Putnam County, Indiana Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Putnam County, Indiana, can be obtained from the Putnam County Sheriff's Office. They maintain records of recent arrests and can provide access to booking photos. Some mugshots may be available through the online inmate search portal on the Sheriff's Office website.

To obtain a criminal background check in Putnam County, Indiana, you should contact the Indiana State Police, which operates the Indiana Limited Criminal History Search. Locally, you can also inquire at the Putnam County Sheriff's Office for any additional procedures they might have in place for accessing local criminal records.

You can look up sex offenders in Putnam County, Indiana, by using the Indiana Sex and Violent Offender Registry. This registry is maintained by the Indiana Department of Correction and provides detailed information about registered sex offenders, including their current address and offense details.

Voter registration in Putnam County is administered by the Putnam County Clerk's office located at the courthouse in Greencastle. You can register online at indianavoters.in.gov, in person at the Clerk's office, or at any Indiana BMV branch. Indiana requires registration at least 29 days before an election to be eligible to vote in that election. You can also request an absentee ballot through the Clerk's office if you meet Indiana's absentee voting criteria, including being 65 or older, having a disability, or being absent from the county on Election Day.

Property records in Putnam County are maintained by the Putnam County Recorder's office at the courthouse in Greencastle. You can search property deeds, mortgages, and liens through the Recorder's online portal powered by Fidlar Technologies, accessible via the county website. For property tax assessment information, parcel maps, and ownership details, the county provides a free GIS mapping system integrating data from the Recorder, Assessor, and Treasurer offices. Certified copies of recorded documents can be obtained by visiting or contacting the Recorder's office at (765) 653-5524.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Putnam County are available through the Putnam County Health Department at 1117 South Jackson Street, Greencastle, phone (765) 653-5541. Birth certificates cost $10 for the first copy and $4 for additional copies; death certificates have similar fees. You must provide valid photo ID and demonstrate a direct interest in the record as required by Indiana law. Processing typically takes 1-3 business days if records are available locally, though some records may need to be obtained from the Indiana State Department of Health in Indianapolis.

Business records in Putnam County are split between local and state systems. The Putnam County Clerk's office at the courthouse maintains assumed business name (DBA) registrations which can be searched in person or by calling (765) 653-2648. For formal business entities like LLCs and corporations, search the Indiana Secretary of State's INBiz portal at inbiz.in.gov, which provides free access to all registered business entities statewide. Building permits and zoning approvals are handled by the Putnam County Plan Commission at (765) 653-5344, while municipalities maintain their own licensing systems for businesses operating within town limits.