Search Wakulla County Contacts
Wakulla County sits just south of Tallahassee along the Gulf Coast and keeps its government offices in Crawfordville. With about 38,000 residents, it is a smaller county but benefits from its closeness to the state capital. The Wakulla County phone directory covers every government department, and all contacts are public records under Florida law. This page lists the key phone numbers and records resources you need to reach Wakulla County offices. You can get any government phone number just by asking, no reason needed.
Wakulla County Quick Facts
Wakulla County Government Phone Numbers
Wakulla County runs its offices from Crawfordville. The Board of County Commissioners oversees operations, and the county administrator handles day-to-day management. Most departments are in or near the courthouse area. The county website at mywakulla.com lists departments with phone numbers, addresses, and office hours.
Under Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes, every government phone number and staff name in Wakulla County is a public record. You do not need a reason to request it. The county must share the info whether you call, email, or visit the office. Staff email addresses are also public. Some personal info for certain employees, like law enforcement officers and judges, may be exempt from disclosure. But standard phone directory data is always available.
Being close to Tallahassee has advantages for Wakulla County residents who need state-level services. Many state agencies have their main offices in Tallahassee, just a short drive from Crawfordville. The state phone directory at 411.myflorida.gov lists all state agencies and employees. You can also call the Florida State Information Center at 1-866-693-6748 or (850) 488-1234 to get routed to the right department.
Wakulla County Clerk of Court
The Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller handles court records, official records, and public records requests in Wakulla County. The Clerk's office is in the courthouse in Crawfordville. This is the primary office for records in the county.
You can submit a public records request by phone, email, mail, or in person. Florida law says you do not have to give your name or explain why you want a record. The Clerk processes requests as they come in. Simple lookups may be done the same day. Bigger requests could take longer depending on what you need.
The Clerk runs search tools for court records and official records. Court records include civil, criminal, family, and traffic cases. Official records cover deeds, mortgages, liens, and other filed documents. If online tools do not show what you need, call the Clerk directly. Staff can check the system and pull physical files when needed.
Copy fees in Wakulla County 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. Beyond that, the office may charge for labor. They always tell you the cost before starting the extra work.
2nd Judicial Circuit and Tallahassee
Wakulla County is part of Florida's 2nd Judicial Circuit, which also covers Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, and Liberty counties. Leon County, home to Tallahassee, is the biggest county in the circuit. The circuit court handles felonies, family law, civil cases, and appeals. Judges rotate among the counties in the circuit.
The close tie to Tallahassee matters for legal resources. The State Attorney and Public Defender for the 2nd Circuit are based in Tallahassee. The Florida Supreme Court and all the District Courts of Appeal have resources in the capital. If you need legal aid or court services, being in the 2nd Circuit gives you access to more options than many rural counties have.
Court cases filed in Wakulla County are heard at the courthouse in Crawfordville. The Clerk can tell you the schedule, assigned judge, and case status. For circuit-wide information, the 2nd Circuit administrative office in Tallahassee handles policy and judicial assignments across all six counties.
Wakulla County Public Records Access
Florida's open records law gives broad access to government records in Wakulla County. Chapter 119 covers everything from phone numbers and emails to meeting minutes, budgets, and contracts. Most records are open to anyone. A few categories are exempt, such as active criminal investigation files, sealed court records, and certain personal data for law enforcement.
Looking at a record costs nothing. Copies have fees set by state law. The county cannot invent its own fee schedule. If a request requires extensive staff time, the office may charge for labor past the first free 30 minutes. They have to quote you a price before they begin the work.
For records beyond what Wakulla County holds, try the state public records check at stateofflorida.com/public-records-check. That tool searches state databases. Professional licensing records are at dos.fl.gov. Both are free and cover records not held at the county level.
Wakulla County Property and Tax Numbers
The Property Appraiser handles property values, ownership records, and exemptions for every parcel in Wakulla County. You can look up property data online by address, owner name, or parcel ID. All property records are public under Chapter 119. No account needed to search.
The Tax Collector handles tax payments, vehicle tags, and driver license services. The office is in Crawfordville. Check hours before visiting, as they may differ from what you expect based on larger county offices. If you need to pay property taxes or renew a vehicle tag, the Tax Collector's website or phone line can tell you what to bring.
As always, the Property Appraiser sets the value and the Tax Collector takes the payment. Call the right office for your question. Both are in the Wakulla County phone directory.
Florida State Resources Near Wakulla
Wakulla County residents have easy access to state offices in Tallahassee. Most state agencies are a short drive away. This includes the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Department of Health, Department of Revenue, and dozens of licensing boards. If your question involves a state agency rather than a county office, you may be able to handle it in person in Tallahassee.
The state phone directory at 411.myflorida.gov lists every state agency and employee. The State Info Center at 1-866-693-6748 takes calls and routes them to the right agency. For professional licensing questions, the state directory at dos.fl.gov has a full list of boards and contact info.
Tallahassee is also where the Florida Legislature meets. If you need to look up a statute or find out what laws apply to your records request, the Legislature's website at leg.state.fl.us has the full text of every Florida law. Chapter 119, which governs public records, is there in full.
Key Wakulla County Directory Contacts
| County Seat | Crawfordville, FL |
|---|---|
| Judicial Circuit | 2nd Circuit (Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Wakulla) |
| Area Code | 850 |
| State Info Center | 1-866-693-6748 / (850) 488-1234 |
| State Directory | 411.myflorida.gov |
| Public Records Check | stateofflorida.com/public-records-check |
Start with the county offices in Crawfordville for local questions. For state-level contacts, use the Florida 411 directory or call the State Info Center. Since Tallahassee is so close, you can also visit state offices in person if a phone call does not resolve your issue. The 2nd Circuit court system links Wakulla County to Leon County and four other counties in the region.
Cities in Wakulla County
Wakulla County's main community is Crawfordville, the county seat. St. Marks and Sopchoppy are also in the county. None of these have dedicated pages on this site. Tallahassee in neighboring Leon County is the closest major city and has a dedicated page on this site.
Nearby County Phone Directories
Wakulla County borders Leon, Franklin, Jefferson, and Liberty counties along the Big Bend Gulf Coast. None of these neighboring counties currently have dedicated phone directory pages on this site. For broader searches across Florida, visit the main counties page.