Hempstead Phone Directory Search

The Hempstead phone directory pulls from public records held by the Town of Hempstead and Nassau County offices. With more than 760,000 residents spread across dozens of villages and hamlets, Hempstead is the largest town in New York State. Public records here include property filings, business certificates, vital statistics, building permits, and tax rolls. The Town Clerk keeps many of these records and serves as the Records Access Officer for FOIL requests. Nassau County handles county-level records through its own clerk and assessor offices in Mineola. You can search these sources to find names, addresses, and phone numbers for people in Hempstead.

Town of Hempstead Clerk Records

The Town Clerk is the main records keeper for the Town of Hempstead. This office handles vital statistics, marriage licenses, birth and death records, and business certificates. It also keeps minutes from Town Board meetings and resolutions passed by the board. All of these are public records under New York's Freedom of Information Law.

The Town Clerk's office sits at 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, NY 11550. You can call them at (516) 489-5000. Office hours run Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome for basic record lookups, but you should call ahead for large requests.

FOIL requests go through the Town Clerk since that office also serves as the Records Access Officer. You can submit a request in writing by mail, by email, or in person. The town must respond within five business days. Copies cost 25 cents per page for standard sizes. If you just want to look at records, in-person inspection is free.

The Town Board meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Meeting minutes and agendas are public. Resolutions that the board passes become part of the permanent record. These documents sometimes list the names of individuals involved in zoning changes, permits, and other local actions.

Nassau County Records for Hempstead

Hempstead falls under Nassau County for county-level record keeping. The Nassau County Clerk at 240 Old Country Road in Mineola keeps land records, judgments, liens, and business filings. You can search many of these online through the county's land records portal. Property deeds and mortgages show owner names and mailing addresses, which makes them useful for phone directory lookups.

The Nassau County Clerk can be reached at (516) 493-4111. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., Monday through Friday. The office accepts FOIL requests and provides certified copies of recorded documents. Expect to pay standard copy fees.

The Nassau County Assessor keeps property tax rolls that list every parcel in Hempstead. These records show the owner's name and mailing address. You can search assessment data online through the county website. Tax maps and assessment rolls are public. The Receiver of Taxes for the Town of Hempstead also handles property tax records and can provide payment histories that include owner contact details.

Nassau County's Sheriff Office at 100 Carmen Avenue in East Meadow holds certain records too. Civil process records, foreclosure sales, and auction notices are all public. These can turn up names and addresses you might not find through the clerk's office.

Property and Tax Records in Hempstead

Property records are one of the best sources for phone directory data in Hempstead. Every time someone buys a home, refinances a mortgage, or records a lien, the county clerk logs it. These filings include the full name and address of each party involved.

The Town of Hempstead Receiver of Taxes handles all property tax billing for the unincorporated areas and some villages. Their office is at 1 Washington Street. Tax bills list the property owner's name and mailing address. If you need to look up who owns a specific parcel, the tax roll is a good place to start. You can also check the Nassau County Tax Map online to cross-reference lot numbers with owner names.

Building permits are another source. The Town of Hempstead Building Department reviews and issues permits for construction, renovations, and demolitions across the town. Permit records show who applied, the property address, and the type of work. These are public records. The Building Department is located at 200 North Franklin Street and can be called at (516) 489-5000.

Village and Hamlet Records

The Town of Hempstead contains over 30 villages and many unincorporated hamlets. Each village has its own clerk and board of trustees. The Village of Hempstead, which is a separate entity from the town, has its own Village Clerk who keeps board meeting minutes, local ordinances, and business permits.

Villages like Freeport, Valley Stream, Long Beach, and Rockville Centre each maintain their own set of public records. Village clerks handle Freedom of Information requests for village-level documents. If you are looking for records about someone who lives in a specific village, you may need to contact both the village clerk and the town clerk.

For the Village of Hempstead, the clerk's office is at 99 James A. Garner Way, Hempstead, NY 11550. The Village Board holds regular meetings and posts agendas and minutes online. Business licenses issued by the village list the owner's name and business address.

