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Animal Licenses
No person shall own, keep or harbor any dog or cat over three (3) months old unless it is licensed. Animal License are issued through the Clerk-Treasurer's Office during regular business hours. Proof of current rabies vaccinations is required.
Animal License are to be obtained annually and expire the same date of the rabies vaccinations.
Annual Fee:
Cats:
Unaltered $20.00
Sprayed or Neutered $10.00
Dogs:
Unaltered $20.00
Sprayed or Neutered $10.00
*Dangerous Animal $50.00
*Additional requirements please contact the Clerk-Treasurer's Office
No person shall own, keep or harbor any dog or cat over three (3) months old unless it is licensed. Animal License are issued through the Clerk-Treasurer's Office during regular business hours. Proof of current rabies vaccinations is required.
Animal License are to be obtained annually and expire the same date of the rabies vaccinations.
Annual Fee:
Cats:
Unaltered $20.00
Sprayed or Neutered $10.00
Dogs:
Unaltered $20.00
Sprayed or Neutered $10.00
*Dangerous Animal $50.00
*Additional requirements please contact the Clerk-Treasurer's Office
Business and Residential Alarm Licenses
Businesses and Residents are required to register their alarm system with the town. Licenses are issued through the Clerk-Treasurer's Office during regular business hours.
Business Alarm License are to be obtain annually and expire December 31st of the year issued.
Annual Fee for Business Alarm License: $25.00
No fee for Residential Alarm Registration.
Businesses and Residents are required to register their alarm system with the town. Licenses are issued through the Clerk-Treasurer's Office during regular business hours.
Business Alarm License are to be obtain annually and expire December 31st of the year issued.
Annual Fee for Business Alarm License: $25.00
No fee for Residential Alarm Registration.
Business License
Any person maintaining, operating or conducting any business or establishment, or doing business, or engaging in any activity or occupation in the town shall obtain a Merrillville Business License, licenses issued through the Clerk-Treasurer's Office during regular business hours. Town of Merrillville Business License expire October 1st of the year issued.
Initial fee : $150.00
Renewal Fee: $75.00
Late Fee: $25.00
Any person maintaining, operating or conducting any business or establishment, or doing business, or engaging in any activity or occupation in the town shall obtain a Merrillville Business License, licenses issued through the Clerk-Treasurer's Office during regular business hours. Town of Merrillville Business License expire October 1st of the year issued.
Initial fee : $150.00
Renewal Fee: $75.00
Late Fee: $25.00
Town of Merrillville employment application
Applications can be mailed to 7820 Broadway Merrillville, IN 46410 Att: Human Resources, dropped off in person or emailed to ejasso@merrillville.in.gov.
Equal Opportunity Employment
The Town of Merrillville strives to create mutually rewarding career opportunities that are available to all applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, citizenship status, military status, or any other category protected under federal, state or local law.
Visit the Merrillville Human Resources page for a list of available positions.
Applications can be mailed to 7820 Broadway Merrillville, IN 46410 Att: Human Resources, dropped off in person or emailed to ejasso@merrillville.in.gov.
Equal Opportunity Employment
The Town of Merrillville strives to create mutually rewarding career opportunities that are available to all applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, citizenship status, military status, or any other category protected under federal, state or local law.
Visit the Merrillville Human Resources page for a list of available positions.
Records
The following public information may be viewed or photocopied at the Clerk-Treasurer's Office during business hours:
To obtain records, an Access to Public Records Request(PDF) must be submitted.
The following public information may be viewed or photocopied at the Clerk-Treasurer's Office during business hours:
- Contracts between the town and other public agencies
- Minutes of all public meetings conducted by the Town Council
- Agendas for Town Council
- Copies of ordinances and resolutions
- All financial data including revenues, expenditures and town budgets
To obtain records, an Access to Public Records Request(PDF) must be submitted.
