Access Lima Phone Directory

The Lima phone directory covers city departments, Allen County offices, and courts that handle public records for this west-central Ohio city. Lima is the county seat of Allen County, so both city and county government offices are right in town. This page gathers the key phone numbers, office addresses, and website links you need to reach the right department for records requests, permits, court lookups, or general city questions. If you need to call a specific office, look up a case, or find the right contact for a records request, the Lima phone directory has it all in one spot. Use the search tool below or scroll through the sections for direct contacts.

Lima City Hall Phone Directory

Lima City Hall is at 50 Town Square. The main phone number is (419) 228-5462. Hours run Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The building houses the Mayor's office, Safety-Service Director, Law Director, and several other city divisions that handle day-to-day operations for the city.

The Lima phone directory for city services covers a wide range of departments. The Engineering Division handles street projects and construction permits. Public Works manages streets, water, and wastewater for the whole city. Utility billing goes through the Finance Department, so if you have a question about a water or sewer bill, that is the office to call. The city also has a Code Enforcement division that takes complaints about property maintenance, tall grass, junk vehicles, and zoning violations. Each of these departments can be reached through the main city number, or you can look up specific extensions on the city website.

The Lima city website has department listings, city forms, and online payment options for taxes and utility bills. It puts the key contacts in one place so you can skip being transferred between offices.

The Lima city website shown above lists department contacts, forms, and online services so you can find the right office without calling around.

Lima charges a 1.5% municipal income tax. The Tax Department is in City Hall and handles filing questions, payment processing, and refund requests. Forms are available at the office window or on the city website for download.

Allen County Records for Lima

Allen County government offices are in Lima. The county courthouse is at 301 North Main Street. Most property records, court cases, and vital records go through county offices rather than the city.

The Allen County Auditor handles property valuations and tax records for every parcel in the county. You can search properties online by owner name, address, or parcel number. Tax payment history, assessed values, building data, and sale prices are all part of the public record. The Auditor also runs the Homestead Exemption program for qualifying homeowners and handles dog licenses. Call (419) 228-3700 for the Auditor's office. The Allen County Recorder keeps deeds, mortgages, liens, plat maps, and military discharge papers. Their office is in the courthouse and records stretch back for decades. You can visit in person or call to ask about specific documents.

The Allen County Clerk of Courts manages court case files for civil, criminal, and domestic cases. You can search by name or case number. The Clerk of Courts may have an online search tool for case lookups. Call (419) 228-3700 for case information. Court records are public under Ohio law, and the clerk has to let you see them when asked. The Lima phone directory for county court matters depends on this office for most lookups.

Note: The Allen County Probate Court handles marriage licenses, estates, and guardianships at a separate number from the Clerk of Courts.

Lima Public Records Access

Ohio's public records statute is ORC 149.43. It covers every government office in Lima and Allen County. The law is direct. You can request any public record without stating who you are or why you want it. No form is required. No appointment is needed.

In-person inspection during business hours is free at any office. Paper copies cost about $0.05 to $0.10 per page. Certified copies run more depending on the office. Electronic copies by email are often free, which saves both time and a trip to the office. If any Lima phone directory office denies your request, they must cite the specific legal exemption that applies. You can challenge a denial through a mandamus action in court. Ohio courts have consistently upheld the public's right to access records, and most offices in Lima and Allen County handle requests without any pushback. Property records, court filings, police reports, building permits, and meeting minutes are all public unless a narrow exception under ORC 149.43 applies.

The law also covers response time. While there is no fixed deadline in the statute, offices must act in a reasonable time. For simple requests, that usually means a few business days at most.

Lima Police and Fire Contacts

The Lima Police Department is at 50 Town Square. Call 911 for emergencies. The non-emergency line is (419) 227-4444. The department handles incident reports, accident reports, and criminal complaints within city limits.

Police records in Ohio become public after the investigation is done. You can get copies by calling the records section or going in person. Fees are small for standard reports. Crash reports can also be pulled through the state buycrash.com system for a few dollars. The Lima Fire Department handles fire and EMS calls and can be reached at (419) 221-5172 for non-emergency matters. Fire reports and inspection records are public documents too. The Allen County Sheriff at (419) 227-3535 covers law enforcement in the rest of the county outside Lima city limits and runs the county jail. The Lima phone directory for safety contacts covers all three agencies so you know who to call depending on the situation.

For public records requests at the state level, the Ohio Attorney General can help with records access questions. The Allen County Sheriff handles local records requests.

State Directory for Lima Area

The Ohio State Directory lists every state agency and main phone number. The State Employee Phone Search finds specific workers at state offices. The state info line is (614) 466-2000.

For court connections beyond Allen County, the Ohio Supreme Court website links to local courts across the state. The Ohio Department of Health handles birth and death records at the state level. Vehicle titles go through the BMV. Business entity searches use the Secretary of State portal. These state tools are good backups when the Lima phone directory does not cover what you need. The state also runs a court case search system that covers all Ohio counties, which can be helpful when a case crosses county lines.

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