FAQs

FAQs

FAQs
How do I pay a traffic ticket?
All town citations are paid at the Merrillville Town Court

7820 Broadway
Merrillville, IN 46410
Phone: 219.756.6185
How do I obtain a Tow Release for my vehicle?
Tow Releases are issued Monday thru Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm

Police Department 
7820 Broadway
Merrillville, IN 46410

Phone: 219.769.3531

  • Tow Release fee:  $35.00
  • You must be the registered owner with proof of ownership
  • Photo ID required
Tow Company Locations

Samson  Towing

8250 Whitcomb St.
Merrillville, IN
Phone: 219.730.1430

Steve’s  Towing

6499 Broadway
Merrillville, IN
Phone: 219.980.2895
How do I obtain a copy of an Accident Report?
How do I obtain a copy of an Incident Report?
Incident Reports are issued Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Police Department 
7820 Broadway
Merrillville, IN 46410

Phone: 219.769.3722
How do I obtain a VIN Check?
VIN checks are issued Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

A charge of $5.00 per VIN Check

Police Department 
7820 Broadway
Merrillville, IN 46410

Phone: 219.769.3722
How do I obtain my fingerprints?
Fingerprints are taken Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

A charge of $10.00 will be collected for non-Merrillville residents.

No charge for Merrillville residents.
How do I obtain a Limited records check?
Records checks are processed Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

  • Merrillville residents only
  • Photo ID required
  • A charge of $5.00 will be collected 
Limited criminal histories are also available online via Indiana State Police
How do I bond someone out of jail?
Bonds are processed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Police Department 
7820 Broadway
Merrillville, IN 46410

Phone: 219.769.3531
Who picks up stray animals?
The Merrillville Police Department has an animal control officer.
Contact Dispatch at 219.769.3531 to report a loose domestic animal.

If the animal is dead in a roadway, contact Public Works at 219.769.6784