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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Decatur County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Indiana state publishers on the review date. 4 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Decatur County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Decatur County, Indiana — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
26,421
Population
Census estimate
10,301
Households
Census estimate
$71,566
Median income
Annual household
$174,400
Median home value
Census ACS
Greensburg
County seat
In Indiana
Criminal records
1 source
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
3 sources
Vital records
see state portal
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Decatur County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Decatur County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Subscribe to access Advanced Search Indiana Courts Case Search - MyCase |
| Criminal records | Offender Registry |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Decatur County state portal below |
| Property records | Beacon - Decatur County, IN - Parcel Report Treasurer | Decatur County, Indiana - IN.gov |
| Vital records | No verified source — see Decatur County state portal below |
| Voter records | No verified source — see Decatur County state portal below |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Decatur County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Decatur County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Decatur County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Decatur County Records
2026
Decatur County official government portal active
The official Decatur County government website at www.decaturcounty.in.gov continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Decatur County court records portal verified
State court system links for Decatur County verified against the Indiana judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Decatur County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Decatur County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Decatur County property records online
Decatur County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Decatur County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Decatur County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Decatur County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the Indiana statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the Indiana state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Decatur County Records
❌ Myth: "Decatur County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Decatur County are held by the Indiana state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Decatur County are gone everywhere."
✓ Truth: False. Sealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
❌ Myth: "Free 'instant background' sites have Decatur County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Indiana state repository has verified, current Decatur County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Decatur County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Decatur County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
❌ Myth: "All county records older than 50 years are public."
✓ Truth: Partially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).
Primary Sources (All Verified)
- www.decaturcounty.in.gov — Official Decatur County government website
- public.courts.in.gov — Court records — official source
- decaturcounty.in.gov — Property records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Decatur County & Indiana Records
For records not specific to Decatur County, use Indiana's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Indiana statewide record systems:
- Indiana Court Records →
- Indiana Criminal Records →
- Indiana Property Records →
- Indiana Vital Records →
- Indiana Voter Records →
- Indiana Wants & Warrants →
- Indiana Licenses →
- Indiana Recorded Documents →
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Indiana statewide records: Court records · Criminal records · Wants & warrants · Property records · Vital records · Voter records · Licenses · Recorded docs
National directories: Court records · Criminal records · Property records · Vital records · Federal databases
About Decatur County, Indiana
Decatur County is located in southeastern Indiana. The county seat is Greensburg (official site: http://www.decaturcounty.in.gov/).
- Population: 26,421
- Households: 10,301
- Median household income: $71,566
- Median home value: $174,400
- Below poverty line: 9.6%
- Land area: 372.6 sq mi
- Population density: 70.9 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 3
- NCES schools indexed: 7
Beacon - Decatur County, IN - Parcel Report
Official Free
Online access to maps, real estate data, tax information, and appraisal data.
Treasurer | Decatur County, Indiana - IN.gov
Official Free
Decatur Co. Government Holiday Schedule · County offices are closed on these dates. Property Details · View your property details, including the amount you will owe for this year · Data Pitstop · County Statistics and Tax Information · Taxpayer Calculators · Indiana Department of Local Government Finance ·
DLGF: Decatur
Official Free
An official website of the Indiana State Government The budget order is a critical document in calculating tax bills. The order contains the state's certification of the approved budget, the certified net assessed value, the tax rate, and the levy for each fund of each taxing unit in a county. The order also gives the total tax rate for each taxing district. 2026 Decatur County Budget Order - January 15, 2026
🌐 in.gov
Subscribe to access Advanced Search
Official Free
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Indiana Courts Case Search - MyCase
Official Free
Odyssey Public Access (the "MyCase" website) is a platform for online services provided by the Office of Judicial Administration (the “Office”) · Electronic access to court information is restricted by federal and state law in addition to court rules and orders.
Decatur County - ISP
Official Free
Current: Decatur County · County Seat: Greensburg, Indiana · Address: 601 S. Ireland St. Phone: 812.222.4911 · Status: Compliant · Previous · Next · Apply to be a Trooper · Join Our Family! Sign Up to Receive ISP News Releases · Register to Vote · I want to apply for a Firearms License · Find information about Indiana's firearm laws · Request a limited criminal history · Find the number for the State Police post in my district ·
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Decatur County: Contact Information
Official Free
An official website of the Indiana State Government · Accessibility Settings · Language Translation · Governor Mike Braun · Decatur County Health Department · MENU · Close Menu · Decatur County · Vital Records · Current: Contact Information · vitalrecords@decaturcounty.in.gov ·
🌐 in.gov
Indiana Voters - IN.gov
Official Free
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Person Search Results - Indiana Licensing Enterprise - IN.gov
Official Free
WARNING - Access Indiana accounts can only be linked to one record. Once the link is established it is permanent. Be sure you are searching for your own record below · Enter Information into ONLY TWO (2) Search Fields
IBC: Indiana Recorders Association Directory
Official Free
The Indiana Recorders Association Directory is published every other year and contains a listing of all 92 County Recorders and will be distributed to each County Recorder and their staffs along with several vendors that deal with the County Recorders.
🌐 in.gov
Decatur County
Official Free
Field notes are the narrative record of the cadastral survey . They are written in tabular format and contain the detailed descriptions of entire survey process including the instrumentation and procedures utilized, calling all physical evidence evaluated in the survey process, and listing all ...
Property Tax Information | Decatur County, Indiana
Official Free
Spring Installments are normally due on May 10 of each year and the fall installment is normally due on November 10. The State of Indiana sends Decatur County the information needed to prepare the property and real estate tax bills. Unfortunately, in recent years, the State of Indiana has been very slow in sending that information to the Decatur County Treasurer.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Decatur County?
Decatur County court cases are searchable through the Indiana Courts Case Search - MyCase portal: https://public.courts.in.gov/mycase/. Indiana also operates a state-level case lookup through the Odyssey Case Search system. For federal matters, see PACER.
Can I find out if someone is divorced in Indiana?
Yes. Search the court case index for the person's name in the county where they lived. Most Indiana counties offer free online case-search portals. The state vital records office also issues divorce verifications for a fee.
Can my employer see a sealed record in Indiana?
Generally, most private employers running a standard name-based check cannot see a sealed Indiana record. However, government employers, law enforcement, schools, healthcare facilities, and any role requiring a fingerprint-based check can see sealed records under specific statutory exemptions. Confirm specifics with the sealing court.
Are Indiana criminal records public?
Mostly yes. Indiana's public-records law makes adult arrests, court filings, and conviction histories accessible to anyone unless a specific statutory exemption applies. Juvenile cases and sealed records are generally excluded by statute.