Dyer Phone Directory Listings

The Dyer phone directory covers town government offices, public records access, and county contacts for this Lake County community on the Illinois border. Dyer has a population over 16,000 and its main office is at 1 Town Square, Dyer, IN 46311. The town hall phone number is 219-865-2505. This page gathers the most useful Dyer phone directory contacts in one place, from the Dyer clerk-treasurer and police department to Lake County offices that handle court records, property data, and vital records. You will also find links to state search tools for court cases, professional licenses, and business filings.

Dyer Town Government Phone Directory

Dyer Town Hall is at 1 Town Square, Dyer, IN 46311. Call the Dyer phone directory at 219-865-2505 to reach the front desk. The staff can transfer you to any department. Dyer operates under a town council form of government. The council sets local policy and the Dyer clerk-treasurer handles official records, meeting minutes, and town finances. Most offices keep regular hours Monday through Friday, though the exact schedule can change around holidays.

The Clerk-Treasurer is the keeper of town records. Ordinances, resolutions, council minutes, and financial documents all sit in this office. IC 5-14-3-3 gives any person the right to inspect and copy public records during regular business hours. You can walk into Dyer Town Hall and ask to see documents at no charge. The town can only charge for copies, and those fees must match the actual cost of producing them. This is true for every government office in Indiana, not just Dyer.

Dyer also handles its own code enforcement, building permits, and storm water management through Dyer offices. If you need a department that is not listed on Dyer website, call the main phone line. The front desk routes calls all day and can point you to the right person fast.

Dyer Police Phone Directory

The Dyer Police Department is one of the most called numbers in the Dyer phone directory. For non-emergency calls, dial 219-865-1163. This line handles general questions, report requests, and case follow-ups. Always call 911 for emergencies.

Police records in Dyer are governed by Indiana's Access to Public Records Act. IC 5-14-3 says the public has a right to full and complete information about government affairs. Routine incident reports, crash data, and arrest records are open to anyone who asks. Active investigation files and juvenile records are exempt. To get a copy of a police report, call 219-865-1163 and ask for the records section. They will tell you what is available and what copies cost. Most walk-in requests are handled the same day.

IC 5-14-3-6 requires agencies to respond to phone and in-person requests within 24 hours. Written requests get seven business days. If the Dyer police deny a request you think should be public, the Indiana Public Access Counselor at 317-234-0906 or 1-800-228-6013 can review the denial and issue an opinion.

Lake County Phone Directory for Dyer

Dyer sits in Lake County. All county-level records go through offices in Crown Point, the county seat. That includes court filings, property deeds, marriage licenses, and tax records. The Lake County Clerk's main phone number is (219) 755-3460. Call for case lookups, filing questions, or copy requests.

Lake County divides its court system into separate divisions. Criminal, civil, family, and juvenile courts each have their own staff and phone lines. The Lake County Recorder handles deeds and mortgages. The Auditor manages tax data. If you need property records for a Dyer address, those requests go to the county offices in Crown Point. Our Lake County page lists all the key numbers and office details.

You can use the state's MyCase search tool to check the Indiana courts system for any court case in Lake County from home.

The Indiana Professional Licensing Agency shown above covers more than 40 boards. You can verify doctors, contractors, nurses, real estate agents, and other licensed professionals in the Dyer area by name or license number. The search is free and updates regularly.

Dyer Court Records Phone Directory

Dyer does not have its own court. All legal cases go through the Lake County court system in Crown Point. The Indiana MyCase portal is the free state tool for searching any court record in the state. Enter a name, case number, or citation and you get the case type, status, parties, hearing dates, and sometimes court orders in PDF form. No account is needed to search.

A few tips make searching easier. Use an asterisk for wildcard matches on partial names. The sounds-like feature catches alternate spellings. Results cap at 1,000, so narrow your search if you can. Some filings say "Not Available Online" and those need to be picked up from the Lake County Clerk at (219) 755-3460 in Crown Point. Juvenile cases, expunged records, and protection orders will not appear in public results.

If you got a citation in Dyer, the case was filed in Lake County court. Search by citation number for the fastest results. The phone directory for court matters in Dyer points straight to the Lake County Clerk.

Dyer Phone Directory for State Agencies

Indiana runs a statewide employee directory at in.gov Find a Person. Search by name or agency to find phone numbers and email addresses for state workers. This tool is useful when you need to reach a state office that serves the Dyer area. The state switchboard at 317-232-1000 also routes calls to any agency.

The Indiana BMV statewide line is 888-692-6841. Call to find the closest branch, check on a license or plate, or request a driver record. A viewable driver record is free online. Certified copies cost $4. The automated system runs 24 hours a day, so you can call anytime for basic lookups.

The Indiana Voter Portal lets you check voter registration status, find your polling place, and view sample ballots. Voter registration in Dyer goes through Lake County. The Secretary of State Business Search covers every registered entity in Indiana. Type in a business name to get the entity type, status, and registered agent. Both tools act as part of the wider Dyer phone directory for tracking down contacts beyond the town level.

Dyer Public Records Phone Numbers

IC 5-14-3 governs all public records requests in Dyer. Any person can inspect and copy records from any public agency during business hours. No reason needed. Agencies cannot charge to let you view a record. Copy fees must stay at the actual cost of paper and labor. This applies to every office listed in the Dyer phone directory, from town hall to the police department.

IC 5-14-3-8 lists the specific exemptions. Active law enforcement investigations, personnel files, trade secrets, and attorney work product can be withheld. Juvenile files stay sealed. Mental health and adoption records are restricted. But the bulk of what people search for through the Dyer phone directory is open and available. Court filings, property data, police reports, government contacts, and business records are all public. If any office in Dyer or Lake County denies your request, call the State Public Access Counselor at 317-234-0906 or toll-free at 1-800-228-6013 for help.

• Phone and in-person requests: 24-hour response window
• Written requests: 7 business days to respond
• Viewing records at the Dyer office: free
• Copies: actual cost only
• Denied? Call Public Access Counselor at 317-234-0906

Nearby City Phone Directories

Dyer sits on the western edge of Lake County, right on the Illinois state line. Several nearby Indiana communities have their own phone directory pages with local government contacts.

Griffith is just to the north of Dyer in Lake County. Hammond is a larger city further north. Cedar Lake is a nearby town to the south. Schererville, Highland, and St. John are also close to Dyer but are smaller communities. All share county-level services through Lake County offices in Crown Point. The Dyer phone directory handles town contacts, and the county covers the rest.