Miami County, Indiana Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Miami County, Indiana, can be obtained from the Miami County Sheriff's Office. They are located at 1104 W 200 N, Peru, IN 46970. You can request access to these records by visiting the office in person or checking if they provide an online portal for public access to booking photos on their official website.

To obtain a criminal background check in Miami County, Indiana, you need to contact the Indiana State Police, which handles background checks through the Limited Criminal History Search. You can submit a request online via the Indiana State Police website or visit a local law enforcement agency in Miami County for assistance. Ensure you have the necessary identification and any required fees ready when making your request.

You can look up sex offenders in Miami County, Indiana, by accessing the Indiana Sex and Violent Offender Registry. This registry is maintained by the Indiana Department of Correction and provides information on registered offenders in the state. You can search the registry online by entering the offender's name, address, or other identifying information to view their status and details.

You can register to vote in Miami County through the Miami County Clerk's Office at 25 North Broadway, Peru, by visiting indianavoters.in.gov for online registration, or by completing a mail-in registration form. Indiana requires registration at least 29 days before an election to be eligible to vote in that election. You'll need to provide proof of identity and residency, including your Indiana driver's license or state ID number. The County Clerk's office at (765) 472-3901 can also provide absentee ballot applications for voters who qualify under Indiana's absentee voting criteria.

Property records in Miami County can be accessed through the Miami County Recorder's Office at the courthouse, 25 North Broadway, Peru, or online through the county's property search system and GIS parcel viewer available through Beacon (beacongis.com). You can search for deeds, mortgages, liens, and other recorded documents by owner name, address, or parcel number. Property tax information and assessments are available through the local Assessor's office at (765) 473-6191, with much of this information searchable online at no cost, though certified copies require fees of $1 per page.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Miami County can be requested through the Miami County Health Department at 55 North Broadway, Peru, Indiana 46970, phone (765) 472-3901. The fee is approximately $12 for the first certified copy and $4 for each additional copy ordered at the same time. You must provide valid photo identification and demonstrate a direct and tangible interest in the record (such as being the person named, a parent, legal guardian, or legal representative). Processing typically takes 3-5 business days, or you can order through the Indiana State Department of Health Vital Records office or online via VitalChek.com for expedited service with additional fees.

Business records in Miami County can be found through multiple sources depending on the type of registration. For local DBA (Doing Business As) and fictitious name registrations, contact the Miami County Clerk's Office at (765) 472-3901 at 25 North Broadway, Peru. For formal business entities like corporations and LLCs, search the Indiana Secretary of State's INBiz portal at inbiz.in.gov, which provides free online access to all registered business entities in Indiana. Local business operating permits and licenses may be issued by the City of Peru or other municipalities, and specific licensing requirements vary by business type and location.