Search Okeechobee County Phone Numbers

The Okeechobee County phone directory includes every government office in this small rural county in south-central Florida. All offices are based in the city of Okeechobee, which is both the county seat and the only incorporated city in the county. With a population of about 42,000, Okeechobee is one of Florida's smaller counties, so the government structure is compact. Most departments sit in or near the courthouse downtown. This page covers the key phone contacts and explains how to find any number you need in the Okeechobee County phone directory.

Okeechobee County Government Contacts

Okeechobee County keeps all its government offices in a small area around the county courthouse in the city of Okeechobee. The Board of County Commissioners office is the central hub. You can call (863) 763-6441 to reach the county administration. Staff there can direct you to any department in the Okeechobee County phone directory.

The county website at co.okeechobee.fl.us lists departments with contact info. Because the county is small, most offices share close proximity, and some staff handle more than one function. This can make it easier to get help since one phone call often connects you with the right person quickly.

Under Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes, all government phone numbers and staff names are public records. You do not need a reason to ask for them. The county must provide any directory info you request, free of charge for basic lookups.

The state's MyFlorida 411 directory also covers state offices in the Okeechobee area. This is helpful when you need a state agency contact that serves the county, such as the local Department of Children and Families office or the health department.

Okeechobee Clerk of Courts Phone Numbers

The Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller is the main records office in Okeechobee County. The clerk handles court filings, official records like deeds and mortgages, marriage licenses, and public records requests. The main phone number is (863) 763-2131. The office is in the Okeechobee County Judicial Center.

You can submit public records requests by phone, in person, or by mail. The clerk's office follows the same rules as every other Florida county. Under Chapter 119, the first reasonable block of staff time is free. If your request takes longer, the office will let you know the cost before proceeding. There are no hidden fees.

The clerk is part of the 19th Judicial Circuit, which also covers St. Lucie, Martin, and Indian River counties. Court records from all four counties in the circuit may show up in some search tools. If you are looking for records specific to Okeechobee County, make sure to filter by county when using statewide search portals.

For court records, the clerk's website has a search tool that lets you look up cases by name or case number. This covers civil, criminal, family, and probate cases. The tool is free and does not require an account.

State Phone Directory Resources

Florida offers several statewide tools that work for Okeechobee County records. The public records check tool at stateofflorida.com/public-records-check lets you search across multiple counties at once. This is useful if you are not sure which county holds the records you need.

The State Information Center is another good resource. Call 1-866-693-6748 or 850-488-1234 to reach a live operator. They can look up any state agency phone number for the Okeechobee area or anywhere else in Florida. This is handy when you do not know which agency handles your question.

Professional license verification is available through the state directory at dos.fl.gov. All licensing records in Florida are public. You can look up any licensed professional working in Okeechobee County through the state's online tools. Chapter 119 covers these records the same as any other public record.

Property and Tax Office Phone Lines

The Okeechobee County Property Appraiser manages all property records in the county. Call (863) 763-4422 for property value questions, ownership lookups, or exemption info. The office sits in the county courthouse complex. They run an online search tool where you can look up any parcel in the county for free.

The Tax Collector handles tax payments, vehicle registrations, and some driver license services. The main number is (863) 763-3421. Because Okeechobee is a smaller county, the Tax Collector has one main office rather than multiple branches. Wait times are usually reasonable, and walk-in visits tend to go fast compared to larger counties.

Both offices keep their records open to anyone who asks. Florida law makes property and tax records public. You can search online, call for info, or visit in person. Copy fees may apply for printed documents, but basic lookups are always free.

Finding Numbers in Okeechobee County

The simplest way to find a phone number is through the county website at co.okeechobee.fl.us. For state office numbers, use the MyFlorida 411 directory or call the State Information Center.

• County Administration: (863) 763-6441
• Clerk of Courts: (863) 763-2131
• Property Appraiser: (863) 763-4422
• Tax Collector: (863) 763-3421
• State Info Center: 1-866-693-6748

Because the county is small, you often get faster responses than in larger metro areas. One call to the county admin line can usually get you to the right department in under a minute. The staff know the directory well and can point you to anyone in the county government. If you need a number they do not have, the Chapter 119 public records process lets you make a formal request for any contact info held by the county.

Key Okeechobee County Phone Numbers

These are the most requested numbers in the Okeechobee County phone directory. The county admin line at (863) 763-6441 is a solid first call if you are not sure where to start. The Clerk at (863) 763-2131 handles most records requests. Morning calls tend to get picked up faster. For quick lookups, try the county website first since it often answers basic contact questions without a phone call.

Cities in Okeechobee County

Okeechobee County has only one incorporated city: the city of Okeechobee. It serves as both the county seat and the population center of the county. There are unincorporated communities like Basinger and Buckhead Ridge, but they do not have separate city governments. All government services run through the county offices. The city of Okeechobee has its own municipal phone directory for city-specific services like water and local police. For county-level records and contacts, use the numbers listed above.

Nearby County Phone Directories

Okeechobee County sits in south-central Florida near Lake Okeechobee. It borders Glades, Indian River, Martin, Osceola, and St. Lucie counties along with others. Five neighbors have phone directory pages on this site.