Search Highlands County Phone Numbers

Highlands County is in south-central Florida with its county seat in Sebring. The county has about 108,000 residents and sits in the 10th Judicial Circuit. Government phone numbers here are public records under Florida law. This page lists the key contacts for the clerk, property offices, courts, and other Highlands County departments. Use the directory below to find the number you need, or search online records directly through the tools listed on this page.

Highlands County Government Contacts

Highlands County government offices are in Sebring. The Board of County Commissioners oversees county operations and sets the budget. If you need to reach a specific department and are not sure which number to call, the main county line in Sebring can help route your call. Staff are available during business hours on weekdays.

The county shares the 10th Judicial Circuit with Polk and Hardee counties. This means some court services and judicial staff cover all three counties. If you need a court-related phone number, the clerk's office is the best place to start. They can tell you which judge or division handles your case type and give you the right phone line.

All government employee names and work phone numbers in Florida are public records. Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes makes this clear. You can ask for any number without giving a reason. The county must provide it. This applies to every office listed on this page.

Highlands County Clerk of Courts Contacts

The Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller is the main records office in Highlands County. The main phone number is (863) 402-6564. The office is at 590 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870. Hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

The clerk handles court records, official records, marriage licenses, and public records requests. You can call the main line and ask for the division you need. The office has separate numbers for different departments. Circuit civil is at (863) 402-6591. County civil is at (863) 402-6593. For criminal cases, probate, or family law, call the main line and they will transfer you.

The Highlands County Clerk website has online tools for searching court records and official records. You can look up cases by name or case number without creating an account. The search is free for basic lookups. Certified copies have a fee that the clerk's office can tell you about over the phone.

For recorded documents like deeds and mortgages, the Highlands County OCRS is a state-hosted tool that lets you search official records by name, document type, or date range. This is free to use and open to anyone.

Search Highlands County Records Online

The state of Florida runs tools that cover Highlands County along with every other county. The MyFlorida 411 directory helps you find state agency phone numbers for offices that serve the Highlands area.

This directory lists state agencies, not county ones. But it covers offices like the Department of Health, the Department of Children and Families, and other state departments that have a local presence in Highlands County. The state info line at 1-866-693-6748 can also help you find the right agency if the online directory does not have what you need.

The Florida public records check tool pulls from multiple state databases. Use this when you need records that go beyond what the Highlands County clerk keeps.

State-level records include professional licenses, business filings, and other data that the county clerk may not have. Combining the state search with the local clerk tools gives you the broadest coverage for Highlands County records.

Highlands County Property and Tax Numbers

The Highlands County Property Appraiser sets property values and manages exemptions. The main phone number is (863) 402-6659. The Property Appraiser website has a search tool where you can look up parcels by address, name, or ID number. Results show assessed values, exemptions, and ownership details. The search is free and open to anyone.

The office has department-specific numbers as well. The exemptions department is at (863) 402-6678. The commercial real estate department is at (863) 402-6679. The tax roll department is at (863) 402-6680. If you know which department you need, calling the direct line can save time.

For tax payments and balances, the Highlands County Tax Collector handles that. The phone number is (863) 402-6685. The Tax Collector website lets you look up tax bills and make payments online. This office is separate from the property appraiser. Call the appraiser about values and exemptions. Call the tax collector about bills and payments.

Key Highlands County Directory Numbers

The most commonly called numbers in the Highlands County phone directory are listed below:

• Clerk of Courts: (863) 402-6564
• Circuit Civil: (863) 402-6591
• County Civil: (863) 402-6593
• Property Appraiser: (863) 402-6659
• Tax Collector: (863) 402-6685
• State Info Line: 1-866-693-6748

If the number you need is not listed here, call the clerk's main line at (863) 402-6564 and ask to be directed. You can also try the MyFlorida 411 tool for state offices serving the area. Most Highlands County offices open at 8:00 AM and close between 4:30 and 5:00 PM on weekdays. Plan to call before 4:00 PM if your question might take some back and forth with staff.

Cities in Highlands County

Highlands County includes Sebring, Avon Park, and Lake Placid as its main communities. Sebring is the county seat and the largest city, but none of the cities in Highlands County meet the population threshold for a dedicated page on this site. Local government contacts are available through the county directory or by calling the Sebring City Hall. The area code for all cities in Highlands County is 863.

Nearby County Phone Directories

Highlands County borders several counties in central and south Florida. The following neighbors have full phone directory pages on this site:

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