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Administrative Offices Closed Monday, May 29th.

The City of Vermilion's Administrative Offices will be closed Monday, May 29th in observance of Memorial Day.

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City Hall
5511 Liberty Avenue
Vermilion, OH 44089
Phone: (440) 204-2400
Fax: (440) 204-2411

Police Department
5791 Liberty Avenue
Vermilion, OH 44089
Phone: (440) 967-6116
Emergency: 9-1-1
Fax: (440) 967-4094

Municipal Court
687 Decatur Street
Vermilion, Ohio 44089
Phone: (440) 204-2430
Fax: (440) 204-2431

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Dominic Ramos
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Hours

Monday 8 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 8 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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