Frankton, Indiana Public Records

Madison County Superior Court 1 (phone: 765-641-9474) handles civil cases, family law matters including divorce and child custody, protection orders, and some criminal cases. Madison County Superior Court 2 (phone: 765-641-9481) handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, small claims up to $10,000, and civil cases. Madison County Superior Court 3 (phone: 765-641-9485) primarily handles juvenile matters, guardianships, and family law cases. Indiana offers online court record access through the Indiana Supreme Court's mycase.in.gov portal, where users can search Madison County case records by party name, case number, or attorney. The system provides case summaries, docket entries, filed documents, and disposition information for both civil and criminal matters, though certain sealed or confidential cases are excluded. To obtain certified copies of court documents, requesters must visit the Madison County Clerk's Office at 16 East 9th Street, Anderson, IN 46016 (phone: 765-641-9443) and pay the statutory fee of $1.00 per page for copying plus $6.00 for certification. Court filing fees vary by case type: small claims filing is approximately $85, civil complaints range from $156 to $187 depending on the amount claimed, and divorce petitions cost approximately $157.

The Assessor's online database allows searches by owner name, parcel number, or property address, displaying current assessed values, property characteristics (square footage, year built, lot size), tax district information, and assessment history. Indiana property assessments are conducted annually, and reassessments occur on a regular cycle. The online search tool is free to use and accessible through the county website. For recorded land documents including deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, subdivision plats, and other instruments affecting real property title, the Madison County Recorder's Office maintains the official records at 16 East 9th Street, Suite 120, Anderson, IN 46016 (phone: 765-641-9462). The Recorder's Office has digitized land records with online searching available through the county website, allowing searches by grantor/grantee name, property address, or document book and page number. Most recorded documents from recent decades can be viewed and printed online free of charge, though certified copies require an in-person or mail request with a fee of $1.00 per page plus $6.00 for certification of each document. Madison County also provides a GIS mapping system through Beacon (https://beacon.schneidercorp.com), offering interactive parcel maps, aerial photography, property characteristic data, and sales history. Users can search by address or parcel number to view detailed parcel boundaries, zoning information, and linked assessment data.

Many Frankton residents commute to Anderson, approximately 10 miles southeast, where major employers include Community Hospital Anderson, St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital, Nestle USA (frozen food production), the Anderson Community School Corporation, and various manufacturing facilities. Madison County's economy historically centered on automotive manufacturing and related industries during the mid-20th century when Anderson was home to multiple Delco Remy and Guide Lamp divisions of General Motors, but the county has diversified since the decline of those operations. Current employment sectors in the region include healthcare, education, logistics and distribution, food processing, and agriculture. Agriculture remains significant in the rural areas surrounding Frankton, with corn, soybeans, and livestock production contributing to the local economy. The median household income in Frankton is estimated at approximately $48,000-$52,000 based on recent census data, slightly below the Indiana state median. Recent economic development has been modest, with focus on maintaining existing infrastructure and residential property values. Frankton's location along State Road 13 provides convenient access to Interstate 69, which has enhanced commuting options for residents working in Anderson, Muncie, or Indianapolis.

The Frankton Police Department, located at 202 West First Street, Frankton, IN 46044 (phone: 765-754-8266), provides primary law enforcement services within the town limits. The department handles local patrol, traffic enforcement, criminal investigations, and incident response. Citizens can request police reports and incident records by visiting the police department in person or calling during business hours. Indiana's Access to Public Records Act (Indiana Code 5-14-3) governs the release of police records, allowing public access to most incident reports, accident reports, and arrest logs, though certain investigative materials and juvenile records remain confidential. The Madison County Sheriff's Office, located at 16 East 9th Street, Anderson, IN 46016 (phone: 765-646-9839, website: madisoncounty.in.gov/department/division.php?structureid=13), provides law enforcement services in unincorporated areas of Madison County and operates the county jail. The Sheriff's Office has jurisdiction throughout Madison County and provides backup assistance to Frankton police when needed. For arrest and jail booking information, the Madison County Sheriff's Office maintains an online inmate roster accessible through the county website, showing current inmates housed at the Madison County Jail. The inmate search tool displays mugshots, full names, booking dates, charges filed, bond amounts, and anticipated release dates. Arrest records and jail logs are public record under Indiana law, though certain details may be withheld during active investigations. To request copies of arrest reports, booking records, or incident reports from either agency, requesters should submit a written public records request citing Indiana Code 5-14-3, specifying the date range and type of records sought. Both agencies may charge reasonable copying fees for document reproduction.

