New Richmond, Indiana Public Records

Both courts can be reached at (765) 364-6440. Indiana does not have a unified municipal court system; instead, cases are filed in circuit or superior courts at the county level. Court records for Montgomery County can be searched online through the Indiana Judicial Branch's public access system, called Mycase Indiana, at www.mycase.in.gov. This free portal allows users to search by case number, party name, or attorney to view dockets, filed documents, judgments, and case status for most civil, criminal, family, and probate cases. Some sensitive records (such as juvenile cases, mental health proceedings, and certain family law documents) are restricted from public view. To obtain certified copies of court documents, requests must be made to the Clerk of Courts at the Montgomery County Courthouse. Fees for certified copies are typically $1.00 per page after the first page, plus a $1.00 certification fee per document, though fees should be confirmed with the Clerk's office. Walk-in requests are accepted during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, excluding court holidays.

The online system displays current assessed values, property characteristics (lot size, building square footage, year built), sales history, tax district, and assessment history. Parcel maps and aerial photography are also available through the county's GIS system. The Montgomery County Recorder's Office, located at 100 East Main Street, Suite 102, Crawfordsville, IN 47933, phone (765) 364-6430, is responsible for recording and maintaining official land records including deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, plats, and other instruments affecting real property. The Recorder's Office website offers free online access to recorded documents through a searchable database at www.montgomerycounty.in.gov/recorder. Users can search by grantor/grantee name, document type, or legal description to view scanned images of recorded instruments dating back several decades. There is no charge to view documents online, though certified copies requested in person or by mail require a fee of $1.00 per page plus $5.00 for certification. The Montgomery County GIS parcel viewer, accessible through the county website, integrates Assessor and Recorder data to provide a comprehensive property search tool showing ownership, tax information, and recorded documents for each parcel in New Richmond and throughout the county.

Montgomery County's economy overall is anchored by advanced manufacturing, food processing, education, healthcare (Franciscan Health Crawfordsville), and agriculture. New Richmond residents also commute to employment centers in the Indianapolis metropolitan area, approximately 45 miles east via Interstate 74. Median household income data specific to New Richmond is not available due to its small, unincorporated status, but Montgomery County's median household income is approximately $52,000 according to recent U.S. Census estimates. The New Richmond area has seen limited residential development in recent years, with most growth occurring in Crawfordsville and along major transportation corridors. Agriculture remains the dominant land use, with corn and soybean production prevalent. The local economy benefits from Montgomery County's relatively low cost of living, access to Indianapolis-area employment, and the educational and cultural presence of Wabash College. While New Richmond itself has no commercial district, residents rely on Crawfordsville for retail, healthcare, professional services, and most employment opportunities. The area's economic character is best described as a quiet residential farming community serving as a bedroom area for workers in Crawfordsville and the wider Indianapolis region.

New Richmond does not have its own municipal police department. Law enforcement services for the New Richmond area are provided by the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, located at 225 North Washington Street, Crawfordsville, IN 47933. The Sheriff's Office can be reached at (765) 362-3740, and their website is www.montcosheriff.com. The Sheriff's Office handles patrol, investigations, accident reports, and all law enforcement functions for unincorporated areas of Montgomery County, including New Richmond. Residents can request copies of incident reports, crash reports, and other police records by visiting the Sheriff's Office in person or submitting a written request. Some records may be restricted under Indiana law if they pertain to ongoing investigations or contain confidential information.

Arrest and jail booking information for individuals detained in Montgomery County, including those arrested in the New Richmond area, can be searched through the Montgomery County Jail roster. The Montgomery County Jail is located at the same address as the Sheriff's Office (225 North Washington Street, Crawfordsville). The jail maintains an online inmate search tool accessible through the Sheriff's Office website, showing current inmates, booking dates, charges, bond amounts, and expected release dates. Mugshots may also be available for recent bookings. All public records requests in Indiana are governed by the Indiana Access to Public Records Act, Indiana Code 5-14-3-1 et seq., which requires public agencies to respond to records requests within a reasonable time and permits agencies to charge copying fees. Certain law enforcement records, such as investigatory records for ongoing cases, may be exempt from disclosure under Indiana Code 5-14-3-4.

