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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Daviess County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Indiana state publishers on the review date. 3 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Daviess County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Daviess County, Indiana — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
34,097
Population
Census estimate
11,606
Households
Census estimate
$64,113
Median income
Annual household
$174,000
Median home value
Census ACS
Washington
County seat
In Indiana
Criminal records
4 sources
Court records
3 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
Daviess County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Daviess County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Subscribe to access Document Images Indiana Courts Case Search - MyCase |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Daviess County state portal below |
| Property records | Daviess County, IN Map DLGF: Assessed Value Search |
| Vital records | IARA: Census & Vital Records |
| Voter records | Voter registration - Indiana Voters - IN.gov |
| Professional licenses | Person Search Results - Indiana Licensing Enterprise - IN.gov |
| Recorded documents | Indiana County Recorders: Office Locations Daviess County Home Page Daviess County, Indiana / Staff Directory / Details |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Daviess County. Sources reviewed June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Daviess County Records
2026
Daviess County official government portal active
The official Daviess County government website at www.daviess.org continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Daviess County court records portal verified
State court system links for Daviess County verified against the Indiana judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Daviess County property records online
Daviess County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Daviess County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Daviess County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Daviess 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 Daviess County Records
❌ Myth: "Daviess County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Daviess County are held by the Indiana state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Daviess 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 Daviess County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Indiana state repository has verified, current Daviess County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Daviess County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Daviess 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 and Official Record Portals
- www.daviess.org — Official Daviess County government website
- public.courts.in.gov — Court records — official source
- www.in.gov — Property records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Daviess County & Indiana Records
For records not specific to Daviess 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 Daviess County, Indiana
Daviess County is located in southwestern Indiana. The county seat is Washington (official site: https://www.daviess.org/).
- Population: 34,097
- Households: 11,606
- Median household income: $64,113
- Median home value: $174,000
- Below poverty line: 9.6%
- Land area: 429.5 sq mi
- Population density: 79.4 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 3
- NCES schools indexed: 11
Sheriff’s Office | Daviess County, IN
Official Free
The Daviess County Sheriff’s Office is a full-service law enforcement agency that includes Road Patrol, Water Patrol, Dive Team, Search & Rescue, Strategic Response Team, CSI, Investigations, Warrants, Courthouse Security, Civil Process, and Jail Division.
Out/Release Dates | Daviess County, IN
Official Free
To find a release date for an inmate who is sentenced to the Indiana Department of Corrections, wait for them to be transferred visit the Indiana Department of Correction website. If an inmate is sentenced to the Daviess County Jail, you can find out their release date by calling 812-254-1060.
Daviess County - ISP
Official Free
Current: Daviess County · County Seat: Washington, Indiana · Address: 101 NE 4th St. Phone: 812.254.1060 · 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.
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Resources - XSoft Engage
Official Free
Copies of the form are available at the Daviess County Assessor's Office or online at https://www.in.gov/dlgf/4971.htm. Business personal property in Indiana is a SELF-ASSESSMENT SYSTEM; therefore, it is the responsibility of the TAXPAYER to obtain the appropriate forms and file a return with.
Subscribe to access Document Images
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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.
DLGF: Assessed Value Search
Official Free
This line will be highlighted in yellow and is the equivalent of the property's gross assessed value as shown on the Notice of Assessment or Tax Bill. Once you have entered information, click the "Search" button. To view an individual record, click the "Details" box. To view the information in an Excel file, click "Download." The data contained in these searches come directly from each county, so the format in the database may vary.
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DLGF: Daviess
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 Daviess County Budget Order - January 15, 2026
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IARA: Census & Vital Records
Official Free
Unofficial copies of birth certificates between 1907 and 1945 and death certificates between 1899 and 2011 may be obtained on Ancestry.com. Indiana State Library has limited WPA birth and death indexes for about half of Indiana’s 92 counties available in the Genealogy Division.
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Voter registration - Indiana Voters - IN.gov
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Person Search Results - Indiana Licensing Enterprise - IN.gov
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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
Indiana County Recorders: Office Locations
Official Free
Crawford County Recorder (812) 338-2615 715 Judicial Plaza Dr PO Box 214 English, Indiana 47118 · Daviess County Recorder (812) 254-8675 200 East Walnut Street SUITE 107 Washington, Indiana 47501
Daviess County, Indiana / Staff Directory / Details
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Staff Directory Home | Log In · Browse All | By Department | By Division · Business 812-254-8671 · Email tonya.clark@daviess.org · Physical Address 200 E Walnut St Washington, IN 47501 · Primary Department: County Courts · Copyright © 2013 Daviess County, Indiana All Rights Reserved.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Daviess County?
Daviess 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.
What's the difference between sealing and expunging a record in Indiana?
In Indiana, a sealed record is hidden from public view but still exists and remains visible to law enforcement, licensing boards, and some employers. An expunged record is treated by Indiana law as if it never happened — though FBI and federal records may persist regardless of state action. The relief process runs through the sentencing court.
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.
How do I run an Indiana background check?
Indiana background checks are handled by the Indiana State Police. Name-based searches are available through the official state portal (per-search fee applies). Fingerprint-based checks — required for licensing, foster care, and many employers — must be submitted through an approved vendor.