State College Borough Phone Directory
State College is a borough in Centre County in central Pennsylvania. It is best known as the home of Penn State University, the flagship campus of the Pennsylvania State University system. About 42,000 people live in the borough, though the population swells during the academic year. The State College phone directory covers borough offices, the police department, open records contacts, and county agencies. Residents, students, and business owners use these listings to reach local government, request records, and connect with public services.
State College Quick Facts
State College Phone Directory Offices
The State College Borough website is the starting point for all municipal contacts. The borough operates under a council-manager form of government. Borough Council sets policy and the borough manager handles daily operations. Each department has phone numbers and email addresses listed on the site.
The borough website lists every department in the State College phone directory.
State College handles its own zoning, permits, code enforcement, public works, and parks. The planning department reviews land use and development proposals. Public works maintains roads, stormwater systems, and other infrastructure. The borough also runs recreation programs and community events.
Borough Council meetings are open to the public. Agendas and minutes are posted online and available at the municipal building. These are public records under Pennsylvania law.
State College Open Records Phone Directory
State College Borough has a designated Open Records Officer in the Municipal Administration department. The State College Open Records page explains how to submit Right-to-Know requests and provides the contact information you need.
The open records page provides direct contact details for the borough's designated officer.
Under Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law (65 P.S. 67.101), every record is presumed public unless an exemption applies. Requests must be in writing. You can submit them in person, by mail, email, or fax. The borough has five business days to respond.
Standard copies cost $0.25 per page. If the estimated total exceeds $100, the borough may require prepayment. You do not need to explain why you want the records or how you plan to use them. The State College phone directory for open records helps residents find the right contact to start the process.
Note: If your request is denied, you have 15 business days to appeal to the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records in Harrisburg at 717-346-9903.
State College Police Contacts
The State College Police Department serves the borough. For emergencies, dial 911. For non-emergency matters, use the main department number on the borough website. The State College phone directory lists contacts for police administration and records.
Police reports can be requested through the department. The Pennsylvania State Police also serve parts of Centre County outside the borough. Their emergency number is 1-800-932-0586.
Penn State University has its own police department that handles matters on campus. The university police are separate from the State College Borough police. Make sure to contact the right department for your needs. If an incident happened on campus, contact Penn State police. If it happened off campus in the borough, contact State College police.
Centre County Phone Directory
Centre County provides county-level services for State College and all surrounding townships. The county courthouse in Bellefonte holds offices for the Recorder of Deeds, the Prothonotary, and the Register of Wills. Bellefonte is the county seat, about 12 miles northeast of State College.
The Recorder of Deeds maintains property records for the entire county. The Prothonotary handles civil court filings, including divorces, liens, and lawsuits. The Register of Wills manages marriage licenses and probate records. Each office has its own phone number in the Centre County government directory.
The State College phone directory for county offices helps residents find the right department. County and borough offices are separate entities. Property records, court filings, and vital records are county functions. Zoning, permits, and local ordinances are borough functions.
Note: Vital records such as birth, marriage, and death certificates are available from the Centre County Register of Wills. You need a completed application, valid photo ID, and the appropriate fee.
State Services in the State College Area
State College residents access state services through the Pennsylvania State Portal at pa.gov. The site links to every state agency and offers online tools for license renewals, vehicle registration, and more. Official state websites end in "pa.gov" or "pennsylvania.gov."
The PA Department of Health maintains vital records. Birth certificates are on file from 1915, and death certificates from 1906. The Division of Vital Records can be reached at 724-656-3100 or by mail at P.O. Box 1528, New Castle, PA 16103.
- PA State Police emergency: 1-800-932-0586
- PennDOT Driver and Vehicle Services: 1-800-932-4600
- PA Department of Health: 724-656-3100
- PA Office of Open Records: 717-346-9903
- PA Attorney General: Harrisburg office
The PA Department of State handles business entity records and professional licensing. The PA Office of Attorney General accepts Right-to-Know requests at its main office in Harrisburg and regional offices across the state.
Nearby Pennsylvania Cities
Other cities in central Pennsylvania have their own phone directory listings. Select a city below for contacts and public records information.