Williamsport Phone Directory Listings
The Williamsport phone directory provides contact numbers for city offices, county departments, and public services in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. Williamsport is the county seat and the largest city in the region. You can search this phone directory to find numbers for local government, courts, and records offices in Williamsport. The city sits along the West Branch of the Susquehanna River and is best known as the home of the Little League World Series. Use this guide to find the right Williamsport phone number fast.
Williamsport Quick Facts
Williamsport County Office Phone Directory
Lycoming County government offices are in the courthouse at 48 West Third Street in Williamsport. This is the main hub for county records and public services. All key departments share this address, which makes it simple to reach the right office by phone or in person.
The Lycoming County phone directory includes several offices that handle public records in Williamsport. The Register and Recorder's Office can be reached at (570) 327-2263. This office handles deeds, mortgages, land records, and marriage licenses. It also manages probate of wills, estate records, and historical birth and death records from 1893 to 1906. Military discharge recording is another service available through this Williamsport office. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with closures on county holidays.
The Lycoming County public records portal provides online access to search court dockets, property records, and other documents maintained in Williamsport.
You can also search the Pennsylvania state portal for agency directories that serve the Williamsport area. The state site lists contact numbers for health, safety, and licensing offices across all 67 counties.
Williamsport Court Phone Numbers
The Lycoming County court system operates from the courthouse in Williamsport. Several offices handle legal records and case filings. Each one has its own phone line for public use.
The Prothonotary serves as the clerk of the civil courts at (570) 327-2251. This office manages civil case filings, judgments, and court records in Williamsport. The Clerk of Courts handles criminal case records and can be reached at (570) 327-2260. Both offices are at 48 West Third Street in Williamsport, PA 17701. The Assessment Office at (570) 327-2301 manages property assessment records for all of Lycoming County. You can call any of these Williamsport offices during regular business hours for help with records.
Under the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law (65 P.S. §§ 67.101-67.3104), court records are presumed public unless a specific exemption applies. This law gives Williamsport residents the same access rights as citizens across the state.
Note: Call ahead before visiting any Williamsport courthouse office to confirm hours and check if records are ready for pickup.
City of Williamsport Phone Directory
The City of Williamsport maintains its own phone directory for municipal departments. City hall houses offices for public works, code enforcement, parks, and administration. Williamsport city government provides direct phone lines for each department so residents can get answers fast.
You can contact the Williamsport city offices by phone, email, fax, or in person. The city also posts staff directories and department contacts on its official website. All city records are subject to the Right-to-Know Law, and each department has a designated Open Records Officer who handles public access requests in Williamsport.
The Pennsylvania Office of Open Records oversees access to public records for Williamsport and all other municipalities. Their office is at 555 Walnut Street, Suite 605, Harrisburg, PA 17101. They handle appeals when local agencies deny access to phone directory records or other public documents.
Phone Directory Access in Williamsport
Williamsport residents can request phone directory records and other public documents under state law. The process is the same for city and county offices. You submit a written request to the Open Records Officer for the agency that holds the records you need. The request must be specific and clear. The more detail you provide, the faster Williamsport agencies can locate your records.
Agencies in Williamsport must respond within five business days under Section 902 (65 P.S. § 67.902). The clock starts the day after the agency gets your request during regular business hours. An agency can grant the request, deny it with a legal reason, or take a 30-day extension for complex cases. Extension grounds include off-site storage, staffing limits, the need for legal review, or redaction of exempt information. If the agency does not respond in time, the request is deemed denied and you can file an appeal with the Office of Open Records.
Always keep a copy of your request. You will need it if you file an appeal. The OOR Appeal E-File Portal lets Williamsport residents submit appeals online.
Williamsport Public Records Phone Directory
Lycoming County offers several types of public records through its offices in Williamsport. You can find property records, court dockets, vital records, and estate documents. The Register and Recorder Office handles map and estate record requests by mail or in person at the Lycoming County Courthouse.
Public records available in the Williamsport area include:
- Deeds, mortgages, and land records
- Marriage licenses and certificates
- Probate and estate records
- Historical birth records (1893-1906)
- Historical death records (1893-1906)
- Military discharge documents
For more recent vital records, the Pennsylvania Department of Health handles birth certificates from 1915 and death certificates from 1906. Their Division of Vital Records is at P.O. Box 1528, New Castle, PA 16103. The phone number is 724-656-3100. Williamsport residents can order these records by mail, online, or in person at the state office.
The state health department maintains records for every county in Pennsylvania, including Lycoming County where Williamsport is located.
Williamsport Safety Phone Numbers
Public safety services in Williamsport include city police, fire, and emergency management. The Williamsport Bureau of Police serves the city and can be reached through city hall or by dialing 911 for emergencies.
The Pennsylvania State Police also serve the Williamsport area through local barracks. The statewide emergency line is 1-800-932-0586, or dial *11 from a cell phone. For road service in the Williamsport area, call 1-800-332-3880. The State Police handle criminal history record checks and incident reports under state privacy rules and the Right-to-Know Law (65 P.S. § 67.708(b)).
Note: Dial 911 for all emergencies in Williamsport and Lycoming County.
State Phone Directory for Williamsport
Several state agencies serve Williamsport residents. The Pennsylvania Department of State manages business entity records and professional licensing. You can search for licensed professionals or registered businesses through their online portal. The Attorney General's Office provides constituent services and handles right-to-know issues at the state level.
The Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law code provides the full text of the statute that governs access to public records in Williamsport and across the state. Standard copies cost $0.25 per page for black and white photocopies under this law. The Office of Open Records is established under Section 1310 (65 P.S. § 67.1310) to enforce public access rights for all Pennsylvania residents, including those in Williamsport.
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