Gainesville Phone Directory Search

The Gainesville phone directory puts every city office, clerk line, and public records contact in one place. This north-central Florida city is the county seat of Alachua County, with more than 140,000 residents and a full set of government departments you can call or visit. The City Clerk serves as the custodian of all public records for Gainesville, which means one office can point you to just about any phone number or document you need. Under Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes, government phone lists and contact data are public records, so you have the right to request them at any time.

Gainesville City Clerk Phone Directory

The Office of the City Clerk is the main hub for phone contacts and public records in Gainesville. Kristen J. Bryant, JD, CMC, holds the role of City Clerk. Her direct line is (352) 393-8441. The general clerk's office number is (352) 334-5015. This office keeps records for every city department, including Gainesville Regional Utilities and the Gainesville Police Department. It also holds the city seal, vital records, resolutions, deeds, and the Code of Ordinances.

The clerk's page on the city site lists charter officers and links to key resources. You can jump to meeting agendas, public records requests, and the city code from the same page.

City Hall is at 200 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601. Call the main switchboard at (352) 334-5000. The City Commission line is (352) 334-5016. If you need to fax a request to the clerk, use (352) 334-2036. These are the numbers most people look for first when they search the Gainesville phone directory, and the switchboard staff can route you to any department if you are not sure who to call.

Gainesville Phone Contacts by Department

Gainesville runs many city departments. The full list lives on the city departments page, which shows each office along with its phone number and address.

Here are the top contacts in the Gainesville phone directory:

For police-specific records like accident reports or arrest reports, call the Gainesville Police Department records division at (352) 393-7565 rather than the city clerk. General police calls go to (352) 393-7500. The departments page is the fastest way to find a contact if you know which office handles your issue. If you don't know, the switchboard is the place to start.

Note: The Gainesville phone directory uses the 352 area code for all city offices and departments.

Public Records in the Gainesville Phone Directory

Public records in Gainesville are open to all. You can submit requests by email, phone, mail, or in person at any city department. The public records request page on the city site explains how each method works and who to contact. The City Clerk is the custodian of public records for every Gainesville department. That scope covers Gainesville Regional Utilities and the police department too.

The city site states that the clerk keeps public records of the City Commission and historical archives. It maintains the Code of Ordinances, city seal, vital records, resolutions, and deeds. Under Florida law, you do not need to live in Gainesville to ask for records. You do not need to give a reason. The city must respond in a reasonable time. Most simple requests for phone numbers and department contacts come back fast and at no cost.

For a formal request, the city runs an online portal through GovQA. You can file new requests and track ones already in the system. The portal is at gainesvillefl.govqa.us.

You can submit requests with or without an account. Be specific about what you need. Include dates, names, or case numbers if you have them. Broad requests take longer. If you just need a phone number, the departments page may be quicker than filing a formal request through the portal.

Gainesville Meeting Records and Agendas

Gainesville posts all City Commission meeting agendas and minutes on the Gainesville Meeting Center. This calendar shows past and upcoming meetings. You can view full agendas, watch recordings, and read the official minutes. All of this is public data under Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes.

The meeting center is useful if you need to find when a vote took place or what was said during a public hearing. It covers regular commission meetings, special sessions, and board meetings. You do not need to call anyone to access this information. The search function lets you filter by date, topic, or item number, so you can go right to the record you want.

Note: Meeting recordings are typically posted within a few business days after each session.

Gainesville Code of Ordinances

The full Gainesville Code of Ordinances is on Municode. This free tool lets you search every local law in Gainesville by keyword or browse by chapter.

The code covers zoning, permits, noise rules, and all other city regulations. If you have questions about a specific ordinance, you can call the City Clerk's Office at (352) 334-5015. They maintain the official version. Under Florida's public records law, ordinances and resolutions are records anyone can view at no cost. The Municode site is searchable and updated regularly, making it one of the most practical tools in the Gainesville phone directory for looking up local rules and policies that affect residents and businesses.

Alachua County and the Gainesville Phone Directory

Gainesville is the county seat of Alachua County. Many records that people look for are held at the county level. Court records, property records, marriage licenses, and official recorded documents are all managed by the Alachua County Clerk of Court. If you need one of these records, call the county clerk's office rather than the Gainesville city clerk. The county and city are two separate governments in Florida, even though they share the same area.

The Alachua County Clerk handles circuit and county court cases, official records like deeds and liens, and marriage services. Their phone number and website are separate from the Gainesville city phone directory. You can search for Alachua County contacts through the county's own website. A Gainesville phone directory search gives you city contacts, but county offices need a separate lookup. This is a common point of confusion, so keep it in mind when you are searching for a specific record or phone number.

How to Search the Gainesville Phone Directory

Start with the main switchboard at (352) 334-5000 if you are not sure who to call. The operators know how to route calls and can point you to the right office. For police records, use (352) 393-7565. For general city clerk questions, call (352) 334-5015. For records requests, use the GovQA portal or call the clerk's direct line.

Here are the steps to find any contact in Gainesville:

• Check the city departments page for a direct phone number
• Call (352) 334-5000 to get routed to any department
• Use the GovQA portal for formal records requests
• Contact (352) 393-7565 for police records
• Visit City Hall at 200 E. University Ave. in person

The Gainesville phone directory ties together through the city website. Each department page lists direct numbers. Between the main phone line, the website, and the GovQA portal, you can reach any office in Gainesville without much trouble. The system is set up so that even if you call the wrong number first, someone can transfer you to where you need to go.

Nearby City Phone Directories

These Florida cities near Gainesville also have full phone directory pages on this site with their own contacts and resources.