Search Garner Phone Directory
The Garner phone directory lists contact numbers for town departments, public safety, and local government offices in Wake County. Garner is a town just south of Raleigh with a population that has grown steadily over the years. Use the Garner phone directory to find numbers for the town clerk, police department, planning office, and town council. Each department has its own direct line so you can reach the right person on the first call. The phone directory for Garner covers all town-level services and connects residents to the help they need.
Garner Quick Facts
Garner Town Hall Phone Directory
Garner Town Hall is at 900 7th Avenue, Garner, NC 27529. The Town Clerk's office is the main point of contact for public records requests. Dial 919-773-4404 to reach the clerk.
The clerk keeps all town council meeting records. Agendas, minutes, and meeting packets are on file and posted online. You can submit a records request by mail, through the web, or in person. Garner assigns a tracking number to each request. This lets you check the status at any time. The Garner phone directory for the clerk office is where most people start when they need a town document or are not sure which office to call. Fees may apply for paper copies, but the clerk will let you know up front.
| Office | Town of Garner Town Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 900 7th Avenue Garner, NC 27529 |
| Phone | 919-773-4404 |
The Garner Town Council meets on a set schedule. Records from those meetings are public. Committee notes and public comment logs are also available. Call 919-773-4404 to ask about meeting dates or to get copies of past council actions.
Note: The town clerk can point you to the right department if your request falls outside their office.
Garner Police Phone Directory
The Garner Police Department is at 912 7th Avenue. The non-emergency number is 919-772-8810. Always call 911 for emergencies.
Police records in Garner include incident reports, arrest logs, and accident reports. You can request these online or in person. The department shares crime data with the public each year. Criminal history records are also available through the police records division. Some law enforcement records are exempt under N.C.G.S. 132-1.4, which limits access to active investigation files. Arrest reports and incident reports remain open in Garner. Fees apply for copies of police records, and the amount may vary depending on the type of report.
Call the non-emergency line for the Garner phone directory listing for the records clerk. They can tell you what documents are on hand and what steps to take.
Garner Phone Directory and State Resources
North Carolina public records law covers all town offices in Garner. Under N.C.G.S. 132-1, records made by government offices are open to the public. The Garner phone directory gives you access to local offices, but state agencies also serve Garner residents.
The NC state government directory has phone numbers for more than 100 agencies. These range from the Department of Health and Human Services at 919-855-4800 to the Department of Revenue at 1-877-252-3052. Garner residents can call these offices for help with matters that go past the town level.
The NC Department of Health and Human Services handles vital records, social services, and public health programs. This is a key state contact for Garner residents who need birth or death certificates. The Vital Records Section can be reached by mail at 1903 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1903.
Note: State agencies may have different hours than Garner town offices, so check before you call.
Planning Phone Directory in Garner
The Garner Planning Department manages building permits, zoning, and inspections. Reach them at 919-773-4408.
If you need to check a building permit or look at the zoning for a lot in Garner, the planning office is the right call. They keep records on development plans, site plans, and code enforcement actions. GIS mapping tools are on the town website and show parcel details and land use for all of Garner. The phone directory for the planning department is helpful when you need quick answers about a project or permit status. Staff can walk you through the process over the phone or set up a time for you to come in and review files.
For statewide criminal history records, the NC State Bureau of Investigation at 919-662-4500 is the central source. This office serves all of North Carolina and handles requests that go beyond what local police departments in towns like Garner can provide. You can also use the NC eCourts portal to search Wake County court records from Garner.
Using the Garner Phone Directory
The main town number is 919-773-4404. Call this line if you are not sure which department you need. Town staff can transfer you or give you a direct number.
The Garner phone directory is also on the town website. Each department page has its own contact information. This makes it easy to go straight to the office you need. For records held at the county level, contact Wake County offices in Raleigh. The Wake County Manager's Office can be reached at 919-856-6180. They handle property records, tax files, and other county-level documents that Garner does not keep on its own.
- Town Clerk: 919-773-4404
- Police non-emergency: 919-772-8810
- Planning Department: 919-773-4408
- Town Council: 919-773-4404
- Emergency: 911
Under N.C.G.S. 132-6, anyone who holds public records must let people view them at reasonable times. This law protects access to records in Garner and across all of North Carolina. If you run into a problem getting records, the NC General Statutes spell out your rights as a member of the public.
Wake County Phone Directory
Garner is part of Wake County. The county seat is Raleigh. County offices handle records beyond the town level, including property deeds, court files, vital records, and tax information. For the full Wake County phone directory with department numbers, visit the Wake County page.