Processing time is typically 4-6 weeks for mail requests, though expedited service is available for an additional fee. Online ordering is available through VitalChek (www.vitalchek.com) for an additional convenience fee, with delivery in approximately 7-10 business days. Indiana law restricts access to birth certificates to the registrant (if 18 or older), parents listed on the certificate, legal guardians, legal representatives, and immediate family members with proper identification. Death certificates are available to immediate family members, legal representatives, and those with a documented legal interest. The Madison County Health Department at 128 West 10th Street, Anderson, IN 46016 (phone: 765-641-9704) can provide informational copies and assist with applications but does not issue certified vital records. Marriage licenses are issued by the Madison County Clerk's Office, 16 East 9th Street, Suite 103, Anderson, IN 46016 (phone: 765-641-9443). The marriage license fee is $18.00 for Indiana residents who complete a premarital preparation course, or $60.00 without the course. Both parties must appear in person with valid photo identification and Social Security numbers. There is no waiting period in Indiana, and the license is valid for 60 days. Marriage records from 1823 to present are maintained by the Clerk's Office. Divorce records are court records maintained by the Madison County Clerk as part of the dissolution case file, accessible through the mycase.in.gov portal or in person at the Clerk's Office.

Fictitious business name registration (DBA - "Doing Business As") in Indiana is filed at the county level with the Madison County Recorder's Office, 16 East 9th Street, Suite 120, Anderson, IN 46016 (phone: 765-641-9462). DBA registration costs approximately $30.00 and must be renewed every five years. The Recorder maintains an index of registered business names searchable by the public. For formal business entity formation including corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), limited partnerships, and other entities, registration occurs through the Indiana Secretary of State, Business Services Division, 200 West Washington Street, Room 201, Indianapolis, IN 46204 (website: www.in.gov/sos/business). The Secretary of State's INBiz portal (www.inbiz.in.gov) offers free online searching of all registered business entities in Indiana, displaying entity name, status (active, dissolved, merged), registration date, registered agent name and address, principal office address, and officers or members for corporations and LLCs. The database is updated regularly and includes annual report filing status. UCC (Uniform Commercial Code) financing statement searches for secured transactions and liens on personal property are also conducted through the Indiana Secretary of State UCC Division, searchable online at www.in.gov/sos/business/ucc-division. For commercial property tax assessments affecting business owners, the Madison County Assessor's Office (765-641-9523) maintains assessment records for all commercial and industrial real estate, searchable online through the county's property database by parcel number, address, or owner name.

Frankton voters are served by the Madison County Voter Registration Office, located at 16 East 9th Street, Suite 103, Anderson, IN 46016 (phone: 765-641-9443, website: madisoncounty.in.gov/department/division.php?structureid=15), which handles all voter registration, absentee voting, and election administration for the county. Indiana residents can register to vote online through the Indiana Voter Registration Portal at indianavoters.in.gov, which allows new registrations, address updates, and verification of current registration status. The deadline to register is 29 days before any election. To register, applicants must be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old on or before the next election, have lived in their precinct for at least 30 days, and not be currently imprisoned for a criminal conviction. Indiana requires a valid Indiana driver's license number, Indiana state ID number, or the last four digits of a Social Security number to complete online registration. Frankton holds municipal elections for the five-member Town Council on a staggered basis, with council members serving four-year terms. The next Frankton town council election is scheduled for November 2027 as Indiana municipalities hold elections in odd-numbered years. Voters in Frankton also participate in Madison County elections for county council, county commissioners, assessor, auditor, clerk, recorder, sheriff, surveyor, and coroner positions, as well as state and federal elections. To find their assigned polling place, Frankton residents can use the Indiana Voters Portal at indianavoters.in.gov by entering their name and date of birth or address; the system displays the voter's precinct, polling location address, and hours of operation (typically 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM on election day). Indiana election records that are publicly accessible include voter registration lists (available for purchase for legitimate purposes), campaign finance reports filed with the Indiana Election Division and Madison County, candidate declarations of candidacy, election results by precinct, and absentee ballot statistics. In the November 2024 presidential election, Madison County reported approximately 37% voter turnout among registered voters, with total votes cast around 28,000 out of approximately 75,000 registered voters. For the November 3, 2026 general election, Frankton and Madison County voters will decide races including all nine Indiana Congressional districts (U.S. House of Representatives), Indiana state legislative seats (State Senate and House of Representatives for districts covering Madison County), and various county offices depending on the election cycle. Indiana does not have a U.S. Senate seat or gubernatorial election in 2026. Local questions and referenda may also appear on the ballot. Indiana offers absentee voting by mail; applications can be submitted online through indianavoters.in.gov or by mail to the Madison County Voter Registration Office. The deadline to request an absentee ballot is 11 days before the election (though the deadline to submit the application online is noon the day before the election). Completed absentee ballots must be received by the county election office by noon on election day or postmarked by election day and received within 10 days. Early in-person voting is available at the Madison County Government Center typically beginning 28 days before the election; specific dates and hours are posted on the county website before each election.