U.S. Passport
The Clerk-Treasurer's Office processes U.S. Passport applications for a $35 fee and takes U.S. Passport photos for a $10 fee. Photo fee waived for Merrillville residents when applying for a U.S. Passport.
Acceptance Hours
By appointment only, from 9:30 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. Monday-Friday. Please contact the Clerk-Treasurer's Office to schedule an appointment.
For more information regarding fees, please visit US Passports & International Travel or call the Clerk-Treasurer's Office 219.769.3501.
The Clerk-Treasurer's Office processes U.S. Passport applications for a $35 fee and takes U.S. Passport photos for a $10 fee. Photo fee waived for Merrillville residents when applying for a U.S. Passport.
Acceptance Hours
By appointment only, from 9:30 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. Monday-Friday. Please contact the Clerk-Treasurer's Office to schedule an appointment.
For more information regarding fees, please visit US Passports & International Travel or call the Clerk-Treasurer's Office 219.769.3501.
Please download and fill out the Board/Commission Application. Please return your completed application to the Town of Merrillville, Office of the Town Manager 7820 Broadway Merrillville, Indiana 46410. E-mail: mgriffin@merrillville.in.gov
Contact Information
Reference Phone List
(Last updated 06.15.18)
Town Government
Administration/Town Manager - 219.769.5711, ext. 303
Clerk-Treasurer - 219.769.3501
Code Enforcement - 219.769.3699
Town Court - 219.756.6185
Police Department (non-emergency) - 219.660.0001
Fire Department (non-emergency) - 219.769.0004
Parks Department - 219.980.5911
Planning & Building - 219.769.3631
Street Department - 219.769.6784
Stormwater Utility - 219.472.8668
Ross Township Government
Ross Township Trustee - 219.769.2111
Ross Township Assessor - 219.769.7667
Hidden Lake Park – 219.980.8790
Lake County Government
Lake County Government Center (Crown Point) - 219.755.3000
Lake County Juvenile Justice Complex (Crown Point) – 219.660.6900
Lake County Court House (Gary) – 219.886.3621
Lake County Court House (Hammond) – 219.931.3440
Lake County Court House (East Chicago) – 219.398.2442
Lake County Sheriff - 219.755.3400
Lake County Department of Homeland Security – 219.755.3549
Lake County Highway Department – 219.663.0525
Lake County Parks Department – 219.769.7275
Lake County Solid Waste Management District - 219.853.2420
State Government
Indiana State Police (Lowell post) - 219.696.6242 or Toll Free: 1 (800) 552.8917
Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Merrillville/Hobart) – 219.942.1032 or Toll Free: 1 (888) 692.6841
Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Crown Point) - 219.663.0712
INDOT (Gary Sub-District) – 219.939.3901
INDOT (LaPorte District) - Toll Free: 1 (855) 464.6368
IDEM (Valparaiso office) - 219.464.0233 or Toll Free: 1 (888) 209.8892
Indiana Department of Revenue (Merrillville office) - 219.769.4267
Indiana State Senate – Toll Free: 1 (800) 382.9467
Indiana House of Representatives – Toll Free: 1 (800) 382.9842
Indiana Do Not Call Registry – Toll Free: 1 (888) 834.9969
Federal Government
Congressman Frank Mrvan (Merrillville office) - 219.795.1844
Post Office (Merrillville) - 219.769.2130
Internal Revenue Service (Merrillville) – 219.736.4378
Social Security Administration (Merrillville office) - Toll Free: 1 (877) 692.3142
Adam Benjamin VA Outpatient Clinic (Crown Point) - 219.662.5000
Utilities
Sanitary Sewers/Conservancy Districts
Merrillville Conservancy District - 219.472.8000
Independence Hill Conservancy District - 219.769.3996
Gary Sanitary District - 219.944.0595
Garbage Collection
