Putnam County

Law Enforcement & Arrests

• Under Indiana's Access to Public Records Act (Indiana Code 5-14-3), arrest records are generally public documents that can be requested from the arresting agency or the Sheriff's Office.
• Written requests should identify the specific records sought and may be subject to copy fees as established by statute.
• Mugshots and booking photographs are maintained by the jail and are typically available through the online inmate roster or by submitting a public records request.
• Processing times for written requests vary but agencies must respond within a reasonable time as defined by state law.

Arrest Records

• The process is governed by the Indiana Access to Public Records Act, which ensures public access to government records while protecting sensitive information.

Mugshots & Booking Photos

• Requests for bulk data or extensive copying may require advance notice and prepayment.

• The office provides public access to records dating back to Putnam County's founding in 1821, with older records preserved through microfilm and increasingly through digital imaging.
• Users can access recent recordings through Putnam County's website portal, though there may be fees for printing or downloading documents.
• Certified copies of recorded documents cost fees established by Indiana statute, typically including a per-page charge plus certification fee.
• Putnam County provides a GIS mapping system accessible through Putnam County website, allowing citizens to view parcel boundaries, property characteristics, ownership information, and assessed values.

Vital records for this county include birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates issued under state vital statistics law.

• Birth certificates typically cost $10 for the first copy and $4 for additional copies ordered at the same time.
• Death certificates have similar fee structures.
• Processing time for vital records requests is typically 1-3 business days if records are available locally, though records may need to be obtained from the Indiana State Department of Health if not on file locally.
• Couples applying for marriage licenses must appear in person with valid identification and pay the required fee (typically around $18-$20).

Business records, licenses, and permits for this county are processed by the County Clerk and local government offices.

• For formal business entity formation, corporations, limited liability companies, limited partnerships, and other statutory entities, businesses must register with the Indiana Secretary of State.
• gov, where citizens can search for registered business entities, view corporate filings, check business name availability, and access documents.
• This database includes information on business status, registered agents, formation dates, and officers.
• Most businesses in Indiana must also register for state tax accounts through the Indiana Department of Revenue if they have employees or collect sales tax.
• Putnam County Chamber of Commerce, located in Greencastle, provides resources for businesses and maintains a directory of local businesses; they can be reached through their website at putnamcountychamber.com.