Floyd County

Law Enforcement & Arrests

• Under Indiana's Access to Public Records Act (Indiana Code 5-14-3), arrest records are generally considered public information and can be requested from the arresting agency.
• Booking photographs (mugshots) are typically available through the jail's inmate lookup system or by submitting a formal public records request.
• Processing times for records requests vary but agencies must respond within a reasonable time frame as prescribed by Indiana statute.

Mugshots & Booking Photos

• gov, which provides free public access to case information, dockets, and some filed documents.
• To obtain certified copies of court documents, requesters must contact Floyd County Clerk's Office at and pay applicable fees, typically $1.00 per page for copies plus a certification fee.
• The courts accept payment by cash, check, or credit card for copies and filing fees.
• Online case searches are free, but document retrieval may require in-person visits or written requests with appropriate fees.

• The office maintains an online records search system accessible through Floyd County website at www.floydcountyin.gov, allowing users to search recorded documents by name, parcel number, or document type.
• Many documents can be viewed online at no charge, though certified copies require payment of statutory fees, typically $5.00 for the first page and $1.00 for each additional page of a certified document.
• All recording fees are established by Indiana statute, and the Recorder's Office accepts cash, checks, and credit cards for document recording and copy requests.

Vital records for this county include birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates issued under state vital statistics law.

• Processing typically takes 3-5 business days for in-person requests and up to two weeks for mail requests.
• Requesters must provide valid government-issued photo identification and demonstrate a direct and tangible interest in the record as required by Indiana Code 16-37-1.
• Marriage license applications cost $18.00 if both parties complete a premarital education course, otherwise $60.00.
• Expedited service is available for an additional fee through both county and state offices.

Business records, licenses, and permits for this county are processed by the County Clerk and local government offices.

• For formal business entity formation including corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), partnerships, and other registered business entities, the Indiana Secretary of State maintains the official registry.
• gov/sos/business, where users can search for registered businesses, view filing histories, and access documents.
• This database includes information on business names, registered agents, formation dates, and current status.
• Building permits, zoning approvals, and occupancy permits are processed through Floyd County Building Department and Planning Department, located at Floyd County Government Complex.
• The One Southern Indiana Chamber of Commerce, serving Floyd County and the surrounding region, can be reached at www.1si.org and provides resources for business development, networking, and economic information.