Lafayette County Phone Lookup
Lafayette County is the least populated county in Florida, with around 8,000 residents and its county seat in Mayo. The county is part of the 3rd Judicial Circuit and uses the 386 area code. Even as the state's smallest county, Lafayette has a full set of government offices with public phone numbers. This page covers the key contacts for Lafayette County and shows you how to reach any department. Under Florida's Chapter 119 public records law, every government phone number in Lafayette County is open to the public at no cost.
Lafayette County Quick Facts
Lafayette County Government Contacts
Lafayette County runs its government from a small cluster of offices in Mayo. The Board of County Commissioners handles county business and meets at the courthouse. With only about 8,000 people in the whole county, staff are few but accessible. You will likely talk to the person who handles your request directly, rather than going through multiple transfers.
The Clerk of the Circuit Court is the main record-keeping office in Lafayette County. Steve Land serves as the current clerk. The main phone number is (386) 294-1600. The mailing address is PO Box 88, Mayo, FL 32066. You can also email the office at clerk@lafayetteclerk.com. The clerk's website at lafayetteclerk.com has info on services and court schedules. The clerk files court records, keeps official documents like deeds and mortgages, and processes public records requests. Marriage licenses and probate records are also on file with the clerk. Because the county is so small, the clerk's office may handle tasks that larger counties split across several departments.
Lafayette County also has a Property Appraiser, Tax Collector, Sheriff, and Supervisor of Elections. Each has a phone line in Mayo. All contact information for these offices is public under Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes. No form or explanation is needed to get a phone number.
Search Lafayette County Records Online
Lafayette County does not have the online record search tools that bigger Florida counties offer. For online research, state-level tools are your best option. These databases cover all 67 Florida counties, including Lafayette.
Start with the MyFlorida 411 directory if you need a state agency phone number. This tool lists every state office in Florida and lets you search by agency name or keyword. State agencies like the Department of Health and the Department of Children and Families have offices that serve the Lafayette County area.
The 411 directory is updated by the state and covers agencies that Lafayette County residents may need but that the county government itself does not run. The state information center at 1-866-693-6748 and 850-488-1234 can help you figure out which agency to call if you are not sure.
For a broader search, the Florida public records check tool pulls data from multiple state databases. It can find records tied to Lafayette County people and businesses that the county clerk may not have.
This search tool covers business filings, professional licenses, and other state records. It is free and does not need an account. For a county as small as Lafayette, state databases often hold more searchable records than the local clerk's office does online.
Lafayette County Court Phone Numbers
Lafayette County is part of the 3rd Judicial Circuit, which also includes Columbia, Dixie, Hamilton, Madison, Suwannee, and Taylor counties. The circuit court in Mayo handles felonies, major civil cases, family law, and probate. The county court covers misdemeanors, small claims, and traffic cases.
Court records for Lafayette County are kept by the Clerk of the Circuit Court. Call the clerk to ask about specific cases, check court dates, or request copies of filings. In a county this small, the clerk's staff often know the status of cases without needing to look them up in a system. Florida court records are public with standard exceptions for sealed and confidential matters.
The 3rd Circuit stretches across seven counties, so judges rotate between courthouses. If you need to know when a judge will be in Mayo or which judge has your case, the clerk can tell you. This scheduling information is part of the public record and falls under Chapter 119.
How to Get Lafayette County Phone Numbers
Finding a phone number in the Lafayette County directory is about as simple as it gets. Here are the main ways:
- Call the Lafayette County Courthouse in Mayo directly
- Search the MyFlorida 411 directory at 411.myflorida.gov
- Call the Florida State Info Center at 1-866-693-6748
- Use the state public records tool at stateofflorida.com/public-records-check
- Visit the courthouse in Mayo during business hours
In Lafayette County, a phone call works better than any online search. The county does not have a big website with a staff directory. But the staff in Mayo know who handles what and can transfer you or give you a direct number fast. Hold times are basically nonexistent here. You call, someone picks up.
If you want a full printed directory, you can request one under Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes. There may be a small charge for paper, but the information is free. Most people never need a formal request. A phone call to the courthouse gets you the number you need in under a minute.
State Licensing Records
Florida tracks professional licenses statewide, and that includes Lafayette County. The Department of State keeps a list of every licensing board at dos.fl.gov. You can look up contractors, healthcare providers, real estate agents, and other licensed professionals through the relevant state board.
These records are public. You can search by name to verify a license or check for complaints. Each licensing board has its own phone number and search tool. The state directory links to all of them. Even in a small county like Lafayette, the same licensing rules apply as everywhere else in Florida.
Key Lafayette County Department Numbers
| Clerk of Courts | (386) 294-1600 |
|---|---|
| Clerk Email | clerk@lafayetteclerk.com |
| Judicial Circuit | 3rd Circuit (Lafayette, Columbia, Dixie, Hamilton, Madison, Suwannee, Taylor) |
| County Seat | Mayo, FL |
| Area Code | 386 |
| State Info Line | 1-866-693-6748 / 850-488-1234 |
| MyFlorida 411 | 411.myflorida.gov |
These are the main contacts for the Lafayette County phone directory. The courthouse in Mayo is your one-stop call for almost anything county-related. Staff there can handle most questions or point you to the right person in seconds. For state agencies that serve the area, use the MyFlorida 411 tool or call the state info line. Lafayette County is small enough that you rarely need more than one call to get what you need.
Cities in Lafayette County
Lafayette County includes Mayo as its only incorporated town and county seat. The rest of the county is rural and unincorporated. Mayo does not have a dedicated page on this site, but its town offices are public and easy to reach. Call the county courthouse in Mayo to get any local government contact. City and town phone numbers in Lafayette County are public records under Florida law, just like county contacts.
Nearby County Phone Directories
Lafayette County is in north-central Florida, surrounded by rural counties. The following neighbors have phone directory pages on this site: