Crawfordsville, Indiana Public Records

Montgomery Superior Court 2, phone (765) 362-0802, also handles misdemeanor, small claims, and civil cases. Indiana does not have municipal courts; all cases are processed through the county court system. Court records for Montgomery County are accessible online through Indiana's Mycase system at www.mycase.in.gov, a free statewide portal that allows searching by party name, case number, attorney, or judge. Records include case filings, dockets, judgments, and some court documents. Not all historical records are digitized. To obtain certified copies of court documents, requests must be made to the Clerk of Courts at the courthouse; certified copies cost $1.00 per page plus a $1.00 certification fee per document. Standard photocopies are $1.00 per page. Some documents, particularly those involving juveniles or sealed cases, are confidential under Indiana law and require a court order for access.

The assessor's website offers a free online property search tool where users can search by parcel number, owner name, or property address to find current assessed values, property characteristics (square footage, year built, number of rooms), tax district information, and assessment history. The Montgomery County Recorder's Office, located at 100 East Main Street, Suite 206, Crawfordsville, IN 47933, phone (765) 364-6430, website www.montgomerycounty.in.gov/recorder, is responsible for recording and maintaining land records including warranty deeds, quitclaim deeds, mortgages, mortgage releases, liens, easements, plats, and other documents affecting real property. Indiana law requires that real estate transactions be recorded to establish legal priority. The Recorder's Office provides online access to recorded documents through a searchable database on their website, typically offering free index searching with fees for viewing or downloading actual document images (usually $1.00 per page). Documents are searchable by grantor/grantee name, document type, date range, or legal description. Montgomery County also maintains a GIS (Geographic Information System) mapping portal accessible through the county website, allowing users to view parcel boundaries, zoning information, aerial imagery, and overlays of property ownership. Hard copies of recorded documents can be obtained in person for $1.00 per page, with certified copies requiring an additional $5.00 certification fee.

Raybestos Powertrain, a division of Meritor, manufactures friction products and torque converters for the automotive industry and employs several hundred workers. Healthcare services are provided by Franciscan Health Crawfordsville (formerly St. Clare Medical Center), located at 1710 Lafayette Road, which serves as a significant employer with emergency services, inpatient care, and specialty clinics. Other major employers include the Montgomery County government, Crawfordsville Community School Corporation, and Henry Lane Place, a continuing care retirement community. The city has seen economic development efforts focused on downtown revitalization, with investments in the historic commercial district along Main Street and Washington Street. Median household income in Crawfordsville is approximately $43,000-$47,000, somewhat below the Indiana state median. The city's economy benefits from its location along U.S. 231 and proximity to Interstate 74, providing access to Indianapolis and Lafayette markets. Agriculture remains important in surrounding Montgomery County, with corn and soybean production dominant. Recent industrial development has occurred in business parks on the city's north and east sides. The presence of Wabash College gives Crawfordsville characteristics of a small college town, with cultural events, lecture series, and athletic competitions contributing to community life.

The Crawfordsville Police Department, located at 300 East Pike Street, Crawfordsville, IN 47933, phone (765) 362-3762, website www.crawfordsville.in.gov, serves as the primary law enforcement agency for the city. Citizens can request police reports and incident records in person at the department or by submitting a written request under Indiana's Access to Public Records Act (Indiana Code 5-14-3-3), which requires public agencies to respond within a reasonable time, typically within 24 hours for simple requests and up to seven days for complex requests. Copying fees are typically $0.10 per page for standard documents. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, located at 225 North Washington Street, Crawfordsville, IN 47933, phone (765) 362-0885, website www.montgomerycounty.in.gov/sheriff, provides law enforcement services for unincorporated areas of Montgomery County and operates the Montgomery County Jail. The Sheriff's Office handles civil process, court security, and county-wide investigations. To search for arrests and jail bookings, the public can access the Montgomery County Jail Roster online at www.montgomerycounty.in.gov/sheriff/jail-roster or through third-party inmate search databases. The roster typically displays current inmates' names, booking photos (mugshots), charges filed, bond amounts, booking dates, and anticipated release dates. Indiana Code 5-14-3 establishes that arrest records and booking information are generally public unless sealed by court order. Record requests should specify the date range and type of information sought, and requesters may be required to provide identification for certain sensitive records.

