These are the offices and organizations my clients ask about most — where to record a deed, who handles homestead exemption, what’s available for seniors in the county. None of these are affiliated with my practice. It’s just a list I got tired of assembling one phone call at a time.
If something here is out of date, let me know and I’ll fix it.
Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller
Where deeds are recorded, probate is filed, and court records are kept. Apalachicola office at 33 Market Street, Suite 203, open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Phone (850) 653-8861. There’s also a Carrabelle Annex at 912 N.W. Avenue A, (850) 275-9890, open Thursdays 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, closed for lunch.
franklinclerk.com
Property Appraiser
Homestead exemption applications, property values, and parcel information. Terry Tipton, Jr., CFA, Property Appraiser, at 33 Market Street, Suite 101, Apalachicola. Phone (850) 653-9236, extensions 138 and 139.
franklincountypa.net
Tax Collector
Property tax payments, vehicle registration, and driver licenses. 33 Market Street, Apalachicola. Phone (850) 653-9323. Mailing address P.O. Drawer 188, Apalachicola, FL 32329, open Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
franklintaxcollector.com
Franklin County Board of County Commissioners
County government, permits, and general services.
franklincountyflorida.com
Franklin County Senior Citizens Council
A 501(c)(3) operating a senior center in Carrabelle with recreational, educational, and wellness activities for anyone 50 and older. Open weekdays from noon to 5:00 PM for games, billiards, ping pong, reading, television, and free WiFi. A weekly lunch special is served Thursdays starting at noon for $10 including drink and dessert — open to the public, and the meals go quickly. Located at 201 NW Ave F, Carrabelle.
facebook.com/fcscenter
https://webservice501.wixsite.com/carrabelleseniorctr
Franklin County Senior Citizen Services
County-administered senior programs. Franklin County Courthouse Annex, 912 N.W. Avenue A, Carrabelle. Phone (850) 697-3263. https://www.franklincountyflorida.com/county-government/senior-citizen-services/
Franklin’s Promise Coalition — Seniors Care Network
A collaboration of agencies, volunteers, and nonprofits supporting Franklin County seniors, focused on food access, transportation, housing, social activities, and services that help seniors stay independent. Partners include the Area Agency on Aging, Capital Area Community Action Agency, local churches and food pantries, the Florida Department of Health, and Franklin County Transportation.
franklinspromise.org
Franklin County Public Library — Apalachicola Branch
148 8th Street, Apalachicola. Phone (850) 653-2784. Wikipedia
Franklin County Public Library — Carrabelle Branch
Part of the same system, serving the eastern end of the county.
Both branches offer free online resources including language learning, tutorials on Microsoft programs and general technology, the Florida Electronic Library, and links to state services including Social Security, unemployment, and the Department of Children and Families.
fcpl.wildernesscoast.org
Florida Department of Elder Affairs
Statewide programs, the SHINE health insurance counseling program, and the long-term care ombudsman.
elderaffairs.org
Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
Vehicle titles, which matter more than people expect during probate.
flhsmv.gov
Florida Vital Statistics
Ordering certified death certificates — you’ll need several.
floridahealth.gov
The Florida Bar — Lawyer Referral Service
For matters outside what I handle.
floridabar.org
Second Judicial Circuit
Franklin County’s circuit, covering Leon, Gadsden, Jefferson, Liberty, Wakulla, and Franklin counties.
2ndcircuit.leon.fl.us
Call and ask. If it’s something I handle, we’ll talk about it. If it isn’t, I’ll point you at whoever does — no charge either way.