Waste Management – Toll Free: 1 (800) 964.8988
Water Companies
Indiana American Water – Toll Free: 1 (800) 492.8373
Utilities, Inc. – Toll Free: 1 (866) 277.5515
Gas and Electric
NIPSCO – Toll Free: 1 (800) 464.7726
Local Schools
Merrillville School Corporation - 219.650.5307
Andrean High School - 219.887.5959
Aquinas Catholic Community School – 219.769.2049
Hospitals
Methodist Hospital Southlake Campus - 219.738.5500
Pinnacle Hospital - 219.756.2100
Franciscan Health Crown Point (formerly known as St. Anthony Hospital) - 219.738.2100
St. Mary Medical Center (Hobart) - 219.942.0551
Community Hospital (Munster) - 219.836.1600
Franciscan Health Hammond (formerly known as St, Margaret Hospital) - 219.932.2300
St. Catherine Hospital (East Chicago) - 219.392.1700
Misc. Regional Numbers
Lake County Public Library - 219.769.3541
Crossroads Chamber of Commerce – 219.769.8180
NIRPC - 219.763.6060
NWI Forum - 219.763.6303
South Shore Convention & Visitors Authority – 219.989.7770
Indiana 811 “Call Before You Dig” – Toll Free: 1 (800) 382.5544
| Clerk Treasurer Office |
phone 219.769.3501 fax 219.756.0542 html webpage |
| Town Courts |
phone 219.756.6185 fax 219.756.1775 html webpage |
| Fire Department |
phone 219.769.0004 fax 219.769.1341 html webpage |
| Parks and Recreation |
phone 219.980.5911 fax 219.980.0928 html webpage email Report a Concern |
| Planning and Building |
phone 219.769.3631 phone 219.769.4670 fax 219.736.9039 html webpage email Report a Concern |
| Police Department |
phone 911 Emergency phone 219.769.3531 Non Emergency phone 219.769.3722 Administration phone 219.648.2268 Drug Tip Hotline fax 219.769.3846 html webpage |
| Street Department |
phone 219.769.6784 fax 219.756.8005 html webpage email Report a Concern |
| Stormwater Department |
phone 219.472.8668 fax 219.472.8670 html webpage email Report a Concern |
| Town Manager |
phone 219.769.5711, ext. 302 html webpage |
| Town Council |
phone 219.769.5711, ext. 303 html webpage |
Reference Phone List
(Last updated 06.15.18)
Town Government
Administration/Town Manager - 219.769.5711, ext. 303
Clerk-Treasurer - 219.769.3501
Code Enforcement - 219.769.3699
Town Court - 219.756.6185
Police Department (non-emergency) - 219.660.0001
Fire Department (non-emergency) - 219.769.0004
Parks Department - 219.980.5911
Planning & Building - 219.769.3631
Street Department - 219.769.6784
Stormwater Utility - 219.472.8668
Ross Township Government
Ross Township Trustee - 219.769.2111
Ross Township Assessor - 219.769.7667
Hidden Lake Park – 219.980.8790
Lake County Government
Lake County Government Center (Crown Point) - 219.755.3000
Lake County Juvenile Justice Complex (Crown Point) – 219.660.6900
Lake County Court House (Gary) – 219.886.3621
Lake County Court House (Hammond) – 219.931.3440
Lake County Court House (East Chicago) – 219.398.2442
Lake County Sheriff - 219.755.3400
Lake County Department of Homeland Security – 219.755.3549
Lake County Highway Department – 219.663.0525
Lake County Parks Department – 219.769.7275
Lake County Solid Waste Management District - 219.853.2420
State Government
Indiana State Police (Lowell post) - 219.696.6242 or Toll Free: 1 (800) 552.8917
Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Merrillville/Hobart) – 219.942.1032 or Toll Free: 1 (888) 692.6841
Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Crown Point) - 219.663.0712
INDOT (Gary Sub-District) – 219.939.3901
INDOT (LaPorte District) - Toll Free: 1 (855) 464.6368
IDEM (Valparaiso office) - 219.464.0233 or Toll Free: 1 (888) 209.8892
Indiana Department of Revenue (Merrillville office) - 219.769.4267
Indiana State Senate – Toll Free: 1 (800) 382.9467
Indiana House of Representatives – Toll Free: 1 (800) 382.9842
