Gulf County Phone Listings

Gulf County is a small coastal county in the Florida Panhandle with Port St. Joe as the county seat. This phone directory covers government contacts, the Clerk of Courts, property records, and public services for Gulf County.

Gulf County Government Phone Numbers

Gulf County has about 16,000 residents. The county government runs out of Port St. Joe. There is also a branch courthouse in Wewahitchka on the north side of the county. Having two locations helps residents who live inland get to county services without driving to the coast.

The Board of County Commissioners handles general county business. The Gulf County website has a list of departments with phone numbers and addresses. You can find contacts for the building department, planning, code enforcement, and other offices. The county administrator's office can route general questions to the right department.

Gulf County is part of the 14th Judicial Circuit, which includes Bay, Calhoun, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, and Washington counties. The circuit is administered from Panama City in Bay County. Gulf County cases are heard at the courthouse in Port St. Joe or at the Wewahitchka branch. The 14th Circuit Gulf County page has details on the local courthouse.

The Gulf County Sheriff handles law enforcement. Call the main line for non-emergencies. Dial 911 for emergencies.

Gulf County Clerk of Courts

The Gulf County Clerk of Courts main phone number is (850) 229-6112. A second line is (850) 639-5068. The main office is at 1000 Cecil G. Costin Sr. Blvd, Port St. Joe, FL 32456. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST. The Gulf County Clerk website covers court records, official records, and general office information.

There is also a Wewahitchka branch office. The number for that location is (850) 639-2175. This gives residents in the north part of Gulf County an easier option for in-person visits.

Court records cover civil, criminal, family, and probate cases. You can look up some records through the courts section of the clerk's website. For specific case questions, call (850) 229-6112. Staff can check case status, hearing dates, and documents on file.

Official records including deeds, mortgages, liens, and judgments are recorded with the clerk. The Gulf County OCRS portal lets you search recorded documents online by name, date, or document type. Basic searches are free.

Florida's Chapter 119 public records law covers all Gulf County offices. Most records are open to the public. You can inspect them and get copies without stating a reason.

Copy fees follow state guidelines. Regular copies cost up to $1.00 per page. Certified copies are more expensive. Ask about fees before placing a large order.

Gulf County Public Records

Most records held by Gulf County offices are public under Florida law. This includes emails, contracts, meeting minutes, budgets, and other government documents. You can make a public records request by phone, email, mail, or in person. There is no required form.

The county must respond in a reasonable time. Viewing records at the office costs nothing. Copies are charged per page. Large requests may include a labor charge if they take significant staff time to fill.

State employee contacts for the Gulf County area can be found through MyFlorida 411.

The MyFlorida 411 directory covers all state agencies. Use it to find state-level contacts that serve Gulf County. Some state services for the area are based in Panama City or Tallahassee. For statewide record searches, try the Florida public records check page.

Gulf County Property and Tax Numbers

The Gulf County Property Appraiser handles property values, exemptions, and ownership records. The office is in Port St. Joe. You can search property information online or call to ask about a specific parcel. Homestead exemption applications and questions about assessed values are common requests.

The Tax Collector handles tax bills and payments. For property tax, vehicle registration, and related questions, contact the tax collector. Both offices are in the Port St. Joe area near the courthouse.

Property records are public in Florida. You can search any parcel in Gulf County without giving a reason. The appraiser certifies values each year, usually by midsummer.

Key Gulf County Phone Numbers

Here are the most-called numbers in the Gulf County directory:

• Clerk of Courts (Port St. Joe): (850) 229-6112
• Clerk Alternate: (850) 639-5068
• Wewahitchka Branch: (850) 639-2175
• County Website: gulfcounty-fl.gov
• State Info Line: 1-866-693-6748

Gulf County has two courthouse locations. Port St. Joe is the main one. Wewahitchka serves residents in the northern part of the county. Check hours before visiting, especially for the branch office, as its schedule may vary.

Nearby County Phone Directories

Gulf County borders the Gulf of Mexico and several Panhandle counties. Check these directories for contacts in neighboring areas:

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