Wakulla County Public Records

How to Find Public Records in Wakulla County in 2026

Members of the public seeking government documents in Wakulla County, Florida, may access a broad range of publicly available information through official county and state agencies. WakullaRecords.us provides a directory of resources that may assist individuals in locating relevant government records. Under Florida's open government framework, records maintained by county agencies are accessible to any person, subject to specific statutory exemptions.

Records that may be available through official channels include:

Court records (civil, criminal, probate, and family)
Property deeds, mortgages, and liens
Vital records such as birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates
Business licenses and fictitious name registrations
Property tax and assessment records
Voter registration and election records
County commission meeting minutes and agendas
Law enforcement incident reports and arrest logs
Land use, zoning, and building permit records

Online Access: Members of the public may search certain records through the Wakulla County Clerk of Courts online portal, the Florida Department of State's Division of Corporations database for business records, and the Wakulla County Supervisor of Elections for voter registration and election-related documents. Some records require account registration or identity verification prior to access.

In-Person Requests: Requests may be submitted in person at the Wakulla County Clerk of Courts, located at 3056 Crawfordville Highway, Crawfordville, FL 32327. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Requestors should identify the specific record sought and provide sufficient detail to allow staff to locate the document.

Written/Mail Requests: Written requests may be directed to the Wakulla County Clerk of Courts at the address above. Requests should include the requestor's name, contact information, a description of the record sought, and the preferred format for delivery. Under Florida Statutes § 119.07, agencies are required to acknowledge requests promptly and provide records within a reasonable time.

Phone/Email: The Wakulla County Clerk of Courts may be reached by telephone at (850) 926-0905. Email inquiries may be directed through the official county website contact portal.

What Are Public Records in Wakulla County?

Public records in Wakulla County are defined under Florida Statutes § 119.011 as all documents, papers, letters, maps, books, tapes, photographs, films, sound recordings, data processing software, or other material, regardless of physical form or characteristics, made or received in connection with the transaction of official business by any public agency. The following record types are currently maintained by county offices:

Record Type	Maintaining Office
Court records (civil, criminal, probate, family)	Wakulla County Clerk of Courts
Property deeds, mortgages, liens	Wakulla County Clerk of Courts
Vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce)	Florida Department of Health in Wakulla County
Business licenses and fictitious names	Florida Division of Corporations
Property tax and assessment records	Wakulla County Property Appraiser
Voter registration and election records	Wakulla County Supervisor of Elections
Meeting minutes and agendas	Wakulla County Board of County Commissioners
Law enforcement records	Wakulla County Sheriff's Office
Land use and zoning records	Wakulla County Planning Department
Motor vehicle and driver records	Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles – Wakulla

Vital records, including birth and death certificates, are administered through the Florida Department of Health's public records request process, which serves all county health departments statewide.

Is Wakulla County an Open Records County?

Wakulla County operates in full compliance with Florida's Government-in-the-Sunshine Law and the Florida Public Records Law. Under Florida Statutes § 119.01, it is the policy of the state that all state, county, and municipal records are open for personal inspection and copying by any person. The statute further provides that providing access to public records is a duty of each agency.

As the Florida Department of Health states, "Florida is proud to lead the nation in providing public access to government records." This commitment extends to all county-level agencies, including those operating within Wakulla County.

The Wakulla County Supervisor of Elections notes on its official site that "under Florida law, email addresses are public records," illustrating the broad scope of the state's open records obligations. County agencies are required to maintain records in a manner that facilitates public inspection and to respond to requests without unreasonable delay.

No county-specific ordinance currently restricts access beyond the exemptions established in state statute. The Florida Attorney General's Office provides guidance to agencies and the public on compliance with open records obligations.

How Much Does It Cost to Get Public Records in Wakulla County?

