West Chester Pennsylvania Phone Directory

The West Chester phone directory covers public contact information for this borough in southeastern Pennsylvania. West Chester is the county seat of Chester County and has about 20,000 residents. It is a historic hub with Victorian architecture and a lively downtown. This directory helps you search for phone numbers tied to borough offices, county agencies, and community services. All listings draw from public records maintained by the borough and Chester County government.

West Chester Borough Phone Directory

West Chester borough government handles local services for residents. The borough manages police, fire, code enforcement, zoning, public works, and parks. Each department has its own phone line. Borough council meetings are held on a regular schedule, and agendas and minutes are public records.

The West Chester Borough website lists all departments with contact details. You can find phone numbers, addresses, and hours for every borough office. The site also hosts forms and documents for common requests.

Borough Hall is at 401 East Gay Street, West Chester, PA 19380. Walk-in service is available during business hours. For Right-to-Know requests, you can also reach the borough by email at rtk@west-chester.com or by fax at 610-436-0009.

Because West Chester is the county seat of Chester County, the county government offices are also here. The Chester County Government Services Center is at 313 West Market Street, West Chester, PA 19380. The main county phone number is 610-344-6000.

Chester County Phone Directory in West Chester

Chester County has extensive public records available through its offices in West Chester. The county covers about 759 square miles and has over 520,000 residents. All major county departments are located in West Chester, making it a central hub for records access.

The Recorder of Deeds at 313 W. Market St, Suite 3302, maintains land records dating back to 1905. The Prothonotary at 201 W. Market Street, Suite 1425, handles civil court filings. Copy fees at the Prothonotary are 25 cents per page, with certified copies at $7.00 for the first four pages.

The Chester County Archives and Record Services at 601 Westtown Road, Suite 080, West Chester, holds historical records. The phone number is 610-344-6760. This is a useful resource for genealogy and historical research tied to the West Chester area.

Note: Yolanda Van de Krol serves as Clerk of Courts at 201 W. Market St, Suite 1400, West Chester, PA 19380.

West Chester Phone Directory and Public Records

West Chester and Chester County both follow the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law, codified at 65 P.S. 67.101. This law gives the public access to government records unless a specific exemption applies.

For county records, you can submit a request through the Chester County Right-to-Know portal. You can also visit in person at 313 W Market Street, Suite 6702, or mail your request to the Office of the Solicitor at that address. Fax requests go to 610-344-5471.

The county charges 25 cents per page for standard photocopies and $1 per record for certification. No charge applies for time spent redacting confidential information. The county must respond within five business days.

For borough records, submit your request to the borough by email, fax, mail, or in person at Borough Hall. The borough also responds within five business days.

Appeals go to the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records at 555 Walnut Street, Suite 605, Harrisburg, PA 17101.

Finding Phone Listings in West Chester

Court records in Chester County are held by the Court of Common Pleas at 2 North High Street, West Chester. The court handles civil, criminal, family, and probate cases. You can search court dockets online through the Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System portal at ujsportal.pacourts.us.

The Chester County Sheriff's Office is at 201 W. Market Street, Suite 1201, West Chester, PA 19380. The phone number is 610-344-6850. The sheriff's office maintains public safety records and oversees the county prison.

Property records are searchable through the county's online system. Deeds, mortgages, liens, and tax records are all available. The Assessment Office at 610-344-6105 handles property valuation inquiries.

Vital Records in West Chester

Birth and death records are held by the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Birth records from 1915 and death records from 1906 are on file. The Division of Vital Records is at P.O. Box 1528, New Castle, PA 16103, phone 724-656-3100. Certified copies cost $20 each.

Marriage licenses in Chester County are issued through the county offices. The Register of Wills, Michele Vaughn, is at 201 W Market Street, Suite 2200, West Chester, PA 19380, phone 610-344-6335. Divorce decrees are filed with the Prothonotary.

Note: The Battle of Brandywine in 1777 is part of Chester County's rich history, and historical records tied to this era are held at the county archives.

West Chester Community Phone Numbers

The West Chester phone directory extends to many community resources. The Chester County Library System, local nonprofits, health centers, and schools all have publicly listed numbers.

• Chester County Library System
• West Chester Police Department (non-emergency)
• Chester County Justice Center: 610-344-6000
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
• Pennsylvania 211 helpline for social services

West Chester has a vibrant downtown with restaurants, shops, and cultural events. Local organizations and civic groups are active year-round. Many have phone numbers listed on the borough or county website.

State Offices Serving West Chester

Several state agencies serve West Chester and Chester County. The Pennsylvania State Police can be reached at 1-800-932-0586 for non-emergency matters. The PATCH system provides online criminal history checks for $22.

The Pennsylvania Department of State keeps business records for all registered entities. The Department of Health has regional offices serving Chester County.

The 2025 Commonwealth Telephone Directory lists phone numbers for all state agencies. Order a copy at 717-704-1029. It covers every state office serving the West Chester area.

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