Taylor County Phone Listings

Taylor County government offices are based in Perry along the Big Bend coast of Florida. The county phone directory covers every department from the Clerk of Court to the Property Appraiser. Taylor County is a small, rural county with about 22,000 residents, so the government is compact and most offices sit close together in Perry. This page gathers the phone contacts and public records tools you need to reach Taylor County offices. Every number listed here is a public record under Florida law, and you can get it just by asking.

Taylor County Government Contacts

Taylor County runs a small government centered in Perry. The Board of County Commissioners handles county operations. Most offices are in or near the Taylor County Courthouse. In a rural county like this, the staff is smaller than what you see in urban areas, but the same Florida public records laws apply.

Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes makes every government phone number and staff name in Taylor County a public record. You do not need a reason to ask. The county must give it to you whether you call, write, or show up at the office. This law covers all county employees, from the County Administrator down to front desk staff.

The county website lists departments and contact info. If the site does not have what you are looking for, call the main county office in Perry. Staff there know the directory well and can connect you to the right person. In a county this size, people at the front desk often know everyone by name.

Florida also keeps a state-level phone directory at 411.myflorida.gov. This covers state agencies that serve the Taylor County area. The Florida State Information Center at 1-866-693-6748 or (850) 488-1234 can route your call to any state department.

Taylor County Clerk of Court

The Clerk of the Circuit Court handles court records, official records, and public records requests for Taylor County. The office is in the courthouse in Perry. This is the office most people call when they need a record from the county.

You can make a public records request by phone, mail, email, or in person. Florida law does not require you to identify yourself or give a reason for your request. The Clerk processes requests as they come in. Simple lookups may be done the same day. Anything more involved could take a few days.

The Clerk also manages online search tools for court records and official records where available. Court records cover civil, criminal, family, and traffic cases. Official records include deeds, mortgages, and liens. In smaller counties like Taylor, some older records may not yet be online. If you cannot find what you need through the digital tools, call the Clerk. Staff can check the physical files at the courthouse.

Copy fees follow state law. Standard copies are $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost an extra $2.00 per document. The first 30 minutes of staff time on a request is free under Chapter 119. If the request goes past that, the office will tell you the cost before proceeding.

Taylor County Public Records Access

Florida's Sunshine Law and public records law give you access to nearly all government records in Taylor County. This goes beyond phone numbers. It includes emails, meeting minutes, budgets, contracts, and more. A few categories are exempt, like active criminal investigation files, certain personal info for law enforcement, and sealed court records. But the vast majority of records are open to anyone.

The county cannot charge you just for looking at a record. Copies have a fee, set by state law. If a request requires a lot of staff time, the office may charge for the labor past the first 30 minutes. They always have to tell you the cost up front so you can decide whether to go ahead.

For records outside the Taylor County system, try the state public records check at stateofflorida.com/public-records-check. That tool covers state-level databases that may hold records not kept at the county level. The state directory at dos.fl.gov also lists professional licensing contacts if you need to verify a license in the Taylor County area.

Taylor County Property and Tax Numbers

The Property Appraiser handles property values, ownership records, and exemptions for every parcel in Taylor County. The office runs an online search tool for property data. You can look up any parcel by address, owner name, or parcel ID. Results show assessed values, ownership history, and exemption status. All of this is public under Chapter 119.

The Tax Collector deals with tax payments, vehicle tags, and driver license services. The office is in Perry. Hours may be limited compared to bigger counties, so call first to check. In a rural county, some services may only be available on certain days or by appointment.

If you are not sure which office to call, the Property Appraiser handles values and ownership. The Tax Collector handles payments. Both are in the Taylor County phone directory. For property questions, start with the appraiser. For bills and payments, go to the collector.

3rd Judicial Circuit Information

Taylor County is part of Florida's 3rd Judicial Circuit. This circuit covers seven counties: Columbia, Dixie, Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, and Taylor. The circuit court handles felony cases, family law, civil cases, and appeals from county court. Each county in the circuit has its own Clerk of Court, but the judges rotate among the counties.

If you have a court matter in Taylor County, it will be heard at the Taylor County Courthouse in Perry. The Clerk's office can tell you which judge is assigned to your case and when court is in session. For circuit-wide questions, the Office of the State Attorney for the 3rd Circuit handles criminal prosecutions, and the Public Defender's office serves defendants who qualify for court-appointed counsel.

Both of these offices have phone numbers listed in the Taylor County phone directory. You can also find them through the Florida Courts website. The state court system has a directory of all circuits and the counties they cover.

Key Taylor County Directory Listings

For local Taylor County questions, start with the county offices in Perry. The courthouse staff can help with court records, deeds, and general directory lookups. For state-level contacts, use the Florida 411 directory or call the State Info Center. Both cover agencies that serve the Taylor County area but are not part of the county government.

Cities in Taylor County

Taylor County's main city is Perry, which serves as the county seat. Perry has its own city government with a separate set of phone contacts from the county. There are no cities in Taylor County that have dedicated pages on this site at this time. You can find Perry city phone numbers through the city's website or by calling the Taylor County offices. All city and county contact info is public under Florida law.

Nearby County Phone Directories

Taylor County borders Madison, Jefferson, Lafayette, Dixie, and Suwannee counties along the Big Bend coast. Suwannee County has a phone directory page on this site.