Find Sumter County Contacts

The Sumter County phone directory covers government offices based in Bushnell and The Villages area of Central Florida. The county seat is Bushnell, and that is where most county offices sit. This page lists the key phone numbers, clerk contacts, and public records tools for reaching Sumter County offices. All of these numbers are public records under Florida law.

Sumter County Government Phone Numbers

Sumter County runs its offices out of Bushnell. The county website at sumtercountyfl.gov lists departments with contact info for each one. You can find phone numbers, office addresses, and staff names by browsing through the directory. The Board of County Commissioners office is a good starting point if you do not know which department to call.

Under Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes, all government phone numbers and employee names in Sumter County are public records. You do not need to give a reason to ask for them. The county must share this info whether you call, email, or show up at the office.

The state phone directory at 411.myflorida.gov covers state agencies that serve the Sumter County area. State offices like the Department of Health, FDLE, and licensing boards all have separate phone lines in the state directory.

Sumter County has seen big population growth in recent years, mostly because of The Villages retirement community that extends into the county. This means more staff and more phone lines than you might expect for a county of this size. The county website gets updated when numbers change.

Sumter County Clerk of Court

The Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller handles court records, official records, and public records requests. The main phone number is (352) 569-6600. The main office is at 215 East McCollum Avenue in Bushnell, FL 33513. Hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

There is also a North Sumter Annex at 8033 East CR-466 in The Villages, FL 32162. This branch serves residents in the northern part of the county so they do not have to drive down to Bushnell for every visit.

The clerk handles civil, criminal, family, traffic, and probate cases. Sumter County is part of the 5th Judicial Circuit, which also includes Citrus, Hernando, Lake, and Marion counties. The circuit shares judges, but each county clerk manages its own records. You can search court records and official records online through the clerk's website at sumterclerk.com. Both tools are free.

Public records requests can be made by phone, email, mail, or in person. Florida law does not require you to identify yourself. Standard copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies carry an extra fee. The first 30 minutes of staff time on a request is free. If the request goes beyond that, the office will tell you the cost before proceeding.

Search Sumter County Public Records

The clerk's online tools let you search court records and official records without a call. For court cases, search by party name or case number. Results show case type, status, and filing dates. For official records like deeds and liens, search by name or recording date. If the online tools do not show what you need, call (352) 569-6600 and ask the staff.

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.

Chapter 119 gives you the right to access government records. Some are exempt, like active criminal investigations. But the vast majority of Sumter County records are open to anyone. Professional licensing records are at dos.fl.gov.

Sumter County Property and Tax Numbers

The Property Appraiser handles property values, ownership records, and exemptions for every parcel in Sumter County. The office runs an online search tool where you can look up any property by address, owner name, or parcel ID. Results show assessed value, sale history, and exemption status. All property data is public under Florida law.

The Tax Collector is a separate office that takes tax payments and handles vehicle services. The Tax Collector has offices in Bushnell and may have additional locations to serve The Villages area. Check the county website for branch hours and locations.

With The Villages spanning into Sumter County, the Property Appraiser and Tax Collector both deal with high call volumes. Wait times can be longer during tax season. Try calling early in the morning for shorter holds. The online tools can answer many questions without a phone call.

Key Sumter County Directory Listings

These are the most used contacts in the Sumter County phone directory:

• Clerk of Courts: (352) 569-6600
• North Sumter Annex: 8033 E. CR-466, The Villages
• State Info Center: 1-866-693-6748
• State Directory: 411.myflorida.gov

Start with the county offices in Bushnell for local questions. Use the state resources if you need contacts at the Florida Department of Health, FDLE, or licensing boards. The 5th Judicial Circuit covers five counties, so if your matter involves a neighboring county in the circuit, the clerk can help you figure out where to go. Chapter 119 applies to both county and state records.

Cities in Sumter County

Sumter County includes Bushnell, Wildwood, Coleman, Center Hill, and Webster. The Villages community extends into Sumter County from neighboring counties. None of these cities have dedicated pages on this site. You can find city phone numbers through each city's website or by calling the Sumter County offices in Bushnell. All contact info is public under Florida law.

Nearby County Phone Directories

Sumter County borders several counties in Central Florida. Five neighbors have phone directory pages on this site.