Dayton Phone Directory

The Dayton phone directory covers city hall, police, public works, and Montgomery County offices that serve the Dayton area. As the county seat and the sixth largest city in Ohio, Dayton has a wide range of public offices and phone contacts spread across multiple departments. This page collects the main phone numbers, web links, and search tools for reaching Dayton city government and county services. Whether you need a police report, want to check on a property, or have a question about waste collection, the Dayton phone directory contacts below will point you the right way.

Dayton City Hall Phone Directory

Dayton City Hall is at 101 W. 3rd Street, Dayton, Ohio 45402. The main phone number is 937-333-3333. That is the city call center, and they can connect you to just about any department. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The city website at daytonohio.gov also has department links and online service portals.

The city keeps a large set of public records. Code enforcement violations, building permits, inspection reports, city commission minutes, ordinances, budget documents, and public works service requests are all on file. You can ask for any of these under Ohio's public records law. ORC 149.43 says public records must be made available promptly. You don't need to be a Dayton resident to make a request. You don't have to give your name or explain why you want the records. The office has to hand them over in a reasonable time frame.

For public works issues, the number is 937-333-4800. That same line handles waste collection questions, including pickup schedules, missed collections, and bulk item removal. If you have a code violation on your property or need to check on a building permit, the city call center at 937-333-3333 can route you to the right person. Online bill pay for utilities and taxes is also available through the city website.

The Dayton city website is where you start for most online services, including records requests and commission meeting agendas.

This shows the main Dayton city website where you can find department phone numbers, online services, and links to submit public records requests.

Dayton Police Phone Directory

The Dayton Police Department headquarters is at 335 W. Third Street, Dayton, OH 45402. For non-emergency calls, dial (937) 333-2677. The department is open around the clock for police services, but the records division keeps weekday hours from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Police records in Dayton include incident reports, accident reports, arrest records, crime statistics, 911 call logs, and traffic citations. The department also keeps investigation reports when they become public, body camera footage subject to policy review, and evidence property records. Most of these are available under Ohio's public records act. Active investigation files may be held back until a case closes. Some personal information gets taken out before records are released. But the default under Ohio law is that police records are open for anyone to see and copy.

To get a Dayton police report, you can visit the Dayton Police website and submit a request through their online system. You can also go in person to the records division at headquarters, send a written request by mail, or call the non-emergency line to ask about a case. Having a case number helps a lot. If you don't have one, provide the date, location, and names of people involved so staff can find the right file.

The Dayton Police Department also runs the DLEE citizen academy program. This gives residents a close look at how the department works, from patrol operations to detective work. It is free to join and helps build trust between the community and law enforcement. Contact the department through the non-emergency line for more details on the next academy session.

The Dayton Police Department site has information on the records division, community programs like the DLEE citizen academy, and how to submit requests for copies of police reports.

Note: Call 911 for all emergencies in Dayton instead of the non-emergency or records lines.

Montgomery County Phone Directory for Dayton

Dayton is the county seat of Montgomery County, and a lot of records are kept at the county level. The Montgomery County Auditor's Office handles property records, tax assessments, and real estate transaction data. You can search property records online for free. Look up any property by address, owner name, or parcel number. The Recorder's Office handles deeds, mortgages, liens, and other recorded documents. Their phone number is (937) 225-4275. Plain copies cost $0.10 per page. Certified copies run $1.00 per page.

The Recorder's Office also runs a free Fraud Alert Notification system that lets you know if anyone tries to record a document against your property. That is worth signing up for if you own a home in the Dayton area. The Montgomery County Clerk of Courts keeps court case records for Common Pleas Court, which covers civil lawsuits, felonies, and domestic relations matters. You can search criminal cases, civil suits, traffic citations, and appeals court cases by name, case number, or date.

Ohio's public records law applies to all county offices the same way it applies to city offices. You can request records in person, by phone, by mail, or by email. You don't have to explain why you want the records. Standard copy fees apply. Most county offices are in downtown Dayton, making it easy to handle city and county business in the same trip.

Dayton Area Records Center

The Montgomery County Records Center and Archives is on the 6th floor of the Reibold Building at 117 South Main Street in downtown Dayton. Phone: (937) 225-6366. This is where the county keeps historical records going back to 1803. The center has a computer index with over 47,000 record locations.

Records stored here include probate court births and deaths from 1867 to 1908, marriage records from 1803 to 1959, deed records from 1805 to 1933, wills and estates, and various court records from the county's early days forward. You can visit the research area in person and staff will pull records for you. This is not a browse-at-will setup. You tell staff what you need, and they go get it from the storage area. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Research help is free. Copying fees apply for any pages you want to take with you.

The Montgomery County Records Center and Archives website shows the types of historical records available and how to access the research area in the Reibold Building.

Dayton Public Records Access

Ohio has one of the most open public records laws in the country. Under ORC 149.43, any person can request records from any public office in Dayton or Montgomery County. The law does not limit this to residents. Anyone from anywhere can ask. You do not need to show ID. You do not have to say why you want the records. And the office cannot require you to fill out a form before they start looking.

In practice, most Dayton offices will offer you a request form. Using it is up to you, but it can help staff track your request and get back to you faster. Requests can go in by phone, in person, by mail, by email, or through online portals. For simple requests, a phone call to the right office often works. For bigger requests or anything you need in writing, the online portals or email work well. The city call center at 937-333-3333 can point you to the right department if you are not sure where to start.

Fees in Dayton are meant to cover the actual cost of making copies. Basic pages run a few cents each. Certified copies cost more. Digital records sent by email may be free or come with a small charge. If you think a fee is too high or a request gets denied, you can take the matter to the Ohio Court of Claims. The court handles public records disputes and can order an office to release records or lower fees.

Dayton Phone Directory Quick Reference

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City offices are open Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. County offices keep similar hours but some close at 4:30 PM. The police department takes non-emergency calls at all hours, though the records division sticks to weekday business hours. For property searches, the Montgomery County Auditor and Recorder websites offer free online lookups that you can use any time of day or night.

When you call any Dayton phone directory number, have your case numbers, parcel IDs, or names ready. This helps staff pull records faster. A verbal request for records is valid under Ohio law, but offices may ask you to follow up in writing for tracking purposes. That is not required, though. The law says you can make a request any way you want.

Nearby Cities

Dayton sits in the center of Montgomery County with several neighboring cities nearby. If you live close to a city boundary, you may also need phone directory contacts for these areas.