Search Branford Phone Directory
Branford is a shoreline town in New Haven County with a phone directory that spans town hall, the first selectman's office, public safety, and every department in between. Residents looking for a direct line to the clerk, the building department, or the police non-emergency number can find it all on this page. The Branford phone directory listed here comes from official town and state sources. With a population around 28,400, Branford is large enough to staff a full range of departments but small enough that most calls connect to a real person quickly. This page also covers state-level resources you can use alongside the town contacts.
Branford Town Hall Contact Details
Branford Town Hall is at 1019 Main St, Branford, CT 06405. The main line is (203) 488-8300. This number connects to the front desk, which can transfer your call to any department. Hours follow a standard weekday schedule. Walk-ins are fine for most services, but calling first is a good idea if you want to confirm hours or check whether you need an appointment for something specific.
The first selectman's office at (203) 488-8301 handles executive and policy matters. For vital records, land records, and licenses, the town clerk is at (203) 488-8310. Under CGS §7-109, the town clerk maintains specific records and makes them available to the public. The Branford clerk's office follows this mandate and is the best starting point for most record-related calls.
The Branford town website has a full directory of department contacts. It is updated when staff or extensions change, so check there if a number listed here does not connect.
Branford Department Numbers
Each Branford department runs its own phone line. The police department takes non-emergency calls at (203) 481-4241. Building permits and inspections route through (203) 488-8320. Public works, parks and recreation, the assessor, and the finance department each have numbers on the town website. These offices are typically open during business hours and take voicemail when they are not.
The Branford phone directory reflects a town government that keeps its departments accessible. You can usually reach someone within one or two transfers. If a department is busy, leaving a voicemail with your name and question will get you a callback, usually within a day or two.
- First Selectman: (203) 488-8301
- Town Clerk: (203) 488-8310
- Police (non-emergency): (203) 481-4241
- Building Department: (203) 488-8320
- Main Town Hall: (203) 488-8300
Note: Branford's police non-emergency line handles general inquiries and reports. For all emergencies, dial 911.
Branford Public Records Requests
Connecticut's Freedom of Information laws give the public broad access to government records. CGS §1-210 requires that most records held by a government agency be open for inspection. In Branford, the town clerk at (203) 488-8310 fields most records requests. You can call to ask about vital records, property records, meeting minutes, and other documents the town keeps on file.
CGS §1-200 defines what counts as a public record in Connecticut. The definition is wide. It includes anything made or received by a government body in connection with the transaction of public business. That covers a lot of ground in a town like Branford, from building permits to budget documents. If you are not sure whether something is available, call the clerk and ask. They deal with these questions every day and can tell you quickly what is on file and what the process looks like.
The Branford phone directory is built around this kind of access. Most of the numbers here lead to offices that either hold records or can point you to the office that does. One or two calls will usually get you where you need to go.
Court Resources in Branford
Branford is served by the New Haven Judicial District. Court cases are handled at the district level, not the town level. The Connecticut Judicial Branch runs an online case lookup at jud.ct.gov/lookup.htm that lets you search civil, criminal, family, and housing cases. If you need to call the courthouse, the Judicial Branch website has numbers for every court location.
Court clerks handle filing questions, scheduling, and case status updates. Small claims, family, and criminal matters each go through different divisions. Calling the main court number and asking for the right division is the fastest way to get connected. Many Branford residents check the online lookup first and then call with follow-up questions about their specific case.
How to Search Branford Phone Numbers
The official town website is your best starting point. The Branford site lists every department with a phone number, address, and hours. If the number you need is not on the site, call town hall at (203) 488-8300 and ask. The front desk staff can usually connect you right away.
The Connecticut Business Portal shown below is a state-level resource that Branford residents can use for business-related phone directory searches and record lookups.
This state portal handles business filings, registrations, and related lookups that go beyond Branford town offices.
For statewide record searches, the Connecticut state portal connects to databases across all agencies. The eLicense lookup handles professional license checks, and the Secretary of the State manages business and voter records. The voter registration lookup is another free tool. These complement the Branford phone directory by putting records in your hands without needing to call anyone.
State-Level Phone Resources
The Connecticut public records administration page explains the state's approach to open records and outlines the process for making a request to any agency. This is useful when a Branford phone directory search leads to a state-level office rather than a town one. Connecticut law under CGS §1-210 applies equally to state and local agencies, so the same rules that govern Branford records apply to departments in Hartford.
Regional services in the New Haven area sometimes have their own phone numbers separate from town offices. Health districts, transit authorities, and planning commissions all serve Branford but operate independently. The state portal is the best way to track down those contacts. If the Branford phone directory does not cover the service you need, the state portal almost certainly will.
New Haven County Resources
Branford sits in New Haven County. While Connecticut eliminated county government back in 1960, county lines still define court districts, health regions, and planning areas. The New Haven Judicial District handles Branford's court cases, and the regional health district covers public health services.
The New Haven County page on this site has more contacts that serve Branford at the regional level. If your question goes beyond the town phone directory, the county page is a good next step.
Nearby Cities
Towns near Branford with phone directory pages on this site include:
These communities share parts of the New Haven County service area with Branford. Court systems, health districts, and some regional services overlap. If you need a number that is not in the Branford phone directory, a nearby city's page might have it.
Note: Some regional service numbers are the same across several towns. If a number you find on another city's page matches one here, it is likely a shared regional office.