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Ohio County, Indiana Public Records

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Ohio County at a glance

State
Indiana
County seat
Rising Sun
Population
5,940
Area
87 sq mi
Founded
1844
Cities and towns
1

Ohio County offices and records

Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Ohio County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order throughout Ohio County, particularly in unincorporated areas.

Police Departments. Ohio County is served by Ohio County Sheriff's Office and the Rising Sun Police Department.

Law Enforcement & Arrests. Ohio County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated areas of Ohio County and operates Ohio County Jail facility.

Arrest Records. Arrest records in Ohio County are maintained by Ohio County Sheriff's Office.

Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Ohio County are taken and retained by Ohio County Sheriff's Office during the booking process.

To search for someone recently arrested in Ohio County, Indiana, you can contact the Ohio County Jail located at 123 South Mulberry Street, Rising Sun, IN 47040. The jail provides an inmate lookup process that can be accessed by visiting the facility in person or calling their main line at (812) 438-3636.

Abandoned mine records

Old mine workings in Ohio County

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

From the old mine records

What is on record in Ohio County

Producing when recorded
1
Holes drawn on the old survey maps
6
Shafts and tunnels
0
What they are
gravel pit, sand and gravel pit
Maps surveyed
1961 to 1981

Is an old working under a property here?

The mine records hold 1 mine site inside the county: 1 site producing when the record was made; the old survey maps add 6 holes drawn inside the county, 0 of them shafts or tunnels.

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.

Rising Sun N 5 miles
Ohio 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. The small open circles with a name are the towns and the pale shapes around the edge are the neighbouring counties, both from the Census Bureau. Hover a dot for its name.
Indiana mine map and abandoned mine records
Named workings recorded in Ohio County (1 shown, 6 unnamed on the map)

Indiana abandoned mine maps ranks every county and town in the state by the workings recorded inside it, names the office that holds the mine maps, and says what to do if the ground moves.

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 Ohio County, Indiana?

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

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

Deeds and other recorded land documents in Ohio County are kept by the Ohio 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 Ohio 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 Ohio 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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