Shelby County, IN Public Records

Circuit Court
407 S Harrison St
Clerk's Office
Shelbyville, IN 46176 http://clerk.shelbycounty73.us/
Hours: 8AM-4PM EST
P: 317-392-6320
F: 317-392-6339
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil, Juvenile, Probate, Family
Restricted Records: No juvenile, mental, adoption or sealed released
The Clerk is the record keeper for all court records. Note that felony cases can be assigned to any court.
Superior Court II
407 S Harrison St
Clerk's Office
Shelbyville, IN 46176 http://www.co.shelby.in.us/SuperiorCo
Hours: 8AM-12: 1PM-4PM (closes at 2PM on F) EST
P: 317-392-6340
F: 317-392-6499
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil, Eviction, Small Claims, Traffic
Restricted Records: No juvenile, mental, adoption or sealed released
The Clerk is the record keeper for all court records. Note that felony cases can be assigned to any court. Court will not provide an email address.
Superior Court I
407 S Harrison St, Rm 429
Shelbyville, IN 46176 http://www.co.shelby.in.us/SuperiorCo
Hours: 8AM-12: 1PM-4PM EST
P: 317-392-6350
F: 317-392-6339
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil, Eviction, Probate, Family, Juvenile
Restricted Records: No juvenile, mental, adoption or sealed released
The Clerk is the record keeper for all court records. Note that felony cases can be assigned to any court.

Shelby County, IN Vital Records

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

Shelby County
County Recorder
25 W Polk St, #101
Courthouse Annex
Shelbyville, IN 46176 http://www.co.shelby.in.us/Default.as
7AM-5PM M-TH; Closed on Fri EST
Phone: 317-392-6370
Recorded Documents

Shelby 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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Shelby County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 412.64 sq mi
Population (2009): 44,503
  • Females: 50%
  • White: 96.7%
  • Black/African American: 1.1%
  • Asian: 1.1%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 3.1%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 93.8%
Population Change (2000-2009): 1,062
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 1.6%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 2.6%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 10.8%
High School Graduates (2000): 79.8%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 12.7%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.58
Housing Units (2000): 17,633
Homeownership Rate (2000): 73.4%
Migration Flow to Shelby County, IN from (2007-2008):

Shelby County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $818,810
  • Construction: $58,992
  • Retail Trade: $51,362
  • Professional and Technical Services: $0
  • Healthcare: $0
  • Banking: $12,144
  • Retail Trade: $51,362
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $22,591
  • Manufacturing: $288,797
  • Farms: $10,298
  • Government: $131,304
Employed (2000): 22,307
Unemployed (2000): 847
Unemployment Rate (2009): 10.1%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $31,539
Local Government Employment (2007): 2,454
Local Government Revenue (2007): $148,432 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $155,383 (thou. dol.)

Shelby County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 571
  • Per 1,000 population: 13
Deaths (2007): 420
  • Per 1,000 population: 9.6
Infant Deaths (2007): 9
  • Per 1,000 population: 15.8

Shelby County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 43
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 4
  • Robbery: 4
  • Aggravated Assault: 35
Property Crimes (2008): 380
  • Burglary: 111
  • Larceny-Theft: 246
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 23

Shelby County Genealogy Records