Putnam County Government Phone Listings
The Putnam County phone directory covers all government offices in this Northeast Florida county. Palatka is the county seat and the center of county government operations. With a population of about 75,000, Putnam County is a smaller, more rural county where most offices sit close together in the Palatka area. Every phone number, staff name, and office address in the county government is a public record under Florida law. This page lists the key contacts you need and explains how to search the full Putnam County phone directory.
Putnam County Quick Facts
Putnam County Government Contacts
Putnam County government offices are concentrated in Palatka around the courthouse area. The Board of County Commissioners can be reached at (386) 329-0205. Staff at the county admin office can direct you to any department in the Putnam County phone directory.
The county website at putnam-fl.com lists departments with contact info, office addresses, and hours. It is a straightforward site. Click a department name and you get the phone number and address right away.
Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes makes all government contact information a public record. This includes phone numbers, staff names, and email addresses. You do not need to explain why you want a number. Just ask and the county provides it.
The state's MyFlorida 411 directory is another option for finding state agency contacts in the Putnam County area. This covers offices like the local health department, Department of Children and Families, and other state agencies that serve Putnam County residents.
Putnam County Clerk of Courts Phone Numbers
The Clerk of the Circuit Court handles most records inquiries in Putnam County. The main phone number is (386) 329-0361. The clerk's office is in the Putnam County Courthouse in Palatka. This is the office to call for court records, official records, marriage licenses, and public records requests.
Putnam County is part of the 7th Judicial Circuit, which also includes Volusia, St. Johns, and Flagler counties. Court records from across the circuit may appear in shared search tools. When searching for Putnam-specific records, make sure to filter by county name.
The clerk's website at putnamclerk.com has online search tools for court records and official records. You can look up cases by name or case number, and search deeds, mortgages, and liens through the official records portal. Both tools are free and open to anyone.
Public records requests follow the standard Florida process. Call, email, visit in person, or mail a written request. The first block of staff time is free under the law. If the request takes more effort, the clerk's office will let you know the cost before they start the work. No surprises on fees.
State Phone Directory Resources
Florida runs several statewide tools that work for Putnam County lookups. The public records check at stateofflorida.com/public-records-check searches across counties. This is helpful when records might span more than one county, which happens sometimes with the 7th Circuit covering four counties.
Call the State Information Center at 1-866-693-6748 or 850-488-1234 for help finding any state agency number. The operator can look up offices in Palatka or anywhere else in Florida. This saves time when you are not sure which agency handles your question.
Professional license lookups go through the state directory at dos.fl.gov. Licensing records are public under Chapter 119. You can verify any licensed professional working in Putnam County through these online tools without needing to call anyone.
Property and Tax Office Contacts
The Putnam County Property Appraiser keeps records on all real property in the county. The main phone number is (386) 329-0284. The office runs an online search tool where anyone can look up property values, ownership history, and exemption details. This is one of the more popular tools in the Putnam County phone directory.
The Tax Collector handles property tax payments, vehicle registrations, and some license services. Call (386) 329-0205 for the main office. Putnam County is small enough that the Tax Collector has a limited number of offices, so wait times are often reasonable compared to the big metro counties in Florida.
All property and tax records are public. You can search online for free or call to ask questions. Printed copies may have a small fee. But just looking things up costs nothing. Florida law is clear on this point. Government records belong to the public, and the county has to let you access them.
How to Find Putnam County Phone Numbers
Start with the county website at putnam-fl.com for the department directory. For state offices, try the MyFlorida 411 directory or call the State Information Center.
- County Administration: (386) 329-0205
- Clerk of Courts: (386) 329-0361
- Property Appraiser: (386) 329-0284
- State Info Center: 1-866-693-6748
- County Website: putnam-fl.com
Because Putnam is a smaller county, you often get through to a real person on the first try. Hold times are shorter here than in places like Orange or Hillsborough counties. One call to the admin office can get you to the right department in under a minute. If you need something the phone directory does not cover, file a public records request under Chapter 119. The county has to respond.
Key Putnam County Department Numbers
| County Administration | (386) 329-0205 |
|---|---|
| Clerk of Courts | (386) 329-0361 |
| Property Appraiser | (386) 329-0284 |
| State Info Center | 1-866-693-6748 |
| County Website | putnam-fl.com |
These are the most common contacts in the Putnam County phone directory. The Clerk at (386) 329-0361 is the right first call for records. The county admin line handles general questions about services. Morning hours tend to have the shortest wait times. For basic contact lookups, the county website answers most questions without a phone call, which is usually the fastest approach.
Cities in Putnam County
Putnam County includes the cities of Palatka, Crescent City, Welaka, Pomona Park, and Interlachen. Palatka is the county seat and the largest city. None of these cities meet the population threshold for a dedicated phone directory page on this site. However, each city has its own municipal government with local phone contacts. City numbers are public under Florida law. You can find them through each city's website or by calling the Putnam County admin line for help locating the right office.
Nearby County Phone Directories
Putnam County borders several counties in Northeast Florida. Six neighboring counties have phone directory pages on this site.