Lewisville, Indiana Public Records

Henry Superior Court 1, phone (765) 529-5887, and Henry Superior Court 2, phone (765) 529-6401, share jurisdiction over misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, small claims matters (disputes under $10,000), civil cases, family law matters, and juvenile proceedings. Court records for all three divisions are maintained by the Henry County Clerk's Office at the courthouse. Indiana operates a statewide online court records system called Indiana's Odyssey Case Management System, accessible through mycase.in.gov, which allows the public to search civil, criminal, family, probate, and traffic cases filed in Henry County courts. The online portal is free to use and provides case summaries, party names, filing dates, docket entries, judgments, and dispositions, though complete case documents may require in-person requests. Certified copies of court documents can be obtained from the Clerk's Office for a fee of $1.00 per page plus a $1.00 certification fee. Exemplified copies (higher level of certification for out-of-state use) cost an additional $5.00. The Clerk's Office accepts cash, checks, and money orders for copying fees. Access to certain juvenile records, mental health proceedings, and sealed cases is restricted under Indiana law.

Residents can search by parcel number, owner name, or property address to view current assessed values, property characteristics (square footage, year built, lot size), tax district information, property photographs, and assessment history. The online database includes both land and improvement values, homestead exemption status, and recent sales data when available. For official property ownership records, deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, and other recorded documents, residents must consult the Henry County Recorder's Office, also located at the courthouse at 101 South Main Street, New Castle, IN 47362, phone (765) 529-4303. The Recorder maintains all land transaction documents dating back to the county's establishment. Indiana law requires that documents affecting real property ownership be recorded with the county recorder to provide constructive notice to the public. The Henry County Recorder provides online access to recorded documents through a web-based system where users can search by grantor/grantee name, document type, or legal description. While searching is typically free, downloading or printing official copies may require payment of per-page fees. The county also offers a GIS (Geographic Information System) mapping application that integrates parcel boundaries with aerial photography, flood zones, zoning districts, and infrastructure data, providing a visual tool for property research. Title companies, real estate professionals, and property owners regularly use these combined resources for due diligence, title searches, and property valuation research.

While Lewisville itself has minimal commercial development, residents typically commute to employment centers in New Castle (the county seat approximately 10 miles southwest), Knightstown, or to larger cities including Muncie (about 20 miles north) and Indianapolis (approximately 50 miles west). Henry County's largest employers include Dart Container Corporation in Lewisville's general area, which manufactures foam food service products and employs several hundred workers; Henry County Hospital in New Castle, which provides healthcare services and employs medical professionals, nurses, and support staff; and the New Castle Chrysler High School and other public school facilities within the South Henry School Corporation and Blue River Valley Schools, which serve as significant public sector employers. The county has historically relied on a mix of advanced manufacturing, agriculture, and service industries. Major manufacturers in Henry County produce automotive components, food packaging materials, and industrial products. According to available data, Henry County's median household income is approximately $48,000-$52,000, below the Indiana state median, reflecting the rural and small-town character of the area. The county has experienced modest population decline in recent decades as younger residents migrate to larger metropolitan areas for employment and educational opportunities. Recent economic development efforts have focused on attracting light manufacturing, supporting existing agricultural operations, and promoting tourism related to the county's historic downtown areas and rural heritage. Lewisville residents benefit from the county's relatively low cost of living, affordable housing, and small-community atmosphere, though economic opportunities remain more limited compared to urban areas of the state.

Lewisville, as an unincorporated community, does not maintain its own police department. Law enforcement services for Lewisville and surrounding areas in Greensboro Township are provided by the Henry County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at 226 South Main Street, New Castle, IN 47362. The Sheriff's Office can be reached at (765) 529-4901, and operates a website at www.henrycountyin.gov/sheriff where residents can find information about services, divisions, and community programs. The Sheriff's Office handles patrol, criminal investigations, traffic enforcement, and emergency response throughout unincorporated areas of Henry County. Residents seeking police reports or incident records can submit requests in person at the Sheriff's Office during business hours or by calling the records division. Under Indiana's Access to Public Records Act (Indiana Code 5-14-3-1 et seq.), law enforcement agencies must provide access to public records unless they fall under specific exemptions such as ongoing investigations or confidential informant information. Arrest records and jail booking information for Henry County are publicly accessible through the Henry County Sheriff's Office jail roster, which can be viewed online at the county's website. The online inmate search displays current detainees at the Henry County Jail, including booking photographs, charges filed, bond amounts, booking dates, and projected release dates. The system is updated regularly and allows searches by inmate name or booking number. For historical arrest records or detailed incident reports, residents must submit a formal public records request to the Sheriff's Office, which may assess copying fees as permitted under Indiana law. Response times for records requests typically range from several days to two weeks depending on the complexity and volume of documents requested.

