Lookup Public Records in Wakulla County, Florida. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Wakulla County, Florida Overview
Wakulla County is located in the state of Florida. Named disputably after the Timucuan Indian word for “spring of water” or “mysterious water,” the county was formed in March 11, 1843 and its county seat is Crawfordville. The county has a total population of 31022, as of 2013, with its area spanning 736 square miles (land area being 606 square miles, while water area being 129 square miles). The county consists of 4 ZIP codes, with ZIP code 32327 recorded as the one with the largest population. Wakulla County borders the following counties: Leon County, FL to the north; Jefferson County, FL to the east; Liberty County, FL to the west, and; Franklin County, FL to the southwest.
Wakulla County Clerk Information
The property appraiser is responsible for identifying, locating, and fairly valuing all property, both real and personal, within the county for tax purposes. The property appraiser also
- tracks ownership changes;
- maintains maps of parcel boundaries;
- keeps descriptions of buildings and property characteristics up to date;
- accepts and approves applications from individuals eligible for exemptions and other forms of property tax relief;
- Analyzes trends in sales prices, construction costs, and rents to best estimate the value of all assessable property.
The Property Appraiser allows web access to property records. These records can be searched in several options: search by owner name, search by location address, search by parcel number, and search by legal information. Parcel information is readily available in the search. CAMA and GIS data are also available to be requested in their site.
Below is the physical address of the Property Appraiser:
Brad Harvey, CFA
Wakulla County Property Appraiser
3115-A Crawfordville Hwy.
Crawfordville, Florida 32327
Office Phone: (850) 926-0500
Court Clerk Information
Pursuant to provisions of the Florida Constitutions, which have governed the people for over 150 years, the role of the Clerk of Courts was established in three main areas:
- Clerk of the Circuit and County Courts,
- Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners, including serving as accountant, auditor, and custodian of county funds,
- County Recorder.
Within these areas, the Clerk of Court as an elected public trustee sets in place at the county level a system of “checks and balances” which has been proven to serve the public well.
The Clerk of Court allows searching of official records and court records, both hosted on different websites linked in the Clerk of Courts website. Official records can be searched in a comprehensive search facility. Search by name, document, case number, book and page, among others, are available as search parameters. Court records can be searched through an online database available. Four access options, the Public one allowing anonymous searching, while the other three requiring a username and password. Public records can be searched in their website, where you can put in several search parameters, like name and date range, and records from different courts can be searched.
Below is the physical address of the Clerk of Court:
Brent X. Thurmond
3056 Crawfordville Highway
Crawfordville, Florida 32327
850-926-0905
Wakulla, FL Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 31,147 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 3,100 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 73 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 88 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 37 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 555 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 3,363 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 257 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 827 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 193 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 3,791 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 158 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 101 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 4,667 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 979 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 39 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 263 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 263 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 27 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 72 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 874 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 813 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 24 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 704 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 205 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 61 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 98 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 29 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 9,151 |
Wakulla County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Wakulla County, the applicants must apply together, in person, at the County Clerk’s office. Both parties must present their state-issued picture ID, military ID, or passport, and know their social security number | |
State Law: | Marriage; Domestic Violence – Title XLIII, Chapter 741 |
All State Statutes: | Information is online at the State Website |
Office: | Wakulla County Marriage License |
Location: | 3056 Crawfordville Highway, Crawfordville, Florida, 32327 |
Phone: | 850-926-0905 |
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