Search Dedham Phone Directory

The Dedham phone directory covers both town government offices and the many county-level departments based right here in the Norfolk County seat. With a population near 25,000, Dedham is home to the Norfolk County Superior Court, the Registry of Deeds, the Sheriff's Office, and the Dedham District Court. That makes this town a hub for government contacts that serve all 28 Norfolk County communities. You can search for phone numbers tied to Dedham town hall, the courts, county offices, and public safety departments from this page. Most Dedham phone directory listings come from official government sources.

Dedham Town Hall Contacts

Dedham Town Hall is the starting point for most town-level phone number lookups. The building holds the Town Clerk, the Board of Selectmen, and several other departments that residents call on a regular basis. If you are not sure which office to call, start with the main town hall line and staff will route you.

The Dedham Town Clerk handles vital records like birth, death, and marriage certificates. This office also takes care of dog licenses, voter registration, and business certificates. For public records requests, the Town Clerk serves as the Records Access Officer. Submit a written request that describes the records you need and the town has 10 business days to respond under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 66.

Dedham also has a strong online presence through its town website at dedham-ma.gov. The site lists department contacts, meeting schedules, and town news. Some phone numbers have changed over the years as offices have moved, so the website is the best place to check for current direct lines.

Dedham Phone Numbers by Department

Dedham has a full set of town departments, each with its own phone line. On top of that, the town hosts a large number of county offices because Dedham is the Norfolk County seat. That means there are more government phone numbers based in Dedham than in most towns its size. The list below splits into town and county contacts.

The Dedham Police Department handles non-emergency calls and police reports. The fire department takes calls about fire prevention, permits, and inspections. Public works covers roads, water, and sewer services. The Board of Assessors manages property tax records and can help with valuation questions. Health, building, and planning departments each have their own direct lines at town hall.

Because Dedham is the county seat, you can also call county offices here. The Norfolk County Superior Court at 650 High Street takes calls at (781) 326-1600. The Dedham District Court at 631 High Street is reachable at (781) 329-4777. The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds at 649 High Street has a main line at (781) 461-6101 and a customer service number at (781) 461-6101. The Sheriff's Office at 200 West Street answers at (781) 329-3705.

• Dedham Town Hall: (781) 751-9100
• Norfolk Superior Court: (781) 326-1600
• Dedham District Court: (781) 329-4777
• Registry of Deeds: (781) 461-6101
• Sheriff's Office: (781) 329-3705
• County Commissioners: (781) 461-6105

Note: Court and county office hours may differ from town hall hours, so call ahead before visiting.

The Massachusetts court system lets you search for docket info and case records online. Below is a view of the state's court dockets search page, which covers the courts based in Dedham.

From this portal you can look up hearing dates, case status, and basic docket entries for cases filed at Norfolk County courts in Dedham.

Find Dedham Directory Listings

There are a few ways to search for phone numbers in Dedham. The right method depends on who you are trying to reach. Town and county government numbers are the easiest to find. Residential and business listings take a bit more effort.

For Dedham town government contacts, go to the Dedham town website. Department pages show phone numbers, office hours, and staff names. You can also call the main line at (781) 751-9100 and ask to be put through to the department you need. For county offices based in Dedham, the Norfolk County website has a full staff directory with phone numbers and email addresses.

For court phone numbers, the Massachusetts Trial Court website lists contact info for each court location. The Dedham District Court page and the Norfolk Superior Court page both have phone numbers, addresses, and ADA coordinator contacts. You can also search for case info online through the MassCourts system without calling.

For business phone numbers, the Dedham Town Clerk keeps records of licensed businesses. The Massachusetts Secretary of State also runs a business entity search where you can find registered agent info for any business filed in the state. For residential phone lookups, no government agency in Massachusetts keeps a public database of home phone numbers. Commercial lookup services and white pages directories are the main options for that type of search.

Dedham Public Records and County Files

Dedham has more public records access points than most towns because of the county offices based here. Town-level records go through the Town Clerk. County records go through the specific county office that holds them. Court records go through the clerk of the relevant court.

For town records like meeting minutes, budgets, and permits, contact the Dedham Town Clerk. For land records, deeds, and mortgages, the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds at 649 High Street in Dedham is the place to go. Register William P. O'Donnell runs the office, which holds over 13.1 million documents going back to 1793. You can search these records for free at masslandrecords.com/Norfolk.

For county government records like budgets and contracts, contact the Norfolk County Commissioners' office at (781) 461-6105. Their Records Access Officer is William J. Buckley, Jr. You can submit requests online at norfolkcounty.org or in person at 614 High Street, Suite 201 in Dedham. For court records, contact the clerk's office at the specific court. The Norfolk Superior Court clerk can be reached at (781) 326-1600. The Dedham District Court clerk is at (781) 329-4777.

The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds also runs a free Consumer Notification Service that alerts you by email if anyone records a document against your name. Sign up at norfolkdeeds.org to monitor up to two names across all 28 Norfolk County communities.

Dedham Court Phone Numbers

Dedham is home to multiple court facilities. The Norfolk County Superior Court and the Dedham District Court are both on High Street. The Norfolk County Juvenile Court is at 55 Allied Drive. Each court has its own phone line and clerk's office. Make sure you call the right one since they handle different types of cases.

The Norfolk Superior Court at 650 High Street handles serious criminal cases and civil cases over $25,000. Call the civil clerk at (781) 326-3871 or the criminal clerk at (781) 320-9726. The probation department is at (781) 326-5190. The Dedham District Court at 631 High Street covers cases from Dedham, Dover, Medfield, Needham, Norwood, Wellesley, and Westwood. Its main number is (781) 329-4777. The court is open Monday through Friday from 8:15 AM to 4:30 PM and has a Veterans' Treatment Court program.

For probate and family matters like divorce, custody, and estates, all Norfolk County cases go to the Norfolk Probate and Family Court in Canton at 35 Shawmut Road. Call (781) 830-1200 for that court. Basic case info is searchable online through MassCourts. For certified copies, you need to contact or visit the clerk's office.

Norfolk County Phone Directory

Dedham is the county seat of Norfolk County. Most county offices are based right here on High Street and West Street. Norfolk County is one of only six counties in Massachusetts that still runs an active county government. The county serves 28 cities and towns with courts, a registry of deeds, a sheriff's department, and a district attorney's office. For all county-level contacts and resources, check the full Norfolk County page.

View Norfolk County Phone Directory