Auburn Phone Directory

The Auburn phone directory lists city government contacts, public records access points, and department phone numbers for the county seat of DeKalb County in northeast Indiana. Auburn has a population of about 13,989 and sits at the crossroads of I-69 and State Road 8. The main city office is at 210 E. 9th Street, Auburn, IN 46706, and you can reach them at 260-920-9300. This page covers all the key Auburn phone directory numbers, from city hall and the police department to DeKalb County court contacts and state-level search tools. DeKalb County does not have a dedicated page on this site, but the county offices in Auburn handle court records, property data, and vital records for the entire county.

Auburn City Government Phone Directory

Auburn City Hall is at 210 E. 9th Street, Auburn, IN 46706. Call the Auburn phone directory at 260-920-9300 for the main phone line. Staff can route your phone call to any city department. Auburn is the county seat of DeKalb County, which means both city and county offices are located in the same town. That makes Auburn a hub for government services in the area.

The City Clerk handles official records, meeting minutes, and city documents. Under IC 5-14-3-3, any person can inspect and copy public records held by a government agency during regular business hours. You can walk into Auburn City Hall and ask to look at documents. There is no charge to view records. Copy fees apply only when you want paper or digital copies, and Auburn can only charge what it actually costs to produce them. Most routine requests get handled the same day.

Auburn runs its own utility department, street department, parks, and planning office. Building permits, code enforcement, and zoning questions go through city hall. If you are not sure which department handles your question, call the main phone line. The front desk staff will direct you. The Auburn phone directory for city offices all flows through 260-920-9300.

Auburn Police Phone Numbers

The Auburn Police Department handles law enforcement in Auburn. For non-emergency calls, reach the department through city hall or the direct police line. Always call 911 for active emergencies. The police number is one of the most used contacts in the Auburn phone directory.

Police records in Auburn fall under IC 5-14-3. The law says the public has a right to full and complete information about government affairs. Incident reports, crash data, and arrest logs are open to anyone who asks. There are exceptions. Active investigations stay sealed. Juvenile records are exempt. But routine reports are available during business hours. Call the department and ask for the records clerk. They can tell you what is on file and what copies cost.

IC 5-14-3-6 sets the response times. Phone and in-person requests must get a response within 24 hours. Written requests get up to seven business days. If Auburn police deny a records request you believe should be public, contact the Indiana Public Access Counselor at 317-234-0906 or toll-free at 1-800-228-6013. They review complaints and issue opinions.

DeKalb County Phone Directory for Auburn

Auburn is the county seat of DeKalb County. The Auburn phone directory covers this office. That means all county offices are right in town. The DeKalb County Clerk handles court records, case filings, and vital records. The courthouse sits in downtown Auburn, so you do not have to travel to a different city for county services. Court filings, property deeds, marriage licenses, and tax records all go through the county offices here.

DeKalb County has separate offices for different functions. The Recorder handles deeds and mortgages. The Auditor manages property tax data. The Clerk covers court records and case lookups. The Treasurer handles tax payments. All of these sit in or near the DeKalb County courthouse in Auburn. Because the city and county share the same town, the Auburn phone directory effectively doubles as the DeKalb County phone directory for many Auburn residents.

The county also handles voter registration, elections, and health department services. For most people in the Auburn area, the county offices are the ones to call when you need anything beyond what the city provides. Property searches, court filings, and vital records all run through DeKalb County.

Search Auburn Court Records Online

The Indiana MyCase portal is the free state tool for looking up court records in Auburn and all of DeKalb County. Search by name, case number, or citation number. Results show case type, status, hearing dates, parties, and some court documents. No account is needed to search.

The screenshot below shows the MyCase search tool used across all Indiana counties.

MyCase covers civil, criminal, family, probate, and small claims cases. Use an asterisk as a wildcard for partial name matches. The sounds-like feature helps with alternate spellings. Results cap at 1,000 per search, so narrow your query if you can. Some filings say "Not Available Online," and for those you need to contact the DeKalb County Clerk or visit the courthouse in Auburn. Juvenile cases, sealed records, and expunged records will not show up in any public search.

If you got a ticket in Auburn, it was likely filed in DeKalb County Superior or Circuit Court. Search by citation number for the fastest result. The Auburn phone directory for court questions starts with the DeKalb County Clerk.

Auburn Phone Directory for State Services

Indiana runs a free state employee directory at in.gov Find a Person. Search by name or agency to find phone numbers and emails for state workers. If a state office serves the Auburn area, this tool will help you find the right contact. The state switchboard at 317-232-1000 can also route calls to any state agency.

The Indiana Professional Licensing Agency shown above lets you verify any licensed professional near Auburn. It covers more than 40 boards. Doctors, nurses, contractors, plumbers, and real estate agents are all in the system. Search by name or license number. The tool is free and updates on a rolling basis.

The Indiana BMV statewide phone number is 888-692-6841. Call for branch locations, license checks, or registration questions. A viewable driver record is free online. Certified copies cost $4. The Indiana Voter Portal shows registration status and polling places. The Secretary of State Business Search covers every registered entity in Indiana, including businesses in the Auburn area. IC 5-14-3 gives you the right to access all of these public records.

Auburn Public Records Phone Numbers

IC 5-14-3 is the law that governs all public records requests in Auburn. Any person can inspect and copy records from any public agency during business hours. You do not need a reason. The agency cannot ask why you want the records. Viewing is free. Copy fees must stay at the actual cost of making the copies. This applies to every office in the Auburn phone directory, from city hall to the police department to the DeKalb County courthouse.

Some records are exempt under IC 5-14-3-8. Active law enforcement investigations, personnel files, trade secrets, and attorney work product can be withheld. Juvenile files stay sealed. Mental health records and adoption files are off limits. But the majority of what people search for through the Auburn phone directory is open. Court filings, property data, police reports, and government contacts are all public records.

If any office in Auburn or DeKalb County denies your records request, call the State Public Access Counselor at 317-234-0906 or toll-free at 1-800-228-6013. They review denials and issue opinions on whether the agency followed Indiana law. You have the right to appeal, and the process is free.

Nearby City Phone Directories

Auburn sits in northeast Indiana along the I-69 corridor. The closest major city with a phone directory page on this site is Fort Wayne, about 20 miles to the south in Allen County.

Fort Wayne is the largest city in northeast Indiana and the Allen County seat. Elkhart and Mishawaka are further west along the US-20 corridor. New Haven is a smaller city near Fort Wayne, and Garrett is a small city near Auburn in DeKalb County. Both are close to Auburn but do not have dedicated pages on this site. The Auburn phone directory covers city and county contacts, while the links above lead to phone directories for other northeast Indiana cities.