Access Hobart Phone Directory

The Hobart phone directory connects you to city government departments, police lines, and public records offices in this Lake County community. City Hall is at 414 Main Street, Hobart, IN 46342, and the main phone number is 219-942-8218. Hobart has a population near 29,000 and sits just east of Gary along US 6 and US 51. This page lists the key phone directory numbers for Hobart, from the Clerk-Treasurer and the mayor's office to the police and fire departments. County-level records like court filings, property deeds, and marriage licenses go through the Lake County offices in Crown Point.

Hobart City Government Phone Directory

The City of Hobart runs its main office out of City Hall at 414 Main Street. Call the Hobart phone directory at 219-942-8218 to reach the front desk. The Mayor's Office picks up at 219-942-6112 for direct questions to city leadership. Hours run Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The city website at cityofhobart.org has a staff directory with names, phone numbers, and email addresses for every department.

The Clerk-Treasurer's Office answers at 219-942-1940. This office handles city finances, utility billing, meeting minutes, and official records. If you need a copy of an ordinance, resolution, or any official city document, this is where to start. Under IC 5-14-3-3, any person may inspect and copy public records during regular business hours. That law covers the Hobart Clerk-Treasurer the same way it applies to every public office in Indiana. There is no charge to view records in person. Copies come with a small fee based on the actual cost of paper and equipment.

Hobart runs departments for engineering, parks, planning, public works, stormwater, and utilities. Each has its own phone listing on Hobart website. The main City Hall number can transfer you to any of them. The Hobart phone directory on the website breaks out contacts by department and lists direct lines for key staff members.

Hobart Police Phone Directory

The Hobart Police Department non-emergency phone number is 219-942-1125. Press one for the records division. The station is at 705 E. 4th Street, Hobart, IN 46342. This line runs 24 hours a day, so you can call at any time for non-emergency questions. For any active emergency, dial 911.

Police records in Hobart fall under Indiana's public records law. IC 5-14-3 gives any person the right to inspect and copy public records. Incident reports, crash data, and arrest logs are generally open. Some records are exempt from disclosure. Active investigations stay sealed. Juvenile records, certain victim details, and undercover officer information cannot be released. Call 219-942-1125 and press one to reach the records clerk if you need a copy of a report. Staff can walk you through what is on file, how much copies cost, and how long it takes to fill your request.

If your request gets denied without a valid reason, contact the Indiana Public Access Counselor at 317-234-0906. They review complaints and issue opinions that carry real weight with local agencies. The Hobart police phone directory listing is one of the most used contacts in Hobart.

Hobart Fire Phone Directory

The Hobart Fire Department non-emergency phone number is 219-942-5184. The main station is at 401 E. 10th Street, Hobart, IN 46342. Use this line for fire reports, inspection records, and general questions about fire services in Hobart. For any fire or medical emergency, always call 911 first.

Fire inspection reports for commercial properties are public records under Indiana law. Property owners, managers, and members of the public can request copies during business hours. IC 5-14-3-6 requires agencies to respond to phone and in-person requests within 24 hours. Written requests get seven days. Call 219-942-5184 during business hours and ask for the report you need. The Hobart fire phone directory number connects you to the administrative office.

Hobart City Court Phone Directory

Hobart runs its own city court through the Lake County court system. The court handles local ordinance cases, traffic tickets, and minor violations filed in the city. Hobart City Court cases show up in the statewide MyCase search tool alongside all other Lake County court records.

If you have a pending case in Hobart City Court, call City Hall at 219-942-8218 and ask for the court clerk. They can give you hearing dates, check fines, and let you know the status of your matter. Court staff cannot give legal advice. For that, reach out to a local attorney or contact Indiana Legal Help for free resources. County-level cases go through the Lake County courts in Crown Point. The Hobart phone directory covers city court business, but any case at the county level routes through the Lake County Clerk.

Note: Not all Hobart city court documents appear online. For records that do not show up in MyCase, contact the court clerk directly.

Lake County Phone Numbers for Hobart

Hobart falls under Lake County for all county-level services. The county seat is Crown Point, about 8 miles south. Court filings, marriage licenses, and case records all go through the Lake County Clerk at 2293 N. Main Street, Crown Point. Call (219) 755-3460 for case lookups and filing questions.

The Lake County Recorder at (219) 755-3730 handles deeds, mortgages, liens, and other land records. The Lake County Auditor at (219) 755-3120 covers property tax data and assessment information. Property searches for Hobart addresses can be done online through the county's web tools. The Lake County Assessor Engage portal lets you search without driving to Crown Point. Under IC 5-14-3, all county offices must let you view records at no cost during business hours. Copy fees vary by office but must reflect actual costs.

Visit our Lake County page for the full list of county contacts. The Hobart phone directory handles city departments, while county records route through Crown Point.

Hobart Court Records Phone Directory

The MyCase portal is the free state tool for searching court records tied to Hobart and all 92 Indiana counties. 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 is needed. It covers the Lake County courts that handle Hobart cases as well as the Hobart City Court.

Use an asterisk as a wildcard for partial name searches. Results cap at 1,000 per search, so be specific. Some documents show "Not Available Online" and those must be picked up from the Lake County Clerk's office at (219) 755-3460. Juvenile records, expunged cases, and protection order details are blocked from all public searches. For most civil and criminal cases in Hobart, MyCase gives you a fast answer without a phone call or a trip to Crown Point.

Hobart Public Records Access

Indiana's Access to Public Records Act at IC 5-14-3-8 sets the rules for copy fees and response times across all government offices in Hobart. Agencies can charge for copies but the fee cannot exceed the actual cost of paper, equipment, and staff labor. There is no charge to view records in person during regular business hours. Phone directory data, court files, city records, and most county documents all fall under this law.

Certain records are off limits. Active law enforcement investigations, personnel files, and attorney work product are all exempt. Juvenile files stay sealed. Mental health records and adoption data are restricted. But the bulk of what people search for through the Hobart phone directory and public records system is open. Court filings, property data, government contacts, and police reports are all available to anyone. If any office denies your request, the State Public Access Counselor at 317-234-0906 or toll-free at 1-800-228-6013 can review the complaint and issue an advisory opinion.

• City Hall: 219-942-8218
• Mayor's Office: 219-942-6112
• Clerk-Treasurer: 219-942-1940
• Police (24 hrs): 219-942-1125
• Fire Department: 219-942-5184
• Lake County Clerk: (219) 755-3460

Hobart Phone Directory by Area

Hobart is in Lake County. County courts, the recorder, and the assessor all operate from offices in Crown Point, about 8 miles south of town.

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