Search Tell City Phone Directory

The Tell City phone directory covers city government contacts, Perry County court records, and public service numbers along the Ohio River in southwest Indiana. Tell City keeps its main office at 300 Main Street, Tell City, IN 47586, and Tell City phone number is 812-547-5511. Perry County handles court filings and most public records for the area. This page brings together the most useful Tell City phone directory contacts and walks you through how to search public records online, by phone, or in person at the Perry County courthouse.

Tell City Government Phone Directory

Tell City hall sits at 300 Main Street, Tell City, IN 47586. Call the Tell City phone directory at 812-547-5511 to reach the main phone line. The front desk routes calls to the right department. The city runs departments for streets, parks, water, sewer, code enforcement, and police. Most offices are open Monday through Friday during regular business hours.

If you call after hours, leave a voicemail with your name, phone number, and what you need. Staff return calls on the next business day. For something urgent like a downed power line or a water main break, Tell City posts emergency numbers on its website. Tell City is a small community, so the city hall staff know the local offices well. They can point you in the right direction fast even if your question falls outside their department.

The city also handles utility billing for water and sewer. Payment questions, service hookups, and account changes go through the billing office at city hall. Walk-in visits work fine during business hours. The Tell City phone directory on the city website lists each department with its direct number so you can call the right office without going through the front desk first.

Tell City Court Phone Directory

Tell City sits in Perry County. The county seat is at Cannelton, but Perry County has a courthouse in Tell City as well. All court filings, case records, and legal documents go through the Perry County Clerk. The clerk handles civil, criminal, family, probate, and small claims cases for the entire county. Walk in during business hours to look up in the records, request copies, or file paperwork.

Under IC 5-14-3-3, any person can inspect and copy public records of any public agency during regular business hours. That includes Perry County court files. You can walk into the courthouse, ask to see a case, and staff must let you view it for free. Copies come with a per-page fee. Certified copies cost extra. Give the Tell City clerk the case number if you have it so they can pull the file quickly. Most in-person requests in the Tell City area get handled the same day.

Mail requests are another option. Send a letter to the Perry County Clerk with the case name, case number if known, and a check or money order for copy fees. Indiana law says written requests must get a response within 7 days. Phone and in-person requests get a 24-hour window under IC 5-14-3-6. These rules cover every public office listed in the Tell City phone directory.

Tell City Phone Directory for Court Cases

Indiana's free court search tool covers Tell City and all 92 counties. You can search from home without any account or fee.

The MyCase portal is the state system for online court record searches in Perry County. Search by case number, party name, citation number, or attorney name. Results show case type, status, hearing dates, parties, and some court orders as downloadable PDFs. No signup needed.

A few tips help with smaller counties. Use an asterisk for partial name matches. The sounds-like feature catches alternate spellings. Results cap at 1,000 per search. Some documents show "Not Available Online" and those must be picked up from the Perry County Clerk in person or by mail. Juvenile records, expunged cases, and protection order details never appear in public search results on MyCase.

If you cannot find what you need on MyCase, call the Perry County Clerk directly. They can check what is on file and tell you how to get a copy. The Tell City phone directory for court records starts online with MyCase and goes through the Tell City clerk for everything else.

State Phone Directory Resources Near Tell City

The IN.gov Find a Person tool is Indiana's state employee phone directory. Search by name, agency, or the last four of a phone number. Results show name, agency, phone, email, and office location. Any state worker based near Tell City will appear in this tool if they are on the state payroll.

The state switchboard at 317-232-1000 can route you to any state agency serving the Tell City area. The full State Telephone Directory is also posted on IN.gov in PDF and CSV format so you can search offline if needed.

The Indiana Professional Licensing Agency has a free license search that covers more than 40 boards. Verify doctors, nurses, contractors, real estate agents, and other licensed professionals in Tell City by name or license number. Click a result for full details including status, issue date, and expiration. The PLA office answers at 317-232-2960 for questions about a license record. This tool is a good way to find contact info for licensed professionals serving the Tell City area.

Tell City BMV and Voter Phone Directory

The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles serves the Tell City area through its branch network. The statewide BMV phone line is 888-692-6841. Use it to find branch locations near Tell City, check license or plate status, and make payments. A free Viewable Driver Record is available online. An Official Driver Record costs $4. The automated system runs around the clock. Customer service reps work Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 6 PM Eastern.

Voter registration in Tell City goes through Perry County. The Indiana Voters Portal lets you check your status, find your polling place, and request an absentee ballot. You must be a U.S. citizen, an Indiana resident, and at least 18 by the next election. Registration closes 29 days before election day. Call the Perry County Clerk for local voter questions. The Tell City phone directory includes both city and county contacts for voter services.

Business Contacts in Tell City Phone Directory

The Indiana Secretary of State business search is the official tool for finding registered businesses in Tell City. Search by business name, ID, registered agent, or principal. Results show entity name, status, type, formation date, and principal address. The search is free. It covers LLCs, corporations, partnerships, and nonprofits across the state.

Once you find a business listing, use the registered agent info to make contact. For questions about a filing, call 317-234-9768 or email INBiz@sos.in.gov. Small towns like Tell City often have businesses registered under names that differ from their storefront names, so the SOS search helps you find the legal entity behind the name. The Tell City phone directory for business contacts starts with this statewide database.

Public Records Access in Tell City

Indiana's Access to Public Records Act at IC 5-14-3 governs every government office in Tell City. Any person can inspect and copy public records 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 staff time. Court files, city documents, phone directory data, and most Perry County records fall under this law.

Certain records are exempt. Juvenile files stay sealed. Active law enforcement cases can be held back. Mental health records and adoption files are restricted. But the majority of records that people look for through the Tell City phone directory are public and available to anyone who asks. IC 5-14-3-8 lists the specific exemptions in detail. If a government office denies your request and you believe the record should be open, the Indiana Public Access Counselor can help. Call 317-234-0906 or toll-free at 1-800-228-6013. They review complaints and issue opinions that carry weight with offices in Tell City and across Indiana.

• Phone and in-person requests: 24-hour response window
• Written requests: 7 business days to respond
• Viewing records in person: free
• Copies: actual cost of paper and labor
• Denied? Call Public Access Counselor at 317-234-0906

Perry County Phone Directory

Tell City sits in Perry County. All court, property, and vital records for the city go through Perry County offices. The Perry County Clerk handles case filings and record requests for the entire county.

Nearby Cities Phone Directory

Tell City is in a rural part of southwest Indiana. The nearest cities on this site with their own phone directory pages are listed below.