Processing time is approximately 10-15 business days for mail requests and 1-3 days for online expedited service. Applicants must be the registrant (if 18+), parent listed on the certificate, legal guardian, or legal representative, and must provide valid photo identification. Death certificates follow the same process and fee structure through the Indiana State Department of Health. Marriage licenses are issued by the Montgomery County Clerk's Office, located at 100 East Main Street, Room 106, Crawfordsville, IN 47933, phone (765) 364-6440, website www.montgomerycounty.in.gov/clerk. As of 2024, Indiana requires both parties to apply in person with valid photo identification and Social Security numbers; the marriage license fee is $18.00 if one party completes a premarital education course or $60.00 without the course. There is no waiting period, and licenses are valid for 60 days. Certified copies of marriage records cost $2.00. Divorce records are court records maintained by the Clerk of Courts at the same courthouse address and can be searched through the Mycase portal. Indiana vital records at the state level are available from 1907 forward, though some county records exist from earlier dates. Confidential intermediary services are available for adoption records.

The Montgomery County Clerk's Office at 100 East Main Street, Room 106, phone (765) 364-6440, is where businesses register assumed business names (DBAs - "Doing Business As"). DBA registration in Indiana costs approximately $30.00 and must be filed within 30 days of starting business under an assumed name. The registration is valid indefinitely but should be updated if business information changes. For formal business entity formation—corporations, LLCs, limited partnerships, and nonprofits—registration is handled by the Indiana Secretary of State, Business Services Division. The state maintains INBiz at www.inbiz.in.gov, a free online portal where users can search existing business entities by name, registered agent, or business ID number. The database shows entity status (active, dissolved, revoked), filing date, registered agent, principal office address, and officers/managers for LLCs. New business entity filings can be completed online through INBiz, with fees ranging from $95 for LLCs to $90 for corporations. UCC (Uniform Commercial Code) lien filings, which establish security interests in personal property and business assets, are also filed with the Indiana Secretary of State and searchable through INBiz. Montgomery County commercial property owners can search their property tax assessments through the County Assessor's online portal at www.montgomerycounty.in.gov/assessor, which lists assessed values for land and improvements separately. Professional licensing for occupations such as contractors, health care providers, and real estate agents is managed by Indiana's Professional Licensing Agency at www.in.gov/pla.

Crawfordsville voters are served by the Montgomery County Voter Registration Office, located within the Montgomery County Clerk's Office at 100 East Main Street, Room 106, Crawfordsville, IN 47933, phone (765) 364-6440, website www.indianavoters.in.gov. Indiana residents can register to vote online through the Indiana Voter Portal at www.indianavoters.in.gov, which also allows voters to check registration status, view sample ballots, and find polling locations. Voter registration requires U.S. citizenship, Indiana residency for at least 30 days before the election, and being at least 18 years old by Election Day. The registration deadline is 29 days before any election. Online registration requires an Indiana driver's license or state ID; those without can register by mail or in person using the National Mail Voter Registration Form. Crawfordsville municipal elections for mayor and city council are held in November of odd-numbered years (most recently 2023, next in 2027). The city operates under a mayor-council government with the mayor serving four-year terms and the seven-member Common Council (six district representatives and one at-large) also serving four-year terms. Local candidates file with the Montgomery County Election Board, and campaign finance reports are accessible through the county clerk. Crawfordsville residents can find their assigned polling place by entering their address at www.indianavoters.in.gov or by calling the County Clerk. Montgomery County operates approximately 20 polling locations throughout the county, with several in Crawfordsville including sites at Wabash College, Crawfordsville Community Schools buildings, and the Montgomery County Fairgrounds. In the November 2024 presidential election, Montgomery County recorded approximately 13,500 votes cast out of roughly 21,000 registered voters, representing approximately 64% turnout. Indiana election records that are public include voter registration lists (available to candidates and parties with restrictions), campaign finance disclosure reports filed by candidates and PACs (available through the Indiana Campaign Finance Database at www.campaignfinance.in.gov), candidate declarations of candidacy, precinct-level election results, and absentee ballot statistics. Individual ballot choices are confidential. The November 3, 2026 general election will feature races for U.S. Senate (Indiana's Class III seat currently held by Todd Young is up in 2028, so no Senate race in 2026), all nine U.S. House seats including Indiana's 4th Congressional District which includes Montgomery County, Indiana state legislative races (all 100 House seats and half of the 50 Senate seats), and county offices including County Commissioners, County Council, Sheriff, Clerk, Auditor, Treasurer, Recorder, Assessor, Coroner, and Surveyor. Indiana voters can request absentee ballots by mail (application must be received by the county election office by 11:59 p.m. on the day before the election) or vote early in-person at the County Clerk's Office starting 28 days before Election Day through noon the day before the election. Absentee ballot applications are available at www.indianavoters.in.gov. Indiana requires voters to present photo ID at the polls; acceptable forms include Indiana driver's license, Indiana state ID, U.S. passport, military ID, or student ID from an Indiana state school.