Daviess County, Indiana Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Daviess County, Indiana, can be obtained from the Daviess County Sheriff's Office. They may provide access to these records through their office or an online portal. You should check their official website or contact them directly for specific procedures on accessing booking photos.

To obtain a criminal background check in Daviess County, Indiana, you need to contact the Indiana State Police, as they handle statewide criminal history checks. Locally, you can also reach out to the Daviess County Sheriff's Office for guidance on the process. The Indiana State Police provides an online portal where you can request and pay for a limited criminal history report.

You can look up sex offenders in Daviess County, Indiana, by accessing the Indiana Sex and Violent Offender Registry. This registry is maintained by the Indiana Department of Correction and provides information on registered sex offenders throughout the state. You can search by name, address, or proximity to a specific location using their online search tool.

To register to vote in Daviess County, you can register online at indianavoters.in.gov, in person at the Daviess County Clerk's Office at 200 E. Walnut Street, Washington, IN 47501, or when obtaining a driver's license at the BMV. The registration deadline is 29 days before any election. You must be a U.S. Citizen, at least 18 years old by the next election, and a resident of this county and your precinct for at least 30 days before the election. Absentee ballot applications are available from the Clerk's Office or online for eligible voters who cannot vote in person on election day.

Property records in Daviess County can be searched through the Daviess County Recorder's Office at 200 E. Walnut Street, Washington, IN 47501, phone (812) 254-8675. The county offers free online access to property tax and assessment information via the Beacon GIS system (accessible through the county website), where you can search by owner name, address, or parcel number to view assessed values, tax amounts, and property characteristics. For recorded documents such as deeds, mortgages, and liens, the Recorder's Office provides online document images through a subscription service, or you can request copies in person or by mail for a fee.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Daviess County can be obtained from the Daviess County Health Department at 1316 W. Main Street, Washington, IN 47501, phone (812) 254-8763. The fee is $12 for the first certified copy and $4 for each additional copy of the same record. You must provide valid photo ID and demonstrate a direct interest in the record (immediate family member, legal representative, or legal interest). Processing time is typically same-day for in-person requests; mail requests take 1-2 weeks. You can also order through the Indiana State Department of Health Vital Records office or online via VitalChek with additional fees.

Business name registrations and DBA filings in Daviess County are maintained by the Daviess County Clerk's Office at 200 E. Walnut Street, Washington, IN 47501, phone (812) 254-8664, and can be inspected in person during business hours. For formal business entity registrations (LLCs, corporations, partnerships), search the free online database at INBiz (inbiz.in.gov), maintained by the Indiana Secretary of State, which provides formation documents, registered agent information, and business status. For local business operating licenses, building permits, and zoning compliance, contact the Daviess County Building Department at the courthouse, and for professional licenses, search the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency website at in.gov/pla.