Posey County, IN Public Records

Circuit Court
300 Main St
Mount Vernon, IN 47620 http://www.poseycountyin.gov/about-us
Hours: 8AM-4PM CST
P: 812-838-1306
F: 812-838-1307
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil, Probate, Family
Restricted Records: No juvenile, mental, adoption or sealed released
The Clerk's office handles all records. Major civil and criminal cases can be heard at either the Circuit or Superior Court.
Superior Court
126 E Thrid Street
Mount Vernon, IN 47620 http://www.poseycountyin.gov/about-us
Hours: 8AM-4PM CST
P: 812-838-1836
F: 812-838-8370
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil, Small Claims, Evictions, Traffic
Restricted Records: No juvenile, mental, adoption or sealed released
The Clerk's office handles all records. Major civil and criminal cases can be heard at either the Circuit or Superior Court. Circuit Court address: 300 Main St; 812-838-1306 (v); 812-838-1307 (f). Traffic court phone #-812-838-8369.

Posey County, IN Vital Records

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

Posey County
County Recorder
126 E 3rd St, Rm 215
Mount Vernon, IN 47620 https://www.poseycountyin.gov/about-u
8AM-4PM CST
Phone: 812-838-1314
Recorded Documents

Posey 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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Posey County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 408.5 sq mi
Population (2009): 26,004
  • Females: 50%
  • White: 97.5%
  • Black/African American: 1.2%
  • Asian: 0.3%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 0.8%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 96.8%
Population Change (2000-2009): -1,057
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 0.5%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 2.1%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 10.1%
High School Graduates (2000): 84.4%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 14.8%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.63
Housing Units (2000): 11,076
Homeownership Rate (2000): 81.8%
Migration Flow to Posey County, IN from (2007-2008):

Posey County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $612,230
  • Construction: $48,924
  • Retail Trade: $27,444
  • Professional and Technical Services: $27,500
  • Healthcare: $15,843
  • Banking: $8,419
  • Retail Trade: $27,444
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $8,606
  • Manufacturing: $302,508
  • Farms: $10,319
  • Government: $59,260
Employed (2000): 13,149
Unemployed (2000): 563
Unemployment Rate (2009): 8%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $34,635
Local Government Employment (2007): 1,089
Local Government Revenue (2007): $65,935 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $50,067 (thou. dol.)

Posey County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 250
  • Per 1,000 population: 9.5
Deaths (2007): 234
  • Per 1,000 population: 8.9
Infant Deaths (2007): 2
  • Per 1,000 population: 8

Posey County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 1
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 1
  • Robbery: 0
  • Aggravated Assault: 0
Property Crimes (2008): 1
  • Burglary: 0
  • Larceny-Theft: 1
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 0

Posey County Genealogy Records