Massillon Phone Directory Search

The Massillon phone directory lists contacts for city hall, the police department, and Stark County offices that serve Massillon residents. Massillon sits in Stark County just west of Canton, with a population of about 32,000. Mayor Jamie Slutz runs city hall, and most county-level records go through offices in Canton. This page pulls the key phone numbers and online tools into one spot so you can find the right office on your first try. Whether you need a court record, a property lookup, or a police report, the Massillon phone directory below covers where to call and what to search.

Massillon City Hall Phone Directory

The City of Massillon runs services out of city hall under Mayor Jamie Slutz. City hall is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The clerk keeps council minutes, ordinances, and resolutions. You can make a public records request in person, by mail, by email, or through the city website. Ohio law does not ask you to give a reason for your request. Just ask.

The Massillon phone directory for city departments covers building permits, zoning, code enforcement, and planning. The Building and Zoning Department reviews permit applications and runs inspections. If you have a code complaint about a property in Massillon, the code enforcement office takes those calls. The city manages its own water, sewer, and street services through departments housed in or near city hall. Copies of city records cost $0.10 per page under the standard rate. Viewing records at the office during business hours is free, which is a right you have under ORC 149.43. The city website also has forms and alerts for residents who want to stay informed about what is going on in Massillon.

The Health Department has a harm reduction vending machine that runs around the clock. It stocks Narcan, pregnancy tests, and hygiene supplies at no cost. Massillon also has a DORA zone downtown where you can carry drinks in a set outdoor area. These programs show how the city handles public health and downtown activity in practical ways.

Massillon Police Phone Numbers

The Massillon Police Department handles all law enforcement in the city. Call 911 for emergencies. The records division keeps incident reports, accident reports, and arrest records. Copies are ready during business hours.

Massillon runs a Tip411 program for anonymous tips. Text "TIPMPD" to 847411. No name needed. The system takes tips at any hour. This is a good way to share info about crime without anyone knowing who you are. Tips can help with active cases and may lead to arrests that make neighborhoods safer for everyone in Massillon.

Police records are public under ORC 149.43, but some files stay sealed. Confidential investigatory records, victim contact info, and some ongoing case materials are exempt. The non-exempt parts of a record still get released even if the office redacts certain sections. Crash reports filed in Massillon can also be searched through the Ohio Department of Public Safety's online tool. Standard copy fees apply to most requests from the Massillon police phone directory.

Note: Text TIPMPD to 847411 for the Massillon Police anonymous tip line.

Stark County Records for Massillon

Massillon is in Stark County. The county seat is Canton, which is where most county offices sit. The Stark County Auditor at 110 Central Plaza South, Canton, OH 44702 handles all property records and tax assessments for Massillon addresses. The online property search is free and open around the clock. Just type in an address, owner name, or parcel number. Copy fees run $0.10 per page. The Homestead Exemption can save qualifying homeowners about $400 per year if they are 65 or older or have a disability. Veterans with 100% service-connected disability get extra reductions under Ohio House Bill 186.

The Stark County Recorder keeps deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, military discharge records, and UCC statements. The online search is free. Staff in the first-floor office of the County Office Building in Canton help with in-person searches Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. For vital records, these are the numbers to call:

• Birth and death records: 330-493-9904 (Stark County Health Department)
• Marriage licenses: 330-451-7755 (Stark County Probate Court)
• Divorce records: 330-451-7993 (Stark County Family Court)

The Stark County Clerk of Courts manages civil, criminal, and domestic relations case records. Free online case search is there for anyone to use. The clerk also handles auto titles, passport applications, and marriage licenses. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM at the Stark County Courthouse in Canton. The Massillon phone directory ties into all of these county offices because Stark County runs the records that matter most for property, court, and vital statistics.

The Stark County Auditor site below gives you free access to property search tools that cover every parcel in the county, including all of Massillon.

Visit our Stark County phone directory page for a full list of county office contacts and links.

Ohio Public Records Law in Massillon

Ohio's public records statute is ORC 149.43. It covers every government office in Massillon and Stark County. You can look at any public record without giving your name. No one can ask you to say why you want it. Inspection during office hours is free at every office.

Copies cost about $0.05 to $0.10 per page at most places. Certified copies cost more. If an office says no, they must tell you the specific legal exemption that applies. You can fight a wrongful denial through a mandamus action in court. The Massillon phone directory offices all follow these rules. Property records, court filings, police reports, building permits, and council minutes are public unless a specific exception under state law says otherwise. If you run into a problem, the Ohio Court of Claims has a process for enforcing public records access that does not require hiring a lawyer.

State Phone Directory Tools

The Ohio State Directory lists every state agency and their phone numbers. Use the State Employee Phone Search for individual workers. The main state info line is (614) 466-2000. The Ohio Supreme Court website links to courts in all 88 counties. The Ohio BMV handles vehicle records and title searches. The Auditor of State publishes audits for Massillon and all Stark County offices.

Nearby Cities

Massillon is in northeast Ohio near several other cities. These pages have phone directory contacts for nearby areas.