Marion County Phone Directory

Marion County serves nearly 395,000 residents from its government offices in Ocala. The Marion County phone directory is one of the larger ones in central Florida, covering dozens of departments and agencies. This page lists the main phone numbers, records search tools, and contact info for the offices most people need to reach. Every government phone number here is public under Florida law. You can call any office and ask for contacts without giving a reason and without paying a fee.

Marion County Government Contacts

Marion County government runs from Ocala, with offices spread across the city and surrounding area. The county administration main line is (352) 438-2300. This is the starting point in the Marion County phone directory. Call this number and staff can transfer you to any department or give you a direct line.

The county website at marioncountyfl.org has a full department directory. You can browse by department name to find phone numbers, office locations, and hours. Each listing links to a page with more details about what the office does and who to contact for specific questions.

Florida's open records law under Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes makes every government phone number, staff name, and work email in Marion County a public record. The county cannot charge you just for asking for a phone number. They have to share it. The law applies to every department in the directory.

With close to 400,000 residents, Marion County has a busy government. Hold times vary by office and time of day. Early mornings tend to be the best time to call if you want a shorter wait.

Marion County Clerk of Court Contacts

The Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller is one of the busiest offices in the Marion County phone directory. Call (352) 671-5604 to reach the main Clerk line. This office manages court records, official records like deeds and mortgages, marriage licenses, and public records requests. The main office is at the Marion County Judicial Center in Ocala.

Marion County is in the 5th Judicial Circuit, which also covers Citrus, Hernando, Lake, and Sumter counties. Court records across the circuit are accessible through the Clerk. You can search online or call for help with specific case files.

The Clerk runs an online records search where you can look up official records and court cases. Official records include deeds, mortgages, liens, and other recorded documents. Court records cover civil, criminal, family, and probate cases. Both tools are free to use. Basic case info shows up right away. If you need certified copies, call the Clerk to ask about fees and the process.

Public records requests go to the Clerk by phone, email, mail, or in person. Under Chapter 119, the Clerk must respond within a reasonable time. The first 30 minutes of staff labor on a request is free. Any charges beyond that get disclosed before the work starts.

For state-level agency contacts in the Marion County area, the MyFlorida 411 system helps.

The MyFlorida 411 directory lists state offices with branches in the Ocala area. Use this when your question is about a state agency rather than a county office. The Department of Health, Department of Children and Families, and other state operations have local offices that serve Marion County.

Search Marion County Records Online

Marion County has solid online tools for records searches. The Clerk's website is the main hub. You can search official records by name, date, or document type. Court records work by name or case number. Both systems are free.

The statewide court portal at myflcourtaccess.com also covers 5th Circuit cases. This gives you another way to search for Marion County court filings without visiting the courthouse in Ocala.

For broader searches, the state public records tool is worth trying.

The Florida public records check pulls from state and county databases. It helps when you are not sure which Marion County office holds the record you need. The search itself is free. Certified copies and detailed reports may have fees depending on the agency involved.

Marriage records in Marion County are public. Anyone can search for them or request a copy through the Clerk's office. Call (352) 671-5604 for details on marriage license applications and record lookups.

Property and Tax Office Phone Numbers

The Marion County Property Appraiser handles property values, ownership records, and exemptions for every parcel in the county. Call (352) 368-8300 for questions about property assessments. The Property Appraiser runs a free online search tool where you can look up any property by address, owner name, or parcel ID.

Search results show assessed values, exemption details, sale history, and ownership info. This is all public under Florida law. No cost to search, no account needed. If you need more detail or have questions about what you see, call the office and ask for the records team. They can walk you through any parcel on the phone.

The Tax Collector in Marion County handles property tax payments, vehicle tags, and driver license services. The main phone is (352) 368-8200. The office runs several locations across the county. Each branch has its own direct number and hours listed on the Tax Collector's website. You can pay taxes online, renew vehicle tags, and check payment history through the site.

Tax records are public under Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes. You can request payment histories and other tax documents from the Tax Collector at any time.

How to Find Marion County Phone Listings

With so many departments, Marion County has multiple ways to find the number you need:

• Browse the department directory at marioncountyfl.org
• Call county administration at (352) 438-2300
• Reach the Clerk of Court at (352) 671-5604
• Call the Property Appraiser at (352) 368-8300
• Call the Tax Collector at (352) 368-8200
• Use 411.myflorida.gov for state agency contacts
• Call the Florida State Info Center at 1-866-693-6748

Government employee names and office phone numbers in Marion County are public records. Staff email addresses are also public. Some personal info for law enforcement officers, judges, and certain other employees may be exempt from disclosure. The Clerk will tell you if any exemption applies. For standard directory info, there is no cost and no wait. You ask, they share it.

State Resources for Marion County

Florida operates statewide tools that cover Marion County. These include the state phone directory, records check tools, and professional licensing searches.

The Florida Department of State runs a professional licensing directory covering licensed professionals across the state. Check licenses and find contact info for professionals in the Marion County area.

The full text of Chapter 119 is available on the Florida Legislature website. It spells out your rights when requesting public records from any Marion County office. Reading it before you call can help you know exactly what to ask for and what the law says the agency must do.

Key Marion County Department Numbers

These are the most used numbers in the Marion County phone directory. The administration line at (352) 438-2300 is the best starting point if you do not know which department to call. The Clerk at (352) 671-5604 handles court records, official records, and public records requests. Marion County offices can get busy during the middle of the week. Try calling on Monday mornings or Friday afternoons for shorter hold times.

Cities in Marion County

Marion County includes Ocala, Belleview, Dunnellon, and several other communities. Ocala is the county seat and the largest city in the county. None of the cities in Marion County currently meet the population threshold for a dedicated page on this site. All city government contacts are public under Florida law. You can find city phone numbers through each city's website or by calling Marion County administration at (352) 438-2300. The nearby city of Gainesville in Alachua County has its own page.

Nearby County Phone Directories

Marion County is in north-central Florida. It borders Alachua, Citrus, Lake, Levy, Putnam, Sumter, and Volusia counties. All seven neighbors have phone directory pages on this site.