Richmond Phone Directory

The Richmond phone directory lists city government contacts, Wayne County court numbers, and public records resources for east-central Indiana. Richmond is the county seat of Wayne County and has a population over 35,000. It sits right on the Ohio border along Interstate 70. The main city phone number is 765-983-7200 and city hall is at 50 N. 5th Street, Richmond, IN 47374. This page gathers the most important Richmond phone directory numbers and walks you through how to search records, check licenses, and access public documents at Richmond and county level.

Richmond City Government Phone Directory

Richmond city hall is at 50 N. 5th Street, Richmond, IN 47374. Call the Richmond phone directory at 765-983-7200 for the main switchboard. Staff can direct your phone call to any city department. The City of Richmond website lists departments, direct phone numbers, and office hours. Most offices keep standard weekday hours.

The Clerk-Treasurer's office manages city finances, payroll, and official records. This office keeps meeting minutes, ordinances, and council resolutions on file. You can request copies during business hours. Richmond runs a mayor-council form of government. The city also manages its own sanitation, street, and utility services. Each department has a direct line listed on Richmond website. The phone directory for Richmond city offices covers everything from building permits to parks and recreation.

Richmond sits at the crossroads of I-70 and US 27, making it a gateway city on the Indiana-Ohio border. The city serves as the commercial hub for Wayne County and the surrounding rural areas. That means Richmond's city offices handle a higher volume of calls and records requests than you might expect for a city of 35,000.

Richmond Police Phone Directory

The Richmond Police Department non-emergency phone number is 765-983-7247. Call this line for report follow-ups, records requests, and general questions. For active emergencies, dial 911.

Police records in Richmond are subject to Indiana's public records law. IC 5-14-3-3 says any person may inspect and copy public records of any public agency during regular business hours. Incident reports, crash reports, and arrest logs are generally open. Some records are exempt. Active investigations, juvenile files, and certain victim information stay sealed. Call the non-emergency line and ask for the records clerk. They handle most requests the same day for walk-in visitors. IC 5-14-3-6 gives phone requests a 24-hour response window.

The Richmond Fire Department handles fire reports and inspection records. Call city hall at 765-983-7200 and ask to be transferred to the fire department for those records. Fire inspection reports for commercial buildings are public records under Indiana law.

Richmond Phone Directory

Richmond is the county seat of Wayne County. All county offices sit in town. The Wayne County Clerk handles court filings, case records, marriage licenses, and election administration. The Wayne County Courthouse is in downtown Richmond. Court records for civil, criminal, family, probate, and small claims cases all go through the Richmond clerk's office.

The Wayne County Recorder handles property records including deeds, mortgages, liens, and plat maps. The Wayne County Assessor manages property valuations and tax assessment data. All three offices keep standard weekday hours and accept walk-in visitors. Being the county seat means Richmond residents can handle all county business right in town. That saves a trip that people in smaller Wayne County communities have to make.

Under IC 5-14-3, any person can inspect and copy public records at any public agency. The Wayne County Clerk must respond to phone and in-person requests within 24 hours. Written requests get seven business days. There is no charge to view a record. Copy fees cover the actual cost of paper and equipment only. The Wayne County Auditor can help with property tax records and budget data as well.

Note: Wayne County does not have a dedicated page on this site yet, but all county-level records for Richmond go through the Richmond offices at the Wayne County Courthouse downtown.

Richmond Court Records Search

The MyCase portal is the free statewide tool for looking up court records in Richmond and across Indiana. Search by case number, party name, citation, or attorney name. Results show case type, status, parties, hearing dates, and some court orders as PDFs. No account is needed to use MyCase.

MyCase covers Wayne County circuit and superior courts. Civil, criminal, family, and small claims cases all show up. Use an asterisk for partial name matches. The sounds-like feature catches alternate spellings. Results cap at 1,000 per search, so narrow your terms when possible. Documents marked "Not Available Online" must be picked up from the Wayne County Clerk in person. Juvenile records, expunged cases, and protection orders never appear in public results.

State Phone Directory Tools for Richmond

Indiana runs several free search tools that work for Richmond residents. The state employee directory lets you look up in the phone directory state workers by name, agency, or the last four digits of a phone number. Results show name, agency, phone, email, and office location. State workers based in or serving the Richmond area may appear in this tool.

The Indiana Professional Licensing Agency runs a free license lookup covering more than 40 boards. You can verify doctors, nurses, contractors, real estate agents, and other licensed workers in Richmond by name or license number. Click a result for full license details. The PLA office answers at 317-232-2960 for questions about specific license records.

Richmond BMV and Voter Phone Directory

The Indiana BMV serves Richmond through a local branch office. The statewide BMV line is 888-692-6841. Call to check license status, find branch hours, and make payments. You can pull a free Viewable Driver Record online or get an Official Driver Record for $4. Live reps answer Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 6 PM. The automated system runs 24 hours.

Voter registration for Richmond goes through Wayne County. The Indiana Voters Portal lets you check your registration, find your polling place, and request an absentee ballot. You must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 by election day. Registration closes 29 days before any election. The Wayne County Clerk handles local voter questions in Richmond.

Public Records Access in Richmond

IC 5-14-3 governs all public records access in Richmond. The law is clear. Any person can inspect and copy records of any public agency during regular business hours. There is no charge to view a record in person. Copy fees must stay at the actual cost of paper, equipment, and labor. Phone directory data, court files, city documents, and county records all fall under this law.

The Secretary of State business search is the official tool for finding registered businesses in Richmond. Search by name, ID, or registered agent. Results show entity name, status, type, and address. The search is free. It covers LLCs, corporations, partnerships, and nonprofits statewide.

Certain records are exempt from disclosure. Juvenile files, active law enforcement cases, mental health records, and adoption files stay sealed. But most of what people search for through the Richmond phone directory system is open and available. If any Richmond or Wayne County office denies your request without a valid reason, the State Public Access Counselor at 317-234-0906 can review it. You can also call toll-free at 1-800-228-6013. The service is free and open to anyone in Indiana.

• Phone and walk-in requests: 24-hour response
• Written requests: 7 business days
• Viewing records: free
• Copies: actual cost only
• Denied? Call 317-234-0906

Nearby City Phone Directories

Richmond is in the eastern part of Indiana, close to the Ohio state line. A few other Indiana cities within driving distance have their own phone directory pages with local government contacts.

Each page lists city hall contacts, county clerk numbers, and links to the same state-level search tools that serve the Richmond area.