Anderson Phone Directory
The Anderson phone directory gives you access to city government contacts, Madison County court records, and public service numbers in east-central Indiana. Anderson's city hall is at 120 E. 8th Street, Anderson, IN 46016. The main phone number is 765-648-6000. Madison County handles all court filings and legal records for the Anderson area, and the courthouse is right in town. This page pulls together the key Anderson phone directory contacts so you know where to call and how to search for the records you need.
Anderson Quick Facts
Anderson City Government Phone Directory
The City of Anderson has its main office at 120 E. 8th Street, Anderson, IN 46016. Dial 765-648-6000 to reach city hall. The front desk can transfer you to any department. The website lists all city departments with direct phone lines, addresses, and hours. You can find contacts for the Mayor's office, public works, parks, planning, code enforcement, and more.
Anderson runs a standard Monday through Friday schedule for most offices. After-hours calls will likely go to voicemail. Leave your name, number, and a brief note about what you need. Staff return calls on the next business day. For time-sensitive issues that are not true emergencies, check Anderson site for after-hours contact numbers. Street and utility problems sometimes have dedicated lines that run outside normal hours. The Anderson phone directory on Anderson website breaks these out by department so you can find the right number without guessing.
The city website also posts meeting agendas, public notices, and links to online forms. You can submit service requests, pay bills, and check department hours without calling. It is a good first stop before you pick up the phone.
Anderson and Madison County Phone Directory
Anderson is the county seat of Madison County. All court filings, case records, marriage licenses, and legal documents go through the Madison County Clerk. The clerk's phone is 765-641-9443. Call for case lookups, copy requests, and questions about filing procedures. The courthouse is in downtown Anderson and handles civil, criminal, family, probate, and small claims cases for the full county.
IC 5-14-3-3 says any person may inspect and copy public records of any public agency during regular business hours. That covers Madison County court files. You can walk into the courthouse, ask to view a record, and the Anderson clerk must let you look at it for free. Copies come with a per-page charge. Certified copies cost more. If you know the case number, give it to the staff so they can pull the file fast. Most walk-in requests in Anderson are handled the same day.
Mail requests work too. Send a letter to the Madison County Clerk with the case name, case number if you have it, and a check for the copy fees. Under Indiana law, written requests must get a response within 7 days. Phone requests and walk-ins get a 24-hour window under IC 5-14-3-6. These timelines apply to all offices in the Anderson phone directory system.
Search Anderson Court Cases Online
The MyCase portal is the free state tool for searching court records in Anderson and all 92 Indiana counties. The Anderson phone directory covers this office. It covers every case filed in Madison County courts. Search by case number, party name, citation number, or attorney name. Results show case type, status, hearing dates, parties, and some orders as downloadable PDFs. No account needed.
Use an asterisk as a wildcard for partial name searches. The sounds-like feature helps when spelling is uncertain. Results cap at 1,000, so be as specific as you can. Some documents show "Not Available Online" and those must be picked up from the Madison County Clerk's office at the courthouse. Juvenile records stay sealed. Expunged cases do not appear. Protection order details are blocked by federal law. For most civil and criminal cases in Anderson, MyCase gives you what you need without a trip to the courthouse.
Note: MyCase does not require an account. There is no charge to search or view case details online.
State Phone Directory Resources for Anderson
The IN.gov Find a Person tool is Indiana's free phone directory for state employees. Search by name, agency, or the last four digits of a phone number. Results show the person's name, agency, phone, email, and room location. State workers based near Anderson may show up in this tool. The state switchboard at 317-232-1000 can route you to any state agency that serves the Anderson area.
The Indiana Professional Licensing Agency offers a free license lookup covering more than 40 boards. Search for licensed doctors, nurses, real estate agents, contractors, plumbers, and other professionals in Anderson. Enter a name or license number and click on the result for full details. The PLA office answers at 317-232-2960 for questions about a specific record.
The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles has a branch that serves the Anderson area. The statewide BMV phone is 888-692-6841. Use it to find branch locations, check your license status, or get a driver record. A Viewable Driver Record is free online. An Official Driver Record costs $4. The automated phone system works around the clock, while live reps are available weekdays from 8 AM to 6 PM Eastern.
Anderson Voter and Business Phone Directory
Voter registration in Anderson goes through the Madison County Clerk at 765-641-9443. The Anderson phone directory covers this office. The Indiana Voters Portal lets you check your registration, find your polling location, view sample ballots, and request an absentee ballot. You must be a U.S. citizen, an Indiana resident, and at least 18 by the next election. The deadline to register is 29 days before election day.
The Secretary of State business search works as a phone directory for businesses registered in Indiana, including Anderson. Search by name, business ID, registered agent, or principal. Results show entity name, status, type, formation date, and principal address. The search is free and covers LLCs, corporations, partnerships, and nonprofits. For questions about a specific listing, call 317-234-9768. The Anderson phone directory for business contacts connects to this statewide system.
Anderson Public Records Phone Directory
Indiana's Access to Public Records Act at IC 5-14-3 covers every government office in Anderson. The law says any person can inspect and copy public records during regular business hours. No fee to look at a record in person. Copy charges must reflect the actual cost of paper, equipment, and staff time. Phone directory data, court files, city records, and most county documents all fall under this law.
Some records are exempt. Juvenile files stay sealed under state law. Active law enforcement investigations can be withheld. Mental health records and adoption files are off limits too. But the bulk of what Anderson city offices and Madison County hold is open to the public. IC 5-14-3-8 limits what agencies can charge for copies. If your request is denied, the Indiana Public Access Counselor can step in. Their phone is 317-234-0906, or call toll-free at 1-800-228-6013. They handle complaints about records denials from any government office in the Anderson phone directory and across the state.
- Walk-in and phone requests: 24-hour response window
- Written requests: 7 business days
- Viewing records in person: no charge
- Copies: actual cost of paper and labor
- Denied request: call Public Access Counselor at 317-234-0906
Nearby City Phone Directories
Anderson is in east-central Indiana. These nearby cities have their own phone directory pages with local government contacts and public records info.
Muncie is about 30 miles east. Indianapolis is roughly 40 miles southwest. Use the links above for phone directory contacts in each city.