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Marion County, Indiana Public Records

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Marion County at a glance

State
Indiana
County seat
Indianapolis
Population
977,203
Area
403 sq mi
Founded
1822
Cities and towns
4

Marion County offices and records

Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Marion County Sheriff's Office is responsible for law enforcement in the unincorporated areas of Marion County and operates Marion County Jail. The office has specialized divisions such as the K-9 Unit and the Community Engagement Team, which work to foster relationships between law enforcement and residents.

Police Departments. Marion County is served by multiple law enforcement agencies, including Marion County Sheriff's Office and the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD).

Law Enforcement & Arrests. Marion County law enforcement services are primarily provided by the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD), which was created in 2007 through the merger of the Indianapolis Police Department and Marion County Sheriff's Office law enforcement division. To search for inmates in Marion County Jail system, the public can access the online Jail Inmate Lookup at the Sheriff's website, which provides real-time booking information, charges, bond amounts, and projected release dates. IMPD serves the consolidated city limits and can be reached at 317-327-3811, with headquarters at 50 North Alabama Street. Arrest records and incident reports are considered public records under Indiana's Access to Public Records Act, Indiana Code 5-14-3, and can be requested from IMPD's Records Division or through individual municipal departments.

Criminal Records. These records are maintained by Marion County Clerk's Office and the Indiana State Police.

Arrest Records. Arrest records in Marion County are maintained by Marion County Sheriff's Office and the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department.

Jail & Inmate Records. Inmate information can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office website, which provides a searchable database for recent arrests.

Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Marion County are taken and retained by Marion County Sheriff's Office during the booking process. These booking photos are part of the public record and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office website or by request.

40 South Alabama Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204 • Phone: 317-327-1700 Property tax bills and payment information are managed by Marion County Treasurer's Office at 200 East Washington Street, Room T-1530 (phone: 317-327-4300), which offers online tax lookup and payment services. Marriage licenses are issued by Marion County Clerk's Office, 200 East Washington Street, Room W122, Indianapolis, IN 46204 (phone: 317-327-4736), with a fee of $18.00 and no waiting period. Marion County Recorder's Office, located at 200 East Washington Street, Room W122, Indianapolis, IN 46204 (phone: 317-327-4930), maintains land records including deeds, mortgages, liens, military discharges (DD-214s), easements, and plat maps dating back to Marion County's founding in 1822. Elections in Marion County are administered by Marion County Clerk's Office, Elections Division, located at 200 East Washington Street, Room W122, Indianapolis, IN 46204. The Elections Division can be reached at 317-327-5100, and full election information is available at www.indy.gov/agency/marion-county-clerks-office.

Abandoned mine records

Old mine workings in Marion County

Where the workings are, and the office that holds the mine maps.

From the old mine records

What is on record in Marion County

Old mine sites
11
Sites with no status in the records
2
Still producing
8
Worked underground, in the mine records
1
Main minerals
construction sand and gravel; Tungsten; Fluorine-Fluorite
Holes drawn on the old survey maps
35
Shafts and tunnels
0
What they are
gravel pit, sand and gravel pit, gravel/borrow pit - undifferentiated, sand pit
Maps surveyed
1952 to 1988
Records behind them
57 records for 56 sites, the rest are the same working written down more than once

Is an old working under a property here?

The mine records hold 21 named mine sites inside the county, 11 of them worked out or abandoned; the old survey maps add 35 holes drawn inside the county, 0 of them shafts or tunnels. The minerals the records name are construction sand and gravel; Tungsten; Fluorine-Fluorite.

A point in either file is a location, not a property line: the sheet shows the opening on the surface, not the rooms under it. The record that shows what runs under a parcel is the mine map. The OSMRE National Mine Map Repository holds scanned underground mine maps and answers requests for a named mine or an area. The DNR subsidence insurance page (www.in.gov/dnr/reclamation/mine-subsidence/subsidence-insurance) says the Division of Reclamation fills subsidence holes but does not pay for structural damage, which is what the fund is for.

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Marion County: the boundary from the Census Bureau, and one dot for each old mine or hole on record inside it. The purple dots come off the old survey maps and the darkest of those are shafts and tunnels; the red, green and orange ones are mine records. Hover a dot for its name.
Indiana mine map and abandoned mine records
Named workings recorded in Marion County (21 shown, 35 unnamed on the map)

Disclaimer: The mine information here is for general information only. Old mine records can be incomplete, outdated or wrong, and finding nothing here does not mean there is nothing there. Check with the mine map office named here before you rely on it, and have a qualified engineer look at any ground you are worried about. PublicRecordCenter.com assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors, omissions, or consequences arising from the use of this information.

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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in Marion County, Indiana?

Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Marion County Sheriff's Office or a city police department in Marion County. Ask that agency for its record.

How do I get a criminal background check in Marion County, Indiana?

The Indiana criminal history record comes from the Indiana State Police, Criminal History Services. Online Limited Criminal History search by name, date of birth, race and gender, covering Indiana felony and misdemeanor arrests; the fingerprint based National Full Criminal History gives a fuller report. Fee: $15.70 per record by credit card online; $15.00 per record for IN.gov subscribers.

How can I look up sex offenders in Marion County, Indiana?

Search the Indiana Sex and Violent Offender Registry, or every state at once on the National Sex Offender Public Website run by the U.S. Department of Justice.

How do I register to vote in Marion County, Indiana?

Register with the county voter registration office or through the Indiana Election Division (Secretary of State). You can also register online with the state online registration. You must register at least 29 days before an election; for the 2026 general election the deadline was October 5, 2026.

How do I look up property records in Marion County, Indiana?

Deeds and other recorded land documents in Marion County are kept by the Marion County Recorder. Property values are set by the county assessor, and tax bills come from the county treasurer, who mails the property tax bill; the county auditor and treasurer calculate the bills together. Source: official state page.

How do I get a birth or death certificate in Marion County, Indiana?

Certified birth and death certificates for Indiana come from the Indiana Department of Health, Division of Vital Records. To buy a birth or death certificate in person, visit the local health department where the birth or death occurred; the state office has no walk in service. In person at the local health department where the event occurred, by mail with State Form 49607 to the address on the form, online through VitalChek (the only IDOH approved online vendor), or by phone at (866) 601-0891. Fee: $10.00 for the first birth certificate and $4.00 for each additional copy (death certificates $8.00 first copy).

How do I find business license records in Marion County, Indiana?

Business entity filings are searched with the Indiana Secretary of State, Business Services (INBiz). Indiana has no single statewide business license; a business using an assumed name records it with the County Recorder, and many trades need local licenses.

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