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Vital records
Indiana Birth Records
Request birth certificates from the IN Dept. of Health.
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Most requested Canaan records
The cards below include Canaan's own offices, along with the Jefferson County and State of Indiana offices that keep the rest of its public records. Use the category buttons to narrow the list.
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Vital records
Indiana Death Records
Online resource for finding death records from the IN Dept. of Health.
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County court
Indiana Federal Cases
The Indiana Judicial Branch lists the federal courts that sit in Indiana: the Northern and Southern District Courts, their bankruptcy courts and the 7th Circuit. Federal case files are searched through PACER.
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County court
Indiana Lawyer Lookup
Verify an attorney's licensing status with the State Bar.
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Vital records
Indiana Marriage License Public Lookup
Public access to marriage licenses issued in Indiana.
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State records
Indiana Teacher Lookup
Verify a public school teachers credentials with the IN Department of Education.
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State records
Indiana Unclaimed Property
Search property and claim status by individual name or business through the Indiana Attorney General.
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Police & jail
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
The mission of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is to protect and serve the community’s quest for a peaceful and safe existence, free from fear,.
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County court
Indiana Judicial Branch: Public Records
If you need assistance finding records, consider seeking help from your local library, the Indiana State Library, or the Indiana Supreme Court Law.
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More official Canaan record sources
Other official sources
- NCES Public School District Searchnces.ed.gov
- FBI Crime Data Explorercde.ucr.cjis.gov
- IMLS Library Search & Compareimls.gov
- FBI Identity History Summary Checksfbi.gov
- Jail & Inmate Recordsjeffersoncounty.in.gov
- Indiana Department of Correction Incarcerated Searchoffenderlocator.idoc.in.gov
- Criminal Recordsin.gov
Local record guide
About public records in Canaan
Local profile
Canaan at a glance
- County
- Jefferson County
- County seat
- Madison
- Population
- 72
- Jefferson County population
- 33,147
- Local records
- Jefferson County offices
- ZIP codes
- 47250
About Canaan public records
Canaan, a place of 72 people, is in Jefferson County, whose county seat is Madison. Court and property records sit with Jefferson County, and birth and death certificates come from the State of Indiana. Canaan's own offices are in the cards above, and our Jefferson County page lists each county office.
Straight answers
Canaan public-records FAQs
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How do I register to vote in Canaan, Indiana?
Voter registration in Indiana is run by the Indiana Election Division and local election officials. Its site lists the registration deadline, online voter registration, polling places and the local election office for Canaan.
How do I look up property records in Canaan, Indiana?
Deeds for property in Canaan are recorded by the Jefferson County Recorder, and the county office that assesses property keeps the tax values. Our Jefferson County page lists the county offices.
How do I get a birth or death certificate in Canaan, Indiana?
Certified birth and death certificates for events in Indiana come from the state vital records office, Indiana Department of Health Vital Records. Its site lists who may order a copy, the fee and how to order.
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Nearby Jefferson County cities
Use the city page when a record was created by a municipal police department or city office; use the county page for courts, deeds, vital records and jail custody.