Hartford Phone Directory Search
Hartford is the capital of Connecticut, and its phone directory covers a large network of city departments, state offices, and public services. As the state capital, Hartford houses both city and state government facilities, giving residents more phone numbers and contact points than most other cities in the state. This page compiles the key Hartford phone directory entries for city hall, major departments, courts, and public records access. If you need to call a Hartford city office or find a number for a state agency based in the capital, the resources on this page will help you get started quickly.
Hartford City Hall Contact Info
Hartford City Hall is at 550 Main Street, Suite 001, Hartford, CT 06103. The easiest way to reach city services is Hartford 311, available at (860) 757-9311. This line handles general inquiries, service requests, and department transfers. If you already know which office you need, you can call direct numbers listed below. City hall operates Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM for most departments.
The Hartford city clerk's office is at (860) 757-9750. You can also reach them at Hartfordclerk@hartford.gov. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The city clerk handles vital records, marriage licenses, public document requests, and certified copies. Under CGS §7-109, the clerk maintains official records for the city and processes public access requests as required by state law.
The Hartford city homepage shown below is the starting point for finding department contacts and online services.
This is the main landing page for Hartford city government, where you can navigate to any department or service.
Hartford Department Phone Numbers
Hartford has a deep roster of city departments. The mayor's office is at (860) 757-9500. Public works handles street, water, and infrastructure calls at (860) 757-9961, with Director Christopher Hayes overseeing operations. The police department's non-emergency number is (860) 757-4000. The fire department takes calls at (860) 757-4500. For health concerns, the health department line is (860) 757-4830. Housing inquiries go to (860) 757-9500.
The recreation department can be reached at (860) 757-9979 or by email at Recreation@hartford.gov. They handle parks, programs, and facility reservations. The city treasurer's office is at (860) 757-9110, managed by Carmen I. Sierra. Each department runs its own phone system, so calling the direct number is always faster than going through 311 for routine questions.
The Hartford departments page shown below provides a full listing of all city offices with their phone numbers and contact details.
This page is updated regularly and is the most reliable source for Hartford department contacts.
Key Hartford phone directory numbers at a glance:
- Hartford 311: (860) 757-9311
- City Clerk: (860) 757-9750
- Mayor: (860) 757-9500
- Police (non-emergency): (860) 757-4000
- Fire: (860) 757-4500
- Health: (860) 757-4830
- Public Works: (860) 757-9961
Note: Hartford 311 is available during business hours and is the recommended first call if you are unsure which department handles your question.
Hartford Court Phone Resources
Hartford is home to the Hartford Judicial District courthouse, which handles a large caseload of civil, criminal, family, and housing matters. The Connecticut Judicial Branch operates all courts in the state, so court phone numbers are managed at the state level rather than by the city. You can search Hartford court cases online at jud.ct.gov/lookup.htm. The judicial branch website lists direct phone numbers for each courthouse and clerk's office.
Hartford's status as the state capital means the Supreme Court and Appellate Court are also located here. If you need to contact these higher courts, the judicial branch website is the right starting point. The Hartford phone directory on this page focuses on city services, but court contacts are easily found through the state system.
Hartford Public Records Access
Connecticut's public records laws, outlined in CGS §1-200 and CGS §1-210, apply to all Hartford city offices. Any person can request access to public records by contacting the relevant department. The city clerk at (860) 757-9750 handles the most common requests. Land records, vital records, meeting minutes, and city contracts are among the documents available.
Hartford also maintains a CivicWeb portal at hartford.civicweb.net/portal, which provides online access to agendas, meeting minutes, and government documents. This tool lets you search and read records without needing to call or visit city hall. It is a valuable part of the Hartford phone directory ecosystem because it can answer many questions that would otherwise require a phone call.
The Hartford CivicWeb portal shown below gives online access to city council agendas, meeting minutes, and official documents.
This portal is free to use and searchable by date, keyword, or committee.
For broader data searches, Hartford runs an open data portal at data.hartford.gov. This site publishes city datasets on topics like crime, permits, 311 requests, and property information. It is one of the more developed municipal data sites in Connecticut and pairs well with the Hartford phone directory for research purposes.
The Hartford open data portal shown below publishes city datasets covering a wide range of topics.
You can download datasets in multiple formats from this portal for your own analysis.
How to Find Hartford Phone Numbers
Start with Hartford 311 at (860) 757-9311. This is the city's general information line and can route you to any department. If you prefer to search online, the Hartford city website lists all departments with direct phone numbers. The departments page is especially useful for finding specific office contacts.
For state agencies located in Hartford, use the Connecticut state portal or the departments and agencies directory. Because Hartford is the capital, many state offices have a local presence that you can visit in person. The Freedom of Information Commission is also based in Hartford and handles complaints about denied records requests statewide.
The Hartford phone directory is one of the most extensive in Connecticut. Between city offices, state agencies, courts, and regional services, there are hundreds of phone numbers associated with government operations in the capital. This page covers the most commonly needed contacts, but the online resources linked above will fill in any gaps.
Hartford County Information
Hartford is the county seat of Hartford County, the most central county in the state. Like all Connecticut counties, Hartford County has no active county government. The county designation is used for court districts, planning regions, and statistical purposes. The Hartford Judicial District serves the city and many surrounding towns, and court services for the area route through Hartford's courthouse facilities.
Nearby Cities
Several cities near Hartford have phone directory pages on this site. Check these pages for local contacts in neighboring communities:
These towns surround Hartford and share some regional services. Court filings, health district operations, and transit services often cross municipal boundaries in the Hartford area. The Hartford phone directory covers city-specific numbers, but regional service numbers may appear on these neighboring pages too.