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Vanderburgh County, Indiana Public Records

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Vanderburgh County at a glance

State
Indiana
County seat
Evansville
Population
180,136
Area
236 sq mi
Founded
1818
Cities and towns
2

Vanderburgh County offices and records

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

Police Departments. Law enforcement in Vanderburgh County is provided by Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office and the Evansville Police Department. Other municipal police departments within Vanderburgh County, such as those in smaller towns, work with the Sheriff's Office to maintain peace and order.

Law Enforcement & Arrests. Law enforcement in Vanderburgh County is primarily provided by Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at 3500 N. Harlan Avenue, Evansville, IN 47711. The Evansville Police Department is the primary municipal law enforcement agency for Vanderburgh County seat, with jurisdiction over the City of Evansville, and can be contacted for Smaller communities within Vanderburgh County may contract with the Sheriff's Office or maintain their own police presence.

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

Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Vanderburgh County are taken and retained by Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office during the booking process. These booking photos are part of the public record and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office website or by request.

Abandoned mine records

Old mine workings in Vanderburgh County

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What is on record in Vanderburgh County

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Is an old working under a property here?

The mine records hold 2 named mine sites inside the county, 0 of them worked out or abandoned.

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.

Indiana mine map and abandoned mine records
Named workings recorded in Vanderburgh County

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 Vanderburgh County, Indiana?

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

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

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