Rowlett Phone Directory Search
Rowlett is a city of about 68,000 in Dallas County with some portions in Rockwall County, northeast of Dallas on Lake Ray Hubbard. The Rowlett phone directory pulls from the city's JustFOIA portal, Dallas County databases, and state search tools. The police records section handles open records requests and report copies for the city. Dallas County maintains property records and court cases at the Records Building in downtown Dallas. This guide explains where to find phone directory data, how to look up contact info, and what resources are available for searching people in the Rowlett area.
Rowlett Overview
Rowlett Phone Directory Records
The Rowlett open records page covers fire reports, police records, and other city documents. Fire reports for homeowners are free. For others, they cost $5. Patient medical records go through Emergicon. The JustFOIA portal handles formal public information requests online, letting you submit and track requests from start to finish.
The Police Records Section is at 4401 Rowlett Rd., Rowlett, TX 75088, phone 972-412-6298, fax 972-463-3936. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The division handles accident reports, incident reports, and offense reports. Each of these documents can contain names, addresses, and other contact details useful for Rowlett phone directory searches. You can get copies in person or through the formal request process.
The online services page provides access to various city forms and applications. City permits, licenses, and code compliance records are available here too. These records often contain the names and addresses of Rowlett property owners and business operators. Building permits show who owns a property and who is doing work on it. Code violation records list addresses with active cases. All of these are public records under state law.
The Rowlett Municipal Court handles Class C misdemeanors including traffic citations and city ordinance violations. Court records list defendant names and case details. The court is a useful phone directory resource because citation records include names, addresses, and dates. You can look up active cases or check for outstanding warrants through the court office.
Dallas County Phone Directory Sources
The Dallas County official records search covers property records and filed documents from 1846 to present. You can search by grantor or grantee name to find deeds, liens, and other recorded instruments. Property records are some of the best phone directory tools because they tie a person's name to a physical address. The system is free for basic searches.
The Dallas Central Appraisal District maintains over 800,000 real property accounts. Search by owner name or property address. Customer service is available by phone at 214-631-0910 or in person Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Appraisal notices go out each April with protest deadlines in May for most property types. Homestead exemption applications can be filed year-round.
Dallas County records serve Rowlett for most property and court record needs.
The Dallas County District Clerk handles court records for felony criminal cases and civil matters. Over 50,000 criminal and 30,000 civil cases are filed each year. Online case search is available with party name and case number lookup. The Sheriff's Office provides inmate search and jail information. Sheriff Marian Brown leads the department, which operates the Dallas County Jail with over 5,000 inmates daily on average.
Some Rowlett properties fall in Rockwall County. Check your address to know which county handles your records. The Rockwall County Clerk maintains property records and court cases for addresses on the Rockwall side. This is important for phone directory searches because the records are split between two counties.
State Phone Directory Resources for Rowlett
The Texas Secretary of State has business records searchable by company name or registered agent. The Texas Comptroller runs ClaimItTexas.gov with over $6 billion in unclaimed property. The DPS Crime Records handles criminal history checks and maintains the sex offender registry, which is searchable by name, address, or ZIP code.
Under Texas Government Code Chapter 552, anyone can request records from any government body. No reason needed. Agencies must respond within 10 business days. The Texas Bar finds attorneys in the Rowlett area. The Texas State Library has genealogy records dating back to the Spanish colonial period. The Texas Medical Board verifies physician licenses with practice addresses and board certifications listed.
- Rowlett Police Records: 972-412-6298, 4401 Rowlett Rd.
- Open Records: rowletttx.gov/1691
- Dallas County records: dallas.tx.publicsearch.us
- Online Services: rowletttx.gov/174
- DCAD Property: dallascad.org
Dallas County Elections maintains over 2 million registered voters. Voter records show names and precinct information. The Tax Assessor-Collector John R. Ames provides property tax payment services at the Records Building, 500 Elm Street, Suite 3300, Dallas. Online property tax lookup is available around the clock. These tax records help confirm who owns property in Rowlett and their mailing addresses. Spanish language services are available at all Dallas County locations.
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation covers over 40 license types including electricians, cosmetologists, and air conditioning contractors. The database has over 1 million active licenses. Each record shows the licensee's name, location, and status. For other professionals, the TCOLE Licensee Search verifies peace officer certifications. The Texas Ethics Commission publishes campaign finance reports with donor names and addresses.
Note: Rowlett straddles Dallas and Rockwall Counties. Check your location to know which county handles records for your specific address. Most of the city is in Dallas County, but homes on the east side near the lake may fall under Rockwall County jurisdiction.
Nearby Cities Phone Directory
Other cities near Rowlett with phone directory pages include DeSoto. Each page has local contacts and search tools for that area.
Dallas County Records
Rowlett is in Dallas County. For the full county records page, visit the link below.