Santa Rosa County Phone Numbers

Santa Rosa County phone directory contacts cover government offices in Milton and across the western panhandle. Milton is the county seat, and most county offices are there. This page gathers the key phone numbers, clerk contacts, and records search tools for reaching Santa Rosa County offices. Every phone number listed here is a public record under Florida law.

Santa Rosa County Government Contacts

Santa Rosa County runs its government offices out of Milton. The County Administrator's office can be reached at (850) 983-1877. Staff there can direct you to any department in the county directory. The county website at santarosa.fl.gov lists all departments with phone numbers, staff names, and office addresses.

Under Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes, every government phone number and staff name in Santa Rosa County is a public record. You do not need to give a reason to ask for one. The county must share them whether you call, email, or walk in. This includes employee phone extensions, email addresses, and job titles.

The state-level phone directory at 411.myflorida.gov covers state agencies that serve the Santa Rosa County area. It lists offices by agency name, employee name, or keyword. Use it when you need a state contact rather than a county one.

You can also call the Florida State Information Center at 1-866-693-6748 to reach a live person who can route your call to any state agency. This is helpful if you are not sure which agency handles your question.

Santa Rosa County Clerk of Courts

The Clerk of Court and Comptroller in Santa Rosa County handles court records, official records, and public records requests. The main phone number is (850) 983-1966. The office sits in the Santa Rosa County Courthouse at 6865 Caroline Street in Milton. Hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

The clerk manages all court filings for the county. Civil cases, criminal cases, family law, traffic, and probate all go through this office. Santa Rosa County is part of the 1st Judicial Circuit, which also covers Escambia, Okaloosa, and Walton counties. The circuit shares some resources, but each county clerk keeps its own records.

You can search court records and official records online through the clerk's website at santarosaclerk.com. Court records can be looked up by name or case number. Official records like deeds, mortgages, and liens have their own search tool. Both are free and open to anyone.

Public records requests can be sent by phone, email at publicrecords@santarosaclerk.com, or in person. Florida law does not require you to identify yourself. Just say what you need. Standard copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies have an extra fee. The first 30 minutes of staff time on a request is typically free. If the request goes past that, the office will tell you the cost before doing the work.

Search Santa Rosa County Records

The clerk's online search tools cover both court records and official records. Court record searches return case type, filing date, status, and party names. Official record searches cover deeds, liens, and mortgages. If you cannot find what you need online, call (850) 983-1966. Staff can check the system and tell you if a record exists.

For records beyond the county system, the state runs a public records check at stateofflorida.com/public-records-check. This pulls from state databases and may turn up records that the county clerk does not hold.

Florida's Sunshine Law is one of the broadest open records laws in the country. It covers Santa Rosa County just like every other county. Most records are open. Some are exempt, such as active criminal investigations, sealed court records, and certain personal info for law enforcement officers. But the vast majority of what the county holds is available to anyone who asks. You do not need to give a reason or fill out special forms for most requests.

Santa Rosa County Property and Tax Contacts

The Property Appraiser keeps records on every parcel of land in Santa Rosa County. The office handles property values, ownership data, and homestead exemptions. An online search lets you look up any property by address, owner name, or parcel ID. Results show assessed value, exemption details, and sale history. All property data is public.

The Tax Collector is a separate office handling tax payments, vehicle registrations, and some driver license services. The Tax Collector has offices in Milton and may have branches in other parts of the county. Check the county website for hours and locations. If you need to pay a tax bill or renew a tag, the Tax Collector is the right call.

The Property Appraiser sets the value. The Tax Collector takes the payment. These are two different offices with different phone numbers. For value and ownership questions, call the appraiser. For bills and payments, call the collector. Both are listed in the full county directory at santarosa.fl.gov.

Key Santa Rosa County Directory Numbers

Here are the most called contacts in the Santa Rosa County phone directory:

• County Administrator: (850) 983-1877
• Clerk of Courts: (850) 983-1966
• State Info Center: 1-866-693-6748
• State Directory: 411.myflorida.gov

Start with the County Administrator line if you are not sure where your question goes. Staff know the full directory and can route your call. For state contacts, the Florida 411 directory or State Info Center can help. Morning calls tend to connect faster than afternoon ones across most Santa Rosa County offices. The county website is the quickest way to find a number without waiting on hold.

Professional license verification goes through the state directory at dos.fl.gov. These records are public under Chapter 119. You can check any licensed professional in Santa Rosa County through state lookup tools.

Cities in Santa Rosa County

Santa Rosa County includes Milton, Gulf Breeze, Jay, and Pace. Milton is the county seat. Gulf Breeze sits near Pensacola Beach. None of these cities currently have dedicated pages on this site. You can find city phone numbers through each city's website or by calling the county at (850) 983-1877. All city and county contact info is public under Florida law.

Nearby County Phone Directories

Santa Rosa County borders Escambia County to the west and Okaloosa County to the east. Both have phone directory pages on this site.