Search Madison County Phone Directory

Madison County government offices are all based in the city of Madison, the county seat. The Madison County phone directory includes every public office from the Clerk of Court to the Tax Collector. With about 18,000 residents, this is a small county where most offices are within walking distance of each other near the courthouse. This page lists the phone numbers, records tools, and contact info you need. All government phone numbers here are public under Florida law and free to access.

Madison County Government Contacts

Madison County operates from the courthouse area in the city of Madison. The Board of County Commissioners runs county administration. Call (850) 973-3179 to reach the main county office. This line can route you to most departments in the Madison County phone directory.

The county is part of Florida's 3rd Judicial Circuit, which also covers Columbia, Dixie, Hamilton, Lafayette, Suwannee, and Taylor counties. Court-related questions often go through the circuit system. The Clerk of Court in Madison handles the local end of things.

Florida's public records law under Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes requires every government office in Madison County to share phone numbers, staff names, and work email addresses when asked. There is no charge for this basic info. You do not need to explain why you want it. The law is the same for a county of 18,000 as it is for one with a million people.

Smaller counties like Madison tend to have shorter hold times. You are more likely to reach a real person on the first call. Most offices run on standard business hours, Monday through Friday.

Madison County Clerk of Court Contacts

The Clerk of the Circuit Court handles the bulk of records work in Madison County. This office manages court records, official records like deeds and mortgages, marriage licenses, and public records requests. The main Clerk phone number is (850) 973-1500. The office is in the Madison County Courthouse at 125 SW Range Avenue, Madison, FL 32340.

Public records requests can go by phone, in person, or by mail. Under Chapter 119, the Clerk must respond within a reasonable time. The first 30 minutes of staff time for processing a request is usually free. If the work takes longer, the office will tell you about charges before doing the work. No surprises on fees.

You can use state-level search tools to look up Madison County court records. The Florida courts system provides access through the statewide portal.

The MyFlorida 411 directory covers state agency contacts that serve Madison County. Use this tool when your question involves a state office rather than a county one. The county and state systems run side by side. Local records stay with the Clerk. State-level matters go through state agencies with offices in the region.

For court records specifically, the statewide court access portal lets you search by name or case number for cases filed in the 3rd Judicial Circuit. Basic case info is free to view online.

Search Madison County Records Online

Online tools give you access to some Madison County records without visiting the courthouse. The statewide court records system covers circuit court cases. Official records like deeds and liens may be searchable through the Clerk's online system as well.

For a broader search, the state offers a public records check tool that pulls from multiple databases.

The Florida public records check can help locate records across state and county systems. This is useful when you are not sure which office in Madison County holds what you need. The search itself is free. Getting copies of specific documents may cost money depending on which agency holds them.

If an online search does not turn up what you want, call the Clerk at (850) 973-1500. Smaller counties sometimes have older records that are not fully digitized yet. The staff can check physical files and tell you what is on hand. Marriage records in Madison County are public. Anyone can search for them or request a copy through the Clerk's office.

Property and Tax Office Phone Numbers

The Madison County Property Appraiser keeps track of property values, ownership, and exemptions for every parcel in the county. The phone number is (850) 973-6264. Call this line for questions about assessed values, homestead exemptions, or ownership records. The office may have some data searchable online, but calling is reliable for detailed property questions in a county this size.

The Tax Collector handles property tax payments, vehicle registrations, and driver license services. Reach the Tax Collector at (850) 973-6136. The office is in Madison near the courthouse complex. Tax records are public under Florida law. You can request payment histories and tax information from this office at any time.

Remember: The Property Appraiser figures out what your property is worth. The Tax Collector sends the bill and takes the payment. Two separate offices with two separate phone numbers.

How to Find Madison County Phone Listings

Finding phone numbers in Madison County is simple. The county is small, so most offices are easy to reach by phone. Here are the best ways to get a number:

• Call county administration at (850) 973-3179
• Reach the Clerk of Court at (850) 973-1500
• Call the Property Appraiser at (850) 973-6264
• Call the Tax Collector at (850) 973-6136
• Use the state directory at 411.myflorida.gov
• Call the Florida State Info Center at 1-866-693-6748

Government phone numbers and employee names in Madison County are public records under Chapter 119. Staff email addresses at county offices are also public. Some info for law enforcement officers and judges may be exempt. The Clerk can tell you if an exemption applies when you make a request. For standard directory info, it costs nothing. Just ask.

State Resources for Madison County

Florida runs statewide tools that cover Madison County. The state phone directory, records check, and professional licensing search all work regardless of county size.

The Florida Department of State has a professional licensing directory that covers licensed professionals statewide. You can check licenses and find contact info for people working in Madison County through this tool.

The full text of Chapter 119 is on the Florida Legislature website. Reading it helps you understand your rights before calling any office in Madison County. The law lays out what records are public, what is exempt, and how agencies must respond to requests.

Key Madison County Department Numbers

These numbers cover the offices most people call in the Madison County phone directory. Start with the county line at (850) 973-3179 if you are unsure who to contact. The Clerk at (850) 973-1500 is the best call for court records, deeds, or public records requests. Madison County offices are small enough that you will often reach the right person on the first or second transfer.

Cities in Madison County

Madison County includes the city of Madison, the county seat, along with the towns of Lee and Greenville. None of these cities meet the population threshold for a dedicated page on this site. All local government contacts in Madison County are public under Florida law. You can find city phone numbers by calling the county main line at (850) 973-3179. The nearest qualifying city with its own page is Tallahassee in Leon County, about 60 miles to the west.

Nearby County Phone Directories

Madison County is in north Florida, near the Georgia border. It borders Hamilton, Jefferson, Lafayette, Suwannee, and Taylor counties. All five neighbors have phone directory pages on this site.