Search Farmington Phone Directory

The Farmington phone directory is your go-to source for reaching city government offices, the police department, and other local services in this growing Dakota County community. Farmington has more than 23,000 residents and a city government that handles everything from parks to permits. You can use this directory to find the right number for City Hall, public safety, utilities, and community development offices. Most city departments take calls during normal business hours on weekdays.

Farmington City Hall Phone Numbers

Farmington City Hall sits at 430 3rd St, Farmington, MN 55024. Call 651-463-4600 to reach the front desk. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The city hall houses several departments, and the main line can transfer you to the one you need.

The Farmington city website has a full phone directory for each department. You can find numbers for public works, planning, parks and recreation, finance, and administration. The site also has online forms for things like utility payments and permit applications. If you want to look up a specific staff member, the website directory lets you search by name or department.

Here is a screenshot of the Farmington city contact page.

This page lists key phone numbers for all city departments in Farmington.

Farmington Phone Directory Portal

Farmington also runs a separate city portal at cityoffarmington.hosted.civiclive.com. This portal gives you access to city news, events, and a range of contact options. It is a secondary website that some residents find easier to use for quick lookups.

Below is a look at the Farmington city portal.

The portal site includes links to departments, meeting agendas, and community resources.

The portal also has a page that lists city office phone numbers in one spot. This is helpful when you need a quick reference for department lines without clicking through multiple pages. It covers all the main offices and gives you direct dial numbers for key staff members.

This office numbers page is one of the best resources in the Farmington phone directory for finding the exact line you need.

Farmington Police Department Contacts

For emergencies in Farmington, call 911. The police non-emergency line is 651-463-4611. Use this number to report minor crimes, ask about lost property, or check on a case. The Farmington Police Department serves the city and works closely with Dakota County law enforcement on some cases.

Police records in Minnesota fall under Minn. Stat. section 13.82. Arrest data is public. That means you can ask for it and they must give it to you. Active investigation files are confidential while a case is open. Once the investigation ends, some of that data may become public. You do not need ID to request public police data, and you do not have to explain why you want it.

The Farmington police also handle community programs, traffic enforcement, and crime prevention. Their office can give you phone numbers for victim services and other support resources in Dakota County. Officers patrol the city around the clock, and dispatch is available 24 hours a day for both emergency and non-emergency calls. The department works with area schools on safety programs and keeps residents updated through social media and the city website.

If you need a copy of a police report from Farmington, contact the records division through the non-emergency line. Most reports are available within a few business days. Some data may take longer if the case is still under review. The department does not charge for inspecting records in person, but copies may have a small fee attached based on the number of pages.

Dakota County Phone Directory

Farmington is in Dakota County, which provides services like property records, tax assessment, and social services. The Dakota County main line is 651-554-6244. Data practice requests go to data.practices@co.dakota.mn.us. The county seat is in Hastings, but many services are available at satellite offices closer to Farmington.

Dakota County handles data practices requests under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. You can inspect public records for free at county offices. Copies cost 25 cents a page for up to 100 pages. The county must respond to your request in a reasonable time. If they say no, they have to cite the law that blocks it.

The county sheriff's office also serves parts of Farmington and rural areas nearby. For records from the Dakota County Sheriff, contact their office directly. They have separate phone lines for records, warrants, and general questions.

Public Data Access in Farmington

Under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, all government data is presumed public. This applies to Farmington city offices and every other government body in the state. You can ask for data in person, by phone, by mail, or sometimes online. The city must have a Responsible Authority who handles data requests, as required by Minn. Stat. section 13.025.

If you think data about you is wrong, you can challenge it. The government body has 30 days to respond under Minn. Stat. section 13.04. This right applies to your own private data held by the city, county, or any state agency.

State Phone Directory Resources

Farmington residents can also use state-level directories to find government contacts. The Minnesota Court Records Online system lets you search case records across all counties. The Secretary of State Business Search helps you look up registered businesses in the state.

For questions about data practices rights, the state IPAD office at 651-296-6733 can help. They advise both the public and government employees on how the law works. This is a free service that covers any data request you make to Farmington, Dakota County, or any other Minnesota government body.

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