How to Search Cities / Counties (Start Here)
This page links to directories that help locate government offices at the city and county level — clerk offices, court locations, and contact directories.
What this page covers: Directories of county and city government offices, court locator tools, and municipal contact databases. What it does not cover: Actual court records or property records (those are on each state and county page).
Where to start: If you need to find the right government office, start with the state page on this site, then drill down to the county.
County Information
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County government information from the National Association of Counties (NACO).
Find a County by City Name
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Probably one of the most useful databases we've found. Search by city name and state to find the corresponding county name.
NACo | County Explorer
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Interactive county data from the National Association of Counties covering all 3,069 U.S. counties.
U.S. Census Bureau | Data
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Search Census Bureau data for any city, county, or state including population, demographics, and economic data.
USAGov | State, Local, and Tribal Governments
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Official federal directory of state, local, and tribal government websites.
Frequently Asked Questions
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