Godfrey Village Phone Directory

The Godfrey phone directory covers all village departments and public offices in this Madison County community. Godfrey has a population of about 17,712 and sits just north of Alton along the Mississippi River bluffs. Village Hall is at 6810 Godfrey Road, Godfrey, IL 62035, and the main phone number is 618-466-3324. This page pulls together the phone numbers, office addresses, and contact details you need to reach any village office. Use the search tool below or scroll through to find the contact you are looking for.

Godfrey Village Hall Phone Numbers

Village Hall is at 6810 Godfrey Road, Godfrey, IL 62035. The Mayor's office number is 618-466-3324. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. There is a lunch break in the middle of the day when the office closes, so plan your calls or visits around that gap. If you call during the break, you may get voicemail.

The Village of Godfrey website is the best place to start for department contacts and village services.

The state site lists contact info for local offices across Illinois, which helps when you need a number beyond what the village provides.

Walk-ins are welcome at Village Hall during business hours. The building houses the Mayor's office, Village Clerk, and several other departments. Most village business can be handled at this location. Staff at the front desk can point you to the right office or transfer your call if you phone in. If you reach voicemail after hours, leave your name and number and someone will call you back the next business day.

Godfrey Village Department Contacts

Godfrey has several departments, each with its own phone line. The village website lists all of them on the departments page, but here are the key numbers you might need.

• Mayor's Office: 618-466-3324
• Village Clerk: 618-466-3381
• Public Works: 618-466-3133
• Building and Zoning: 618-466-1206
• Parks Department: 618-466-1483
• Animal Control: 618-466-5211

The Godfrey departments page has full details on each office. That page includes phone numbers, descriptions of services, and links to forms you might need. If you are not sure which department handles your question, call the Village Clerk at 618-466-3381. The clerk's office deals with a wide range of requests and can point you in the right direction.

One thing to know about Godfrey is that it does not have its own police department. Law enforcement is handled by the Madison County Sheriff's Department. More on that in the next section.

Police Services in Godfrey

Godfrey does not have a village police department. Instead, the Madison County Sheriff's Department provides law enforcement within the village. For non-emergency police matters, call the Sheriff at 618-692-4433. There is also a Godfrey Substation that can be reached at 618-296-4947. For any emergency, dial 911.

The substation is a local presence for the Sheriff's Department within Godfrey. It is not staffed the same way a full police station would be, but officers are assigned to the Godfrey area and respond to calls there. If you need to file a report or have a non-urgent question for law enforcement, the substation number is your best bet. For anything more serious or time-sensitive, call the main Sheriff's number or 911.

Because police services come from the county rather than the village, some records you might expect from a city police department are actually held at the county level. Accident reports, arrest records, and case files would go through the Madison County Sheriff's office. Keep that in mind if you are looking for police-related records in Godfrey.

Godfrey Village Clerk and FOIA

The Village Clerk's office is at Village Hall, 6810 Godfrey Road. The phone number is 618-466-3381. The clerk handles a range of public-facing tasks, including records requests, licensing, meeting minutes, and general questions about village operations.

Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140), you can request phone directories, staff lists, and other records from Godfrey. FOIA requests go through the Village Clerk. The village must respond within five business days. The first 50 pages of black and white copies are free under state law.

The Godfrey clerk FAQ page answers common questions about village services and records. Check there before you call, since your question may already be answered. If you still need to talk to someone, the clerk's number is the best starting point.

If the village denies a FOIA request, they have to tell you why and cite the specific exemption. You can appeal a denial to the Illinois Attorney General's Public Access Counselor. Most requests in Godfrey are routine and get handled without any problems.

Godfrey Phone Directory and Local Records

The Illinois Local Records Act (50 ILCS 205) requires Godfrey to keep and preserve public records. Phone directories, staff contact sheets, and department listings all fall under this law. The village stores these records and makes them available on request. If you need an older directory or a past staff list, the Village Clerk at 618-466-3381 can help you locate it.

The Illinois state government website is another good resource when you need contacts beyond the village level.

State agencies have their own directories and contact pages for questions that go beyond local government.

Some records in Godfrey may also be on file at the county level. Madison County keeps its own set of records for county offices, which is separate from what Godfrey holds. Since Godfrey relies on the county for police services, many law enforcement records are at the county rather than the village. If you need those records, the Madison County phone directory page has the right contacts.

How to Reach Godfrey Village Offices

Start with the Mayor's office at 618-466-3324 or the Village Clerk at 618-466-3381. Either line can point you to the right department. If you need public works, building permits, parks, or animal control, use the direct numbers listed in the departments section above. For police matters, remember that Godfrey uses the Madison County Sheriff at 618-692-4433 or the Godfrey Substation at 618-296-4947.

Godfrey is a smaller community, so departments are lean and staff wear many hats. You will usually get a real person on the line quickly. If you reach voicemail, leave your name, number, and a brief note about what you need. Staff are good about getting back to you within a day. Watch out for the lunch break between noon and 1:00 p.m. when the office is closed.

The village website at godfreyil.org has a contact page with all the numbers and email addresses in one place. That is a handy bookmark if you call Godfrey offices on a regular basis. The site also has forms, meeting agendas, and other documents that can save you a trip to Village Hall.

Nearby Cities Phone Directory

Godfrey sits just north of Alton along the river bluffs. Several nearby cities have their own phone directory pages on this site with department contacts and office details.

Madison County Phone Directory

Godfrey is in Madison County. County offices handle property records, court filings, vital records, and services that go beyond village government. The county seat is in Edwardsville. If your question involves county government rather than village government, use the Madison County phone directory page for the right contact. Village services like water, streets, and building permits go through Godfrey. Property taxes, court cases, and vital records go through the county. Since police services in Godfrey also come from the county, most law enforcement questions should go to the Madison County Sheriff rather than Village Hall.