Southington CT Phone Lookup

Southington Town Hall Phone Numbers

The main number for Southington Town Hall is (860) 628-1992. This line connects to the central switchboard during business hours. Town Hall is at 75 Main St. Hours are Monday through Friday, and most offices close by 4:30 PM. The building houses the town clerk, assessor, tax collector, planning and zoning, and the town manager's office. Parking is available in a lot near the building and along Main St.

Southington uses a town manager form of government. The town manager's office can be reached at (860) 628-1992 and handles administrative questions, policy matters, and interdepartmental coordination. For specific services like getting a copy of a birth certificate or filing a zoning application, calling the relevant department directly is faster. The Southington phone directory numbers in this guide let you skip the automated system and get straight to the office you need.

The Southington town website offers an online directory with office hours, email addresses, and staff listings that supplement the phone contacts listed here.

Phone Directory for Southington Departments

The town clerk's office at (860) 628-1992 ext. 0 is the first stop for most records-related calls. This office handles vital records including birth, death, and marriage certificates. It also processes land records, trade name filings, notary services, and dog licenses. Under CGS §7-109, the town clerk is the official keeper of Southington's municipal records. Most documents can be copied for a small fee, and the clerk's office will let you know what that fee is over the phone before you come in.

The Southington police department's non-emergency number is (860) 621-0101. Use this line for past incident reports, questions about community programs, and general police inquiries. Don't call this number for emergencies. That is what 911 is for. The police department is not in Town Hall. It has its own building, so make sure you call rather than walk into Town Hall expecting to find police services there.

Other departments reachable through the main line include planning and zoning, the tax assessor, public works, and the building department. The operator at (860) 628-1992 can connect you to any of these offices. Some have direct extensions that change periodically, so calling the main number and asking for a transfer is a reliable approach.

Note: Southington Town Hall extensions rotate when staff changes. The main number always works as a fallback.

Southington Public Records Search

Requesting public records in Southington follows the same rules as every other Connecticut municipality. CGS §1-210 defines what counts as a public record and requires prompt responses to requests. In Southington, the town clerk's office processes most requests. You can ask for records by phone, in writing, or in person at Town Hall. Written requests are better for complex or specific needs. Simple inquiries can often be handled with a quick phone call.

Land records, meeting minutes, budget documents, and contracts are among the most commonly requested items. The clerk's office can tell you if a specific record is available and what it will cost to get a copy. Fees vary by document type. Certified copies cost more than regular copies. Calling (860) 628-1992 before visiting ensures you bring the right payment and don't waste a trip.

For court records, Southington falls within the New Britain Judicial District. The Connecticut case lookup tool lets you search court dockets online for free. This covers civil, criminal, and family cases statewide. No phone call required.

Tips for Southington Phone Lookups

The Southington phone system is straightforward but can be slow during peak hours. Monday mornings are the worst time to call. Tuesday through Thursday mid-morning offers the shortest wait times. Press zero on the automated menu to reach a live operator immediately. This is the fastest way to get transferred to the right department without listening to the full menu of options.

If you leave a voicemail, keep it brief. State your name, number, and what you need. Most departments in Southington call back within one business day. Some are faster, especially the clerk's office, which deals with a high volume of routine calls. The Southington phone directory works best when you already know which department you need. If you don't know, the operator at the main line can help you figure it out.

State-Level Contact Resources

Southington residents who need state agency contacts can start with the Connecticut state portal. This site links to every state department, from the DMV to the Department of Revenue Services. The Connecticut Judicial Branch has court contacts, schedules, and forms for every judicial district in the state.

The eLicense lookup tool covers professional licenses issued by Connecticut agencies. The Secretary of the State handles business entity searches and filing verifications. If a public records request is denied by a Southington office, the Freedom of Information Commission accepts complaints and can compel disclosure under CGS §1-210.

The Connecticut Department of Correction maintains a public database that is another state resource available to Southington residents looking for inmate information and related records.

This screenshot shows the Connecticut Department of Correction portal, which is one of several state-level resources available to Southington residents. While not related to town government directly, it demonstrates the range of public information Connecticut makes available online and by phone. The Connecticut State Library is another statewide resource for historical records and archives.

Hartford County Connection

Southington sits in Hartford County, centrally located in the state. County government in Connecticut was eliminated in 1960, but county designations still apply to judicial districts and some state administrative boundaries. Southington's court matters go through the New Britain Judicial District, not Hartford directly. The New Britain courthouse handles cases from Southington and nearby communities.

For records that go beyond what Southington's town offices maintain, the Connecticut State Library in Hartford holds historical documents, archived records, and genealogical materials. They accept phone and email inquiries. It is a good backup when the town clerk doesn't have what you need, especially for older records that may have been transferred to state custody.

Note: Southington's town clerk and the New Britain courthouse are separate entities with different phone systems. Court records are not available through Town Hall.

Nearby City Phone Directories

Several towns and cities near Southington have their own phone directory pages. These are useful if you need contacts across multiple jurisdictions or if you live close to a town border. Bristol is to the northwest. Meriden sits to the south. Cheshire is to the southwest. New Britain is nearby to the north, and Wallingford is further south in New Haven County.

• Bristol
• Meriden
• Cheshire
• New Britain
• Wallingford

Each of these communities runs its own municipal government with a separate phone system. Numbers from the Southington phone directory are only valid for Southington. Calling a Southington number to reach a department in Bristol or Meriden won't work. Use the relevant city's directory page instead for accurate numbers.