Okaloosa County Phone Contacts

The Okaloosa County phone directory covers every government office in the county, from the courthouse in Crestview to branch offices in Fort Walton Beach and Niceville. All of these numbers are public under Florida law and free to look up. The county runs its main operations out of Crestview, which is the county seat, but many residents deal with offices in Fort Walton Beach more often due to the higher population along the coast. You can call the main county line or browse the online directory to find the right department. This page lists the most useful contacts and explains how to search for any number in the Okaloosa County phone directory system.

Okaloosa County Government Contacts

Okaloosa County runs a centralized directory on its website that lists departments with phone numbers, office addresses, and staff names. The county government is split between two main locations. Administrative offices sit in Crestview, while many court and public-facing services operate out of Fort Walton Beach. This can be confusing at first, but the directory makes it clear which office handles what.

The county website at myokaloosa.com has a full department listing. You can browse by office name to find direct phone lines. Each department page shows the office address, phone, fax, and often an email contact.

Florida's public records law under Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes makes all government phone numbers and staff names public records. You do not need to explain why you want a number. The county has to give it to you if you ask. This applies to phone lines, office addresses, and email contacts for county staff.

The state also runs a directory at 411.myflorida.gov that covers all state-level offices in every county. If you need a state agency number for the Okaloosa County area, try that directory. It lists offices by agency name and location, which can help when you are not sure if something is a county or state office.

Okaloosa Clerk of Courts Phone Numbers

The Clerk of the Circuit Court is the busiest office in the Okaloosa County phone directory. The clerk handles court records, official records, marriage licenses, and public records requests. The main office is in the Okaloosa County Courthouse in Crestview, with a branch courthouse in Fort Walton Beach.

You can reach the clerk's office at (850) 651-7200. This is the main line for the Crestview courthouse. The Fort Walton Beach branch has its own number for walk-in services. The clerk's website at okaloosaclerk.com lists both locations with hours and phone lines.

Public records requests go through the clerk's office. You can call, email, or visit in person. Under Florida law, the first reasonable amount of staff time is free. If your request takes more time or requires special processing, the office will tell you the cost before doing the work. There are no surprise fees. The clerk's office handles most of the records that people search for in Okaloosa County, including deeds, mortgages, liens, court case files, and marriage records.

Court records are searchable online through the clerk's website. You can look up cases by name or case number. This covers civil, criminal, family, and probate cases filed in the 1st Judicial Circuit. The search tool is free and open to the public.

State Resources for Okaloosa County

Several state-level tools can help you find phone numbers and records tied to Okaloosa County. Florida runs a statewide public records check tool at stateofflorida.com/public-records-check. This is useful when you need records that cross county lines or want to search more than one county at once.

The State Information Center can also help. Call 1-866-693-6748 or 850-488-1234 to reach a live operator who can look up any state agency number. This is a good option when you are not sure which office handles your question. The operator can check the state directory and give you the right number for Okaloosa County or any other part of the state.

For professional licenses, the state maintains a directory at dos.fl.gov that covers licensing boards and contact info. If you need to verify a license for someone in Okaloosa County, that is the place to start. All licensing records are public under Chapter 119.

Property and Tax Phone Numbers

The Okaloosa County Property Appraiser keeps records on every parcel of land in the county. Call (850) 651-7240 for the main Property Appraiser office. The website at okaloosapa.com runs a free property search tool where you can look up values, ownership, and exemption data.

The Tax Collector handles tax payments, vehicle tags, and some driver license services. The main number is (850) 651-7300. The Tax Collector runs branch offices in Crestview, Fort Walton Beach, and Niceville. Each branch has its own phone line listed on the website. You can pay taxes online, renew tags, and check payment history through the Tax Collector's site.

Both offices keep their records open to the public. Florida law requires it. You can ask for copies of property records, tax payment histories, and related documents at any time. There may be a small copy fee for printed pages, but searching online is always free.

How to Search the Okaloosa Phone Directory

There are several ways to find a phone number in Okaloosa County. The fastest method is the county website at myokaloosa.com. Browse the department list, click the office you need, and the phone number is right there. For state offices, use the MyFlorida 411 directory.

• Browse the county directory at myokaloosa.com
• Call the Clerk of Courts at (850) 651-7200
• Search property records at okaloosapa.com
• Call the Tax Collector at (850) 651-7300
• Reach the State Info Center at 1-866-693-6748

Most government employee names and phone numbers are public. Email addresses for staff are also public records under Florida law. Some personal information for certain workers may be exempt from disclosure. Law enforcement officers, judges, and a few other categories have limited exemptions under Chapter 119. But the standard office phone numbers and department contacts are always available. You ask, they provide it. That is the law.

Key Okaloosa County Phone Numbers

These are the most requested numbers in the Okaloosa County phone directory. The Clerk at (850) 651-7200 is the right call for court records, official records, or any public records request. The Property Appraiser at (850) 651-7240 handles all property data questions. Hold times are usually shorter in the morning. If you call after lunch, expect a bit of a wait during busy periods. For simple questions, checking the website first can save you time on hold.

Cities in Okaloosa County

Okaloosa County includes Crestview, Fort Walton Beach, Niceville, Destin, and several smaller towns. Each city runs its own local government with separate phone directories and office contacts. Fort Walton Beach and Crestview are the largest population centers. Destin draws a lot of visitors but is a smaller city by resident count. None of these cities have dedicated phone directory pages on this site at this time, but all their contacts are public under Florida law. You can find city numbers through each city's website or by calling the county line for help.

Nearby County Phone Directories

Okaloosa County sits in the Florida Panhandle. It borders Santa Rosa County to the west and Walton County to the east. Both neighbors have phone directory pages on this site.