Wallingford Phone Directory Search

Wallingford Town Hall Contacts

The main line for Wallingford Town Hall is (203) 294-2270. This number connects you to the central switchboard, and from there you can reach any department in the building. Town Hall sits at 45 South Main St in the center of Wallingford. Office hours run Monday through Friday, usually from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The building has free parking in a lot behind it, and the main entrance faces South Main St.

The mayor's office at (203) 294-2271 takes calls about town policy, community concerns, and matters that involve more than one department. For specific questions about a bill, a permit, or a record, calling the relevant department saves time. The Wallingford phone directory numbers in this guide connect you directly to each office, so you can skip the automated menu and reach a live person faster.

The Wallingford town website supplements the phone directory with online forms, email addresses, and department pages that include staff listings and hours of operation.

Wallingford Department Phone Numbers

The town clerk's office at (203) 294-2270 ext. 0 handles vital records, land records, meeting minutes, and public records requests. This office is the starting point for most people searching the Wallingford phone directory. Birth certificates, death certificates, marriage licenses, and property deeds all pass through the clerk. CGS §7-109 establishes the town clerk as the official custodian of municipal records in Connecticut, and Wallingford's clerk takes that role seriously. Turnaround times for copies are generally quick, but calling ahead to confirm availability helps avoid wasted trips.

The Wallingford police department is at (203) 294-2800. This is the non-emergency number. Use it for past crime reports, questions about police records, community policing programs, and general inquiries. The building department at (203) 294-2270 handles construction permits, zoning questions, property inspections, and code enforcement complaints. Wait times at the building department tend to be longer during spring and summer when construction activity picks up.

The town also has divisions for parks and recreation, public works, engineering, and senior services. These can all be reached through the main line at (203) 294-2270 by asking the operator for a transfer.

Searching Wallingford Records

Public records requests in Wallingford follow Connecticut's Freedom of Information Act. CGS §1-210 defines what qualifies as a public record, and the definition covers most documents created or received by town government. Meeting minutes, contracts, budgets, correspondence, and inspection reports are all available. Exemptions exist for certain personnel matters, pending litigation, and law enforcement investigations, but the default is transparency.

To request records, call the town clerk at (203) 294-2270. You can also submit requests in person at Town Hall or by mail. Written requests are recommended for anything complex or specific, because they create a paper trail and help the clerk locate exactly what you need. Simple requests like a copy of a meeting agenda can usually be handled over the phone.

For court records involving Wallingford, the Connecticut case lookup portal is the best online resource. It covers all state court dockets and is free to search. Wallingford falls within the New Haven Judicial District. You can look up civil, criminal, family, and housing cases without making a phone call.

Note: The Wallingford town clerk typically responds to public records requests within four business days, as required by state law.

Wallingford Directory Tips

The phone system at Wallingford Town Hall uses a standard automated menu. Press zero to get a live operator quickly. This skips the department listings and puts you through to someone who can help. The best times to call are mid-morning and mid-afternoon. Monday mornings are usually the busiest. Friday afternoons are quieter but some offices close early.

If you leave a voicemail, include your full name, phone number, and a brief description of what you need. Most Wallingford departments return calls within one business day. For urgent matters, calling back before the end of the day is fine. The Wallingford phone directory is designed to get you to the right office on the first try, but if you end up in the wrong place, the operator can reroute your call without making you hang up and start over.

State Resources for Wallingford

Connecticut offers several statewide tools that complement the Wallingford phone directory. The CT.gov state portal is the entry point for all state agencies. The Connecticut Judicial Branch provides court schedules, forms, and contact numbers for every judicial district. The eLicense lookup covers professional and occupational licenses statewide.

The Secretary of the State maintains a database of registered businesses and handles notary commissions. For disputes about denied records requests, the Freedom of Information Commission is the enforcement body that ensures compliance with CGS §1-210 across all Connecticut municipalities.

The Wallingford town website homepage shows the town's online directory and current updates that may affect department availability.

This screenshot shows the Wallingford town website, which lists department contacts, meeting schedules, and downloadable forms. The site is updated regularly and serves as a useful companion to the phone directory. If a department is closed or has changed its number, the website is usually the first place where updates appear.

New Haven County Details

Wallingford is part of New Haven County. Connecticut eliminated county government back in 1960, but counties still matter for judicial districts and some state service boundaries. The New Haven Judicial District courthouse handles cases from Wallingford and neighboring towns. The courthouse is in New Haven itself, about a 20-minute drive south.

The Connecticut State Library holds historical records and archives that may go beyond what the Wallingford town clerk has on file. For genealogical research or very old documents, the State Library in Hartford can be a valuable secondary source. They accept phone inquiries and have an online catalog.

Wallingford's location in the middle of the state makes it easy to access courts and state offices in both New Haven and Hartford. That geographic advantage means you have options when it comes to in-person visits for records that aren't available online or by phone.

Note: Wallingford residents needing court records can use the online case lookup or call the New Haven courthouse directly. The town clerk does not hold court records.

Nearby City Phone Directories

Towns near Wallingford have their own phone directory pages available on this site. These are helpful if you need contacts for neighboring communities or if you live on the border between towns. Meriden is directly to the south. Cheshire is to the west. Hamden and Middletown are also within easy reach. Each of these communities has its own town or city hall with separate phone systems.

• Meriden
• Cheshire
• Hamden
• Middletown

Phone numbers in the Wallingford phone directory only work for Wallingford offices. Neighboring towns have completely separate systems, and you'll need their own directory pages to get the right numbers. Don't assume that similar-sounding departments in different towns share a line. They don't.