Lawrence Phone Directory Listings
The Lawrence phone directory covers city government offices, police contacts, and public records access for this Indianapolis suburb in Marion County. Lawrence has a population over 50,000 and sits on the east side of the Indianapolis metro area. City hall is at 9001 E. 59th Street, Lawrence, IN 46216, and the main phone line is 317-545-6191. This page lists the key department numbers for Lawrence, explains how to reach Marion County offices that handle court and property records, and shows you state-level tools for searching public data tied to the Lawrence area.
Lawrence Quick Facts
Lawrence City Government Phone Directory
Lawrence City Hall sits at 9001 E. 59th Street, Lawrence, IN 46216. Call the Lawrence phone directory at 317-545-6191 to reach the main switchboard. Staff can transfer you to the right department or answer general questions about city services. The City of Lawrence website has a full list of departments with direct lines and email addresses. Most city offices keep hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Lawrence is one of the few cities in Marion County that keeps its own municipal government separate from the Indianapolis consolidated system. That means it has its own mayor, city council, police force, and department heads. For most people searching the Lawrence phone directory, the main phone line is the best starting point. Just call and ask. The front desk staff deal with routing calls all day and can get you where you need to go fast. The city also handles building permits, code enforcement, and utility billing through its own offices rather than through Indianapolis.
Note: Lawrence city offices close on state holidays, so check Lawrence website or call ahead if you plan to visit on a day that might be off.
Lawrence Police Phone Numbers
The Lawrence Police Department handles law enforcement for Lawrence. For non-emergency calls, dial 317-545-6191 and ask for the police department. Always call 911 for any active emergency. The police line is one of the most used numbers in the Lawrence phone directory, covering everything from report requests to general safety questions.
Police records in Lawrence fall under IC 5-14-3-3. That statute says any person may inspect and copy public records during regular business hours. Routine incident reports and crash data are open. Active investigations, juvenile records, and certain victim details stay sealed. If you need a copy of a police report from Lawrence, call the department and ask the records clerk what is available. Copy fees are usually just a few dollars per report. You can also ask about getting records by mail if you cannot visit in person. Response times for standard requests tend to be quick because IC 5-14-3-6 requires agencies to respond to phone and in-person requests within 24 hours.
Lawrence PD also works with the Marion County system on some services. If your matter involves a county-level case, the police staff can point you to the right Marion County contact.
Lawrence Phone Directory for Marion County Clerk
All court filings and county-level records for Lawrence go through Marion County. The Marion County Clerk is at 200 E. Washington Street in Indianapolis. Call 317-327-4740 for questions about court records, case filings, or marriage licenses. Because Lawrence sits inside Marion County but outside the Indianapolis consolidated government, Lawrence residents sometimes get confused about which office to call. The short answer is that anything related to courts, property deeds, or county records goes through Marion County offices in downtown Indianapolis.
The Marion County Recorder handles deeds, mortgages, and land records. That office is also at 200 E. Washington Street. Call 317-327-4020 for property recording questions. The Assessor handles property valuations and can be reached at 317-327-4000. For Lawrence residents, these county offices are the ones to contact when you need something beyond what the city provides. Court records, property transfers, liens, and tax data all run through Marion County.
Note: Marion County offices in Indianapolis keep their own hours, which may differ from Lawrence city hall hours.
Lawrence Court Records Phone Directory
The MyCase portal is free and covers all courts in Marion County. Search by case number, party name, citation number, or attorney name. Results show case details, hearing dates, parties, and some court orders as PDF downloads. No account is needed. This is the fastest way to look up in the phone directory court records tied to Lawrence without going to the courthouse in Indianapolis.
You can search for the MyCase portal on the state court website to find the Indiana courts search tool used across all 92 counties.
MyCase pulls in data from Marion County circuit, superior, and small claims courts. Civil, criminal, family, and traffic cases all show up. Use an asterisk for partial name searches if you are not sure about a spelling. Results cap at 1,000 per query, so be as specific as you can. If a document says "Not Available Online," you need to contact the Marion County Clerk at 317-327-4740 or go to the courthouse. Under IC 5-14-3-8, agencies may not charge more than the actual cost of making copies, so fees for court documents stay reasonable.
Lawrence Phone Directory and State Tools
Indiana runs a statewide employee directory at in.gov/apps/iot/find-a-person. Search for any state worker by name, agency, or phone number. If a state office serves the Lawrence area, this tool shows 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.
The Indiana BMV has branches near Lawrence. The main BMV phone number is 888-692-6841. A viewable driver record is free online. A certified copy costs $4. The automated phone system runs around the clock for basic status checks and branch lookups by zip code. Lawrence residents can use any BMV branch in the Indianapolis area since they are not restricted to a single location.
The Indiana Professional Licensing Agency lets you verify any licensed professional in the Lawrence 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 on a rolling basis. The Secretary of State business search covers every registered entity in Indiana. Type in a business name and you get the entity type, status, formation date, and registered agent. Both tools work as part of the broader Lawrence phone directory when you need to track down a professional or company.
Lawrence Public Records Phone Access
IC 5-14-3 governs all public records requests in Lawrence. The law says any person can inspect and copy records from any public agency during business hours. You do not need to give a reason. Agencies can charge for copies but the fee cannot go above actual costs. Viewing records in person is always free. This covers every city and county office in the Lawrence phone directory.
Some records are exempt from disclosure under Indiana law. Active law enforcement investigations, personnel files, trade secrets, and attorney work product stay closed. Juvenile records are sealed. Mental health records and adoption files are off limits. But the vast majority of what people search for through the Lawrence phone directory is open and available to anyone. Court cases, property data, police reports, government contacts, and business filings are all public. If a Lawrence or Marion County office denies your request, call the State Public Access Counselor at 317-234-0906 or toll-free at 1-800-228-6013. They review denials and issue advisory opinions.
Lawrence Property and Voter Phone Directory
Property records for Lawrence go through the Marion County Assessor and Recorder. The Indiana Voters Portal lets you check your voter registration status, find your polling place, and view sample ballots. Marion County handles voter questions through the Marion County Election Board. Under IC 5-14-3, election records are public. The county must respond to phone requests within 24 hours.
Property tax records, assessed values, and ownership data for Lawrence are available through the Marion County system. You can search parcels online, view tax bills, and find owner info. For any questions, the Marion County Assessor at 317-327-4000 is the right contact. These records form a useful part of the Lawrence phone directory when you need to track down property-related info in the city. Tax sale lists and delinquent properties are also public records and available through the county treasurer's office.
Nearby City Phone Directories
Lawrence sits on the east side of Indianapolis in Marion County. Several nearby cities have their own phone directory pages with local contacts and government numbers.
Each of these cities has its own government offices and records contacts. Use the links above to find local phone numbers and public records info for the Indianapolis area.