they can point you the right way.

How to Use the Clearwater Phone Directory

Here is a quick reference:

• Call (727) 562-4040 for general city questions
• Call (727) 562-4090 for public records requests
• Call (727) 562-4200 for police records
• Call (727) 562-4567 for building and planning records
• Visit City Hall at 112 South Osceola Avenue in person

The Clearwater phone directory covers all city departments. Most people just need to know whether their record is at the city level or the county level. City records include meeting minutes, ordinances, department contracts, and city employee files. County records cover court cases, property deeds, tax documents, and marriage licenses. Once you sort that out, the right phone call gets you what you need fast. Start with (727) 562-4040 if you are not sure, and the staff will help you from there.

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