Upper Darby Township Phone Directory
The Upper Darby Township phone directory covers public contact information for one of the largest townships in Delaware County and all of Pennsylvania. Upper Darby sits just west of Philadelphia and has a population of about 85,000. This directory helps you find phone numbers for township offices, county departments, and local services. You can search for contacts across Upper Darby Township using publicly maintained records.
Upper Darby Township Quick Facts
Upper Darby Township Government Contacts
Upper Darby Township is a home rule township in Delaware County. It has its own governing structure with a mayor and township council. The township provides police, fire, public works, parks, and administrative services to residents. Each department has its own phone number.
The Upper Darby Township website lists all department contacts. You can find phone numbers for the mayor's office, police, fire, building inspections, and other services. The site also posts meeting schedules, agendas, and public notices.
The township website is the best starting point for current phone numbers and office hours in Upper Darby.
Walk-in service at the township building is available during regular business hours. Staff can help with permits, tax questions, and general inquiries. You can call ahead to make sure the office you need is open before visiting.
Note: Upper Darby Township is the fifth most populous municipality in Pennsylvania, larger than many cities in the state.
Upper Darby Phone Directory and Public Records
Upper Darby Township follows the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law at 65 P.S. 67.101. The township has designated an Open Records Officer to handle all public records requests. You must submit requests in writing.
The township has five business days to respond to your request. Standard photocopies cost $0.25 per page. If fees are expected to exceed $100, the township may require prepayment. If your request is denied, you can file an appeal with the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records within 15 business days.
Common records requested from Upper Darby Township include building permits, inspection reports, police incident reports, meeting minutes, and budget documents. Most records are presumed public unless a specific exemption applies under the law.
The Right-to-Know Law establishes specific procedures that Upper Darby Township must follow for all records requests.
Delaware County Offices for Upper Darby
Upper Darby Township is in Delaware County. The county seat is Media, about 10 miles from Upper Darby. County offices handle property records, court filings, vital records, and other matters that go beyond township authority.
The Delaware County Open Records Officer is Leah Lewis, at 201 West Front Street, Room 205, Media, PA 19063. Requests can be submitted by mail, hand delivery, email at OpenRecords@co.delaware.pa.us, or fax at (610) 891-4816. Office hours are 9 AM to 4 PM. The county uses JustFOIA software to manage requests and deliver records.
Delaware County records include:
- Property deeds and mortgages through the Recorder of Deeds
- Court dockets through the Clerk of Courts
- Marriage licenses through the Register of Wills
- Tax records through the Real Estate Tax System
- Probated estates through online services
Court records for Upper Darby Township cases go through the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas. Dockets are searchable through the Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System portal. The Office of Open Records can be reached at (610) 891-4072 for general questions.
Note: The Delaware County District Attorney has a separate Open Records Officer, Geoff Paine, at 201 West Front Street, Media, PA 19063, phone 610-891-4241.
State Phone Numbers for Upper Darby Residents
Pennsylvania state agencies serve Upper Darby Township residents through regional and statewide phone lines. The Pennsylvania Office of Open Records handles appeals when local agencies deny access to records. The OOR is at 555 Walnut Street, Suite 605, Harrisburg, PA 17101.
The Pennsylvania State Police non-emergency line is 1-800-932-0586. PennDOT driver and vehicle services can be reached at 1-800-932-4600. The Division of Vital Records handles birth and death certificates at 724-656-3100.
State Police records include accident reports and incident records available through local barracks serving the Upper Darby area.
The Department of State manages business records and professional licensing online. You can search the Business One-Stop Shop for any business registered in Upper Darby Township or elsewhere in Pennsylvania. The 2025 Commonwealth Telephone Directory lists all state agency numbers and can be ordered at 717-704-1029.
Upper Darby Community Phone Contacts
The Upper Darby Township phone directory includes schools, libraries, and community organizations. The township is served by the Upper Darby School District, which is one of the largest in Delaware County. Schools have their own phone numbers listed on the district website.
Upper Darby sits right next to Philadelphia's western border. SEPTA public transit connects the township to Center City Philadelphia and other suburbs. The 69th Street Transportation Center in Upper Darby is a major transit hub serving the entire region.
For social services and referrals in the Upper Darby area, dial 211. The service connects callers with local resources for food, housing, health care, and other needs. Community organizations in Upper Darby Township serve a diverse population with programs in multiple languages.
The State Ethics Commission provides training on the Ethics Act for public officials in Upper Darby Township and across the state.
Tips for Using the Upper Darby Phone Directory
When searching the Upper Darby Township phone directory, start with the township website. It groups departments by service type. If you need a county-level office, check the Delaware County website next. Many records that people look for in Upper Darby are actually held at the county level in Media.
Property records, court filings, and marriage licenses all go through Delaware County. The township handles local matters like building permits, zoning, trash pickup, and code enforcement. Knowing which level of government holds the record you need will save you time.
If you are not sure where to start, call the township main number during business hours. Staff can tell you whether your request goes to Upper Darby Township or to Delaware County. They can also give you the right phone number for the office you need.
Delaware County Phone Directory
Upper Darby Township is in Delaware County. The county courthouse in Media handles property records, court cases, and other county-level matters. Visit the Delaware County page for all county contacts and public records offices.
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