Birth certificates cost $28 for the first copy and $4 for each additional copy of the same record ordered simultaneously; death certificates are $25 for the first copy and $4 for additional copies. Online orders incur additional processing fees charged by the vendor. Processing times range from 7-10 business days for mail requests to 2-3 business days for expedited online orders. Indiana law restricts access to birth certificates to the registrant (if of legal age), parents listed on the certificate, legal guardians, legal representatives, or individuals with a documented direct and tangible interest. Death certificates are similarly restricted but may be accessed by a broader range of qualified applicants including funeral directors and immediate family members. Marriage licenses for Lewisville residents are issued by the Henry County Clerk's Office at the Henry County Courthouse, 101 South Main Street, New Castle, IN 47362, phone (765) 529-4303. The marriage license fee in Henry County is $18 for couples who have completed a premarital preparation course, or $60 for those who have not. Indiana requires both applicants to appear in person at the Clerk's Office with valid identification (driver's license, state ID, or passport). The marriage license is valid for 60 days from the date of issuance. Certified copies of marriage records can be obtained from the County Clerk for $2.00 per copy. Divorce records (Dissolution of Marriage decrees) are maintained by the court that granted the divorce; for Henry County divorces, these are part of the court case records accessible through the Henry Circuit Court or Superior Courts. The County Clerk maintains an index to marriage and divorce records dating back to the county's formation, though older records may require additional research time to locate.

The Henry County Health Department, located at 101 South Main Street, Suite 210, New Castle, IN 47362 (phone 765-529-4899), issues food service permits, septic permits, and other health-related business authorizations. Fictitious business names (DBAs - "Doing Business As") must be registered with the Henry County Clerk's Office at 101 South Main Street, New Castle, IN 47362, phone (765) 529-4303. The filing fee for registering a business name is approximately $30, and registrations are valid for a specific period before requiring renewal. The Clerk maintains a public index of registered business names that can be searched during office hours. For formal business entity formation such as corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), limited partnerships, and nonprofit organizations, businesses must register with the Indiana Secretary of State's Business Services Division. The Indiana Secretary of State maintains a comprehensive online database called INBiz at www.inbiz.in.gov, where users can search existing business entities by name, registered agent, or business ID number. The database displays entity status (active, dissolved, merged), formation date, principal office address, registered agent information, and officers or members for LLCs. Formation fees vary: LLCs cost $95 to form online ($100 by mail), corporations cost $90 online ($100 by mail), and nonprofit corporations cost $30. The INBiz portal also allows businesses to file annual reports, update registered agents, and order certified documents. Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) financing statements, which create security interests in personal property and business assets, are filed with the Indiana Secretary of State and searchable through the INBiz system. Business personal property taxes are assessed by the Henry County Assessor, and commercial real estate is also subject to property tax. Business owners can search property tax assessments online through the Henry County Assessor's website to verify assessed values and tax liabilities for commercial properties.

Lewisville voters are served by the Henry County Voter Registration and Elections Office, administered through the Henry County Clerk's Office located at the Henry County Courthouse, 101 South Main Street, New Castle, IN 47362. The Clerk's Office can be reached at (765) 529-4303, and election information is available through the Henry County government website at www.henrycountyin.gov. Indiana residents can register to vote online through the Indiana Voters portal at indianavoters.in.gov, which is maintained by the Indiana Secretary of State. The online registration deadline is 29 days before any election; in-person registration at the County Clerk's Office is available until noon on the day before Election Day. 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 after conviction for a criminal offense. Acceptable identification for registration includes an Indiana driver's license or state ID number, the last four digits of a Social Security number, or a unique state identification number. Because Lewisville is an unincorporated community without municipal government, there are no mayoral or city council elections specific to Lewisville. Instead, residents participate in county, state, and federal elections. Lewisville voters elect Henry County Council members, County Commissioners, Sheriff, Assessor, Recorder, Clerk, Treasurer, Auditor, Surveyor, and Coroner in county-level races. Township offices for Greensboro Township including Township Trustee and Township Board members are also elected by Lewisville-area voters. Lewisville residents can find their assigned polling location by using the Polling Place Lookup tool at indianavoters.in.gov, which requires entering name and date of birth or residential address. Indiana election records that are public include voter registration lists (available for purchase by qualified requesters), campaign finance reports filed by candidates and political action committees (searchable at campaignfinance.in.gov), candidate declarations of candidacy filed with the county clerk or Secretary of State, and precinct-level election results published after each election. In the November 2024 presidential election, Henry County reported voter turnout of approximately 60-65%, consistent with rural Indiana counties in presidential election years. Looking ahead to November 3, 2026, Lewisville and Henry County voters will decide several significant races. No U.S. Senate seat from Indiana is scheduled for election in 2026 (Indiana's Senate seats are up in 2024 and 2028). However, 2026 will feature elections for all nine U.S. House seats representing Indiana, including the 6th Congressional District which includes Henry County. Additionally, all 100 seats in the Indiana House of Representatives and 25 of the 50 Indiana State Senate seats will be contested. County-level offices including some County Council seats, depending on district rotation schedules, may also appear on the ballot. State constitutional officers such as Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, and Secretary of State are elected in presidential election years (2024, 2028) and will not appear on the 2026 ballot. Indiana offers absentee voting by mail for voters who qualify under specific circumstances including being 65 or older, having a disability, having official election duties, being scheduled to work entire voting hours, being a voter with a religious obligation, being confined due to illness/injury, caring for an individual confined due to illness/injury, being prevented from voting due to election day military duty, being a serious sex offender, or being a member of the military or public safety officer. Absentee ballot applications can be submitted online through indianavoters.in.gov, by mail, or in person at the Henry County Clerk's Office. The application deadline is 11 days before Election Day for mail delivery or noon the day before Election Day for in-person pickup. Completed absentee ballots must be received by the county election office by noon on Election Day to be counted.