If you need to reach a Crown Point phone number, the office you want depends on whether your issue is a city matter or a Lake County matter, since Crown Point is both an Indiana city and the Lake County seat. City Hall handles water bills, local permits, city police, and municipal court. Lake County offices, also located in Crown Point, handle the trial courts, the sheriff and jail, property taxes, deeds, and marriage licenses. The direct numbers for each are below.
Crown Point City Hall
The Clerk-Treasurer’s office at (219) 662-3235 is the number most residents use for routine city business. It processes water utility payments, handles public records requests, and keeps official city documents, including ordinances, resolutions, and Board of Works and City Council meeting minutes.1Crown Point, IN. Clerk-Treasurer
The Mayor’s Office is at (219) 662-3240. If you’re not sure which city department handles your issue, starting here usually gets you pointed in the right direction.
Police and Fire Non-Emergency Numbers
For non-urgent police matters inside Crown Point, call (219) 663-2131. The city asks residents to use this line rather than 911 for anything that isn’t a true emergency, including incident reports, records requests, and ordinance questions.2City of Crown Point. Frequently Asked Questions – Police Department
The Crown Point Fire Department administrative line is (219) 662-3248. The same number covers smoke detector questions and station tour requests; for a fire inspection, ask for extension 505. Fire department billing has its own line at (219) 488-2374 during weekday business hours.3City of Crown Point. Frequently Asked Questions – Fire Department
Crown Point City Court
Traffic tickets, local ordinance violations, and other municipal infractions go through Crown Point City Court at (219) 662-3243.4City of Crown Point. Staff Directory – City Court This is a separate court from the Lake County system. If a Crown Point officer wrote your citation for a local violation, this is where the case is heard. County-level charges and civil lawsuits go through Lake County courts instead.
Public Works, Building Permits, and Parks
The Department of Public Works at (219) 662-3252 oversees streets, utilities, vehicle maintenance, and wastewater.5City of Crown Point. Public Works Water and sewer billing questions, though, belong at the Clerk-Treasurer’s office at (219) 662-3235, which manages the utility accounts.1Crown Point, IN. Clerk-Treasurer
For building permits, zoning questions, or construction inquiries, call the Building and Planning Department at (219) 662-3239.6City of Crown Point. Building Department Call before you start work on an addition, a fence, or a commercial project to confirm what permits you need.
Crown Point Parks and Recreation is at (219) 661-2271 for facility questions, programming, or maintenance concerns.7City of Crown Point. Parks and Recreation
Lake County Courts and Jury Duty
Because Crown Point is the county seat, the Lake County Government Center houses the circuit and superior courts that handle everything from small claims to felony trials. The main directory number is (219) 755-3000, and staff can route you to the right division. The system is divided into civil (including probate), criminal, county, and juvenile divisions.8Indiana General Assembly. Indiana Code 33-33-45-21 – Divisions of Court; Assignment of Judges Direct lines exist for individual courtrooms, including Criminal Division Room 1 at (219) 755-3500, Small Claims at (219) 755-3585, and Juvenile at (219) 660-6900. Knowing your case type before you call cuts down on transfers.
For jury duty, the Jury Administration Office is at (219) 755-3494, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You can also check reporting status online through Lake County i-Juror.9Lake County IN i-Juror. FAQ
Lake County Clerk and Marriage Licenses
The Lake County Clerk’s office handles court filings across all divisions at (219) 755-3460. Have your case number ready when you call.10Lake County Indiana. Clerk
Marriage licenses go through a separate office with its own line: (219) 648-6996, with an alternate at (219) 755-3466.11Lake County Indiana. Clerk’s Marriage Office Calling the general clerk line about a marriage license will usually mean a transfer.
Lake County Sheriff and Jail
The Lake County Sheriff’s Department administration line is (219) 755-3400. For non-emergency police matters in unincorporated parts of the county, call (219) 660-0001.12Lake County Sheriff. Contact – Police
To ask about someone in custody at the Lake County Jail, call booking at (219) 648-6300. Have the person’s full legal name and date of birth ready; staff need accurate identifying details to pull the right record.12Lake County Sheriff. Contact – Police
To deposit money into an inmate’s phone account, call Telmate at 1-866-516-0115 or use gettingout.com. The same toll-free number handles voicemail messages to inmates (up to three minutes) and customer service for blocking or unblocking phone numbers.13Lake County Sheriff. Inmate Phone Services
Property Taxes, Assessments, and Deeds
Lake County property tax questions split between two offices. The Assessor at (219) 755-3100 handles valuations, assessment disputes, and tax deduction applications.14Lake County Indiana. Assessor The Auditor at (219) 755-3120 handles the actual levy and collection of taxes, open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.15Lake County Indiana. Auditor If you think your assessment is wrong, start with the Assessor. If you have a question about a tax bill or a payment, call the Auditor.
To record a deed, mortgage, or other property document, the Lake County Recorder is at (219) 755-3730.16Lake County Indiana. Recorder
Animal Control
Stray animals, wildlife concerns, and adoption inquiries go through the Lake County Sheriff’s Animal Adoption and Control Center at 3011 W. 93rd Avenue in Crown Point, reachable at (219) 769-7016.17Lake County Sheriff. Animal Control and Adoption This is a county service, so it covers areas outside the Crown Point city limits as well.