Hamlets like Levittown, Elmont, Franklin Square, and Uniondale do not have their own government. Records for these areas go through the Town of Hempstead directly. That makes the Town Clerk the primary contact for any phone directory search in unincorporated areas.

How to File a FOIL Request in Hempstead

Filing a FOIL request is the main way to get records that are not already online. The process is the same at the town and county level.

Start by writing a letter or email. Describe what records you want as clearly as you can. Use names, dates, and document types. Address it to the Records Access Officer at the Town of Hempstead, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, NY 11550. You can also send FOIL requests to the Nassau County FOIL office for county records.

The agency has five business days to respond. They will either give you the records, deny the request with an explanation, or send a letter saying they need more time. If they deny your request, you have 30 days to appeal. The NYS Committee on Open Government can help if you run into trouble. They answer questions by phone at (518) 474-2518.

Keep your request focused. Broad requests like "all records about John Smith" may take longer to process. Instead, ask for a specific type of document. For example, "property deeds recorded in the name of John Smith from 2015 to 2024" is much better. Specific requests get faster results.

Fees are straightforward. Copies cost 25 cents per page. Certified copies cost more. If the request takes a long time to process, the agency might charge for staff time. But basic searches and in-person viewing are free.

Court Records in Hempstead

Court records are another way to find contact details. The Nassau County courts handle cases for all of Hempstead. The Nassau County Supreme Court is at 100 Supreme Court Drive in Mineola. Civil and criminal case filings list names and addresses of the parties involved.

Small claims cases in particular can be useful. They list both the plaintiff and defendant by name and address. Family court records have more restrictions, but many civil case records are open to the public. The District Court at 99 Main Street in Hempstead handles small claims and civil cases under $15,000.

The NYS Unified Court System lets you search some records online. For others, you can file a FOIL request with the court's records office. Mail requests go to OCA FOIL Officer, Office of Court Administration, 25 Beaver Street, Room 840, New York, NY 10004. Email works too, at foil@nycourts.gov. Court record copies cost 25 cents per page.

Voter Registration and Other Public Records

Voter rolls are public in New York. The Nassau County Board of Elections keeps voter registration data for everyone in Hempstead. This data includes the voter's name, home address, party affiliation, and voting history. It is available for political and non-commercial use.

You can request voter data from the Nassau County Board of Elections at 240 Old Country Road, Mineola. They provide lists in various formats. The data does not include phone numbers, but home addresses alone are valuable for a phone directory search when combined with other sources.

Health records from the Nassau County Department of Health cover birth and death certificates for events that happened in the county. These are vital records with certain access rules. Immediate family members and legal representatives can get copies. The Health Department is at 200 County Seat Drive in Mineola.

Business records filed with the Town Clerk show the names of sole proprietors and their business addresses. These are filed when someone starts a business under a name different from their own. The filing lists the owner's real name and the business name. It is a simple but effective way to connect a business to a person.

Online Search Tools for Hempstead Records

Several online tools let you search Hempstead records without leaving your desk. The Nassau County Clerk's land records database covers deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents. You can search by name, address, or document type. Results show the parties, recording date, and document reference number.

The Nassau County Land Records portal is free to use. You can view index information at no cost. Full document images may require a fee or in-person visit. The system covers records going back several decades.

For property assessment data, the Nassau County Assessor's website lets you search by address or owner name. Results show the assessed value, lot size, and owner mailing address. This is a quick way to find who owns a property in Hempstead.

The Town of Hempstead website at hempsteadny.gov has information about town services, meeting schedules, and department contacts. While the town does not have a full online records portal, you can find contact details for each department and learn how to submit records requests.

Nearby Cities with Phone Directory Pages

Several other cities and towns near Hempstead also have phone directory pages on this site. These areas share some county-level records through Nassau County, so searching one often turns up results from others nearby.