Lee County Phone Listings
Lee County covers a large stretch of southwest Florida centered on Fort Myers and Cape Coral. The Lee County phone directory gives you access to every government department, from the County Manager and Clerk of Court to the Property Appraiser and Tax Collector. The county runs a searchable staff directory online where you can look up contacts by name, department, or title. This page gathers the key phone numbers, search tools, and public records resources in the Lee County directory so you can get to the right office without calling around. Every contact listed here is public under Florida law.
Lee County Quick Facts
Lee County Staff Directory Search
The Lee County government website has a searchable staff directory that covers every department and division. This is the best way to find a specific person or office phone number in the Lee County directory. You can filter by name, department, or job title. Each result shows the staff member's name, office, phone number, and email.
The staff directory is at leegov.com/Staff/directory. It covers everyone from the County Manager to Parks and Recreation staff.
The County Manager is Roger Desjarlais. His office number is (239) 533-2221. The Assistant County Manager is Christine Brady, who can be reached at the same number. Both oversee the daily operations of Lee County government. If you call that line and are not sure where to go, the staff can route you to the right department. Under Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes, all staff names, phone numbers, and work email addresses in Lee County are public records. The county must share them with anyone who asks. You do not need to give a reason.
Note: Staff email addresses in Lee County are public records and may be released through a public records request.
Lee County Clerk of Court Contacts
Kevin Karnes serves as the Clerk of Court in Lee County. The main phone number is (239) 533-5000. This is one of the busiest lines in the Lee County phone directory. The Clerk handles court records, official records, marriage licenses, and public records requests. The office sits at the Lee County Justice Center in Fort Myers.
Public records requests go to the Clerk by email at publicrecords@leeclerk.org, by mail at P.O. Box 9367, Fort Myers, FL 33902, or by phone at (239) 533-5000. You can also visit in person. The Clerk's office is committed to providing public access to records as required by Florida law. The first 30 minutes of staff time for a records request is free. If a request takes longer, the office may charge for the extra labor. Extensive use of IT resources may also result in a special service charge, so it helps to be as specific as possible about what you need.
The public records request page at leeclerk.org explains the full process and every method you can use to submit a request. You can call (239) 533-5000 to check the status of a pending request. The staff tracks each one and can give you an update over the phone.
| Clerk Main Line | (239) 533-5000 (Kevin Karnes) |
|---|---|
| Public Records Email | publicrecords@leeclerk.org |
| Mailing Address | P.O. Box 9367, Fort Myers, FL 33902 |
| County Manager | (239) 533-2221 (Roger Desjarlais) |
Search Lee County Official Records
The Clerk runs an online search tool for official records. These include deeds, mortgages, liens, and other documents recorded with Lee County. The tool is free. No account is needed. You can search by name, date, or document type.
The official records search is at leeclerk.org/records/official-records. Results show the document type, recording date, and names of the parties involved. If you find something and need a certified copy, call (239) 533-5000 and ask about the fee. Most people start with the online search and only contact the clerk if they need hard copies or have questions. It saves a trip to the courthouse in Fort Myers.
Court records have a separate search tool. You can look up civil, criminal, family, and probate cases through the Lee County court records page. The search works by name or case number. Basic case info is free to view. Court records are public under Florida law, with some exceptions for sealed and juvenile cases. If you find a case and need details, the Clerk's phone line can connect you to the right division for more information.
Lee County Property and Tax Phone Numbers
Matt Caldwell is the Lee County Property Appraiser. His office handles property records, valuations, and exemptions for every parcel in the county. The main phone number is (239) 533-6100. The Property Appraiser website has a search tool where you can look up any property by address, owner name, or parcel ID.
The results give you a full picture of the property. You get the legal description, assessed value, sale history, tax data, and ownership details. This is all public under Chapter 119. No cost to search. Call (239) 533-6100 if you need help or want to ask about homestead exemptions. The Property Appraiser's office is in Fort Myers and serves the whole county.
Noelle Branning is the Tax Collector. Her office can be reached at (239) 533-6000. This is where you go for property tax payments, vehicle registrations, and driver license services. The Tax Collector runs several branch locations around Lee County. Each has its own phone line and hours.
The Tax Collector's website is at leetc.com.
You can look up tax bills, make payments online, and find the nearest branch on the site. If you have a question about a specific bill or need to dispute an amount, call (239) 533-6000. The Tax Collector also handles some services that people sometimes overlook, like birth certificate requests. Check the site or call ahead to see what each branch offers.
Note: The Property Appraiser sets the assessed value, but the Tax Collector handles the actual payment. Call the right office depending on your question.
Lee County Marriage License Phone Info
Marriage licenses in Lee County go through the Clerk of Court. You can search for marriage license records online at leeclerk.org/records/marriage-licenses or call (239) 533-5000 to ask about a specific license. The search works by name or date.
The page also covers how to apply for a new license in Lee County. It lists what documents to bring, any waiting periods that apply in Florida, and the fees involved. For questions about the process, just call the Clerk. They deal with these requests every day and can walk you through the steps over the phone. Marriage records are public in Florida, so anyone can look them up. You do not need to be a party to the license to search for it.
Key Lee County Directory Numbers
These are the numbers people call most in the Lee County phone directory. They cover the main offices that handle the bulk of public questions:
- County Manager: (239) 533-2221
- Clerk of Court: (239) 533-5000
- Property Appraiser: (239) 533-6100
- Tax Collector: (239) 533-6000
- Public Records Email: publicrecords@leeclerk.org
If you do not know which office handles your question, call the County Manager's line. Staff there can point you in the right direction. The Lee County staff directory on the website has even more direct lines beyond what is listed here. Most offices are open Monday through Friday during regular business hours. Some Tax Collector branches keep different hours, so check the website or call before you visit in person.
Lee County City Phone Directories
Cape Coral is the largest city in Lee County by population. It has its own city government with a full set of phone contacts separate from the county system. Fort Myers is the county seat and also has a large city government, but does not have a dedicated page on this site. Other cities include Bonita Springs and Estero.
Nearby County Phone Directories
Lee County is on the southwest coast of Florida. The counties that border it include Charlotte, Collier, Hendry, and Glades. None of these neighboring counties have dedicated pages on this site at this time. For broader phone directory searches across Florida, visit the main counties page.