Madison County, Indiana Public Records

The department may provide access to these images through their online portal or upon request at their office located at 720 Central Avenue, Anderson, IN. It's important to note that availability may be subject to privacy laws and regulations.

To obtain a criminal background check in Madison County, Indiana, you can request a Limited Criminal History from the Indiana State Police. The Indiana State Police website provides an online portal where you can submit your request and pay the associated fee.

You can look up sex offenders in Madison 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. The online search tool allows you to search by name, address, or geographic area to find offenders in Madison County.

Voter registration in Madison County is handled by the County Clerk's Office and Election Board at the Government Center, 16 East 9th Street, Anderson. You can register online at www.indianavoters.in.gov, by mail, or in person at the Clerk's office or any Indiana BMV license branch. The deadline to register is 29 days before any election. Once registered, you can request absentee ballots through the same online portal or by contacting the Clerk's office at (765) 641-9443.

Property records in Madison County are maintained by the County Recorder's Office at 16 East 9th Street, Anderson, phone (765) 641-9475, where you can search deeds, mortgages, liens, and other recorded documents. The Recorder provides online access to recorded document images through a subscription-based search system on the county website. For property tax assessments and parcel information, contact the County Assessor at (765) 641-9536 or use the county's GIS mapping system which typically offers free public access to parcel maps, ownership data, and assessment values.

Birth and death certificates for events in Madison County can be obtained through the Madison County Health Department at 2030 Jackson Street, Anderson, phone (765) 641-9523. Birth certificates cost $12 for the first copy and death certificates cost $10, with processing taking approximately 7-10 business days. You must provide valid photo ID and proof of eligibility (immediate family relationship) as required by Indiana Code 16-37-1. Alternatively, you can order through the Indiana State Department of State Vital Records Office in Indianapolis or online via VitalChek at www.vitalchek.com with additional service fees for expedited processing.

For local business name registrations and DBA filings in Madison County, contact the County Clerk's Office at 16 East 9th Street, Anderson, phone (765) 641-9443. For formal business entities like LLCs and corporations, search the Indiana Secretary of State's free INBiz database at www.inbiz.in.gov, which includes all registered businesses in Madison County and statewide. Building permits and zoning information for unincorporated areas are available through the Madison County Building and Planning Department at (765) 641-9482, while municipalities issue their own permits within city limits.