Wadesville, Indiana Public Records

The bond and bail process in Indiana allows for the release of detainees through cash bonds or surety bonds, and information on recently arrested individuals can be obtained from the jail's administrative office.

Both courts maintain regular business hours Monday through Friday and are closed on county holidays. Indiana residents can search court records online through the statewide Indiana Judicial Branch's case search portal called Mycase.IN.gov at www.mycase.in.gov. This free public access system allows searches by party name, case number, or attorney for cases filed in Posey County courts. The system displays case summaries, charges, filing dates, hearing schedules, judgments, and parties involved, though documents filed after 2014 are generally available for viewing. For older records or certified copies, requests must be made directly to the Clerk of Courts at the courthouse. Filing fees in Posey County courts include $156 for most civil complaints, $98 for small claims cases, and $85 for name change petitions. Certified copies of court documents cost $1.00 per page plus a $1.00 certification fee. Marriage dissolution filings cost $157. Probate filing fees vary based on estate size. The Clerk's Office accepts cash, checks, and major credit cards, though a 3.5% convenience fee applies to card transactions for amounts over $10.

Residents can search by owner name, parcel number, or property address to view assessed values, property characteristics, building square footage, acreage, tax district, sales history, and aerial photography. The online system displays current and historical assessment data going back multiple years. The Assessor's Office is responsible for determining the taxable value of all real and personal property in Posey County for tax purposes. The Posey County Recorder's Office, located at 300 Main Street, Room 106, Mount Vernon, IN 47620, phone (812) 838-1332, is the official repository for land records and recorded documents. The Recorder maintains deeds, mortgages, liens, mortgage releases, easements, plat maps, military discharge records (DD-214s), and other instruments affecting real property. Indiana law requires most real estate transactions to be recorded to establish public notice and chain of title. The Recorder's Office provides free online access to recorded documents through Tapestry at https://pa.poseycounty.in.gov/landshark/, allowing searches by name, document type, date range, or book and page reference. Images of recorded documents from approximately 1990 forward are available for viewing and printing at no charge. Older records are maintained in physical books accessible during office hours. Recording fees are established by state statute: deeds cost $30 for the first four pages and $8 for each additional page. Mortgage releases cost $11. Posey County also offers a GIS mapping system through Beacon at www.poseygis.com providing parcel boundaries, ownership, and zoning information overlaid on aerial imagery.

This industrial complex houses manufacturing facilities including Toyota Industrial Equipment Manufacturing, which produces forklift trucks and employs over 1,000 workers, and Mead Johnson Nutrition (now part of Reckitt), a major infant formula manufacturer employing several hundred. Posey County overall has benefited from its position along the Ohio River and proximity to the Evansville metropolitan area, located about 25 miles to the east. Wadesville residents commonly commute to Evansville, Indiana, or Henderson, Kentucky for employment in healthcare, education, retail, and professional services. Mount Vernon, the county seat located 12 miles south, provides government employment and local retail services. The median household income in Posey County was approximately $65,000 according to recent census estimates, slightly above the Indiana state average. The county has experienced modest population growth driven by affordable housing and quality of life factors attractive to families seeking rural living within commuting distance of urban employment centers. While Wadesville itself remains a small agricultural community without major commercial development, its residents participate in the broader Posey County economy characterized by a mix of agriculture, manufacturing, and service industries. The community maintains its rural character while benefiting from the economic opportunities provided by nearby industrial and commercial centers.

Wadesville, as an unincorporated community, does not maintain its own municipal police department. Law enforcement services for Wadesville residents are provided by the Posey County Sheriff's Office, located at 600 County Farm Road, Mount Vernon, IN 47620, phone (812) 838-4122. The Sheriff's Office serves all unincorporated areas of Posey County, handling patrol duties, criminal investigations, and emergency response. Their website at www.poseycountysheriff.com provides information on services and public safety initiatives. To request police reports or incident records, residents must contact the Sheriff's Office directly either in person at their County Farm Road location or by submitting a written request. Indiana's Access to Public Records Act (Indiana Code 5-14-3) governs the release of law enforcement records, allowing public access to most incident reports, arrest records, and calls for service, though certain investigative records may be exempt.

For arrest and jail booking information, Wadesville residents can search the Posey County Jail inmate roster online at the Sheriff's Office website. The detention facility, located at the same address as the Sheriff's Office, maintains current inmate information including mugshots, booking dates, charges filed, bond amounts, and projected release dates. The online roster is updated regularly and allows searches by name or booking number. Historical arrest records can be requested through the Sheriff's Office records division. Under Indiana Code 5-14-3-3, public agencies must respond to public records requests within a reasonable time, typically within seven business days. Fees may apply for copies of reports, with standard photocopies typically costing $0.10 per page for black and white copies. Indiana State Police also maintains records for incidents they investigate in Posey County, accessible through their website at www.in.gov/isp.

