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1. Where is City Hall?

City Hall is located at #4 East Lockwood, 63119, at the intersection of Elm and Lockwood Avenues.

2. What are the hours City Hall is open?

City Hall is open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday. The Customer Support Desk and the Municipal Court office is closed for lunch from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Parking tickets and Housing Inspection payments may be dropped off after hours in the drop box located in the front door.

3. What is the population of Webster Groves?

According to the 2020 census, the population of the City is 24,010.

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4. Is a permit needed for a garage sale?

There is no permit required for a garage/estate/moving/yard sale. Sales may be held for no more than two consecutive days, no more than four times per calendar year on the same premises.

5. Is a permit needed for a block party?

Yes, a permit is required for a block party. The permit fee is $25 and then there is a $5/barricade fee with a four barricade minimum ($20) bringing the total fee to $45. 

To fill out the permit application, please fill out this form and bring it into City Hall during normal operating hours. The Customer Support desk will process the application and payment. 

6. What restaurants are located in Webster Groves?

We have many restaurants in Webster Groves. Most are listed in the current

Online Restaurant Locator

7. What is the closest location for the Department of Motor Vehicles?

The Deer Creek branch of the DMV is located at 3238 Laclede Station Road, St. Louis, MO 63143 and can be reached at 314-645-1044. Department of Revenue Office Location Map

8. Is there a Post Office in Webster Groves?

Not at this time. The Post Office that serves Webster Groves is the Mackenzie Pointe location at 7217 Watson Road, 63119. They can be reached at 800-ASK-USPS or 314-351-5281

9. Where can I obtain a marriage license?

The St. Louis County Recorder of Deeds issues marriage licenses.

Recorder of Deeds

10. Where can I obtain copies of birth/death certificates?

The St. Louis County Office of Vital Records can issue certified copies of birth and death certificates for the entire state of Missouri.

Office of Vital Records

11. How do I open a business in Webster Groves?

View a checklist and get more information in our How to Open a Business brochure.

12. How do I make a public record (Sunshine) request?

Submit a request in writing to the Custodian of Records. For your convenience, a form can be found at webstergroves.org/sunshineform

13. What is the role of the Mayor in Webster Groves?

Webster Groves is a Charter city with a Council-Manager form of government. The Mayor, who is selected in a citywide election, is recognized as the legal and official head of government, representing the City at functions and chairing meetings of the Council. However, the Mayor has no veto power and the Mayor's vote on matters before the Council has the same weight as Councilmembers.

14. What does Council-Manager form of government mean?

In 1954, the residents of Webster Groves chose to organize as a "Charter City" with a Council-Manager structure. This means that there is a separation between the policymaking and administrative functions of government. The City Council formulates municipal policy and appoints the City Manager to manage the operations of the City. Usually, Councilmembers deal with the various city departments only through the City Manager. S/he is responsible for developing the annual budget, recommending options and solutions to issues identified by the City Council, implementing projects approved by the Council, and planning, developing and monitoring progress to meet current and future fiscal and operational needs of the City.

There are many different ways that cities can be incorporated and municipalities in St. Louis County represent a wide variety of governmental structures. There are 38 cities across Missouri with the Council-Manager form of government. In the St. Louis County area, Maplewood, Richmond Heights, Clayton, Olivette and University City have also adopted this structure, among others.  

15. Why doesn't Webster Groves have wards?

When the Charter was adopted, it specified that Councilmembers should be elected "at large".