Indiana Do Not Call Registry – Toll Free: 1 (888) 834.9969
Federal Government
Congressman Frank Mrvan (Merrillville office) - 219.795.1844
Post Office (Merrillville) - 219.769.2130
Internal Revenue Service (Merrillville) – 219.736.4378
Social Security Administration (Merrillville office) - Toll Free: 1 (877) 692.3142
Adam Benjamin VA Outpatient Clinic (Crown Point) - 219.662.5000
Utilities
Sanitary Sewers/Conservancy Districts
Merrillville Conservancy District - 219.472.8000
Independence Hill Conservancy District - 219.769.3996
Gary Sanitary District - 219.944.0595
Garbage Collection
Waste Management – Toll Free: 1 (800) 964.8988
Water Companies
Indiana American Water – Toll Free: 1 (800) 492.8373
Utilities, Inc. – Toll Free: 1 (866) 277.5515
Gas and Electric
NIPSCO – Toll Free: 1 (800) 464.7726
Local Schools
Merrillville School Corporation - 219.650.5307
Andrean High School - 219.887.5959
Aquinas Catholic Community School – 219.769.2049
Hospitals
Methodist Hospital Southlake Campus - 219.738.5500
Pinnacle Hospital - 219.756.2100
Franciscan Health Crown Point (formerly known as St. Anthony Hospital) - 219.738.2100
St. Mary Medical Center (Hobart) - 219.942.0551
Community Hospital (Munster) - 219.836.1600
Franciscan Health Hammond (formerly known as St, Margaret Hospital) - 219.932.2300
St. Catherine Hospital (East Chicago) - 219.392.1700
Misc. Regional Numbers
Lake County Public Library - 219.769.3541
Crossroads Chamber of Commerce – 219.769.8180
NIRPC - 219.763.6060
NWI Forum - 219.763.6303
South Shore Convention & Visitors Authority – 219.989.7770
Indiana 811 “Call Before You Dig” – Toll Free: 1 (800) 382.5544
Online Payments
The Merrillville Clerk-Treasurer's online payment portal is available at https://merrillville.in.gov/government/clerk_treasurer/online_payments.php
Accident Reports
You can purchase an accident report by visiting https://buycrash.lexisnexisrisk.com/ui/home
Receive Notifications
Stay connected by signing up to receive notifications from the Town of Merrillville. Visit https://www.merrillville.in.gov/enotify/index.php to sign up for email or text notifications. You can pick the topics in which you want to receive notifications. They include town news, meetings agendas, and public notices.
You can also use the Smart911 app to receive weather, traffic, and emergency notifications. The app can also be used to provide data to public safety and health responders during 911 calls so they will already know those details before entering an emergency scene. Click on the Smart911 link to download the app.
You can also use the Smart911 app to receive weather, traffic, and emergency notifications. The app can also be used to provide data to public safety and health responders during 911 calls so they will already know those details before entering an emergency scene. Click on the Smart911 link to download the app.
Voter Registration
Visit https://indianavoters.in.gov/ to register to vote and for other voting information.
Vacation Home Check
Please download and fill out the Vacation Home Check Application and return it to the Merrillville Police Department, 7820 Broadway Merrillville, IN 46410.
Document Downloads
Visit the following links to download/obtain documents from various town offices and departments.
Town Administration
Clerk-Treasurer
Code Enforcement
Town Council
Police Department
Planning and Building
Stormwater Management
Town Administration
Clerk-Treasurer
Code Enforcement
Town Council
Police Department
Planning and Building
- Documents
- BZA Meeting Minutes
- Plan Commission Meeting Minutes
- Environmental Resource Documents
- Vacant and Abandoned Property Documents
Stormwater Management