DeSoto County Contact Numbers

DeSoto County has a public phone directory that covers every government office, and all of the contact info is free to access. The county seat is Arcadia, where most departments are based. You can reach any office through the main county line or by looking up numbers on the county website. This page lists the phone contacts you are most likely to need when working with DeSoto County offices. Whether you need court records, property data, or just a staff name, the numbers and links here will point you in the right direction.

DeSoto County Government Contacts

DeSoto County is one of Florida's smaller counties, and that works in your favor when you need to reach someone by phone. Offices in Arcadia tend to be small and direct. The main county line is (863) 993-4800. From there, staff can route your call to any department in the DeSoto County phone directory.

All government contact information in Florida is public. Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes requires government agencies to make phone numbers, staff names, and email addresses available to anyone who asks. You do not need to give a reason. This applies to every office in DeSoto County.

For state-level contacts, the MyFlorida 411 directory at 411.myflorida.gov lets you search for state employees by name or agency.

The 411 tool covers state employees only, not county staff. But it is useful for reaching state agencies that serve the DeSoto County area, like FDLE or the Department of Health. For local county contacts, the numbers on this page and the county website are your best sources.

DeSoto County Clerk of Courts

The Clerk of the Circuit Court is one of the key offices in DeSoto County. Call (863) 993-4876 to reach the clerk's main line. This office handles court records, official records like deeds and liens, marriage licenses, and public records requests. The clerk's office is in the DeSoto County Courthouse in Arcadia.

You can submit a public records request by phone, mail, or in person at the courthouse. Florida law says the first 30 minutes of staff time on a records request is free. After that, the office has to tell you how much it will cost before doing any more work. There are no hidden fees.

Court records for the 12th Judicial Circuit are searchable online. You can look up case information by name or case number. The search covers civil, criminal, family, and probate filings. It costs nothing to search. You do not need to create an account or log in.

For certified copies of records, there is a per-page fee. Call (863) 993-4876 for current pricing. The clerk's staff can also tell you which office holds a record if it is not in their files.

Online Records Search for DeSoto County

DeSoto County offers several ways to search records without visiting the courthouse. The clerk has an online portal for court records and official records. The Property Appraiser and Tax Collector have their own websites with search tools. All free. All open to the public.

Under Chapter 119, digital records carry the same public access rights as paper documents. If a record is public in a file cabinet, it is just as public in a database. The county cannot charge more for electronic copies than paper ones. Most basic searches are free, with charges only for certified copies or bulk requests.

You can also use the statewide Florida Public Records Check portal for broader searches.

The statewide portal at stateofflorida.com/public-records-check covers multiple databases. For records specific to DeSoto County, the local clerk's tools will usually be more detailed and up to date.

Property and Tax Records in DeSoto County

The DeSoto County Property Appraiser handles records on every parcel in the county. Call (863) 993-4855 for property values, ownership, or exemption questions. The office runs a free online search where you can look up any property by address or owner name.

The Tax Collector manages tax payments, vehicle registrations, and some licensing. The main phone is (863) 993-4828. You can pay property taxes online or visit the office in Arcadia. Tax payment records are public. Anyone can request copies without explaining why.

In a small county like DeSoto, these offices often have short wait times. A phone call usually gets you through to a staff member quickly, especially outside of peak tax season.

How to Find DeSoto County Phone Listings

Getting a phone number from the DeSoto County directory is straightforward. Here are your main options.

• Browse the DeSoto County website for department contacts
• Call the main county line at (863) 993-4800
• Reach the Clerk of Courts at (863) 993-4876
• Search state employees at 411.myflorida.gov
• Call the State Information Center at 1-866-693-6748

Most government employee names, phone numbers, and email addresses in DeSoto County are public records. Some personal info for certain workers like law enforcement officers may be exempt. The clerk will tell you if something falls under an exemption. For standard directory information, there is no charge and no waiting. You ask, they provide. That is how Florida's public records law is set up.

Key DeSoto County Department Numbers

These are the most requested numbers in the DeSoto County phone directory. Start with the main county line at (863) 993-4800 if you are not sure which office you need. For court records and public records requests, the Clerk at (863) 993-4876 is the right call. DeSoto County offices are smaller than those in major metro areas, so you will often get through to a real person faster than you might expect.

Cities in DeSoto County

DeSoto County includes Arcadia, which is both the county seat and the only incorporated city. Arcadia has its own local government with separate phone contacts. The city does not have a dedicated page on this site, but its contacts are all public under Florida law. You can find city phone numbers through the City of Arcadia website or by calling the main DeSoto County line at (863) 993-4800. For county-level records and services, the numbers on this page will cover your needs.

Nearby County Phone Directories

DeSoto County borders several counties in South Central Florida. These neighboring counties have phone directory pages on this site.