Martinsville, Indiana Public Records

Morgan Circuit Court (phone: 765-342-1024) also serves the county with general jurisdiction over criminal, civil, and family matters. Indiana residents can search court records online through the state's Indiana Judiciary's mycase.in.gov portal, which provides free access to case information including party names, case numbers, filing dates, charges or causes of action, hearing schedules, and case dispositions. The system allows searches by party name, case number, or attorney. For certified copies of court documents, the Morgan County Clerk's Office at 180 South Main Street, Suite 102, Martinsville, IN 46151 (phone: 765-342-1025) charges $1.00 per page for copies plus a $1.00 certification fee per document. Many case documents can be viewed for free online, though official certified copies require an in-person or mail request to the clerk's office. Probate records, marriage records, and certain sealed or confidential cases may have access restrictions under Indiana law.

The assessor's website provides free online access to parcel data through a searchable database where residents can search by owner name, parcel number, or property address to view current assessed values, property tax information, legal descriptions, and assessment history. The Morgan County Recorder's Office, located at 180 South Main Street, Suite 204, Martinsville, IN 46151 (phone: 765-342-1027), is responsible for recording and maintaining official land records including warranty deeds, quitclaim deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, plats, and other instruments affecting real property. Indiana law requires these documents to be recorded to provide public notice of property ownership and encumbrances. The Recorder's Office provides free online access to recorded documents through a searchable database at www.morgancounty.in.gov/recorder, allowing users to search by grantor/grantee name, document type, or date range. Documents can be viewed and printed at no charge, though certified copies require a fee of $1.00 per page with a $5.00 minimum. Morgan County also maintains a GIS mapping system accessible online, providing interactive property maps with parcel boundaries, aerial imagery, and links to assessment and ownership data.

Downtown Martinsville maintains a mix of local businesses, professional services, and county government offices surrounding the historic courthouse square. The median household income in Martinsville is approximately $48,000, slightly below the state average, reflecting the community's mix of blue-collar manufacturing jobs, service sector employment, and agricultural influences from surrounding Morgan County. Recent economic development has focused on the State Road 37 corridor connecting Martinsville to Indianapolis, with new commercial development and plans for the Interstate 69 extension that will further improve regional connectivity. Tourism also contributes to the local economy, with visitors drawn to historic mineral springs sites, nearby Morgan-Monroe State Forest, and antique shops. Martinsville's economy is closely tied to the greater Indianapolis metropolitan area, with many residents commuting to higher-wage jobs in the capital while maintaining homes in Morgan County's more affordable housing market.

The Martinsville Police Department, located at 90 North Marion Street, Martinsville, IN 46151 (phone: 765-342-3542), serves as the primary law enforcement agency within Martinsville city limits. The department provides police reports and incident records to the public upon request, either in person at the station or by submitting a written request. The Morgan County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at 1380 Hospital Drive, Martinsville, IN 46151 (phone: 765-342-5544), has jurisdiction over unincorporated areas of Morgan County and provides countywide services including jail operations, civil process, and warrant service. To search for arrests and jail bookings, the Morgan County Jail maintains an online inmate roster accessible through the sheriff's office website at www.morgancountysheriff.org, displaying current inmates with information including full name, booking date, charges, bond amount, and mugshots when available. Under Indiana's Access to Public Records Act (Indiana Code 5-14-3), residents have the right to inspect and copy public records including arrest logs, incident reports, and booking records. Requests must be made to the specific law enforcement agency that created the record, and agencies must respond within a reasonable time. Some records may be withheld if they are part of an ongoing investigation or contain confidential information as specified under I.C. 5-14-3-4. Fees for copies are limited to actual copying costs, typically not exceeding $0.10 per page for standard documents.

Processing time is typically 4-6 weeks by mail, though expedited service is available for an additional fee. Online ordering is available through VitalChek at www.vitalchek.com with additional service fees. Indiana birth records are available from October 1907 forward, and death records from 1900 forward. Only eligible individuals including the registrant, immediate family members, legal representatives, or those with a direct and tangible interest may request birth and death certificates, with valid photo ID required. Marriage licenses are issued by the Morgan County Clerk's Office at 180 South Main Street, Suite 102, Martinsville, IN 46151 (phone: 765-342-1025). The marriage license fee is $18 if both parties complete a premarital education program, or $60 without the program. Marriage records dating back to Morgan County's formation in 1822 are maintained by the clerk's office. Divorce records are obtained through the Morgan Superior Courts where the divorce was filed, with certified copies available from the clerk's office for $1.00 per page plus certification fees.

Fictitious business names (Doing Business As or DBA) are registered with the Morgan County Recorder's Office at 180 South Main Street, Suite 204, Martinsville, IN 46151 (phone: 765-342-1027), which maintains a searchable database of registered business names. For corporation and LLC filings, the Indiana Secretary of State Business Services Division (phone: 317-232-6576, website: www.in.gov/sos/business) maintains the state's official business entity database. The INBiz portal at www.inbiz.in.gov provides free online searches for corporations, LLCs, limited partnerships, and other registered business entities, displaying entity status, registered agent information, principal office address, formation date, and officer names. Businesses can also file annual reports and business formation documents through this system. UCC (Uniform Commercial Code) lien filings are also maintained by the Secretary of State and searchable through the same portal. Business property owners can look up commercial property assessments through the Morgan County Assessor's online database at www.morgancounty.in.gov, searching by property address or parcel number to view assessed values and tax information for commercial real estate.

Martinsville voters are served by the Morgan County Clerk's Office and Election Board, located at 180 South Main Street, Suite 102, Martinsville, IN 46151 (phone: 765-342-1025, website: www.morgancounty.in.gov/clerk). Indiana residents can register to vote online through the Indiana Voter Registration Portal at indianavoters.in.gov, which requires a valid Indiana driver's license or state ID number. Voter registration must be completed at least 29 days before an election. Martinsville, as an incorporated city, holds municipal elections for mayor and city council positions. The mayor serves a four-year term, with the next mayoral election scheduled for November 2027. The Martinsville City Council consists of five members elected from districts and at-large positions. Martinsville residents can find their assigned polling place using the Indiana Voter Portal at indianavoters.in.gov by entering their name and date of birth, which displays their polling location, sample ballot, and elected representatives. Under Indiana law (I.C. 3-7-26), voter registration lists are public records available for inspection, though restrictions apply to their use. Campaign finance reports filed by candidates are public and accessible through the Indiana Election Division or the Morgan County Clerk's office. Election results by precinct are published on the county clerk's website after certification. In the November 2024 presidential election, Morgan County reported approximately 63% voter turnout with roughly 17,500 ballots cast from about 27,800 registered voters. For the November 3, 2026 general election, Martinsville and Morgan County voters will decide races including all of Indiana's nine U.S. House seats (Martinsville is in District 4 or 9 depending on redistricting), Indiana State Senate and House seats for their districts, and all Morgan County elected offices including county commissioners, county council, sheriff, clerk, recorder, assessor, auditor, treasurer, and surveyor. Indiana does not have statewide elections for U.S. Senate or Governor in 2026 (both were last elected in 2024 and 2020 respectively). Indiana allows absentee voting by mail for any registered voter. Absentee ballot applications are available through the county clerk's office or online at indianavoters.in.gov, and must be received by the clerk by 11:59 PM eleven days before the election. Voted absentee ballots must be received by noon on Election Day to be counted.