Services
The Clerk-Treasurer's Office provides a multitude of services. Use the links below to find information about the services we provide and general information helpful to Merrillville residents and business owners.
· Business and Residential Alarm Registration
· Town of Merrillville Business License
· Hazardous Material Registration
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
Saturday appointments only. Please contact the Clerk-Treasurer's Office for an appointment.
For more information regarding fees please visit US Passports & International Travel or call the Clerk-Treasurer's Office 219.769.3501
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-Treasurers' 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.
· Business License Application(PDF)
· Residential Alarm Application(PDF)
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
· Business License Application
Hazmat Registration
Any business or person who uses, handles, stores or disposes of items known to contain, or possibly be contaminated with an infectious disease or etiologic agent must obtain a Hazardous Materials License. Hazardous Materials License are issued through the Clerk-Treasurer's Office during regular business hours. They expire December 31st of the year issued.
Chemical Hazardous Materials License annual fee: $100.00
Etiological Hazardous Materials License annual fee: $35.00
· Merrillville Chemical Hazardous Material Registration
· Merrillville Etiological License Application
Records
Citizens may view or photocopy the following public information 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 must be submitted.