Delaware Phone Directory

The Delaware phone directory brings together city hall, police, courts, and county office contacts for this fast-growing community north of Columbus. Delaware is the county seat of Delaware County, which means both city and county offices are located here. This page gives you the phone numbers, addresses, and search tools you need to reach any Delaware office quickly. Whether you are looking for a police report, a court record, or just need to call a city department, start here and save yourself the time of searching through multiple websites.

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Delaware City Hall Phone Numbers

Delaware City Hall is at 1 South Sandusky Street, Delaware, OH 43015. The main number is (740) 203-1600. That line gets you to the switchboard. Staff will connect you with the right department. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The city uses a council-manager form of government. The city manager handles operations. The mayor and council make policy decisions.

The Delaware City Clerk maintains official city records including ordinances, meeting minutes, and resolutions. These records are public under ORC 149.43. You can ask to see them or get copies at any time. The clerk's office posts council agendas and minutes on the city website. If you cannot find what you need online, call the main number and ask for the clerk. Council meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month at city hall. Those meetings are open to the public.

Delaware is also home to Ohio Wesleyan University, which adds a college town feel to the community and brings in residents who often need help finding the right phone number for city services, parking, or utility billing.

Delaware Police Phone Directory

The Delaware Police Department is at 70 North Union Street. The non-emergency line is (740) 203-1111. For emergencies, call 911. The records section handles requests for incident reports, crash reports, and other police documents. You can call, visit in person, or send a written request. Ohio law makes most police records public.

Crash reports are also available through buycrash.com for a small fee. The Delaware police phone directory includes the detective bureau, patrol division, and community outreach programs. If you need to report a non-emergency crime like theft, property damage, or vandalism, call the non-emergency line. An officer will take your report over the phone or ask you to come in. The department also runs programs for community safety including neighborhood watch and school resource officers in Delaware City Schools.

Note: For accidents on US-23 or US-36 within city limits, you may need to check both the Delaware police and the Ohio State Highway Patrol for the report.

Delaware Municipal Court Records

The Delaware Municipal Court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, and small civil claims within the city and parts of Delaware County. The court phone number is (740) 203-1540. The courthouse is at 70 North Union Street. Court records are public and can be searched at the clerk's office during business hours.

You can ask the clerk for copies of case files, docket entries, and judgment records. Fees for copies follow standard Ohio rates. The court also handles arraignments, preliminary hearings, and bench trials. If you have a traffic ticket, you can pay it at the court or by mail. The Delaware Municipal Court serves the city of Delaware and several surrounding townships, making it one of the busiest courts in the county. For felony cases, those go to the Delaware County Common Pleas Court, which is at a different location.

Delaware County Phone Directory

Since Delaware is the county seat, many county offices are right here in the city. The Delaware County Auditor at (740) 833-2900 handles property tax records. The Recorder at (740) 833-2810 manages deeds and liens. The Clerk of Courts at (740) 833-2550 covers civil, criminal, and domestic court files. Most of these offices are at 91 North Sandusky Street.

Delaware County has been one of the fastest growing counties in Ohio. That growth means more records, more permits, and more calls to county offices each year. The county auditor has an online property search tool where you can look up parcels by owner name or address. The clerk of courts also offers online case lookups. These tools are free and save you a trip to the courthouse for basic searches.

The Ohio BMV office in Delaware handles driver's licenses, vehicle titles, and registrations. The screenshot below shows the state BMV portal where you can start many transactions online before visiting in person.

Ohio BMV portal for Delaware phone directory

The Ohio BMV website lets you check wait times, start title transfers, and renew your registration online. The Delaware BMV office is one of the busiest in the county due to population growth.

How to Get Delaware Public Records

Ohio's Public Records Act under ORC 149.43 gives anyone the right to inspect public records. No ID required. No reason needed. Delaware city and county offices must respond to requests promptly. Copies cost the actual expense, usually $0.05 to $0.10 per page.

For city records, call the clerk at (740) 203-1600. For police records, contact the police at (740) 203-1111. Court records go through the municipal court clerk at (740) 203-1540. County records are held at the county offices on North Sandusky Street. Each department manages its own files. The Delaware phone directory on this page lists the numbers so you know who to call first. If an office denies your request, they must cite the specific exemption. You can appeal a denial through the courts.

Written requests are always accepted. Some people prefer to put their request in writing so they have a record of what they asked for and when. That can be useful if there is a dispute later about response time or fees.

Delaware Planning and Zoning

The planning department handles building permits, zoning, and code enforcement in the city of Delaware. Call (740) 203-1600 and ask for planning. They can walk you through the permit process, explain zoning rules, and let you know what fees apply. Inspections are scheduled through this office as well.

Delaware has seen a lot of new construction in recent years, both residential and commercial. The planning team reviews site plans, subdivision proposals, and conditional use requests. Code enforcement covers property maintenance, overgrown lots, and signage issues. You can file complaints by phone or through the city website. Zoning appeals go before the Board of Zoning Appeals. Meeting dates and agendas are posted online ahead of time.