Search Bedford Phone Directory

The Bedford phone directory lists city government contacts, court numbers, and public service lines for the Lawrence County seat in south-central Indiana. Bedford has a population of about 13,853 and sits at 1108 16th Street, Bedford, IN 47421. The main city phone number is 812-275-5110. This page covers every key phone listing you need for Bedford, from city hall and the police department to Lawrence County offices that handle court records, property data, and vital records. Bedford is small enough that most calls go through just a few offices, which makes finding the right contact fairly quick.

Bedford City Hall Phone Directory

Bedford City Hall is at 1108 16th Street, Bedford, IN 47421. Call the Bedford phone directory at 812-275-5110 to reach the front desk. Staff can transfer you to any city department. Office hours are Monday through Friday during regular business hours. The city runs a mayor-council government, so most decisions flow through the mayor's office and Bedford council. If you are not sure which office to call, 812-275-5110 is always a good starting point.

The Bedford Clerk-Treasurer handles city finances, utility billing, and official records. This office keeps council meeting minutes, ordinances, and resolutions on file. Under IC 5-14-3-3, any person can inspect and copy public records held by a government agency during regular business hours. That means you can walk into Bedford City Hall and ask to see any public document. Viewing costs nothing. Fees only kick in when you want paper copies, and the charge has to match the actual cost of making those copies. Most routine requests get handled on the spot, especially for things like meeting minutes or budget documents that the Bedford clerk keeps close at hand.

Bedford also runs a city court. The Bedford City Court handles ordinance violations, traffic tickets, and some misdemeanor cases that originate inside city limits. For anything more serious, cases go through the Lawrence County court system. The phone number for Bedford City Court is available through the main city hall line. If you need to check on a case or pay a fine, the Bedford clerk can point you to the right division.

Bedford Phone Directory for Law Enforcement

The Bedford Police Department handles law enforcement inside city limits. For non-emergency calls, use the department's main phone line. Dial 911 for active emergencies only. The police department can take reports, process records requests, and provide case status updates during business hours.

Police records in Bedford fall under Indiana's public records law. Incident reports, crash data, and arrest logs are generally open to anyone who asks. IC 5-14-3 says the public policy of the state holds that all persons have a right to full and complete information about government affairs. Some records stay sealed. Active investigations, juvenile records, and certain victim information are exempt. But routine reports are available by phone or walk-in request. Ask for the records clerk when you call, and they will tell you what is on file and how much copies cost.

The Lawrence County Sheriff also serves the Bedford area for county-level law enforcement. The sheriff's office handles rural parts of the county and backs up Bedford police on larger calls. If you need a record from outside city limits but still in the Bedford area, the sheriff's office is the contact. Both offices follow the same state records laws, so the process works the same way.

Bedford Public Records Phone Directory

Indiana's Access to Public Records Act, IC 5-14-3, controls every records request you make in Bedford. The Bedford phone directory covers this office. The law is clear. Any person can inspect and copy public records of any public agency during regular business hours. You do not need to state a reason. The agency cannot ask why you want the records. They can only charge fees that match the actual cost of producing copies.

The Bedford phone directory screenshot below shows one of the state tools available for looking up public records online.

IC 5-14-3-6 sets response times. Phone and in-person requests must get a response within 24 hours. Written requests, including email, get up to seven business days. If you walk into a Bedford office and ask to see a document, they should show it to you the same day or explain why they cannot. Most routine records are ready right away, since Bedford is a smaller city and the volume of requests tends to be manageable.

Certain records are off limits. Active law enforcement cases, personnel files, trade secrets, and attorney work product are exempt. Juvenile records stay sealed. Mental health and adoption files are restricted. But general government contacts, court filings, property records, and police reports are all open to the public. If Bedford denies a records request you think should be open, contact the Indiana Public Access Counselor at 317-234-0906 or toll-free at 1-800-228-6013.

Lawrence County Phone Directory for Bedford

Bedford is the county seat of Lawrence County, which means most county offices sit right in town. The Bedford phone directory covers this office. That is convenient if you need court records, property deeds, marriage licenses, or tax data. The Lawrence County Courthouse is in downtown Bedford. The Lawrence County Clerk handles court filings, vital records, and case lookups. Property records go through the Lawrence County Recorder. Tax data sits with the Auditor.

Lawrence County keeps its court system in the same complex. Criminal, civil, family, and juvenile cases all get filed through the county clerk. If you got a ticket or were involved in a case in the Bedford area, the Lawrence County Clerk is the primary contact for records. Having the county seat in Bedford means you do not need to drive to another city for county-level services, unlike Bedford residents in other parts of the county who have to come to Bedford for those same services.

The county also runs some online tools for property searches and recorded document lookups. These cover all cities and towns in Lawrence County, including Bedford. Under IC 5-14-3, the county must let you view records at no cost during business hours. Copy fees vary by office but stay tied to actual costs. The Bedford phone directory handles city-level services, and Lawrence County offices handle everything else right here in town.

Bedford Court Records Phone Directory

Bedford has its own city court for minor cases, but most matters go through the Lawrence County court system. The Bedford phone directory covers this office. The Indiana Supreme Court runs MyCase, a free tool that covers all 92 counties. Search by name, case number, or citation number. Results show case status, parties, hearing dates, and some court orders. You do not need an account. Just go to the site and type in your search.

Under IC 5-14-3-3, any person can inspect public court records during business hours. For city court records, call Bedford City Hall at 812-275-5110. For county-level cases, the Lawrence County Clerk is your contact. If you are not sure where a case was filed, try MyCase first. It searches across all courts in Indiana, so a Bedford case will show up whether it went through city court or the Lawrence County system. Sealed and juvenile records will not appear in any search.

Certified copies of court documents cost a fee that depends on the document type and page count. The Lawrence County Clerk can quote you exact prices over the phone. The Bedford phone directory for court matters depends on which court has the case. City court questions go through Bedford City Hall. County court questions go through the Lawrence County Clerk.

State Services Phone Directory for Bedford

Indiana runs a statewide employee directory at IN.gov Find a Person. Search for any state government worker by name, agency, or phone number. If you need to reach a state office that serves the Bedford area, this tool finds the contact fast.

Results show the person's name, agency, direct phone number, email, and office location. The state switchboard at 317-232-1000 can also route you to any agency if you prefer to call.

The Indiana BMV has branches near Bedford for driver records, plates, and titles. The main BMV line is 888-692-6841. You can pull a free driver record online or get a certified copy for $4. The Professional Licensing Agency lets you verify licensed professionals in Bedford across more than 40 boards. Doctors, nurses, contractors, and real estate agents are all searchable by name or license number. The Secretary of State business search covers registered businesses in the Bedford area. Search by entity name, ID, or registered agent.

IC 5-14-3-8 lays out the rules for when agencies can deny records requests. The exemptions are specific and narrow. If a state or local office tells you a record is not available, ask them to cite the exact statute that covers the exemption. That keeps the process honest and gives you grounds for an appeal if needed. The Bedford phone directory connects to all these state-level tools through the numbers and links on this phone directory page.

Nearby City Phone Directories

Bedford sits in south-central Indiana, surrounded by smaller towns and rural areas. The closest major city with a phone directory page on this site is Bloomington, about 25 miles to the northwest.

Bloomington is the nearest larger city and home to Indiana University. Terre Haute sits further west but offers its own set of city and county contacts. Both share some state-level services with Bedford. Use the links above for phone directory contacts in each city.