Henry County, Indiana Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Henry County, Indiana, can be obtained from the Henry County Sheriff's Office. The office is located at 127 N 12th St, New Castle, IN 47362. While some information may be available through online portals, you may need to visit the office in person or contact them at (765) 529-5201 for specific requests regarding booking photos.

To obtain a criminal background check in Henry County, Indiana, you should contact the Indiana State Police, which handles background checks through their Limited Criminal History Search. Locally, you can visit the Henry County Sheriff's Office for guidance on the process. The Indiana State Police website provides an online portal where you can request a background check for a fee.

You can look up sex offenders in Henry County, Indiana, by accessing the Indiana Sex and Violent Offender Registry. This registry is maintained by the Indiana Department of Correction and provides a searchable database of registered sex offenders. You can search by name, address, or proximity to a specific location within Henry County.

You can register to vote through the Henry County Voter Registration and Election Office at 101 S Main Street, Suite 4, New Castle, IN 47362, by phone at (765) 529-4255, or online at indianavoters.in.gov. Indiana requires registration at least 29 days before an election. The online portal allows you to register, check your registration status, find your polling location, and request absentee ballots. You must provide proof of identity and Indiana residency when registering.

Property records are available through the Henry County Recorder's Office at 101 S Main Street, Suite 3, New Castle, IN 47362, phone (765) 529-4303. The county provides free online searching of land records including deeds, mortgages, and liens through the county website at henrycountyin.gov. Property tax assessments and parcel information can be accessed through the Assessor's Office online GIS system, which displays ownership, assessed values, tax bills, and property characteristics. Both in-person searches and certified copies are available during business hours.

Certified birth and death certificates for events in Henry County are primarily issued by the Indiana State Department of Health Vital Records office, though applications can be obtained through the Henry County Health Department at (765) 529-4339. Birth certificates cost $28.00 for the first certified copy and death certificates cost $25.00, with processing taking 4-6 weeks by mail. Expedited online ordering is available through VitalChek at vitalrecords.in.gov with additional fees. Applicants must provide valid identification and demonstrate eligibility as immediate family or legal representatives under Indiana Code 16-37.

Business records can be searched through multiple agencies depending on the filing type. The Henry County Clerk's Office at (765) 529-4101 maintains fictitious business name (DBA) registrations filed locally. For formal business entities including corporations and LLCs, search the Indiana Secretary of State's free INBiz portal at inbiz.in.gov, which provides business entity information statewide. Local business permits and building records are available through the Henry County Building Department at (765) 521-7015. Professional licenses are issued by Indiana state licensing boards rather than at the county level.