Hendry County Phone Directory

Hendry County covers a large area of inland south Florida with a population of about 42,000 people. The county seat is LaBelle, and the city of Clewiston is the other main population center. Government offices are split between these two locations. Each office has a public phone line, and all contact info is available under Florida's public records law. This page lists the key phone numbers, records tools, and office details for Hendry County. Whether you need to reach the Clerk, the Property Appraiser, or another department, the contacts below will get you started fast.

Hendry County Government Phone Numbers

Hendry County government offices are spread between LaBelle and Clewiston. The Board of County Commissioners is the main governing body. Reach them at (863) 675-5220. This line connects to the county administration office in LaBelle. Staff can direct your call to any department in the county. If you need an office in Clewiston, they will give you the direct line.

The county website at hendryfl.net lists all departments with phone numbers, addresses, and office hours. It covers both the LaBelle and Clewiston locations. Check the site first if you want to confirm hours or grab an email address before calling.

For state employee contacts, search the MyFlorida 411 directory. This tool covers workers at state agencies with offices in or near Hendry County.

The state directory does not list county workers, but it covers state-level contacts like the Department of Agriculture, Department of Health, and other agencies with staff in the area. Search by name, agency, or location to find who you need. Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes makes all government phone numbers and employee names public records. That includes both county and state contacts in Hendry County.

Hendry County Clerk of Courts

The Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller is the records hub in Hendry County. Call (863) 675-5217 to reach the main clerk line in LaBelle. The office is at 25 East Hickpochee Avenue. There is also a branch in Clewiston at the Clewiston sub-courthouse. The clerk manages court records, official records, marriage licenses, and all public records requests for the county.

Records requests in Hendry County follow the same process as everywhere else in Florida. You can ask by phone, in person, by email, or by mail. No form is required. Just describe what you want. The clerk's staff will search and let you know what they find. If copies have a cost, they will tell you before doing the work. Standard rates are up to $1.00 per page for regular copies. Certified copies cost more. You will know the total before anything gets printed.

Hendry County is in the 20th Judicial Circuit along with Charlotte, Collier, Glades, and Lee counties. If a court case involves parties from multiple counties in the circuit, the clerk can help you figure out where the file sits. Call (863) 675-5217 and ask. The staff deal with cross-county questions regularly.

Deeds, mortgages, marriage licenses, and other recorded documents are all public in Florida. You can request copies from the clerk without explaining why.

Search Hendry County Records Online

Hendry County provides some online records tools through the clerk's website. You can search for official records and court case information without visiting the office. The statewide court records portal also covers Hendry County cases, so you have multiple ways to look things up.

The Florida Public Records Check portal offers a broader search that pulls from state and county databases.

This tool covers names, addresses, and other public info from across Florida. It can help you find records tied to Hendry County without calling the clerk. But online tools do not always have everything. Older records and documents that have not been scanned may only be available through the clerk's office. If you cannot find what you need online, call (863) 675-5217. Staff can check the local system for records that are not in the online index.

For criminal records, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) runs a statewide database. Business records for companies registered in Hendry County are available through the Florida Division of Corporations at Sunbiz.org.

Hendry County Property and Tax Records

The Property Appraiser handles all property valuations in Hendry County. Call (863) 675-5270 for questions about assessed values, ownership, exemptions, or parcel data. The main office is in LaBelle, with a branch in Clewiston. All property records are public under Florida law.

The Tax Collector manages property tax payments, vehicle registrations, and similar services. Reach this office at (863) 675-5280. Like the appraiser, the Tax Collector has offices in both LaBelle and Clewiston. Tax records are public. You can request copies of payment histories, tax bills, and related documents any time. No reason needed. Chapter 119 covers all of it.

Property data in Hendry County can be searched online through the appraiser's website. Look up parcels by owner name, address, or parcel ID to get assessed values and exemption details. For more detailed questions, call (863) 675-5270 and talk to the records staff. They can pull up anything on any parcel in the county. The Tax Collector at (863) 675-5280 handles questions about payment status and tax bill details.

How to Find Hendry County Phone Listings

There are several easy ways to find phone numbers for Hendry County government offices.

• Browse hendryfl.net for department contacts
• Call the Board of County Commissioners at (863) 675-5220
• Call the Clerk of Courts at (863) 675-5217
• Search MyFlorida 411 for state employee contacts
• Call the State Information Center at 1-866-693-6748

All government phone numbers and employee names in Hendry County are public records. Florida law makes that clear under Chapter 119. You can ask for any number and the office has to give it to you. No fees, no forms, no explanation needed. The only exceptions are personal details for certain protected employees like law enforcement officers, judges, and a few other categories. But office phone lines and department contacts are always open to the public.

Since Hendry County has offices in both LaBelle and Clewiston, make sure you call the right location. The county website at hendryfl.net lists which services are available at each location. If you call the wrong office, staff will transfer you or give you the correct number.

Key Hendry County Department Numbers

These cover the most common contacts in the Hendry County phone directory. The commissioners at (863) 675-5220 work well as a general starting point. The clerk at (863) 675-5217 handles records requests and court questions. For property info, the appraiser at (863) 675-5270 is the right call. The Sheriff at (863) 674-5600 can route you to records staff for incident reports and arrest info. For state agencies, call the Florida State Information Center at 1-866-693-6748 or 850-488-1234. Hold times in Hendry County are generally reasonable. You should reach a person during business hours without a long wait.

Cities in Hendry County

Hendry County has two incorporated cities: LaBelle and Clewiston. LaBelle is the county seat and home to most county offices. Clewiston, on the south shore of Lake Okeechobee, also has a sub-courthouse and some county branch offices. Neither city has a dedicated page on this site because of their small populations. For city-level contacts, reach out to LaBelle City Hall or Clewiston City Hall directly. The nearest larger cities with pages on this site are Fort Myers and Cape Coral, both in neighboring Lee County.

Nearby County Phone Directories

Hendry County sits in inland south Florida. These neighboring counties each have their own phone directory pages.