Gary Phone Directory

The Gary phone directory connects you to city hall, the Gary clerk's office, court divisions, and public service lines across northwest Indiana. Gary sits in Lake County with a population of about 67,652. City hall is at 401 Broadway, Gary, IN 46402. The main phone number is 219-881-1300. This guide covers the key phone directory listings for Gary, from the criminal and civil court divisions to Lake County offices that handle property records and marriage licenses. Gary keeps its own city court system with evening hours on the criminal side, which is unusual for Indiana cities.

Gary City Clerk Phone Directory

The Gary Clerk's office operates from two locations. The main address is 15 West 4th Avenue. A second office sits at 400 Broadway. The general phone number is (219) 881-6065. Fax goes to (219) 881-6068. The clerk handles city records, council meeting minutes, and works as the bridge between the public and the Gary city court system. If you need a phone directory contact for any city record in Gary, start with this office.

Gary runs two separate court divisions, each with its own phone line and schedule. The Criminal Division answers at (219) 881-1263 and stays open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. That late close is not something you see at most Indiana courts. The Civil Division picks up at (219) 881-1354 and follows shorter hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Traffic matters and misdemeanors go through the criminal side. Small claims and ordinance violations usually route through civil. Having two separate numbers and time blocks means you need to know which division holds your case before you call. The clerk staff at the general line can help sort that out if you are unsure.

The clerk's office can tell you case status, outstanding fines, and next hearing dates. They will not give legal advice. For that, reach out to a local attorney or call Indiana Legal Help for free resources. The Gary phone directory for court questions always starts at the Gary clerk's office.

Gary City Hall Phone Numbers

Gary City Hall is at 401 Broadway, Gary, IN 46402. The main switchboard is 219-881-1300. This line gets you to the mayor's office and can transfer to any city department. The City of Gary website lists departments, services, and contact info for city staff. You can find meeting agendas, ordinances, and links to city services from the site. It does not always show direct phone numbers for every person, but the main phone line at 219-881-1300 can route your phone call.

Gary runs a full city government with police, fire, public works, and other offices. Most offices keep standard business hours, Monday through Friday. The Gary phone directory through city hall covers all these departments. If you need to reach a specific person or office, call the main number and describe what you need. Staff will point you the right way.

• City Hall Main Line: 219-881-1300
• City Clerk General: (219) 881-6065
• Criminal Division: (219) 881-1263
• Civil Division: (219) 881-1354
• Clerk Fax: (219) 881-6068

Note: Gary city offices may run reduced hours on certain days, so it helps to call ahead if you plan to visit.

Gary Public Records Phone Directory

Under IC 5-14-3, Indiana's Access to Public Records Act, any person has the right to inspect and copy public records held by any government agency. That covers the City of Gary. You can walk into any city office during regular business hours and ask to see records. There is no charge to view documents in person. Copies come with a fee that covers the actual cost of paper and equipment. Staff time can be added when a request takes extra work to handle.

Phone and in-person requests must be answered within 24 hours under IC 5-14-3-6. Written requests get up to seven days. If Gary denies a records request you think should be open, you have options. The Indiana Public Access Counselor handles complaints and reviews denials. Call the Gary phone directory at 317-234-0906 or the toll-free line at 1-800-228-6013. They issue opinions on whether the agency followed the law. This applies to any Gary phone directory or public records issue.

You can see the Gary city government website for more details on how to request records from specific departments. The gary.gov site posts contact info for each office.

Some records are off limits. Active law enforcement investigations, personnel files, trade secrets, and attorney work product all fall under exemptions. Juvenile records stay sealed. Expunged cases do not appear in any search. But general government contacts, court filings, property records, and the Gary phone directory for city departments are all open to the public.

Gary Court Records Phone Directory

Gary has its own city court, but most serious cases go through the Lake County court system in Crown Point. The Gary 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. It works for Gary city court cases and Lake County cases alike.

Under IC 5-14-3-3, any person can inspect public court records during business hours. The Gary clerk handles city court records at (219) 881-6065. For county-level cases, the Lake County Clerk at (219) 755-3460 is the contact. Lake County runs multiple court divisions across the county. Some of those divisions handle cases from Gary. If you are not sure where a case was filed, try MyCase first. It searches across all courts in Indiana, so a Gary case will show up whether it went through Gary court or the Lake County system. Sealed and juvenile records will not appear.

Certified copies of court documents from Gary city court go through the clerk at (219) 881-6065. For Lake County court records, call the county clerk. Fees depend on the document type and number of pages. The Gary phone directory for court matters always depends on which court has the case.

Lake County Phone Directory for Gary

Gary falls under Lake County for all county-level services. That includes property deeds, marriage licenses, court filings, and tax records. The Lake County government complex is in Crown Point, about 20 miles south of Gary. The main clerk phone number is (219) 755-3460. This office handles court records, vital records, and case lookups for all of Lake County, including cases that originate from Gary.

Lake County keeps separate divisions for different case types. Criminal, civil, family, and juvenile each have their own phone lines and staff. Property records go through the Lake County Recorder. Tax data sits with the Auditor. If you need a property search or deed copy for a Gary address, those come from the county offices in Crown Point, not from Gary city hall. Visit our Lake County page for the full county phone directory with office details.

The county also runs online tools for property searches and recorded document lookups. These cover all cities in Lake County, including Gary, Hammond, and smaller towns. The Gary phone directory handles city-level services, but anything that touches county records needs to go through Lake County offices.

State Phone Directory Tools for Gary

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 in the Gary 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.

The Indiana BMV has branches near Gary 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 Gary 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 Gary. Search by entity name, ID, or registered agent. The Gary phone directory connects to all these state-level tools.

Nearby City Phone Directories

Gary sits in the northwest corner of Indiana near several other Lake County cities. Each has its own government offices and phone directory contacts.

Hammond borders Gary to the west and is the second largest city in Lake County. Both cities share Lake County for court records, property data, and other county-level services. Use the links above for phone directory contacts in each city.