Search Lafayette Phone Directory

The Lafayette phone directory covers city hall, police, fire, and all Tippecanoe County offices in west-central Indiana. Lafayette has a population of about 71,757 and sits along the Wabash River. City hall is at 20 N. 6th Street, Lafayette, IN 47901, and the main city phone number is 765-807-1000. This page gathers every key phone directory contact for Lafayette and links to state-level tools that let you search records, check licenses, and look up in the phone directory government workers by name.

Lafayette City Government Phone Directory

City hall sits at 20 N. 6th Street, Lafayette, IN 47901. Dial 765-807-1000 for the main phone line. Staff can help you find the right department or transfer your phone call. The City of Lafayette website lists all departments with direct phone lines and email contacts. You can also submit service requests and look up city info through the site.

Lafayette runs a mayor-council form of government with separate departments for police, fire, public works, parks, and more. Each department keeps its own phone directory listing. The police non-emergency line is 765-807-1200. The fire department picks up at 765-807-1600. Most city offices follow standard hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. If you are not sure which office handles your question, call the main phone line and the front desk staff will point you in the right direction. The Lafayette phone directory through city hall covers every department.

Note: Lafayette and West Lafayette are separate cities with their own governments. Make sure you are calling the right city hall for your needs.

Lafayette Police and Fire Phone Directory

The Lafayette Police Department handles non-emergency calls at 765-807-1200. Use this phone number for general questions, to report non-urgent matters, or to ask about police records. Always call 911 for any active emergency. The police line is one of the most used entries in the Lafayette phone directory.

Police records in Lafayette fall under IC 5-14-3-3, which says any person may inspect and copy public records during regular business hours. Standard incident reports and crash data are open to the public. Active investigations, juvenile cases, and some victim details are exempt. If you need a police report from Lafayette, call 765-807-1200 and the staff will tell you what is on hand. Copy fees run a few dollars for most basic reports. You can also ask about the process for getting records by mail if you cannot come in person.

The Lafayette Fire Department answers at 765-807-1600. Call for fire inspection records, incident reports, and general questions about the department. Fire reports are public under Indiana law, same as police reports. The department handles fire response, EMS, and hazmat for Lafayette. If you need a specific fire incident report, call and ask for the records staff.

Tippecanoe County Clerk Phone Directory

All court filings and county-level records for Lafayette go through Tippecanoe County. The County Clerk is Julie Roush. Her office is at 301 Main Street, Lafayette, IN 47901. Call the Lafayette phone directory at 765-423-9326 for general questions about court records, case filings, or marriage licenses. The Tippecanoe County Clerk is the main keeper of legal records for everyone in the Lafayette area.

IC 5-14-3 says all persons are entitled to full and complete information about government affairs in Indiana. The clerk must let you view public records at no charge during business hours. Copies cost a fee. The office handles civil, criminal, small claims, and family court files. For anyone searching the Lafayette phone directory with a court-related question, this office is the place to start. Walk-in requests are usually handled the same day. Phone requests also fall under the 24-hour response window set by IC 5-14-3-6.

Tippecanoe County has other offices with their own phone directory listings too. The Recorder handles deeds, mortgages, and land records. The Assessor covers property values and assessment data. All of these county offices are in the Lafayette area and serve the full county.

Lafayette Court Records Phone Directory

The MyCase portal is free and covers every court in Tippecanoe County. Search by case number, party name, citation, or attorney name. Results show case details, hearing dates, parties, and some court orders as PDFs you can download. You do not need an account to use it. This is the fastest way to look up court records tied to Lafayette without going to the courthouse.

MyCase has some limits. Juvenile records are sealed. Expunged cases do not appear. Protection order details are blocked by federal law. Documents marked "Not Available Online" must be picked up from the Tippecanoe County Clerk at 301 Main Street. Under IC 5-14-3-6, the Lafayette clerk must respond to in-person and phone requests within 24 hours and written requests within seven days. So if you call 765-423-9326, you should get an answer the same day or the next business day at the latest.

Note: MyCase searches the full state, so if someone from Lafayette has a case filed in another county, that will show up too.

Lafayette Phone Directory for State Resources

Indiana runs a statewide employee search at IN.gov Find a Person. Look up any state worker by name, agency, or phone number. If a state office serves the Lafayette area, this tool will show you the contact. Results include names, agencies, phone numbers, emails, and room numbers. You can also download the full state telephone directory as a PDF or CSV file for offline searching.

The BMV has branches near Lafayette that handle driver records, plates, and titles. The main phone number is 888-692-6841. A viewable driver record is free online. A certified copy costs $4. The Indiana Professional Licensing Agency lets you verify any licensed professional in the Lafayette area. Search by name or license number across more than 40 boards. Doctors, nurses, real estate agents, and contractors are all in the system. It is free and updates regularly.

The Secretary of State business search finds businesses registered in Indiana, including those based in Lafayette. The Indiana Voters Portal lets you check voter registration, find your polling place, and view sample ballots. Voter questions for Lafayette go through the Tippecanoe County Clerk at 765-423-9326.

Lafayette Public Records Phone Directory

Indiana's Access to Public Records Act, IC 5-14-3, applies to every government office in Lafayette. The law says any person may inspect and copy public records during regular business hours. Agencies can charge for copies, but the fee must not exceed actual costs. Viewing records in person is free. This covers city offices, county departments, and state agencies listed in the Lafayette phone directory.

Certain records are exempt. Active law enforcement investigations, personnel files, trade secrets, and attorney work product stay closed. Juvenile records, mental health files, and adoption records are sealed too. But most of what people look for through the Lafayette phone directory is open. Court cases, property data, government contacts, business filings, and voter records are all public. If a Lafayette or Tippecanoe County office denies your request, the State Public Access Counselor is your next call. Reach them at 317-234-0906 or toll-free at 1-800-228-6013. They review denials and issue opinions on whether the agency followed the law.

IC 5-14-3-8 sets limits on copy fees. Agencies cannot charge more than the actual cost of reproducing the record. Most offices in Lafayette charge a small per-page rate for standard copies. Certified copies cost a bit more.

Nearby City Phone Directories

Lafayette is in west-central Indiana. These nearby cities have their own phone directory pages with local contacts and records resources.

Indianapolis is about 65 miles southeast. Kokomo is roughly 50 miles east. Use the links above for phone directory contacts in each city.