North Port Phone Directory Search

The North Port phone directory covers city government offices, the City Clerk, police contacts, and public service departments in Sarasota County. North Port has about 93,000 residents and is one of the fastest-growing cities in Southwest Florida. Some parts of North Port extend into Charlotte County, though city services are based in Sarasota County. You can search for phone numbers, office contacts, and public records through city tools and direct phone lines. This page shows you how to find the right contact, get records from city departments, and reach the offices you need. All North Port phone numbers use the 941 area code, and every government contact is a public record under Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes.

North Port City Clerk and Public Records

The North Port City Clerk's office is the central point for public records requests. The clerk manages official city documents, commission meeting minutes, resolutions, and ordinances. This office also handles records retention for all city departments. If you need a record from any part of city government, the clerk is the place to start.

North Port City Hall is at 4970 City Hall Boulevard, North Port, FL 34286. The main city phone number is (941) 429-7000. You can reach any department through this number. The front desk staff route calls to the right office. The city website at northportfl.gov has a staff directory and department pages with direct phone numbers and emails for individual employees.

Under Florida law, public records requests are open to everyone. You do not need to be a North Port resident. You do not need to explain why you want the record. The city must respond within a reasonable time. Copy fees follow state guidelines. For large or complex requests, the city may charge for staff time. The clerk's office can give you an estimate before they begin work on your request, so there are no surprises.

North Port Police Department Contacts

The North Port Police Department handles law enforcement records separate from the City Clerk. The non-emergency number is (941) 429-7300. For emergencies, always call 911. Police records requests go through the police records division.

To request a police report, contact the records division with the date, location, and case number if you have it. Most police records in Florida are public under Chapter 119. Records tied to active investigations or certain personal information may be exempt from release. Accident reports and arrest reports are the most common requests. The department can tell you about fees and how long processing takes.

North Port PD covers the city limits. The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office handles unincorporated areas around North Port, and the Charlotte County Sheriff covers portions of the city that extend into Charlotte County. Make sure you know which agency responded to your case before you call. Records stay with the agency that handled the incident, not the city where it happened. This is an important detail for North Port residents since the city spans two counties.

North Port Department Phone Numbers

North Port has several city departments with direct phone lines. The main switchboard at (941) 429-7000 can connect you to any of them. Here are the key contacts in the North Port phone directory:

The Building Department at (941) 429-7044 handles building permits, inspections, and construction records. North Port has seen a lot of new construction in recent years, so this department processes many requests for permit records and building plans. If you need permit history for a property, this is the right number.

Utilities at (941) 429-7250 covers water, sewer, and reclaimed water services. For utility records and account information, call this number. Parks and Recreation at (941) 429-7275 manages city parks and community programs. If you are not sure which department to call, start with (941) 429-7000 and the staff will route you.

Florida State Directory for North Port

Florida operates a statewide phone directory at 411.myflorida.gov that lists state agencies with offices in or near North Port. This includes state offices in the Sarasota and Charlotte County areas. You can search by agency name, employee name, or office location.

State agencies follow the same public records rules as cities. Under Chapter 119, you can request records from any state office without giving a reason. The Florida State Information Center at 1-866-693-6748 or 850-488-1234 can help route you to the right state agency. This is useful when you need a state-level contact that is not listed in the North Port phone directory.

For professional licensing records, the state has a directory at dos.fl.gov. This covers licensed professionals throughout the state, including those in North Port and Sarasota County.

Online Records Search

You can also search for records online. The Florida public records check page provides links to search tools that cover records across the state, including those related to North Port.

Online tools work well for basic lookups. Court records, property records, and many other document types are searchable through web portals. For records specific to the City of North Port, you may still need to call or file a written request. County and state records are often available online. The Sarasota County Clerk of Courts runs an online search system for court cases and recorded documents. If your property or case involves the Charlotte County portion of North Port, you may need to search through the Charlotte County Clerk as well.

Sarasota County and North Port Records

North Port is primarily in Sarasota County, though portions extend into Charlotte County. Most county-level records for North Port go through the Sarasota County Clerk of Courts. Court records, property records, marriage licenses, and official recorded documents are held at the county level. The Sarasota County phone directory page on this site has all the contacts for county records.

The county clerk runs online search tools for court cases and recorded documents. Search by name, case number, or document type. These tools cover all cities in Sarasota County. For city-level records like commission minutes, city ordinances, or department contacts, use the North Port phone directory numbers on this page. City and county are separate governments. Court records are county. Department records are city. For properties or cases in the Charlotte County portion of North Port, you may need to contact the Charlotte County Clerk as well. This two-county situation is unique to North Port and can make records searches a bit more involved.

How to Search the North Port Phone Directory

Start with (941) 429-7000 if you do not know who to call. For records, contact the City Clerk. For police records, call (941) 429-7300. For building records, try (941) 429-7044.

Quick guide to the North Port phone directory:

• Call (941) 429-7000 for general city questions
• Contact the City Clerk for public records requests
• Call (941) 429-7300 for police records
• Check northportfl.gov for the staff directory
• Visit City Hall at 4970 City Hall Boulevard in person

The North Port phone directory connects through the city website. Each department page shows direct numbers and staff contacts. Between the main phone line and the website, you can reach any city office. If you call the wrong number, staff can transfer you. Know whether your record sits at the city level or the county level before you start calling. City records go through the North Port clerk. County records go through Sarasota County (or Charlotte County for the eastern portion). State contacts are at 411.myflorida.gov.

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