Phone Directory for Norristown
The Norristown phone directory provides public contact information for the county seat of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Norristown is a municipality with a rich history that serves as the center of county government for one of the most populated counties in the state. Montgomery County has over 856,000 residents. This phone directory helps you find numbers for municipal offices, county departments, and public services in and around Norristown. The listings draw from public records kept by local and county government.
Norristown Quick Facts
Norristown Municipal Phone Directory
Norristown operates as a municipality with its own government, police force, and public works department. The municipality handles local services including code enforcement, zoning, street maintenance, and parks. Each of these departments has a phone number you can find through the Norristown phone directory.
The Municipality of Norristown website lists departments with their contact information. You can find office hours, addresses, and direct phone lines for staff who handle permits, inspections, and other local needs. The site also posts meeting schedules for the municipal council.
The municipality website is a good first stop when you need a phone number for a local office. It groups departments by function so you can find the right contact fast.
Note: Norristown municipal offices are generally open Monday through Friday, but hours may vary by department, so call ahead to confirm.
Montgomery County Offices in Norristown
As the county seat, Norristown is home to most Montgomery County government offices. The county courthouse, known as the Justice Center, is a 325,000-square-foot building in downtown Norristown. It connects to the Historic Courthouse, which is being renovated. County offices handle property records, court filings, voter registration, and many other public services.
The Montgomery County Commissioners can be reached at 610-278-3000. Their mailing address is PO Box 311, Norristown, PA 19404-0311. The three commissioners are Jamila H. Winder (Chair), Neil Makhija (Vice Chair), and Thomas DiBello. County office hours run from 8:30 AM to 4:15 PM on weekdays.
| Phone | 610-278-3000 |
|---|---|
| Address | PO Box 311, Norristown, PA 19404-0311 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:15 PM |
| Website | montgomerycountypa.gov |
The Montgomery County Department of Records can be reached at 610-278-3441. This office handles requests for recorded documents, including deeds and other land records filed in the county.
Court Records in the Norristown Phone Directory
The Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas is based in Norristown. The court has five divisions: civil, criminal, family, juvenile, and orphans' court. The court administrator's office coordinates schedules and assignments for all divisions.
The Clerk of Courts, Lori Schreiber, is located at 2 East Airy Street, 2nd Floor, Norristown, PA 19404-0311. The office keeps a computerized index of all documents filed in each case. You can search case dockets at the courthouse during regular hours or through the Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System portal online.
Montgomery County also maintains thirty magisterial district courts placed across the county. These courts handle preliminary hearings, summary offenses, traffic cases, landlord disputes, and civil claims under $12,000. The Magisterial District Court Administrator is John Savoth, Esq., at 610-278-3058.
Fees for court records in Montgomery County include $5 for certified copies, $1 per page for standard copies up to 100 pages, and $21 for a criminal record search. Copies from microfilm cost $2 per page.
Note: The Clerk of Courts office also provides certified copies of divorce decrees for cases filed in Montgomery County.
Norristown Property Records Phone Listings
Property records for Norristown and all of Montgomery County are kept by the Recorder of Deeds. The current Recorder is Jeanne Sorg. The office records deeds, mortgages, notary commissions, military discharge papers, subdivisions, highway plans, and power of attorney documents.
Fees for copies of deeds range from $60.75 to $73.75. You can make record requests through the county's online system or visit the office in the Norristown courthouse complex. The Montgomery County property records portal lets you search land records from your computer.
The Montgomery County Assessment Office handles property tax records and valuations. If you need to check a property's assessed value or ownership history in Norristown, this is the office to call. Assessment records are public and can be looked up by address.
Public Records and Right-to-Know in Norristown
Both Norristown and Montgomery County follow the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law (65 P.S. 67.101 through 67.3104). This law gives the public access to government records. Each department in Norristown and the county has its own Open Records Officer who handles requests.
To file a request, put it in writing and send it to the right Open Records Officer. The agency must respond within five business days. Complex requests may take up to 30 extra days. You do not need to say why you want the records. The Montgomery County Open Records page has details on how to submit your request.
If a request is denied, you can appeal to the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records at 555 Walnut Street, Suite 605, Harrisburg, PA 17101. The OOR processes thousands of appeals each year from across the state.
Standard copy fees are $0.25 per page. Agencies may ask for prepayment if fees are expected to pass $100. Certified copies cost more and vary by office.
State Agencies Serving Norristown
State agencies provide services that cover Norristown and all of Montgomery County. The Pennsylvania State Police non-emergency line is 1-800-932-0586. State police barracks near Norristown handle calls outside municipal limits.
The Pennsylvania Department of State maintains records for businesses registered in the state. If you want to verify a business based in Norristown, you can search through the Business One-Stop Shop portal. The Department of State also manages professional licensing boards.
The 2025 Commonwealth Telephone Directory lists phone numbers for all state agencies. You can order it at 717-704-1029. For vital records, the Pennsylvania Department of Health Division of Vital Records is at P.O. Box 1528, New Castle, PA 16103, with a phone number of 724-656-3100.
Note: The Pennsylvania Attorney General has a regional office that serves the greater Philadelphia area, including Norristown and Montgomery County.
Norristown Community Phone Numbers
The Norristown phone directory covers more than just government offices. Community groups, libraries, schools, and health centers all have publicly listed numbers. These groups serve residents of Norristown and the surrounding area.
Norristown has a public library system that offers free access to books, computers, and programs. The library's phone number is listed in the local directory and on its website. Schools in the Norristown Area School District can also be reached through publicly listed numbers.
For social services, dial 211 to connect with programs in the region. This helpline covers food, housing, and health needs. It is free and runs all day, every day. Norristown residents can also contact Montgomery County human services for local programs.
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