Vigo County, Indiana Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos for Vigo County, Indiana, can be obtained from the Vigo County Sheriff's Office. The office may provide access to these photos through their official website or by visiting the office in person. For online access, check the local Sheriff's Office website for any available public records or inmate search tools that include booking photos.

To obtain a criminal background check in Vigo County, Indiana, you can request a Limited Criminal History from the Indiana State Police. You can apply online through the Indiana State Police website or visit the Vigo County Sheriff's Office for assistance. Ensure you have the necessary identification and any applicable fees ready when making your request.

To look up sex offenders in Vigo County, Indiana, you can use 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 geographic area to find offenders in Vigo County.

To register to vote in Vigo County, visit the Indiana Voter Portal at indianavoters.in.gov for online registration, or submit a paper application to the Vigo County Clerk's Election Division at 33 South 3rd Street, Terre Haute, IN 47807, phone (812) 462-3213. Registration must be completed at least 29 days before any election. You must be a US citizen, at least 18 years old by the next election, a resident of Indiana for at least 30 days, and not currently imprisoned for a criminal conviction. Absentee ballots can be requested through the same office or online portal if you qualify under Indiana's absentee voting requirements.

Property records in Vigo County can be searched through the Vigo County Recorder's Office at 33 South 3rd Street, Terre Haute, phone (812) 462-3351, or online at vigocountyindiana.org. You can find deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, and plat maps dating back to 1818. the local Assessor's Office at 201 Cherry Street, phone (812) 462-3355, provides a free online GIS mapping system where you can search property tax records, assessed values, parcel information, and ownership details. Certified copies of recorded documents cost two dollars per document plus one dollar per page.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Vigo County can be obtained from the Vigo County Health Department at 500 Poplar Street, Terre Haute, phone (812) 462-3428, or from the Indiana State Department of State Vital Records Office in Indianapolis at (317) 233-2700. County fees are ten dollars for the first birth certificate copy and five dollars for additional copies; death certificates are typically ten dollars per certified copy. State office charges are twelve dollars per certificate. You must provide valid photo identification and proof of eligibility (direct relationship or legal interest). Processing takes 3-5 business days in person or 2-3 weeks by mail, with expedited online ordering available through vitalrecordsonline.in.gov.

Business name registrations (DBAs and fictitious names) in Vigo County are filed with the Vigo County Clerk's Office at 33 South 3rd Street, Terre Haute, phone (812) 462-3211. For formal business entities like corporations and LLCs, search the Indiana Secretary of State's free online database at inbiz.in.gov, which provides formation documents, annual reports, and registered agent information. Local business licenses and permits may be required by individual municipalities; contact the Terre Haute City Hall or relevant local government. Building permits are issued by the Vigo County Building Department at (812) 232-0071, and health permits for food establishments are issued by the Vigo County Health Department at (812) 462-3428.