Unionville, Indiana Public Records

Monroe County has multiple Superior Courts, each with specialized dockets: Monroe Superior Court 1 handles probate and estates; Superior Court 2 handles family law, including divorces and child custody; Superior Court 3 handles criminal misdemeanors and civil cases; Superior Court 4 handles felonies and serious criminal matters; Superior Court 5 handles juvenile cases; and Superior Court 6 handles small claims up to $10,000 and ordinance violations. Contact information for all Monroe Superior Courts is available through the main courthouse number (812) 349-2610. Indiana offers a statewide court records search portal called Mycase.IN.gov, which allows the public to search criminal, civil, family, probate, and small claims cases filed in Monroe County courts by party name, case number, or attorney. The Mycase portal is free to search and provides case summaries, docket entries, party information, and judgment details, though certain confidential cases such as adoptions or sealed records will not appear. The Monroe County Clerk's Office, also located at 301 N College Ave, Bloomington, IN 47404, phone (812) 349-2610, is the official record keeper for all Monroe County court filings. Certified copies of court documents cost $1.00 per page plus a $1.00 certification fee. Exemplified copies (certified with seal) cost an additional $5.00. Case searches performed by clerk staff may incur a research fee of $5.00 per name per year searched if extensive research is required.

The Indiana Bureau of Investigation offers additional resources for residents seeking information on criminal activity and public safety in Monroe County. The process for obtaining records typically involves submitting a request form and may require a fee.

The online database displays parcel maps, property characteristics, land and improvement values, assessed values, tax district, sales history, and aerial photos. Unionville properties are located in Benton Township, and the township assessor information is also available through the county portal. For recorded documents such as deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, and land contracts, the Monroe County Recorder's Office is the official repository, located at 100 W 7th St, Suite 208, Bloomington, IN 47404, phone (812) 349-2510, website www.co.monroe.in.us/department/division.php?structureid=18. The Recorder's Office maintains an online document search system available at www.landsharkdata.com/monroe where the public can search recorded documents by grantor, grantee, document type, date, or book and page. Images of recorded documents are available for viewing and printing online free of charge, though certified copies must be requested from the Recorder's Office in person or by mail for a fee of $1.00 per page plus $5.00 for certification. Monroe County also offers a GIS mapping application at gis.co.monroe.in.us that provides interactive parcel maps, zoning information, floodplain data, and aerial imagery for all properties in Unionville and surrounding areas.

Unionville itself has very limited commercial or industrial activity, with the local economy consisting mainly of small farms, home-based businesses, and rural residential properties. The community benefits economically from its proximity to Lake Lemon, which attracts recreational visitors and supports a modest seasonal tourism presence through boat rentals, fishing, and lakefront cabin rentals. Agriculture remains a notable part of the local character, with family farms producing corn, soybeans, hay, and livestock. The median household income for Benton Township, which includes Unionville, is estimated at approximately $55,000 to $65,000, somewhat lower than Monroe County's overall median income of around $70,000, reflecting the more rural and less affluent nature of the area compared to Bloomington. Recent economic developments in Monroe County include continued growth in the technology and life sciences sectors centered in Bloomington, as well as expansion at Indiana University, but these trends have had limited direct impact on Unionville's predominantly rural economy. The community's character remains largely unchanged, serving as a quiet, affordable residential area for those seeking a country lifestyle while remaining within commuting distance of Monroe County's urban center.

Unionville, Indiana does not have its own municipal police department. Law enforcement services for the community are provided by the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, located at 300 N Walnut St, Bloomington, IN 47404. The Sheriff's Office can be reached at (812) 349-2800, and its website is www.co.monroe.in.us/department/division.php?structureid=11. The Sheriff's Office has jurisdiction over all unincorporated areas of Monroe County, including Unionville, and handles patrol, investigations, and emergency response. Residents can request police reports and incident records by visiting the Sheriff's Office in person or submitting a written public records request under Indiana Code 5-14-3, Indiana's Access to Public Records Act (APRA). Some reports may be available by phone at (812) 349-2800, though certain records such as active investigations or those involving juveniles may be restricted. The Monroe County Jail, also operated by the Sheriff's Office at the same Bloomington address, maintains an online inmate roster accessible at www.inmatelocator.mcso.us or through third-party Indiana jail databases. The inmate search portal provides booking information including inmate name, mugshot, booking date, charges filed, bond amount, and expected release date. Arrest logs and booking reports are public records in Indiana and can be requested in person or by mail from the Sheriff's Office. Indiana Code 5-14-3-3 requires public agencies to respond to records requests within a reasonable time, typically within seven days, and allows agencies to charge a copying fee not to exceed the actual cost of duplication, usually 10 cents per page. For older or archived records, additional research fees may apply.