Birth certificate costs are $28 per certified copy ($10 state fee plus $18 VitalChek processing fee when ordered online), with 10-15 business day processing for standard service or 2-3 day rush service for additional fees. Death certificates cost $28 through the same system. Indiana law restricts birth certificate access to the person named on the certificate, parents, legal guardians, or legal representatives with proper identification. Death certificates are available to immediate family members or those demonstrating a direct and tangible interest. The Posey County Health Department, located at 21 Upper Broadway, Newburgh, IN 47630, phone (812) 858-3933, maintains birth and death records for events occurring in Posey County and can issue certified copies for $28 each with walk-in service typically completed within one business day. Birth records in Indiana are available from October 1907 forward, while death records date from 1900. Marriage licenses are issued by the Posey County Clerk's Office at the Posey County Courthouse, 300 Main Street, Mount Vernon, IN 47620, phone (812) 838-1316. Indiana requires a marriage license fee of $18, with both parties appearing in person with valid government-issued photo identification and Social Security numbers. There is no waiting period or blood test required. Marriage licenses are valid for 60 days from issuance. Marriage records are public documents searchable at the Clerk's Office from 1816 forward. Divorce decrees are maintained by the Posey Circuit or Superior Court depending on which court granted the dissolution. Divorce records are also public and can be searched through the court records system at www.mycase.in.gov or requested from the Clerk of Courts at (812) 838-1306.

Food establishment permits range from $50-$200 annually depending on the type and risk level of the operation. Businesses selling alcohol must obtain permits through the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission in addition to county health permits. Fictitious business name registrations (Assumed Business Names or DBAs) in Indiana are filed with the county where the business operates. For Wadesville businesses, these are registered with the Posey County Clerk's Office at 300 Main Street, Mount Vernon, IN 47620, phone (812) 838-1316. The filing fee for an assumed business name is $30, valid for one individual or partnership. Renewals are required every five years. The Clerk maintains a public record of all registered DBAs searchable during office hours. All Indiana business entities including corporations, LLCs, limited partnerships, and nonprofits must register with the Indiana Secretary of State, Business Services Division. The free INBiz portal at www.inbiz.in.gov allows searching of all registered business entities by name, registered agent, or business ID number. The database shows entity status (active, dissolved, merged), formation date, principal office address, registered agent information, and officer/director names for corporations. Business filings cost $125 for LLCs, $100 for corporations, with annual reports required. UCC lien searches for secured transactions are conducted through the Indiana Secretary of State UCC Search system at https://bsd.sos.in.gov/PublicBusinessSearch, showing financing statements filed against business assets. Commercial property tax assessments for Wadesville businesses are maintained by the Posey County Assessor at (812) 838-1314, searchable online at www.poseycountyassessor.org by parcel number or owner name.

Wadesville voters are served by the Posey County Clerk's Office, which administers elections for all county residents. The Clerk's office is located at the Posey County Courthouse, 300 Main Street, Mount Vernon, IN 47620, phone (812) 838-1316. Election information and voter services are available through their official website and the Indiana Voter Portal. Indiana residents can register to vote online at www.indianavoters.in.gov, the statewide voter registration system maintained by the Indiana Secretary of State. Registration deadlines are 29 days before any election. Indiana law requires voters to present a government-issued photo ID when voting in person, including an Indiana driver's license, Indiana state ID card, U.S. passport, or military ID. The photo ID must display the voter's name matching voter registration records and must be current or have expired after the date of the last general election.

Wadesville, as an unincorporated community, does not hold municipal elections for mayor or town council. Wadesville residents vote in Posey County elections, state legislative races, statewide offices, and federal elections. Polling place assignments are determined by precinct, and Wadesville voters can look up their specific polling location using the Indiana Voter Portal at www.indianavoters.in.gov by entering their name and date of birth or address. The system displays assigned polling place address, hours (typically 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Election Day), sample ballots, and absentee ballot status.

In the November 2024 general election, Posey County recorded voter turnout of approximately 67% of registered voters, consistent with the county's historically strong participation rates in presidential elections. Approximately 13,500 ballots were cast out of roughly 20,000 registered voters countywide. For the November 3, 2026 general election, Wadesville and Posey County voters will decide several significant races. Indiana's U.S. Senate seat currently held by Todd Young is up for election in 2026, along with all nine Indiana U.S. House seats; Wadesville is located in Indiana's 8th Congressional District. The 2026 ballot will not include the Governor's race, as Indiana gubernatorial elections occur in presidential years (next in 2028). State legislative races on the 2026 ballot include Indiana State Senate District 48 and Indiana State House District 76, which represent Posey County. County-level offices up for election in 2026 include Posey County Clerk, Auditor, Treasurer, Recorder, Assessor, Sheriff, Surveyor, and Coroner, all serving four-year terms. Three Posey County Council seats and one County Commissioner seat will also appear on the ballot.

Indiana allows absentee voting by mail for voters who meet specific criteria including being 65 or older, having a disability, being scheduled to work all 12 hours polls are open, serving as a poll worker outside their precinct, being a caregiver, or being absent from the county on Election Day. Absentee ballot applications are available at www.indianavoters.in.gov or through the Posey County Clerk. Applications must be received by the Clerk by 11:59 PM the day before the election for by-mail voting, or earlier for military and overseas voters. Indiana also offers early in-person voting beginning 28 days before Election Day at designated vote centers, including one at the Posey County Courthouse.

Election records in Indiana are public documents. Voter registration lists are available for purchase from the county clerk for $5 plus $0.05 per name or from the state for $5 plus $0.02 per name, primarily used by campaigns and political organizations. Campaign finance reports for candidates and political committees are searchable at www.indianacampaignfinance.com, maintained by the Indiana Election Division. Candidate filings, declarations of candidacy, and financial disclosure statements are public records available at the County Clerk's office. Precinct-level election results are published by the Clerk following certification and are available on the county's election results page and through the Indiana Secretary of State at www.in.gov/sos/elections. Historical election results for Posey County dating back decades are maintained by the Clerk's office and available upon request.