Montgomery, Indiana Public Records

The Daviess Superior Court, phone (812) 254-8669, also handles criminal, civil, juvenile, and family matters, providing additional judicial capacity for the county. Small claims cases involving disputes up to $10,000 are heard in the small claims docket of these courts. Court records can be searched online through the Indiana Judiciary's case search portal at www.mycase.in.gov, which provides access to case information, party names, filing dates, case status, and docket entries for cases filed in Daviess County courts. However, certain sensitive records such as sealed cases, juvenile matters, and adoption files are restricted from public access. To obtain certified copies of court documents, individuals must contact the Clerk of the Daviess Circuit/Superior Court at (812) 254-8664. The fee for certified copies is typically $1.00 per page plus a $1.00 certification fee per document, as established by Indiana statute. Walk-in requests are accepted during regular business hours Monday through Friday.

Residents can search by owner name, parcel number, or property address. The Daviess County GIS system offers interactive mapping tools showing parcel boundaries, zoning, and geographic features. For recorded documents including deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, and other instruments affecting real property title, the Daviess County Recorder's Office maintains official land records. The Recorder's Office is located at 200 E. Walnut Street, Suite 203, Washington, IN 47501, phone (812) 254-8676. Indiana has adopted the Indiana Secured Transaction system for property records, and many recorded documents can be searched online through the county's public access portal, though some services may require payment or registration. Recording fees are established by Indiana Code and vary based on document type and page count. To conduct a property search, residents can visit the Assessor's website for tax and assessment data or contact the Recorder's Office for copies of recorded instruments. Both offices maintain historical records dating back many decades, with older records available on microfilm or in archived form.

The Barr-Reeve School Corporation, which serves Montgomery students, is a significant employer in the township. Major employers in the broader Daviess County area that impact Montgomery residents include Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane (a major defense installation located in adjacent Martin County), AM General (manufacturer of military vehicles), Jasper Engines & Transmissions, and various agricultural cooperatives and processors. The median household income in Daviess County is approximately $58,000, though rural townships like Barr Township where Montgomery is located typically have income levels influenced by agricultural commodity prices and land values. Recent economic development in the region has focused on advanced manufacturing and logistics, taking advantage of the area's proximity to major highways including U.S. Route 50. Montgomery maintains its character as a small agricultural community while residents increasingly participate in the broader south-central Indiana economy. The area benefits from relatively affordable land and housing costs compared to more urbanized parts of Indiana.

Montgomery, Indiana is an unincorporated community and therefore does not have its own municipal police department. Law enforcement services for Montgomery are provided by the Daviess County Sheriff's Office, located at 200 E. Walnut Street, Washington, IN 47501. The Sheriff's Office can be reached at (812) 254-1060, and their website is www.daviesscountysheriff.com. Residents can request copies of incident reports, accident reports, and other non-confidential law enforcement records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly during business hours or submitting a written request. The Daviess County Sheriff's Office has jurisdiction over all unincorporated areas of Daviess County, including Montgomery, and works cooperatively with the Washington Police Department within city limits. For arrest records and jail bookings, the Daviess County Security Center (jail) maintains an online inmate roster accessible through the Sheriff's Office website. The inmate search system displays current detainees' names, booking dates, charges filed, bond amounts, and booking photographs. The facility is located at 802 E. National Highway, Washington, IN 47501. Under Indiana's Access to Public Records Act (Indiana Code 5-14-3), most law enforcement records are considered public unless they are part of an ongoing investigation or contain confidential information. Residents may submit public records requests in writing to the Daviess County Sheriff's Office, and the agency must respond within a reasonable time as defined by state law. Fees for copies may apply, typically at the rate established by Indiana statute.

