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As a small town, Carthage relies on Rush County and the State of Indiana for its public records. The cards below are the Indiana state offices, and the Rush County offices are on our Rush County page. Use the category buttons to narrow the list.
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Police & jail
Rush County Sheriff
Sheriff for Rush County, Indiana. Ask this office for incident reports, warrants and jail information.
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About public records in Carthage
What we hold on Carthage, and who keeps its records.
Local profile
Carthage at a glance
- County
- Rush County
- County seat
- Rushville
- Population
- 918
- Rush County population
- 16,752
- Local records
- Rush County offices
- ZIP codes
- 46115
About Carthage public records
Carthage is an incorporated place in Rush County, a place of 918 people, and keeps its own council and town business records. Rushville, the county seat, is where the county offices are. Our Rush County page lists each county office.
Abandoned mine records
Old mine workings in Carthage
Where the workings are, and the office that holds the mine maps.
From the old mine records
What is on record in Carthage
- Holes drawn on the old survey maps
- 1
- Shafts and tunnels
- 0
- What they are
- open pit mine or quarry
- Maps surveyed
- 1960
- Sources
- USGS mineral file and USGS topographic mine features
Is an old working under a property here?
The old survey maps record 1 hole inside the city or town limits, 0 of them shafts or tunnels.
A point in either file is a location, not a property line: the sheet shows the opening on the surface, not the rooms under it. The record that shows what runs under a parcel is the mine map. The OSMRE National Mine Map Repository holds scanned underground mine maps and answers requests for a named mine or an area. The DNR subsidence insurance page (www.in.gov/dnr/reclamation/mine-subsidence/subsidence-insurance) says the Division of Reclamation fills subsidence holes but does not pay for structural damage, which is what the fund is for.
Indiana mine map and abandoned mine records
- DNR Division of Reclamation, Coal Mine Information System (CMIS) map viewerThe map of all documented surface and underground coal mines in Indiana, built with the Indiana Geological Survey from historical maps and reports, now an ArcGIS Online application run by DNR.
- DNR Division of Reclamation, Abandoned Mine ProblemsReport a hazard from legacy mining at 812-665-2207 or AbandonedMinesRestoration@dnr.IN.gov; verified sites go on the abandoned mine land inventory for funding.
- Indiana Department of Insurance, Mine Subsidence Insurance FundState created fund for home and business owners in 26 southwestern counties: cover up to $500,000 per structure added to a property policy through the owner insurance agent, two percent deductible.
Indiana abandoned mine maps ranks every county and town in the state by the workings recorded inside it, names the office that holds the mine maps, and says what to do if the ground moves.
Disclaimer: The mine information here is for general information only. Old mine records can be incomplete, outdated or wrong, and finding nothing here does not mean there is nothing there. Check with the mine map office named here before you rely on it, and have a qualified engineer look at any ground you are worried about. PublicRecordCenter.com assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors, omissions, or consequences arising from the use of this information.
Labor Department file
Wage and hour cases in Carthage, Indiana
The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division closed 1 investigation with a Carthage address since fiscal 2005 and recorded $991 in back wages agreed for 1 worker. Snapshot of April 22, 2026; a case here is a finding by the Division, not a court judgment, and the city is the one written on the employer's record.
- Investigations closed
- 1
- Back wages agreed
- $991
- Workers due back wages
- 1
- Civil money penalties
- $0
- Employers on the record
- 1
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Public Works | 1 | $991 | 1 |
Every employer whose address on the record is in Carthage, by back wages agreed; 0 employers have a page of their own and open from the table, the rest show their whole record in this row. The Indiana wage theft records page ranks the whole state.
Straight answers
Carthage public-records FAQs
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How do I register to vote in Carthage, Indiana?
Voter registration in Indiana is run by the Indiana Election Division (Secretary of State), and the county voter registration office keeps the roll for Carthage. You can register online, by mail or in person. You have to register at least 29 days before an election.
How do I get a birth or death certificate in Carthage, Indiana?
Certified birth and death certificates for events in Indiana come from the Indiana Department of Health, Division of Vital Records. The fee is $10.00 for the first birth certificate and $4.00 for each additional copy (death certificates $8.00 first copy). To buy a birth or death certificate in person, visit the local health department where the birth or death occurred; the state office has no walk in service.
How do I look up property records in Carthage, Indiana?
Deeds for property in Carthage are recorded by the County Recorder, the county assessor sets the assessed value, and the county treasurer, who mails the property tax bill; the county auditor and treasurer calculate the bills together sends the tax bill. Our Rush County page lists those offices.
How do I request a Carthage police report?
Incident and crash reports for Carthage come from the Rush County Sheriff, the office linked above. Ask its records staff for a copy and give the date, the location and the report or case number if you have it.
How do I find business license records in Carthage, Indiana?
Businesses that operate in Carthage register with the Indiana Secretary of State, Business Services (INBiz), which runs the state business entity search. Indiana has no single statewide business license; a business using an assumed name records it with the County Recorder, and many trades need local licenses.
How do I run an Indiana criminal background check?
Indiana criminal history checks are run by the Indiana State Police, Criminal History Services. The fee is $15.70 per record by credit card online; $15.00 per record for IN.gov subscribers. Online Limited Criminal History search by name, date of birth, race and gender, covering Indiana felony and misdemeanor arrests; the fingerprint based National Full Criminal History gives a fuller report.