Holmes County Phone Listings
Holmes County runs its government from the small city of Bonifay in the Florida Panhandle, and every county phone number is a public record you can get for free. The county sits in the 14th Judicial Circuit with a population near 20,000. Most offices are in or near the courthouse in Bonifay. If you need to reach a county department, the phone directory below covers the main contacts. You can also call the county directly and ask the front desk to transfer you. Florida law under Chapter 119 of the state statutes gives you the right to ask for any government phone number without giving a reason.
Holmes County Quick Facts
Holmes County Government Contacts
Holmes County is small enough that most government offices are in one area near the courthouse in Bonifay. The Board of County Commissioners handles general county business and can point you to the right department if you are not sure who to call. Because the county has a population of about 20,000, you are less likely to sit on hold compared to a bigger Florida county. Most calls get picked up fast.
The Clerk of the Circuit Court is one of the key contacts in the Holmes County phone directory. Sam Bailey serves as the current clerk. The main phone number is (850) 547-1100. This office files court records, handles official documents, and processes public records requests. The clerk also keeps land records, liens, and marriage licenses on file. The clerk's website at holmesclerk.com has info on office services and hours. You can reach the clerk's office at 201 North Oklahoma Street in Bonifay, FL 32425. If you need a specific record, call first and ask what format they have it in. Some older records may only be on paper.
Florida's public records law under Chapter 119 covers all of these contacts. Names, phone numbers, and email addresses for county employees are open to anyone. You do not need to fill out a form or explain your purpose. Just ask.
Search Holmes County Records Online
Holmes County does not run a large online portal like some of the bigger Florida counties. For online research, the state provides several tools that cover Holmes County records too.
The MyFlorida 411 directory at 411.myflorida.gov is the state's central phone lookup for all government offices in Florida. You can search by agency name or keyword to find state-level offices that serve the Holmes County area.
The MyFlorida directory pulls from a database of every state agency in Florida. It does not list county offices directly, but it covers state departments that operate in Holmes County. For example, if you need the local office of the Department of Children and Families or the health department, the 411 directory can give you that number. The state also runs an information center at 1-866-693-6748 and 850-488-1234 for general help finding the right agency.
For a broader public records search, the state offers a tool at stateofflorida.com/public-records-check. This covers records from multiple state agencies and can help you find information tied to Holmes County residents or businesses.
This search tool is useful when you need records that go beyond what the county clerk keeps. State-level databases often hold professional licenses, business filings, and other data that the local office may not have on hand.
Holmes County Court Phone Numbers
Holmes County is part of the 14th Judicial Circuit, which also covers Jackson, Calhoun, and Washington counties. The circuit court handles felony cases, civil cases over a certain dollar amount, family law, and probate. The county court deals with misdemeanors, small claims, and traffic cases. Both courts operate from the Holmes County Courthouse in Bonifay.
If you need court records, call the Clerk of the Circuit Court. The clerk's office keeps all case files for the 14th Circuit cases in Holmes County. You can request case information by phone or in person. Some records may be available through the Florida Courts e-filing portal, but smaller counties like Holmes may have limited online access compared to larger districts. It helps to call ahead and ask what is available before you drive to Bonifay.
Court phone numbers are public records. Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes makes this clear. The clerk must give you any court phone contact you ask for. There are some limits on certain case types, like sealed juvenile records, but the phone numbers for the court offices themselves are always open.
How to Get Holmes County Phone Numbers
Getting a phone number for any Holmes County office is simple. Here are the main ways to look up contacts in the directory:
- Call the Holmes County Courthouse in Bonifay and ask for the department you need
- Use the MyFlorida 411 directory at 411.myflorida.gov for state offices in the area
- Call the Florida State Info Center at 1-866-693-6748
- Search the state public records tool at stateofflorida.com/public-records-check
- Visit the courthouse in person during business hours
Small counties like Holmes often do not have a detailed online directory. The phone approach works well here. Call the main county line, tell them which office you need, and they will either transfer you or give you the direct number. All of this is free. Florida law says you do not need to give your name or state a reason to get a phone number for a public office. The law is the same whether you are calling about the tax collector, the sheriff's office, or the building department.
If you want a written copy of the full phone directory, you can request it under Chapter 119. The county may charge a small copy fee for paper, but the information itself is free. Most people just call and get what they need without a formal request.
State Licensing and Professional Records
Florida keeps a statewide database of professional licenses that covers every county, including Holmes. The Department of State maintains a list of licensing agencies at dos.fl.gov. If you need to verify a license for someone in Holmes County, this is the place to start.
Licensed professionals in Florida include doctors, nurses, contractors, real estate agents, and many other fields. Each licensing board has its own phone number and search tool. The state directory links to all of them. This is public information under Florida's open records framework, so you can search without an account or fee.
Key Holmes County Department Numbers
| Clerk of Courts | (850) 547-1100 |
|---|---|
| Clerk Address | 201 N. Oklahoma Street, Bonifay, FL 32425 |
| Judicial Circuit | 14th Circuit (Holmes, Jackson, Calhoun, Washington) |
| County Seat | Bonifay, FL |
| Area Code | 850 |
| State Info Line | 1-866-693-6748 / 850-488-1234 |
| MyFlorida 411 | 411.myflorida.gov |
These are the main contacts for the Holmes County phone directory. The clerk's office at the courthouse in Bonifay is your best first call for any county-level record. For state agencies that serve Holmes County, the MyFlorida 411 tool or the state info line will get you where you need to go. Hold times vary, but smaller counties like Holmes tend to be quick. Mornings are usually the best time to call if you want the shortest wait.
Cities in Holmes County
Holmes County includes the city of Bonifay, which serves as the county seat, along with smaller communities like Esto, Noma, Ponce de Leon, and Westville. None of these cities meet the population threshold for a dedicated page on this site, but their local offices are reachable through the county directory. City phone numbers in Holmes County are public records under Florida law. You can call the county or visit the city hall in Bonifay to get any municipal contact you need.
Nearby County Phone Directories
Holmes County borders several counties in the Florida Panhandle. The following neighbors have phone directory pages on this site:
Walton and Washington counties also border Holmes County but do not have dedicated pages at this time.