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Administration

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1. How do I get a copy of my birth certificate, marriage license, or divorce decree?

You can contact Chester County at 610-344-6000 or visit their online resource.

2. How do I get a copy of a death certificate?

Contact Chester County at 610-344-6000 or visit their online resource.

3. How do I apply for a banner, special event, or vendor permit?

Access our government forms resource or send an email request describing what you need.

4. How do I contact Public Works?

You can call 610-696-5282 or visit the Public Works online resource.

5. How do I contact Building & Housing?

You can call 610-696-1773 or visit the Building and Housing online resource.

6. How can I contact the Recreation Department?

Contact the department by phone at 610-436-9010 or visit the Recreation Department online.

7. How do I contact Parking Services?

Call 610-696-4521 to speak with someone from Parking Services, or visit their online resource for more information.

8. How do I contact the Police Department?

Contact the Police Department for non-emergencies at 610-696-2700. For emergencies, dial 911.

9. What voting ward am I in?

Access our online voting ward resource where you can view a voting wards map for West Chester.

10. What are your hours of operation?

The borough Administration Office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

11. Where is the Public Library located?

The Public Library is located at:
415 N. Church St.
West Chester, PA 19380

Access the West Chester Public Library website for more information.

12. How do I sign up for public announcements?

The borough uses a service for announcements and you can sign up here.

13. How can I pay bills?

Bills can be paid by either cash or check.

14. Where can I park when paying my bills?

There is a municipal parking lot available for borough-related business in the back of our building located at 401 East Gay Street.

15. How can I pay my bills on the weekend?

You may place payments in the drop box located in our parking lot. It is locked and checked every business morning.

16. Are you the courthouse?

No, we are the borough. The Chester County Courthouse is located at 201 West Market Street and can be reached at 610-344-6000.

17. Does the Municipal Building have free wireless?

Yes and the access code is posted in all of the public meeting areas.

18. Where can I pay my sewer bill?

o You can drop your check and voucher at the Borough building (Finance window or box in parking lot), and they will mail it to Aqua every Friday (as a courtesy).
o You can pay in cash at Giant Food Store (698 Downingtown Pike or 1375 East Boot Road) and ShopRite (1115 West Chester Pike).
o Both e-billing and zip-check are available. Go to www.aquaamerica.com.