Madison County, IN Public Records

Circuit Courts 1 thru VI
16 E 9th St
Clerk's Office
Anderson, IN 46015-1277 http://madisoncty.com/Clerk.html
Hours: 8AM-4PM EST
P: 765-641-9443
F: 765-640-4203
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil, Eviction, Small Claims, Probate, Family
Restricted Records: No juvenile, mental, adoption or sealed records released
The Clerk's Office is the record-keeper for all county-level court cases: civil, criminal, estates, guardianships, juveniles. All Superior Courts were converted to Circuit Courts in 2013. Older County Courts were converted many years ago.
Anderson City Court
PO Box 2100
Anderson, IN 46016 http://cityofanderson.com/1113/City-C
Hours: 8AM-4PM M,T,TH,F; Noon-6PM W EST
P: 765-648.6078
F: 765-648-5910
Couriers: 1034 Main St
Anderson, IN 46016
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanors, Infractions, Traffic
Anderson City Court has jurisdiction in Madison County over misdemeanors, infractions, Anderson City Ordinance violations, and limited civil matters.
Edgewood Town Court
3405 Nichol Avenue
Indiana Route 32
Edgewood, IN 46011 https://townofedgewoodin.us/governmen
Hours: 8:30AM-3:30PM M-TH EST
P: 765-649-5533
F: 765-298-6072
Jurisdiction: Town Infractions, Traffic
This is a court of limited jurisdiction, handling violations of city ordinances, traffic offenses, and other infractions. Court is held Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m for pro se cases and 5pm for cases with attorneys, except for 3rd Tuesday in the month.
Elwood City Court
1505 S B St
Elwood, IN 46036
Hours: 8AM-5PM M-TH EST
P: 765-552-2655, 765-552-5076
F: 765-552-8381
Jurisdiction: Town Infractions, Traffic
Pendleton Town Court
PO Box 396
Pendleton, IN 46064
Hours: 8:30AM-4PM EST
P: 765-778-0772
Couriers: 100 W State St
Pendleton, IN 46064
Jurisdiction: Town Infractions, Traffic

Madison County, IN Vital Records

Contact the Madison County Office of the County Recorder if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

Madison County
County Recorder
16 E 9th St, Rm 205
Anderson, IN 46016 https://www.madisoncounty.in.gov/madi
8AM-4PM EST
Phone: 765-641-9616
Fax: 765-641-9617
Recorded Documents

Madison County Vital Certificates

If you would like to obtain a hard copy of a birth, death, marriage, divorce, or other vital record, you can do so by searching for and requesting a vital certificate. Vital certificates are hard copy documents, the same as those used by the United States government.

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Madison County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 452.13 sq mi
Population (2009): 131,417
  • Females: 50.1%
  • White: 89.6%
  • Black/African American: 8.4%
  • Asian: 0.5%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 2.6%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 87.3%
Population Change (2000-2009): -1,941
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 1.2%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 3.1%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 14.6%
High School Graduates (2000): 80.1%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 14.4%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.41
Housing Units (2000): 56,939
Homeownership Rate (2000): 74.2%
Migration Flow to Madison County, IN from (2007-2008):

Madison County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $2,170,338
  • Construction: $92,996
  • Retail Trade: $145,045
  • Professional and Technical Services: $58,710
  • Healthcare: $290,344
  • Banking: $56,735
  • Retail Trade: $145,045
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $60,568
  • Manufacturing: $638,716
  • Farms: $11,666
  • Government: $341,326
Employed (2000): 60,207
Unemployed (2000): 3,653
Unemployment Rate (2009): 10.7%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $29,929
Local Government Employment (2007): 4,942
Local Government Revenue (2007): $320,386 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $148,185 (thou. dol.)

Madison County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 1,673
  • Per 1,000 population: 12.8
Deaths (2007): 1,371
  • Per 1,000 population: 10.5
Infant Deaths (2007): 11
  • Per 1,000 population: 6.6

Madison County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 216
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 4
  • Forcible rape: 31
  • Robbery: 104
  • Aggravated Assault: 77
Property Crimes (2008): 3,871
  • Burglary: 799
  • Larceny-Theft: 2,788
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 284

Madison County Genealogy Records