The fee for a certified birth or death certificate is $10.00 for the first copy and $4.00 for each additional copy ordered at the same time. Online orders through VitalChek incur additional processing fees. Birth records in Indiana are available from October 1907 forward, and death records from 1900 forward. Eligible applicants include the registrant (for birth certificates), immediate family members, legal representatives, and others with a direct and tangible interest. Valid photo identification is required, and processing time is typically 4-6 weeks by mail or immediate for walk-in requests at the state office. Marriage licenses for New Richmond residents are issued by the Montgomery County Clerk's Office, located at 100 East Main Street, Suite 104, Crawfordsville, IN 47933, phone (765) 364-6420. Both parties must appear in person to apply for a marriage license. The fee is $18.00 if both parties complete a premarital education program, or $60.00 without the program. There is no waiting period in Indiana, and the license is valid for 60 days from issuance. Marriage records are public and can be searched at the Clerk's Office. Certified copies of marriage certificates cost $2.00 per copy. Divorce records are court records maintained by the Montgomery County Clerk as part of the case file in the Superior Court that granted the dissolution; certified copies can be obtained from the Clerk for the standard copying and certification fees. Indiana vital records law (Indiana Code 16-37) governs who may obtain certified copies and establishes fees and procedures.

Businesses operating under a name other than the owner's legal name must file a Registered Trade Name (also called a DBA or "doing business as") with the Montgomery County Clerk's Office at 100 East Main Street, Suite 104, Crawfordsville, IN 47933, phone (765) 364-6420. The filing fee is approximately $30.00, and the registration must be renewed every ten years. The Clerk maintains records of all registered trade names, which are public and can be searched in person. For formal business entities such as corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), limited partnerships, and other statutory entities, registration is handled at the state level by the Indiana Secretary of State, Business Services Division. The Indiana Secretary of State maintains a free online business entity database at www.in.gov/sos/business, where users can search by business name, registered agent, or business ID number to view the entity's status, formation date, principal office address, registered agent, and filed documents. Corporations and LLCs must be registered with the state before conducting business in Indiana. UCC (Uniform Commercial Code) lien searches, which show secured interests in business assets and personal property, are also conducted through the Indiana Secretary of State's office online portal. Property taxes for commercial properties in New Richmond are assessed by the Montgomery County Assessor, and business personal property taxes (on equipment, inventory, and fixtures) must be reported annually on Form 103 to the Assessor's Office. Commercial property tax records can be searched through the Assessor's online database using the same tools available for residential properties.

New Richmond voters are served by the Montgomery County Voter Registration Office, located at the Montgomery County Courthouse, 100 East Main Street, Room 13, Crawfordsville, IN 47933. The office can be reached at (765) 364-6490. Election administration, voter registration, and absentee voting services are provided by the Montgomery County Clerk, whose office is in the same courthouse at Suite 104, phone (765) 364-6420. The official website for Montgomery County elections is www.montgomerycounty.in.gov/clerk. Indiana residents can register to vote online through the Indiana Voter Portal at indianavoters.in.gov, which also allows users to check registration status, find polling places, view sample ballots, and track absentee ballot applications. The deadline to register to vote in Indiana is 29 days before any election. Voters must provide an Indiana driver's license or state ID number, or the last four digits of their Social Security number, when registering.

Because New Richmond is an unincorporated community, it does not hold municipal elections for mayor or town council. New Richmond residents vote in Montgomery County, state, and federal elections. Polling place assignments for New Richmond voters can be found using the polling place lookup tool at indianavoters.in.gov by entering a residential address. Polls in Indiana are open from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Election Day. Indiana requires voters to present a valid photo ID issued by the state of Indiana or the U.S. government in order to vote in person. Election records that are public in Indiana include voter registration lists (available for purchase by candidates and political committees), campaign finance reports (searchable at the Indiana Election Division website), candidate filings and petitions, and precinct-level election results. Montgomery County posts unofficial election results on election night and certified results after canvassing on the County Clerk's website.

In the November 2024 presidential election, Montgomery County recorded a voter turnout of approximately 65-70% of registered voters, consistent with turnout patterns in rural Indiana counties. Looking ahead to the November 3, 2026 general election (unless rescheduled), New Richmond and Montgomery County voters will decide several significant races. Indiana does not have a U.S. Senate seat up for election in 2026 (the next Senate race is in 2028), but voters will elect all nine U.S. House of Representatives members for Indiana, including the representative for Indiana's 4th Congressional District, which includes Montgomery County. State-level races in 2026 will include all 100 seats in the Indiana House of Representatives and 25 of the 50 seats in the Indiana Senate. Montgomery County voters will also elect county officials including County Council members, County Commissioners, and other county offices depending on term schedules. To request an absentee ballot in Indiana, voters can apply online at indianavoters.in.gov, download a paper application, or request one from the Montgomery County Clerk. Indiana allows no-excuse absentee voting by mail; applications must be received by the county election office no later than 11 days before Election Day. Voted absentee ballots must be received by the county clerk by noon on Election Day to be counted.