Pinellas County Phone Directory Search

Pinellas County stretches along Florida's Gulf Coast from Clearwater south to St. Petersburg, and it is one of the most densely populated counties in the state. The Pinellas County phone directory covers a full range of government offices that serve close to a million residents. You can search for numbers online, call the county's main line, or use the 311 service to reach any department. This page gathers the most important phone contacts, search tools, and public records resources in the Pinellas County directory so you do not have to hunt across multiple sites to find what you need.

Pinellas County Government Phone Numbers

The main phone number for Pinellas County government is (727) 464-3000. This line connects you to the central switchboard at the county offices in Clearwater. Staff can transfer your call to any department or give you a direct number. It is the fastest way to reach a specific office when you are not sure which number to dial.

Pinellas County also offers a 311 service for non-emergency questions. If you live in the county, dial 311 from a local phone and an operator will pull up any number in the Pinellas directory. The service handles questions about county programs, road issues, code enforcement, and general service requests. It works as a catch-all for anything that does not fit neatly into one department.

The county website has a full contact page at pinellas.gov/contact-us that lists every department with a phone number, address, and office hours.

The layout is straightforward. Pick a department and see its direct line. Most Pinellas County offices are open Monday through Friday. Some departments have limited Saturday hours for specific services, but call ahead if you are planning a weekend visit. The Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes makes all of this contact info public. Anyone can ask for a phone number, and the county must provide it.

Note: The 311 line only works for calls placed from within Pinellas County boundaries.

Pinellas County Public Records Search

Public records in Pinellas County go through the county's main website. The public records page walks you through the process and lists your options for submitting a request. Residents and media can request records online, by phone, by email, or in person. You do not have to be a Pinellas County resident, and you do not need to explain why you want the records. The Public Records Act in Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes gives this right to any person.

Email your request to publicrecords@pinellascounty.org. You can also send mail to 315 Court Street, Clearwater, FL 33756. Call (727) 464-3000 to ask about fees before you submit. Those requesting records are responsible for any cost. In practice, many simple requests come back at no charge, especially for electronic records. Paper copies follow the standard Florida fee schedule. The first 30 minutes of staff time to pull records is free. After that, labor charges may apply. Be as specific as possible in your request to keep the search time down.

Many people use the public records system to get staff contact lists and phone numbers that are not on the main website. That kind of info is public in Florida. The county has to give it to you if you ask.

Pinellas Clerk of Court Phone Directory

The Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller in Pinellas County handles court records, official records, and a range of public services. The main phone number is (727) 464-7000. This is the office you call when you need case information, recorded documents, or copies of court filings.

The clerk runs an online search tool for official records at mypinellasclerk.gov. This database covers deeds, liens, mortgages, court records, and marriage licenses filed in Pinellas County. You can search by name, date range, or document type. The tool is free to use and does not require an account.

Results show the document name, recording date, and parties on the filing. If you need a certified copy of something you find, call (727) 464-7000 and the staff can tell you the current fee and walk you through the process. Most people start with the online search and only call when they need physical copies or have a question about a specific record. The clerk's office sits at the courthouse in Clearwater and is open during normal business hours.

Pinellas Property and Tax Phone Numbers

The Pinellas County Property Appraiser maintains records on every parcel of land in the county. The main phone number is (727) 464-3207. The office is at 315 Court Street in Clearwater. You can look up property data, ownership info, and assessed values through the online search tool at pcpao.org.

Search by owner name, address, or parcel number. Results show the assessed value, lot size, exemptions, and ownership details. This data is public under Florida law. You do not need a reason to look up any property in Pinellas County. Call (727) 464-3207 if you have questions about a valuation or want to apply for a homestead exemption. Staff can help you over the phone.

The Tax Collector is a separate office. Reach it at (727) 464-7777. This office handles property tax payments, vehicle registrations, driver licenses, and hunting and fishing licenses. Several branch locations are open around the county, each with its own direct line and hours.

The Tax Collector's main site is at taxcollector.com. You can look up bills, make payments, and find branch phone numbers and hours on this site.

Online payments are accepted for most tax types. If you have a question about a specific bill, call (727) 464-7777. The Tax Collector also has some services people don't always think of, like birth certificate requests and concealed weapon permits. Check the site or call for a full list of what each branch handles.

Note: The Tax Collector and Property Appraiser are separate offices in Pinellas County with different phone numbers and different roles.

Key Pinellas County Phone Contacts

The table below shows the most used numbers in the Pinellas County phone directory. These are the offices that handle the most public inquiries.

All of these contacts are public under Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes. Staff email addresses for Pinellas County offices are public records too. If you email a government office in the county, that message could be released through a public records request. Many people prefer to call for this reason. The phone numbers above will get you to the right place for most common questions about Pinellas County services and records.

Pinellas County City Phone Directories

St. Petersburg is the largest city in Pinellas County and one of the biggest in Florida. It has its own city government with a full phone directory separate from the county system. Other cities in the county include Clearwater, Largo, and Dunedin, which have their own local contacts but no dedicated pages on this site.

Nearby County Phone Directories

Pinellas County sits on a peninsula on Florida's west coast, connected to the mainland through two neighboring counties. Both have full phone directory pages on this site.