The fee for a certified birth certificate is $28.00 if ordered online through VitalChek or $21.00 if ordered by mail or in person. Processing time is typically 3-5 business days for online orders and 10-15 business days for mail orders. Death certificates are also issued by the Indiana State Department of Health Vital Records office at the same address and fees, phone (317) 233-2700. Only immediate family members, legal representatives, or individuals with a direct and tangible interest can request birth and death certificates under Indiana law, and valid photo identification is required. Marriage licenses for Unionville residents are issued by the Monroe County Clerk's Office, located at 301 N College Ave, Room 106, Bloomington, IN 47404, phone (812) 349-2510. The marriage license fee is $18.00, and Indiana has no waiting period or blood test requirement. Both parties must apply in person with valid photo ID and Social Security numbers. Marriage records are public and can be searched through the County Clerk's Office dating back to the early 1800s. Divorce records are maintained by the Monroe Circuit and Superior Courts as part of the court case record system and can be searched online via Mycase.IN.gov or requested in person from the Monroe County Clerk at (812) 349-2610. Certified copies of divorce decrees cost $1.00 per page plus $1.00 certification fee.

Food establishment permits and health inspections are managed by the County Health Department's Environmental Health division. Fictitious business name filings, also known as "Doing Business As" (DBA) or "Assumed Name" registrations, are filed with the Monroe County Clerk's Office at 301 N College Ave, Room 106, Bloomington, IN 47404, phone (812) 349-2510. The fee to register a business name is $30.00, and the registration must be renewed every five years. A database of registered business names can be searched in person at the County Clerk's Office. For formal business entity formation, including corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), partnerships, and nonprofit organizations, registration is done through the Indiana Secretary of State, Business Services Division. The Indiana Secretary of State maintains a free online business entity search database at www.in.gov/sos/business/ called INBiz, which allows the public to search by business name, registered agent, or business ID number. The database shows entity type, status (active, dissolved, merged), registration date, registered agent name and address, principal office address, and officers or managers. New business entity filings can also be completed online through the INBiz portal. UCC (Uniform Commercial Code) lien filings, which are used to secure loans and financing against business assets, are also filed with and searchable through the Indiana Secretary of State's UCC search portal at www.in.gov/sos/business/. Property tax records for commercial properties in Unionville can be searched through the Monroe County Assessor's online portal at www.co.monroe.in.us/department/division.php?structureid=6, which displays assessed values, property class codes, and tax information for all commercial and industrial properties.

Unionville voters are served by the Monroe County Election Board and Voter Registration Office, located at 100 W 7th St, Suite 202, Bloomington, IN 47404, phone (812) 349-2550, website www.co.monroe.in.us/department/division.php?structureid=48. The Monroe County Clerk's Office also handles election administration and can be reached at (812) 349-2510. Indiana residents can register to vote online at indianavoters.in.gov, the official Indiana Voter Registration portal managed by the Indiana Secretary of State. 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, and proof of residency in Monroe County. Unionville is an unincorporated community and does not hold municipal elections for mayor or city council; residents vote in Monroe County, Indiana state, and federal elections. Monroe County voters elect a three-member Board of Commissioners, a seven-member County Council, and various countywide offices including Sheriff, Clerk, Auditor, Treasurer, Recorder, Assessor, Coroner, and Surveyor. County elections are held in November of even-numbered years, with some offices elected every four years. Unionville residents can look up their assigned polling place by visiting indianavoters.in.gov and entering their name and date of birth, or by contacting the Monroe County Election Board at (812) 349-2550. Indiana requires voters to present a government-issued photo ID at the polls, such as an Indiana driver's license, Indiana state ID, U.S. passport, or military ID. Indiana offers absentee voting by mail for voters who qualify under specific circumstances including being 65 or older, having a disability, being unable to vote due to work hours, scheduled absence from the county, being a member of the military, being a caretaker, or having religious reasons. Absentee ballot applications can be submitted online at indianavoters.in.gov or by mail to the Monroe County Election Board. Election records that are public in Indiana include voter registration lists (available for purchase from the county for lawful purposes), campaign finance reports (searchable at campaignfinance.in.gov for state and local candidates), candidate filings, and precinct-level election results. In the November 2024 presidential election, Monroe County reported approximately 68,000 registered voters with a turnout rate of roughly 72%, or about 49,000 ballots cast, reflecting Monroe County's consistently high voter participation compared to Indiana as a whole. On November 3, 2026, Unionville and Monroe County voters will decide several significant races: Indiana does not have a U.S. Senate seat up for election in 2026, but voters will elect all nine U.S. House of Representatives seats, including Indiana's 9th Congressional District which covers Monroe County. No Indiana statewide offices (Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State) are on the ballot in 2026 as those are elected in presidential years. However, voters will elect all 100 seats in the Indiana House of Representatives and 25 of the 50 seats in the Indiana State Senate. Monroe County voters will also elect county-level offices that may include County Council seats, and various township offices for Benton Township including Township Trustee and Township Board members. Local school board elections for Monroe County Community School Corporation may also appear on the ballot. Voters can find sample ballots and candidate lists through the Monroe County Election Board website or at indianavoters.in.gov closer to the election date.