Washington, Indiana Phone Directory

The Washington phone directory lists city government contacts, Daviess County court access points, and public records offices for southwestern Indiana. Washington is the county seat of Daviess County with a population over 12,000, and its city offices operate from 101 NE 3rd Street, Washington, IN 47501. The main phone number is 812-254-2993. This page gathers the key phone listings for Washington, covering city departments, the county clerk, state-level search tools, and public records access rules. Daviess County handles all legal filings for the Washington area, and having the county seat right here means most offices are easy to reach in person.

Washington City Government Phone Directory

Washington city offices are at 101 NE 3rd Street, Washington, IN 47501. Call the Washington phone directory at 812-254-2993 for the main phone line. Staff can direct your phone call to the right department. The City of Washington website lists department contacts, meeting schedules, and service information. Most offices keep standard weekday hours.

The Clerk-Treasurer handles city finances, official records, and administrative duties. Meeting minutes, ordinances, and city council resolutions are all on file there. Under IC 5-14-3-3, any person may inspect and copy public records of any public agency during regular business hours. That covers every city office in Washington. You can walk in and look at records for free. Copy fees only apply when you need physical duplicates, and the charge must match the actual cost of making them.

Washington uses a Mayor-Council system. The mayor handles daily operations while the council deals with legislation and Washington budget. Department heads report to the mayor. If you need a specific department, the main phone line at 812-254-2993 will connect you. After hours, calls may roll to voicemail. Leave your name and number and someone will get back to you on the next business day.

Daviess County Phone Directory for Washington

Washington is the county seat of Daviess County. All court filings, case records, and legal documents go through the Daviess County Clerk. The courthouse sits in downtown Washington. Civil, criminal, family, probate, and small claims cases all run through this office. Because the county seat is right here, you can handle just about any county business without leaving town.

The Daviess County Clerk handles marriage licenses, court case lookups, and filing questions. Call ahead if you want to check what is on file before making the trip. Staff can tell you the current fees and pull your records in advance so there is no long wait when you arrive. Most walk-in requests at the Washington courthouse are handled the same day.

The Daviess County Recorder handles deeds, mortgages, liens, and other land records. The Auditor's office manages property tax data and assessment records. Having all of these offices in Washington makes it a one-stop location for county-level phone directory contacts. Under IC 5-14-3-6, agencies must respond to phone and in-person requests within 24 hours. Written requests get a seven-day window.

Washington Court Records Search Online

The MyCase portal is the free state tool for searching court records in Washington and across Indiana. It covers every case filed in Daviess County courts. Search by case number, party name, citation number, or attorney name. Results show case type, status, parties, hearing dates, and some court orders as downloadable PDFs. No account is needed.

Use an asterisk for partial name matches. The sounds-like feature helps with alternate spellings. Results cap at 1,000 per query, so narrow your terms if you get too many hits. Some documents show "Not Available Online" and those need to be picked up from the Daviess County Clerk in person. Juvenile cases, expunged records, and protection orders will never appear in public search results.

The state court records tool is the best free resource for any Washington phone directory search tied to court data in Daviess County.

IC 5-14-3-6 sets response deadlines for all government offices. Phone and in-person requests must get an answer within 24 hours. Written requests get up to seven business days. If you call the Daviess County Clerk about a case in Washington, they should be able to help you that same day. Viewing a record at the Washington office is always free. Fees only apply to copies.

State Phone Directory Tools for Washington

Indiana runs several statewide search tools that work for Washington residents. The state employee directory lets you search by name, agency, or the last four digits of a phone number. Results show the person's name, agency, phone, email, and office. State workers based in or near Washington may show up in this tool. The state switchboard at 317-232-1000 can also route calls to any agency that serves the area.

The Indiana Professional Licensing Agency offers a free license check. It covers more than 40 boards. You can verify doctors, nurses, contractors, real estate agents, plumbers, and other licensed professionals in Washington by name or license number. Click a result for full license details. The PLA office answers at 317-232-2960 if you have questions about a specific license record.

The Secretary of State business search covers registered businesses in Washington and statewide. Search by name, ID, registered agent, or principal. Results show entity name, status, type, and principal address. It is free and covers LLCs, corporations, partnerships, and nonprofits. Call the SOS at 317-234-9768 for questions about a listing.

Washington BMV and Voter Phone Directory

The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles serves Washington through local branch offices. The statewide BMV phone line is 888-692-6841. Call it to find branch locations by zip code, check license or plate status, and make payments. You can pull a free Viewable Driver Record online or get an Official Driver Record for $4. The automated system runs 24 hours a day. Live customer service reps are on the line Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 6 PM.

Voter registration in Washington goes through Daviess County. The Indiana Voters Portal lets you check your status, find your polling place, view sample ballots, and request an absentee ballot. You must be a U.S. citizen, an Indiana resident, and at least 18 by election day. Registration closes 29 days before any election. Call the Daviess County Clerk for local voter questions or visit the courthouse in Washington.

Washington Phone Directory for Public Records

Indiana's Access to Public Records Act at IC 5-14-3 governs every government office in Washington. Any person can inspect and copy public records during regular business hours. The law is plain about that. No charge to view a record. 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.

Certain records are exempt from public access. Juvenile files stay sealed. Active law enforcement investigations can be withheld. Mental health records and adoption files are off limits. But the vast majority of records people search for through the Washington phone directory system are open and available. IC 5-14-3-8 lists the specific exemptions agencies can cite. If a office turns you down, ask them to point to the exact exemption that applies.

If you run into trouble with a records request in Washington, the State Public Access Counselor handles disputes. Call 317-234-0906 or toll-free at 1-800-228-6013. The counselor reviews complaints and issues advisory opinions that carry real weight with local agencies. The service costs nothing.

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

Nearby City Phone Directories

Washington sits in southwestern Indiana. The Washington phone directory covers this office. Vincennes is to the southwest in Knox County and is the closest neighboring city of size, though it does not have a dedicated page on this site yet. Both cities use the same state-level search tools listed above for court records, licenses, and business filings.

For phone directory contacts in other Indiana cities, check our full list on the cities page. Each page covers city hall numbers, county clerk contacts, and links to the same state search tools available to Washington residents.