Manatee County Phone Listings

Manatee County runs a large government operation out of Bradenton, serving more than 420,000 residents along Florida's Gulf Coast. The Manatee County phone directory covers dozens of departments, from the Clerk of the Circuit Court to Public Works and Parks. This page collects the key contacts, search tools, and public records info you need. Every government phone number listed here is public under Florida law. The county must share these contacts with anyone who asks, and there is no fee for basic directory information.

Manatee County Government Contacts

The Manatee County government website hosts a full department directory with phone numbers, addresses, and staff contacts. You can reach the county call center at (941) 748-4501. This is the main line in the Manatee County phone directory. Operators there can transfer you to any department or give you a direct number.

The county website at mymanatee.org has a searchable directory. You can browse by department or search for specific staff. Each department page shows the main number, office address, and hours. For a county with over 420,000 people, Manatee has a lot of offices to keep track of. The online directory is the fastest way to find what you need.

Under Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes, every government phone number and staff name in Manatee County is a public record. You can ask for any contact and they must provide it. No reason required. This covers all county employees from the County Administrator down to front desk staff.

Manatee County Clerk of Court Contacts

The Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller is a central office in the Manatee County phone directory. Call (941) 749-1800 to reach the main Clerk line. This office handles court records, official records such as deeds and liens, marriage licenses, jury services, and all public records requests for the county. The Clerk's office is at the Manatee County Judicial Center, 1115 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, FL 34205.

Manatee County sits in the 12th Judicial Circuit, which also covers DeSoto and Sarasota counties. Court records for the entire circuit are accessible through the Clerk. You can search online or call for help finding specific case files.

For public records requests, you can contact the Clerk by phone, email, mail, or in person. The Clerk has a dedicated public records page on the county website that explains how to submit a request. Under Chapter 119, the first 30 minutes of staff time on a records request is free. Charges may apply for extensive requests, but the office will notify you before doing the work.

The state-level phone directory also covers state agencies serving Manatee County.

Use MyFlorida 411 to find state agency contacts in the Manatee County area. This covers offices like the Department of Health, Department of Children and Families, and other state operations that have local branches.

Search Manatee County Records Online

The Manatee County Clerk runs several online search tools. Official records, court records, and marriage licenses each have their own search portal. All are free to use and open to anyone.

The official records search covers deeds, mortgages, liens, and other documents recorded in Manatee County. You can search by name, date, or document type. Court records are searchable by name or case number and cover civil, criminal, family, and probate cases. The statewide court access portal also provides access to 12th Circuit cases.

For searches across multiple Florida databases, the statewide records tool is a solid option.

The Florida public records check pulls from state and county sources. It works well when you are not sure which Manatee County office holds the record you want. The search is free. Copies of specific documents may have fees depending on the agency. If the online tools do not turn up what you need, call the Clerk at (941) 749-1800. Staff can check the system and tell you whether the record exists and how to get a copy.

Marriage records are public in Florida. Anyone can search for them in Manatee County or request a copy. Call the Clerk for details on applications and record searches.

Property and Tax Office Phone Numbers

The Manatee County Property Appraiser keeps records on every parcel of land in the county. The main phone is (941) 748-8208. This is where you call for questions about property values, ownership, exemptions, and parcel data. The office runs an online search tool where anyone can look up property info for free.

Search results show the assessed value, exemptions, ownership history, and legal description for any property in Manatee County. All of this is public under Florida law. No account or sign-up needed. If the online search leaves you with questions, call (941) 748-8208 and ask for the records team.

The Tax Collector in Manatee County handles property tax payments, vehicle registrations, and driver license services. The main line is (941) 741-4800. The Tax Collector runs several offices across the county. Each one has its own phone number and hours listed on the website. You can pay taxes online, renew tags, and check payment history through the site. Tax records are also public under Chapter 119. You can request payment histories from this office at any time.

Quick note: The Property Appraiser sets the value. The Tax Collector handles the payment. Two offices, two phone numbers. Call the right one for your question.

How to Find Manatee County Phone Listings

Manatee County has a lot of departments. Here are the fastest ways to find the number you need:

• Browse the online directory at mymanatee.org
• Call the county call center at (941) 748-4501
• Reach the Clerk of Court at (941) 749-1800
• Call the Property Appraiser at (941) 748-8208
• Call the Tax Collector at (941) 741-4800
• Use 411.myflorida.gov for state offices
• Call the Florida State Info Center at 1-866-693-6748

All government employee names and office phone numbers in Manatee County are public records. Email addresses for staff are also public. Some personal info for law enforcement, judges, and certain other employees may be exempt. The Clerk's office will flag any exemptions when you make a request. For standard directory info, there is no cost and no waiting. You ask, they give it to you.

State Resources for Manatee County

Florida's statewide tools work well for Manatee County searches. The state directory, records check, and licensing tools all cover this area.

The Florida Department of State maintains a professional licensing directory for licensed professionals across the state. Use it to verify licenses or find contacts for professionals in Manatee County.

Read the full text of Chapter 119 on the Florida Legislature website to understand your public records rights in Manatee County and every other county in the state.

Key Manatee County Department Numbers

These are the most requested numbers in the Manatee County phone directory. The call center at (941) 748-4501 is the best starting point when you do not know which department to contact. The Clerk at (941) 749-1800 handles court records, official records, and public records requests. Manatee County offices can get busy, especially midweek. Try calling early in the morning or late in the afternoon if you want shorter hold times.

Cities in Manatee County

Manatee County includes Bradenton, Palmetto, Anna Maria, Holmes Beach, and several other communities. Bradenton is the county seat and the largest city. None of the cities in Manatee County currently meet the population threshold for a dedicated page on this site. All local government contacts are public under Florida law. You can find city phone numbers through each city's website or by calling the Manatee County call center at (941) 748-4501.

Nearby County Phone Directories

Manatee County is on the Gulf Coast, just south of Tampa Bay. It borders DeSoto, Hardee, Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Sarasota counties. Four neighbors have phone directory pages on this site.