Ridgefield Phone Directory Search
Ridgefield is a town in Fairfield County in the western part of the state, and its phone directory covers town hall, public safety, the clerk's office, and a variety of local services. The town operates from a central location on Main Street where most departments are housed together. Residents who need to reach a specific office or look up a phone number for a Ridgefield department can use this page as a starting point. The directory also includes state and court contacts that serve the Ridgefield area, so you can find both local and regional numbers here.
Ridgefield Town Hall Phone Info
Ridgefield Town Hall is at 400 Main Street, Ridgefield, CT 06877. The main phone number is (203) 431-2700. This line connects you to the main switchboard where an operator or automated system can direct your call to any department in the building. Town hall is open during standard weekday business hours, with most departments following the same schedule. If you plan to visit for a permit, records request, or meeting, calling first is a good idea to confirm the office you need is open and staffed that day.
The First Selectman's office is at (203) 431-2701. This is the top elected official in Ridgefield. The office handles general administration, town policy, and constituent services. For specific service requests, you will usually be referred to the responsible department rather than having the First Selectman's office handle it directly. The Ridgefield phone directory routes calls through the main number to keep things organized, and the switchboard staff know the full directory by heart.
There is visitor parking near town hall. Bring ID if you are picking up records.
Ridgefield Town Clerk Contacts
The Ridgefield Town Clerk is at (203) 431-2710. The clerk's office manages vital records, land records, trade name filings, and other public documents. CGS §7-109 spells out the duties of town clerks in Connecticut, and the Ridgefield clerk follows those rules. If you need a birth certificate, death record, or marriage license, this is the office to call. The clerk can also help with dog licenses, notary services, and absentee ballots during election periods.
Under CGS §1-210, government records in Connecticut are presumed public. You can request records from the Ridgefield clerk without explaining your reason. The process is simple: tell the clerk what you need, and they will let you know if they have it, what format it is in, and what it costs to get a copy. Certified copies of vital records have fees set by state law. Plain copies of other records are usually charged per page. The town must respond to records requests within four business days.
The Ridgefield town website may have some records and forms available online. Check there before calling if you want to save time.
Phone Numbers for Ridgefield Offices
Ridgefield runs several departments with their own phone lines. The Police Department is at (203) 438-6531 for non-emergency calls. Use this for questions, report follow-ups, and non-urgent matters. Always call 911 for emergencies. The police department also handles records requests for accident reports and certain incident reports. Call the non-emergency line and ask for the records section.
The Building Department is at (203) 431-2720. This office handles permits for construction, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work. They also answer questions about zoning, setbacks, and code compliance. If you are planning any work on a Ridgefield property, this is the first department to contact. They will tell you what permits are needed, what plans to submit, and how to schedule inspections once work begins.
The Ridgefield phone directory covers these numbers and more. Here are the key contacts:
- Town Hall Main: (203) 431-2700
- First Selectman: (203) 431-2701
- Town Clerk: (203) 431-2710
- Police (non-emergency): (203) 438-6531
- Building Department: (203) 431-2720
For departments not listed here, call the main town hall number and ask to be transferred. The operator knows every extension in the Ridgefield system.
Ridgefield Court and Judicial Info
Ridgefield is in the Danbury Judicial District. Court cases for Ridgefield residents go through the Danbury courthouse, which handles civil, criminal, family, and housing matters. The Connecticut Judicial Branch case lookup lets you search for case information at no cost. This online tool covers most case types and is updated regularly. You can search by party name, case number, or attorney to find basic case details and hearing dates.
If you need to call the courthouse, the Connecticut Judicial Branch website lists phone numbers for every court location in the state. Clerks at the Danbury courthouse can help with filing questions, fee schedules, and copies of court documents. Under CGS §1-200, court records are generally public unless a judge has sealed a case. The clerk will tell you what is available when you call.
Ridgefield residents looking for legal aid can find organizations through the judicial branch website. Several groups provide free or low-cost legal help to people in the Danbury district.
State Resources for Ridgefield
Several state-level tools and directories supplement the Ridgefield phone directory. The Connecticut state portal is the main gateway to all state agencies and their contact information. The Secretary of State's office handles business registrations and filings. The eLicense lookup lets you verify that professionals working in Ridgefield hold valid state licenses.
The Connecticut business portal shown below provides access to state business services that Ridgefield residents and business owners may need.
This portal is useful if you need to register a business, look up an existing registration, or find contact information for state agencies that oversee business activity. The site is free and does not require an account for basic searches. If you run a business in Ridgefield or are thinking about starting one, this is a good starting point for finding the right state office to call.
The Office of Public Records Administration is another helpful state resource. It outlines what records the public can access under CGS §1-210 and provides contact info for the office that oversees compliance with the Freedom of Information Act. If you ever have trouble getting records from a Ridgefield town office or any Connecticut government agency, this office can help.
Ridgefield Public Records Access
Getting public records in Ridgefield works the same as in most Connecticut towns. Call the office that keeps the record, ask for what you need, and they will tell you how to get it. The town clerk handles the most common requests. Other departments maintain their own files. The assessor has property valuations. The building department keeps permit records. Public works has infrastructure and road data. Meeting minutes from town boards and commissions are kept by the clerk or the board secretary.
CGS §1-210 requires that most government records be open to public inspection. Fees for copies are typically modest. If you want a certified copy, it costs more. The clerk or department staff will give you exact pricing when you ask. Written requests are not required but are a good practice. They create a paper trail and help avoid any misunderstanding about what you asked for and when. The town must respond within four business days.
Note: During busy periods, such as around tax assessment deadlines or election seasons, response times from Ridgefield offices may be a little slower than normal. Plan ahead if you need records by a specific date.
Fairfield County Information
Ridgefield is located in Fairfield County, the most populous county in Connecticut. There is no county government since the state ended county administration in 1960, but county lines still matter for court districts, health services, and regional planning. The Danbury Judicial District, which covers Ridgefield, is part of the broader Fairfield County court system. Health districts and emergency services also organize by county boundaries, even without a formal county government.
The Ridgefield phone directory connects to Fairfield County resources through these regional structures. When you call a state agency and provide your Ridgefield address, they use county boundaries to determine which regional office serves you. This is common for court matters, environmental services, and health department inquiries. The state judicial branch and department of public health websites list regional contacts organized by county.
Nearby City Directories
Towns near Ridgefield with phone directory pages on this site include:
Ridgefield shares some regional services with these communities, especially within the Danbury Judicial District. Court contacts, health district numbers, and regional transit information may overlap between towns. If a phone number you need is not in the Ridgefield directory, check the pages for nearby cities where regional offices might be located.
The western Connecticut region has a number of shared services and regional organizations that cover multiple towns. Phone numbers for these groups may appear under whichever town hosts the main office, so checking a few nearby directories can help you find the right contact.