Merrillville Police Department FAQ

Merrillville Police Department
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7820 Broadway
Merrillville, IN 46410

Emergency
911

Non Emergency
219.769.3531

Administration
219.769.3722

Crime Tip Hotline
219.756.6180 ext.545

219.769.3846

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Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the requirements to obtain a gun permit? Applications are taken on Wednesdays 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Fingerprints will be taken Must be 18 years old or older Gun Permit Fees - Merrillville Residents Only
	License Type	Local Fee	State Fee

	Four Year Hunging & Target	$10 / $5 Refundable *	$5
	Four Year Personal Protection	$10 / $5 Refundable *	$30
	Lifetime Hunting & Target - No current license	$50 / $30 Refundable *	$25
	Lifetime Hunting & Target - current valid license	$40 / $30 Refundable *	$20
	Lifetime Personal Protection - No current license	$50 / $30 Refundable *	$75
	Lifetime Personal Protection - current valid license	$40 / $30 Refundable *	$60
	Retired Law Enforcement	Not Provided in Law	Fee Exempt
	Corrections Officer	Not Provided in Law	Fee Exempt
	Firearms Dealer	Not Provided in Law	Fee Exempt

	* A portion of the local fee is refundable if a license is not issued. The entire state fee is refundable is no license is issued.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- How do I obtain a Tow Release for my vehicle?
Tow Releases are issued Monday thru Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm
You must be the registered owner with proof of ownership
Photo ID required

See below concerning tow companies

Cars Towing
7901 Taft St.
Merrillville, IN
219-864-0400

Steve’s Towing
6499 Broadway
Merrillville, IN
219-980-2895

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How do I obtain a copy of an Incident Report?
Incident Reports are issued Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. A charge of $5.00 per report will be collected.

How do I obtain a copy of an Accident Report?
7820 Broadway location: Accident Reports are issued Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. A charge of $5.00 per report will be collected

5474 Broadway location: Accident Reports are issued 7 days a week 24 hours a day. A charge of $5.00 per report will be collected

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 will be collected

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 Merrillville only records check?

Records checks are processed Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Merrillville residents only
Photo ID required
No charges are collected

How do I bond someone out of jail?
Bonds are processed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

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

7820 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410. (219) 756-6185
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 8:30AM – 4:00PM
Thursday: 8:30AM – 6:30PM