Decatur County, Indiana Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Decatur County, Indiana, can be obtained from the Decatur County Sheriff's Office. They maintain records of all individuals processed through the county jail. You can visit their office at 315 South Ireland Street, Greensburg, IN 47240, or check if they have an online portal for accessing these records. It's advisable to call ahead to confirm the availability of specific records.

To obtain a criminal background check in Decatur County, Indiana, you can request it through the Indiana State Police, which handles statewide background checks. Locally, you may also contact the Decatur County Sheriff's Office for guidance on the process. The Indiana State Police provides an online portal called 'Limited Criminal History Search' where you can request and pay for background checks.

You can look up sex offenders in Decatur 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 offenders. You can search by name, address, or proximity to specific locations within Decatur County through their online portal.

To register to vote in Decatur County, you can visit the Decatur County Clerk's Office at 150 Courthouse Square, Room 201, Greensburg, or register online at www.indianavoters.in.gov. Indiana law requires voter registration at least 29 days before an election to be eligible to vote in that election. You must be a U.S. Citizen, at least 18 years old by the next general election, and a resident of Indiana and your precinct for at least 30 days. The Clerk's Office also processes absentee ballot applications for voters who prefer to vote by mail or before Election Day.

Property records in Decatur County can be accessed through the Decatur County Recorder's Office at 150 Courthouse Square, Suite 205, Greensburg, phone (812) 222-2958. The county participates in the Mix online system, which provides free searching of land records including deeds, mortgages, liens, and plat maps at no charge, though fees may apply for downloading documents. For property tax assessment information, contact the Decatur County Assessor's Office at (812) 222-2950 or visit their online assessment portal. The county's GIS system also provides parcel maps and aerial imagery for property research.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Decatur County can be obtained from the Decatur County Health Department at 922 South Ireland Street, Greensburg, phone (812) 663-7632. The fee is $15.00 for the first certified copy and $4.00 for each additional copy ordered at the same time. You must provide valid photo identification and proof of relationship to the person named on the certificate. Alternatively, you can order from the Indiana State Department of State Vital Records Office at www.in.gov/health/vital records or through VitalChek online, though additional fees apply for online ordering.

Business records in Decatur County can be searched through multiple sources depending on the business type. For assumed business names (DBAs), contact the Decatur County Clerk's Office at (812) 222-2951. For formal business entities like corporations and LLCs, use the Indiana Secretary of State's free INBiz portal at www.inbiz.in.gov to search all registered businesses in Indiana. Local business operating permits within Greensburg city limits may require contacting Greensburg City Hall at (812) 663-2737, while county-level permits and zoning information can be obtained from the Decatur County Plan Commission at (812) 222-2949.