The fee structure for public records in Wakulla County is governed by Florida Statutes and applies uniformly across county agencies. Current standard fees are as follows:

Service	Fee
Single-sided copies (up to 8.5" x 14")	$0.15 per page
Double-sided copies	$0.20 per page
Certified copies (court records)	$1.00 per page + $2.00 certification
Electronic records (where applicable)	Actual cost of duplication
Extensive use of agency resources (staff time)	Actual cost of labor

Inspection of records at a public counter carries no fee. Fees for extensive requests that require more than 15 minutes of staff time to locate, review, or redact may include a charge for the actual cost of the personnel involved, pursuant to Florida Statutes § 119.07(4). Accepted payment methods at the Wakulla County Clerk of Courts include cash, check, and credit card. Fee waivers are not broadly established by statute, though agencies retain discretion in individual circumstances.

Does Wakulla County Have Free Public Records?

Free inspection of public records is available to any person at the offices of the relevant county agency during regular business hours. Members of the public may review documents in person at no charge; fees apply only when copies or certified documents are requested.

Several categories of records are accessible at no cost through official online portals:

Voter registration and election records through the Wakulla County Supervisor of Elections elections portal
Election-related public records requests through the Supervisor of Elections public records page
Business entity filings through the Florida Division of Corporations (sunbiz.org)
Property appraiser data through the Wakulla County Property Appraiser's online database
Court case information through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal (where available)

The distinction between free inspection and free copies is significant: while any person may inspect records without charge, obtaining physical or electronic copies is subject to the fee schedule described above.

Who Can Request Public Records in Wakulla County?

Any person may request public records in Wakulla County, regardless of residency, citizenship, or stated purpose. Florida's Public Records Law does not require requestors to identify themselves, provide a reason for the request, or demonstrate any particular interest in the records sought. This applies equally to residents, non-residents, organizations, and members of the press.

Certain record types carry additional access requirements:

Vital records (birth, death, marriage certificates): Access may be restricted to the subject of the record, immediate family members, or authorized legal representatives, as administered through the Florida Department of Health.
Criminal history records: Detailed background check reports may require a formal request through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE).
Juvenile records: Access is restricted under state law to authorized parties only.
Driver and vehicle records: Access through the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Wakulla County office is subject to the federal Driver's Privacy Protection Act (DPPA).

Individuals requesting their own records follow the same process as any other requestor, though they may be entitled to access certain restricted records that would otherwise be exempt from public disclosure.

What Records Are Confidential in Wakulla County?

Florida law establishes specific categories of records that are exempt from public disclosure. These exemptions are codified primarily in Florida Statutes § 119.071, which enumerates the following categories of confidential or exempt records:

Sealed and expunged court records
Juvenile delinquency and dependency records
Active criminal investigative records
Social Security numbers and financial account information
Medical records and protected health information (subject to HIPAA)
Adoption records
Child welfare and protective services records
Certain personnel records of public employees
Trade secrets and proprietary business information submitted to government agencies
Security system plans and infrastructure vulnerability assessments
Home addresses and personal information of certain protected public employees (law enforcement, judges, etc.)

Agencies are required to redact exempt information from otherwise public records rather than withhold the entire document, where practicable. The Florida Attorney General's Office publishes guidance on the application of these exemptions to assist both agencies and the public in understanding the scope of confidentiality protections.

Wakulla County Recorder's Office: Contact Information and Hours

Office Name: Wakulla County Clerk of Courts and Comptroller

Physical Address: 3056 Crawfordville Highway Crawfordville, FL 32327

Phone: (850) 926-0905 Website: Wakulla County Clerk of Courts

Office Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Closed on state and federal holidays

Additional Offices:

Wakulla County Supervisor of Elections 3115-B Crawfordville Highway Crawfordville, FL 32327 (850) 926-7460 Wakulla County Supervisor of Elections

Florida Department of Health in Wakulla County 45 Oak Street Crawfordville, FL 32327 (850) 926-3591 Florida Department of Health – Wakulla County

Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles – Wakulla County 2900 Apalachee Parkway, Room A125 Tallahassee, FL 32399-0500 (850) 617-2449 FLHSMV Wakulla County Service Center

Wakulla County Property Appraiser 3115-A Crawfordville Highway Crawfordville, FL 32327 (850) 926-0500 Wakulla County Property Appraiser