Birth and Death certificates can be purchased during normal business hours or, also may be requested by mail. When requesting by mail please print and fill out the proper application and return to our office with a copy of your ID, proof of relationship, and payment (no personal checks accepted). Certificates are $10 per copy.
If you are unsure of what documents you need to show proof of relationship, please call our office (812) 384-4496 ext. 412.
Birth records go back to 1885.
Death records go back to 1893.
Paternity Affidavits are done by appointment only, and you must bring the proper documentation to your appointment. Please call the office to find out what documents you will need to bring with you.
Amendments or corrections are done by appointment only, and you must bring the proper documentation to your appointment. Effective Nov. 1, 2025 requested changes to a child and or parent name on a birth record past two years of registration of the record will require a court order. There are special circumstances for older records that are a case by case basis, if you are unsure whether or not you can do an amendment or correction please call the Registrar at the number above.
Please call the number above to schedule an appointment.