Hancock County, Indiana Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Hancock County, Indiana, can be obtained from the Hancock County Sheriff's Office. They are located at 123 E Main St, Greenfield, IN 46140. You can also access booking photos through the online portal on the Sheriff's Office website, which provides recent arrest information and associated mugshots.

To obtain a criminal background check in Hancock County, Indiana, you should contact the Indiana State Police, which handles background checks for the state. Locally, you can visit the Hancock County Sheriff's Office for assistance or guidance on the process. The Indiana State Police offers an online portal where you can request a limited criminal history search for a fee.

You can look up sex offenders in Hancock County, Indiana, by accessing the Indiana Sex and Violent Offender Registry. This registry is maintained by the Indiana Department of Correction and provides detailed information about registered sex offenders in the area. The registry is accessible online and allows you to search by name, address, or proximity to a specific location.

Register to vote through the Hancock County Clerk's Office Elections Division at 9 East Main Street, Greenfield, or use the online Indiana Voter Portal at indianavoters.in.gov. You must register at least 29 days before any election, and you'll need to provide your Indiana driver's license or state ID number, or the last four digits of your Social Security number. The online portal also allows you to request absentee ballots, find your polling place, and verify your registration status.

Property records are available through the Hancock County Recorder's Office at 1 Courthouse Plaza, Greenfield, which offers free online access to recorded land documents (deeds, mortgages, liens) at hancockcoingov.org. For property tax assessments and valuations, visit the Hancock County Assessor's online GIS parcel viewer, which displays ownership, assessed values, sales history, and property characteristics. Both systems offer free searches by owner name, address, or parcel number, with the ability to view and print documents.

Birth and death certificates for events in Hancock County can be obtained from the Hancock County Health Department at 111 South State Street, Greenfield, (317) 477-1774, for $10.00 per certified copy with same-day service for walk-in requests. You can also order through the Indiana State Department of Health Vital Records office online at VitalRecords.IN.gov with delivery in approximately two weeks. You must provide valid government-issued photo ID and proof of eligibility (immediate family member, legal representative, or person with documented interest).

Search for registered business entities through the Indiana Secretary of State's INBiz portal at INBiz.in.gov, which includes all corporations, LLCs, and partnerships registered in Indiana. For local assumed business names (DBAs), contact the Hancock County Clerk's Office at (317) 477-1109. Local business operating permits and zoning compliance information for incorporated areas should be requested from the respective city offices in Greenfield, Fortville, McCordsville, or New Palestine, while unincorporated area permits are handled by Hancock County Building Department.