The fee for a certified birth or death certificate is $28.00 when ordered online (with additional VitalChek processing fees) or $25.00 when requested by mail or in person. Processing time is typically 10-15 business days for mail requests and 5-7 business days for online orders. Birth records in Indiana are confidential for 72 years from the date of birth and are only available to the individual, parents, legal guardian, or legal representative. Death records are public one year after the date of death. Marriage licenses for Montgomery residents are obtained from the Daviess County Clerk's Office, located at 200 E. Walnut Street, Suite 101, Washington, IN 47501, phone (812) 254-8660. The marriage license fee is $18.00 in cash, and there is no waiting period in Indiana after issuance. Both parties must appear in person to apply, and valid government-issued photo identification is required. The Clerk's Office also maintains marriage records dating back to the formation of the county. Divorce records are court records maintained by the Daviess Circuit and Superior Courts, and certified copies can be requested through the Clerk of Courts at the same address. Indiana Code 16-37 governs vital records procedures and access.

The database includes corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), limited partnerships, and other business entities. Users can search by business name, registered agent, or business ID number to verify entity status, view officers and directors, check good standing, and review filing history. Registration fees vary by entity type, with LLC filings typically costing $95 and corporation filings $90. Fictitious business names ("Doing Business As" or DBA) must be registered with the Daviess County Clerk's Office at 200 E. Walnut Street, Suite 101, Washington, IN 47501, phone (812) 254-8660. The DBA registration fee is set by county ordinance, and renewals are required every five years under Indiana law. For Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) lien searches and filings, the Indiana Secretary of State maintains a searchable database at www.in.gov/sos/business. Business owners in Montgomery pay property taxes on real estate and business personal property, which can be researched through the Daviess County Assessor's Office at (812) 254-8675 or online at www.daviesscounty.org. Commercial properties are assessed using the same system as residential properties, with tax rates set by local taxing units including the county, township, school corporation, and library district.

Montgomery voters are served by the Daviess County Clerk's Office, which administers elections for all Daviess County residents. The Daviess County Clerk's Office is located at 200 E. Walnut Street, Suite 101, Washington, IN 47501, phone (812) 254-8660, with election information available through the county website at www.daviesscounty.org. Indiana residents can register to vote online at www.indianavoters.in.gov, the official state voter registration portal maintained by the Indiana Secretary of State. The voter registration deadline in Indiana is 29 days before any election. Voters must provide their Indiana driver's license number or state ID number when registering online. Montgomery residents can also register in person at the Daviess County Clerk's Office or at the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles when obtaining or renewing a license. Because Montgomery is an unincorporated community, there are no municipal elections for mayor or town council. Montgomery voters participate in federal, state, county, and township elections. Barr Township holds elections for township trustee and township board members in municipal election years. To find their assigned polling place, Montgomery residents can use the Indiana Voters portal at www.indianavoters.in.gov, which provides polling location information based on residential address, along with sample ballots and election dates. Under Indiana law (Indiana Code 3-7-26), voter registration lists are public records available for inspection, though certain personal information is protected. Campaign finance reports for candidates and political action committees are available through the Indiana Election Division at www.in.gov/sos/elections. In the November 2024 presidential election, Daviess County reported approximately 64% voter turnout with over 12,000 ballots cast out of approximately 19,000 registered voters. Looking ahead to the November 3, 2026 general election, Montgomery and Daviess County voters will decide several important races. Indiana does not have a U.S. Senate seat up for election in 2026 (the state's Senate seats are up in 2024 and 2028), but voters will elect one U.S. Representative for Indiana's 8th Congressional District. State-level races will include all 100 seats in the Indiana House of Representatives and 25 of the 50 Indiana Senate seats (Senate District 39 serves Daviess County). County offices up for election in 2026 include Daviess County Council members, County Auditor, and potentially other county positions depending on term schedules. Township offices including Barr Township Trustee and Board may also appear on the ballot. Indiana offers absentee voting by mail for voters who meet specific criteria under Indiana Code 3-11-10, including being 65 or older, having a disability, being scheduled to work all 12 hours polls are open, or being absent from the county on election day. Absentee ballot applications must be submitted to the Daviess County Clerk's Office, with deadlines varying based on whether the ballot is requested by mail or in person. Early in-person voting is also available at the County Clerk's Office beginning 28 days before the election.