MUNICIPAL CODES

Online versions of municipal codes are rarely considered official versions of the code and are often not as up-to-date as the official versions. In addition, online municipal codes often differ in format and pagination from official versions. Therefore, the official code should be consulted for definitive authority.

Free Online Sources

Seattle Public Library Municipal Codes Online
Includes links to over 50 municipal codes, several state-specific code compilations, and code publishers' Web sites (also included below).

American Legal Publishing
Full text of several hundred municipal codes. Includes basic and advanced search functions. Large collection of codes from Ohio.

LexisNexis Municipal Codes
Full text of over 250 municipal codes. Includes basic search capabilities. Large collection of codes from California.

General Code Publishers
Full text of over 300 municipal codes. Includes basic search capabilities. Large collection of codes from New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.

Municipal Code Corporation
Full text of over 1000 municipal codes. Includes basic and advanced search functions. Large collection of codes from Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Texas and Virginia.

Sterling Codifiers
Full text of over 70 municipal codes. Includes basic search capabilities.

Lexis
Lexis provides access to fewer than 10 municipal codes. To search for a code, enter the town, city or county name under "Find a source" and choose "Match terms in long names."

Westlaw
Westlaw also provides access to fewer than 10 municipal codes. To search for a code, enter the town, city or county name under "Search these databases." To view a list of codes available click on "Directory" on the top of the page, then click on "U.S. State Materials," then "Municipal Materials."

If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please email: Rick Buckingham, Reference Librarian.

Last modified: October 29, 2007.