Puyallup Phone Directory

The Puyallup phone directory gives you a fast way to find city staff phone numbers, public records contacts, and department lines across this Pierce County city. Puyallup has more than 43,000 residents and a full set of city offices spread across City Hall and other sites. Use the Puyallup phone directory to look up the City Clerk, the police non-emergency line, or the front desk at public works. Most phone contacts for Puyallup sit on the city staff directory page. A short search helps you reach the right person and skip the hold time that comes with calling the main line.

Puyallup City Clerk Phone Directory

The City Clerk is the main point of contact for phone numbers and records in Puyallup. Dan Vessels Jr. serves as the City Clerk and ADA Coordinator. His direct line is 253-841-5480. The clerk's office sits on the 4th floor of City Hall at 333 S Meridian, Puyallup, WA 98371. The main phone for the office is 253-841-4321. Staff at this desk can route you to any department in the city. They also take public records requests and can tell you which office holds the file you need.

Steph Gunn works as the Public Records Specialist in the same office. Her direct line is 253-841-5461. If you need a copy of a city record, she is the person to call. The Puyallup phone directory on the city site lists both of these contacts and more. You can visit the Puyallup City Clerk page for the full list of staff and forms. The clerk preserves official and historical records, prepares Council agendas and minutes, and publishes legal notices.

Public records in Puyallup fall under the state Public Records Act found in RCW Chapter 42.56. This law says the city must respond within five business days. The clerk handles this timeline and will let you know if more time is needed. Fees are set by state law at fifteen cents per page for standard copies.

Puyallup Staff Phone Directory

The full Puyallup staff directory is online. It lists every department with phone numbers, emails, and office locations. You can search by name or by department. The Puyallup Staff Directory page is the fastest way to find a specific person. It covers the clerk, finance, public works, parks, and the city manager's office.

The staff directory page for Puyallup is shown below. It lists direct dial numbers and email addresses for key staff members across city departments.

Use this page when you need a direct line. It saves time compared to calling the main number and waiting for a transfer.

Note: Staff names and numbers change when positions turn over. Check the online directory for the most current info.

Police Phone Directory in Puyallup

The Puyallup Police Department has its own set of phone lines. Dial 9-1-1 for any emergency. The non-emergency line is listed on the city site. Use it for noise complaints, parking issues, or to check on a report. The records unit has a separate number for report requests.

If you need a copy of a police report, call the records clerk first. Staff can tell you if the report is done and what the fee will be. Most reports are ready within a few days of the incident. The Puyallup phone directory for police also lists numbers for detectives and the front desk. Response times for records requests follow the same five business day rule set by RCW 42.56.520. That gives you a clear timeline when you call in a request.

Pierce County Phone Contacts

Puyallup sits in Pierce County. County level records go through the county clerk, the auditor, and the assessor. The Pierce County page on this site has the full phone directory for county offices. Property records, court files, and recorded documents all sit at the county level. The Pierce County Auditor handles deeds, liens, and land title records. The Pierce County Records Available Online page lists what you can find without calling.

For court cases, Pierce County Superior Court uses the LINX system. You can search by name or case number. The system shows case summaries, dockets, and filing dates. If you need a document from a case, call the clerk of court and give them the case number you found in LINX.

Note: County records and city records are kept by different offices. Always check which level holds what you need before you call.

How to Use Puyallup Phone Directory

Start on the city home page. Click on the department you want. Each page lists a phone, an email, and a street address. The clerk keeps the list up to date. If a number has changed, the clerk will redirect you to the right desk.

Common calls to the Puyallup phone directory include:

• City Clerk and public records requests
• Police non-emergency line
• Finance and utility billing
• Public works and streets
• Parks and recreation
• Community development and permits

Each of these lines has its own phone number in the Puyallup phone directory. If you do not know which office to call, start with the City Clerk at 253-841-4321. The clerk will route you to the right desk. When you leave a message, the city must respond within five business days under state law. That gives you a clear timeline for follow up.

State Resources for Puyallup

Some contacts are not at the city level. Vital records like birth and death go through the state Department of Health. The DOH Vital Records page has the phone directory for that office. It also has the form and the fee. For corporate lookups, the Secretary of State keeps a search tool at ccfs.sos.wa.gov. The state digital archives at digitalarchives.wa.gov holds older files from many counties and agencies.

For criminal history checks, the state patrol runs the WATCH system. The WSP Criminal History WATCH page shows the phone directory for the records unit. The fee is eleven dollars paid by credit card online. Results come back right away. A Puyallup resident can use WATCH instead of calling the local police for older case info.

The statewide court search at WA Courts Name and Case Search lets you look up cases across all Washington courts. It updates every 24 hours. Use it to check case status, then call the clerk of court for the next step. The open data portal at data.wa.gov hosts datasets from state agencies that can help you find the right office to call.

Puyallup Phone Directory for Records

When you call the Puyallup phone directory to ask about records, staff will walk you through the process. You can submit a request by phone, by mail, or in person at City Hall. The city also accepts requests through an online form on the clerk's page. Give a clear description of what you need. The more detail you share, the faster the staff can find your file.

The law under RCW 42.56.010 defines what counts as a public record. It covers any writing that relates to the conduct of government. That includes emails, memos, reports, and meeting minutes. If the city made it or kept it, it is likely a public record. The Puyallup clerk handles hundreds of these requests each year and knows the process well.

Puyallup is in Pierce County. Visit the county page for courthouse contacts, property records, and court case lookups.

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