Access Forest Park Phone Directory

The Forest Park phone directory connects you to city offices, police, and public records contacts in this Hamilton County city. Forest Park sits in the northern part of Hamilton County, just north of Cincinnati, with about 19,000 residents. City Hall handles local services like building permits, zoning, and code enforcement. County-level records for Forest Park, including property deeds, tax data, and court filings, go through Hamilton County offices in downtown Cincinnati. This page puts the phone numbers and online search tools together so you can find the right contact for any government service or public record request in Forest Park.

Forest Park City Hall Phone Directory

Forest Park City Hall is at 1201 West Kemper Road. The main phone number is (513) 595-5200. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

The Forest Park phone directory at City Hall covers the city manager's office, finance, building, planning, and the service department. Building permits, inspections, and zoning questions go through the building department. The finance office handles income tax and billing. Forest Park takes public records requests in person, by mail, or by phone. Under ORC 149.43, the city must respond promptly to any request. You do not need to state your identity or give a reason. Copies usually cost $0.05 per page. City council minutes, ordinances, and budget documents are all public records that you can ask for at any time.

The city also manages parks, recreation programs, and a community center. Department contacts and meeting schedules are posted on the Forest Park website.

Hamilton County Phone Directory for Forest Park

Forest Park is part of Hamilton County. The county seat is Cincinnati. Property records, deeds, court filings, and tax data for Forest Park addresses go through Hamilton County offices.

The Hamilton County Auditor manages property records and tax data for every parcel in Forest Park. You can search properties online by owner name, address, or parcel number. The auditor's phone number is (513) 946-4000. Tax bills, assessed values, building details, and sale dates are all available through the online portal. The Hamilton County Recorder handles deeds, mortgages, liens, and other recorded documents. Their phone number is (513) 946-4570. Online document searches are free. The Forest Park phone directory for county-level searches also includes the Hamilton County Clerk of Courts, which manages civil, criminal, and domestic relations case filings.

The Hamilton County Auditor property search portal shown above covers all Forest Park parcels.

Note: Most Hamilton County online record searches are free, but copies and certified documents have fees.

Forest Park Court Records Phone Access

Forest Park does not have its own municipal court. Cases from Forest Park go through the Hamilton County Municipal Court for misdemeanors and small civil matters. Felonies and larger civil cases go to the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas in Cincinnati.

The Hamilton County Clerk of Courts runs an online case search tool. You can look up civil, criminal, and domestic relations filings by name or case number. Court records are public under ORC 149.43 unless a judge has sealed the file. Certified copies carry a fee that varies by document type. The online search gives you filing dates, case status, and party names without needing to call. If you need to talk to someone at the clerk's office about a Forest Park case, the phone directory can route you to the right division.

The Hamilton County Recorder search shown above lets you look up recorded documents for Forest Park properties at no cost.

Forest Park Police Phone Numbers

The Forest Park Police Department is at 1201 West Kemper Road. The non-emergency phone number is (513) 595-5220. For emergencies, dial 911.

You can get accident reports and incident reports by calling the records line or visiting the station. Accident reports cost about $4.00 per copy. Ohio law makes most police records public, but some information may be blacked out for ongoing investigations or victim privacy. The Forest Park police phone directory connects you with records, patrol, detectives, and the chief's office. The department also provides fingerprinting and community programs. If you need to check whether a report was filed, the records division can usually confirm that over the phone in a few minutes.

Forest Park Public Records Search

Ohio law gives everyone the right to access public records. You do not need ID. You do not need a reason.

Records you can get for Forest Park include building permits, council minutes, ordinances, police reports, inspection records, and financial disclosures. County records for Forest Park addresses cover property deeds, tax assessments, court filings, and recorded documents. State resources include the Ohio State Directory for agency phone numbers, the Ohio BMV for vehicle title searches, and the Ohio Secretary of State for business lookups. These are all free to search online and work for Forest Park addresses and beyond.

• Property records from the Hamilton County Auditor
• Deeds and mortgages from the Hamilton County Recorder
• Court filings from the Hamilton County Clerk of Courts
• Police reports from Forest Park Police Department
• City permits from Forest Park City Hall

Most online searches are free. Copies cost $0.05 to $0.10 per page depending on the office. Certified copies are extra. If you need a certified document from a Hamilton County office, contact them first to confirm the fee. The phone directory contacts listed on this page will help you reach the right department for any record type in Forest Park. If you are not sure where to start, call City Hall and they can direct your call to the right place. For state-level resources, the Ohio State Employee Phone Search lets you find contact info for state workers by name or department.

Nearby Cities

Forest Park is near several other Hamilton County cities. These links have phone directory contacts for nearby areas.

Hamilton County offices in Cincinnati handle the bulk of recorded documents for Forest Park addresses. If you plan to visit in person, the county buildings are in the downtown area near the courthouse. Parking can be tight, so calling ahead is smart. The Forest Park phone directory on this page should cover most needs, but for less common requests like military discharge records or old plat maps, the county recorder is your best bet. Online searches through the county portals work around the clock, so you can check availability before making the trip.