Posey County, Indiana Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Posey County, Indiana, can be obtained through the Posey County Sheriff's Office. The office may provide access to these records upon request, and some information might be available on their official website. For further assistance, you can visit the Sheriff's Office at 1201 O'Donnell Road, Mt. Vernon, IN 47620, or call them at (812) 838-1321.

To obtain a criminal background check in Posey County, Indiana, you can request one through the Indiana State Police, which operates the Indiana Limited Criminal History Search. Locally, you may also contact the Posey County Sheriff's Office for guidance on obtaining background checks. The Indiana State Police website provides an online portal for submitting requests and paying associated fees.

You can look up sex offenders in Posey County, Indiana, by accessing the Indiana Sex and Violent Offender Registry. This registry is maintained by the Indiana Department of Correction and provides detailed information about registered offenders. You can search the registry online by name, address, or proximity to a specific location in Posey County.

Voter registration in Posey County is handled by the Posey County Clerk at 300 Main Street, Mount Vernon, IN 47620, phone (812) 838-1306. You can register online at indianavoters.in.gov, in person at the Clerk's office or BMV, or by mail, but you must register at least 29 days before an election to be eligible to vote. The same online portal allows you to check registration status, find your polling place, and apply for absentee ballots. Absentee voting is available to all registered Indiana voters without requiring an excuse, with applications accepted online or in person.

Property records in Posey County are maintained by the Posey County Recorder's Office at 126 E 3rd Street, Room 105, Mount Vernon, IN 47620, phone (812) 838-1314, and the Posey Assessor's Office at (812) 838-1639. The Recorder maintains deeds, mortgages, liens, and other recorded instruments, while the Assessor maintains property tax assessment information. Many records are accessible through online search systems provided by the county, allowing searches by owner name, parcel number, or address. Certified copies can be requested in person or by mail with applicable fees of typically $1 per page.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Posey County can be obtained through the Posey County Health Department at 103 E 4th Street, Mount Vernon, IN 47620, phone (812) 838-1561. The fee is typically $10-$12 for a certified copy, with in-person requests processed immediately during business hours and mail requests taking several days. You can also order certificates from the Indiana State Department of Health Vital Records office in Indianapolis or online through VitalChek.com for an additional service fee. Valid identification and proof of eligibility are required, as only authorized individuals may obtain certified copies under Indiana Code 16-37.

Business records in Posey County can be found through multiple sources depending on the business type. The Posey County Clerk at (812) 838-1306 maintains local assumed business name (DBA) registrations. For formal business entities like corporations and LLCs, search the Indiana Secretary of State's free online database at INBiz.in.gov, which provides information on all registered businesses throughout Indiana including Posey County. Local business operating permits and zoning approvals are handled by municipal governments or the Posey County Area Plan Commission at (812) 838-1390. Professional licenses are issued by state boards through the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency, not at the county level.