Lawrence Phone Directory
Lawrence phone directory information covers one of the two county seats in Essex County. The city has a population near 89,000 and serves as a major hub for government services in the northern part of the county. This page brings together phone numbers from Lawrence city hall, courts, the registry of deeds, and other public offices. All contact data comes from official city and state sources, so you can trust the numbers are tied to real government lines. Use this directory to find the right office and get your call through fast.
Lawrence Overview
Lawrence City Hall Contacts
Lawrence City Hall at 200 Common Street is where most city government offices are based. The building holds the mayor's office, city clerk, assessor, tax collector, and other departments. Call the main line and staff can help connect you to the right office. Hours vary slightly by department, so it helps to call ahead if you plan to visit in person.
| Office | Lawrence City Hall |
|---|---|
| Address | 200 Common Street Lawrence, MA 01840 |
| Main Phone | (978) 620-3000 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Website | www.cityoflawrence.com |
The city clerk's office is on the 1st floor in Room 107. Call (978) 620-3230 to reach them. They handle vital records, business certificates, dog licenses, voter registration, and elections. Hours for the clerk's office are slightly different from the rest of city hall. Tuesday hours run until 7:00 PM, and Friday hours end at 1:30 PM. The staff member who handles records requests and vital records is Eileen O'Connor Bernal.
Lawrence is one of two county seats in Essex County, along with Salem. This means several county and state offices are based here. The Fenton Judicial Center on Appleton Street holds the district court, juvenile court, probate court satellite, and housing court. The Northern Essex Registry of Deeds is also in Lawrence. All of this makes the city a key location for anyone who needs to deal with courts or land records in the northern part of the county.
Lawrence Phone Numbers by Department
Lawrence city departments each run their own phone line. The main city hall number at (978) 620-3000 can connect you to most offices, but some departments have direct lines that are faster to call. Here are the key numbers for the offices residents contact most.
The assessor's office at (978) 620-3190 handles property valuations, abatements, and exemptions. You can find assessment data on the city website under the Assessors department page. The tax collector and treasurer's office is on the 1st floor in Room 101. Call (978) 620-3170 for questions about tax bills, payments, or delinquent tax enforcement. You can also visit the tax collector page on the city site for payment options.
For police and fire services, the main city hall number routes to both departments. Dial 911 for any emergency. The police department handles law enforcement, community policing, and report requests. The fire department covers fire suppression, EMS, and building inspections. Both have their own records processes for public records requests tied to their offices.
The public records portal on the Lawrence city website lets you submit requests to the city clerk. The clerk's office at (978) 620-3230 serves as the main Records Access Officer for the city. You write a request that describes what you need, and they have 10 business days to respond under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 66.
Note: Lawrence city hall hours differ by department. The clerk's office closes early on Fridays at 1:30 PM and stays open late on Tuesdays until 7:00 PM.
The Lawrence city website at cityoflawrence.com is the main portal for finding department contacts and city services. Below is a view of the site.
From this page you can browse department listings, find meeting schedules, and access online services for Lawrence residents.
How to Search Lawrence Directory
There are several ways to look up phone numbers in Lawrence. Government contacts are the easiest to find since official sources publish them. Residential and business numbers take a different path because no government agency in Massachusetts keeps a public phone book for individuals.
For city government contacts, go to the Lawrence city website. Department pages list phone numbers, office hours, and staff names. The main city hall line at (978) 620-3000 works as a catch-all if you are not sure which office to call. Staff at the switchboard can transfer you.
Lawrence has more court and government offices than most cities its size because it is a county seat. The Fenton Judicial Center at 2 Appleton Street holds several courts. The Lawrence District Court takes calls at (978) 687-7184. Civil matters use extension 7304 and criminal matters use extension 7303. The Lawrence Juvenile Court is in the same building at (978) 725-4900. The Lawrence session of the Essex Superior Court is at 43 Appleton Way and can be reached at (978) 242-1900.
The Lawrence session of the Essex Probate and Family Court is at the Fenton Judicial Center, 2 Appleton Street. Call (978) 686-9692 for probate matters. Most filings go through the Salem main office, but the Lawrence satellite handles hearings and some walk-in services. The Northeast Housing Court also has a Lawrence session at (978) 689-7833.
- City Hall main line: (978) 620-3000
- City Clerk: (978) 620-3230 in Room 107
- Lawrence District Court: (978) 687-7184
- Lawrence Superior Court: (978) 242-1900
- Essex North Registry of Deeds: (978) 557-1900
The Lawrence city clerk's office handles vital records, business certificates, and public records requests. Below is a look at the clerk's page on the city site.
The clerk's office is in Room 107 on the first floor of city hall. Call (978) 620-3230 for vital records and general inquiries.
Lawrence Public Records
Public records in Lawrence are handled through the city clerk's office under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 66. You submit a written request to the Records Access Officer, and the office responds within 10 business days. Some records are free while others have a fee tied to the cost of production.
Records you can request from Lawrence include city contracts, meeting minutes, employee salary data, inspection reports, and permit files. Vital records like birth, death, and marriage certificates come from the clerk's office and have set fees. Property records are available through the assessor's office and show ownership, assessed values, and lot data. For deeds and land transfer documents, the Northern Essex Registry of Deeds at lawrencedeeds.com is where you go. The registry covers Lawrence, Andover, Methuen, and North Andover. You can search records online at search.lawrencedeeds.com or call (978) 557-1900. Digital images of documents go back to 1869, with about 90% of all records now scanned.
Court records for Lawrence cases go through the Massachusetts Trial Court system. Search basic case info at masscourts.org or visit the clerk's office at the courthouse. The Essex County District Attorney's Office has a branch at the Fenton Judicial Center with a phone number of (978) 683-4300.
Lawrence public records can be requested through the city website's dedicated portal. Below is a view of that page.
You can submit requests online or by mail to the city clerk at 200 Common Street, Room 107, Lawrence, MA 01840.
Essex County Phone Directory
Lawrence is one of two county seats in Essex County, along with Salem. The county covers 34 cities and towns with a total population over 807,000. County offices that serve Lawrence include the Essex County Sheriff's Department in Middleton, the District Attorney's Office in Salem, and the Northern Essex Registry of Deeds right here in Lawrence. For a full list of county office phone numbers and directory listings, visit the Essex County page.