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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Hendricks County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Indiana state publishers on the review date. 4 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Hendricks County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Hendricks County, Indiana — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
190,629
Population
Census estimate
64,403
Households
Census estimate
$95,261
Median income
Annual household
$257,700
Median home value
Census ACS
Danville
County seat
In Indiana
Criminal records
1 source
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
Hendricks County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Hendricks County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Indiana Courts Case Search - MyCase Index to Divorce Cases Filed in Hendricks County, Indiana |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Hendricks County state portal below |
| Property records | parcel search - Apps Home Beacon |
| Vital records | No verified source — see Hendricks County state portal below |
| Voter records | Indiana Voters - IN.gov |
| Professional licenses | Person Search Results - Indiana Licensing Enterprise - IN.gov |
| Recorded documents | Home / Hendricks County, Indiana Recording Requirements / Hendricks County, IN Archive Home |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Hendricks County. Sources reviewed June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Hendricks County Records
2026
Hendricks County official government portal active
The official Hendricks County government website at www.co.hendricks.in.us continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Hendricks County court records portal verified
State court system links for Hendricks County verified against the Indiana judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Hendricks County property records online
Hendricks County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Hendricks County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Hendricks County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Hendricks 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 Hendricks County Records
❌ Myth: "Hendricks County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Hendricks County are held by the Indiana state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Hendricks 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 Hendricks County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Indiana state repository has verified, current Hendricks County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Hendricks County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Hendricks 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.co.hendricks.in.us — Official Hendricks County government website
- public.courts.in.gov — Court records — official source
- hcapps.co.hendricks.in.us — Property records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Hendricks County & Indiana Records
For records not specific to Hendricks 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 Hendricks County, Indiana
Hendricks County is located in central Indiana. The county seat is Danville (official site: http://www.co.hendricks.in.us/).
- Population: 190,629
- Households: 64,403
- Median household income: $95,261
- Median home value: $257,700
- Below poverty line: 5.2%
- Land area: 406.9 sq mi
- Population density: 468.5 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 6
- NCES schools indexed: 42
Indiana State Library: Hendricks County
Official Free
Deaths with Burial in County, 1882-1990 ISLG 977.201 H498dr v. 1-2 · WPA Index to Birth Records, 1882-1920 ISLG 977.201 H498u v. 1 · WPA Index to Death Records, 1882-1920 ISLG 977.201 H498u v. 2 The Indiana State Library will make all reasonable modifications to policies and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activities.
🌐 in.gov
Indiana Courts Case Search - MyCase
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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.
Index to Divorce Cases Filed in Hendricks County, Indiana
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This is an index of the divorce cases that were filed in Hendricks County courts from July 1912 through December · 1992, as listed in entry docket books for the various courts. An index to Hendricks County court cases that were filed · from January 1993 to present is available online, via the Hendricks County government's website (http:// The Hendricks County Clerk’s Microfilm Department can search for information on divorce cases. They are located · on the ground floor of the Hendricks County courthouse in Danville, Indiana and can be reached by phone at (317)
Subscribe to access Document Details
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When you subscribe to Doxpop, you gain access to document details for all documents in all counties in our network · Plans start at as little as $38 per month
Divorce Cases Settled in Hendricks County, Indiana (1824-1989) Indexed by
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day. The order books for the Circuit Court and the Court of Common Pleas have · been digitized and are available online via the Archives section of the Hendricks · County government's website (http://www.co.hendricks.in.us). This index does NOT contain all the information that was included ...
parcel search - Apps Home
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page version = 3.0.01 , 11/12/2018 01:51:11 PM · Tax deductions are shown for the last tax bill and also the current deduction settings (which will be used for the next tax bill). If there has been a change in ownership, the deductions shown for the current settings, may be the deductions ...
Beacon
Official Free
Beacon and qPublic.net combine both web-based GIS and web-based data reporting tools including CAMA, Assessment and Tax into a single, user friendly web application that is designed with your needs in mind.
DLGF: Assessed Value Search
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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.
🌐 in.gov
DLGF: Hendricks
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An official website of the Indiana State Government The budget order is a critical document for calculating tax bills. It 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 Hendricks County Budget Order - Issued January 15, 2026
🌐 in.gov
ISP: Criminal History Services
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Find information about Indiana's firearm laws · Request a limited criminal history · Find the number for the State Police post in my district · Buy a vehicle crash report · Find out about current road conditions in Indiana · Find Community Resources · Request New Investigation of Uncharged Death ·
🌐 in.gov
Indiana Voters - IN.gov
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Indiana Driver's License Number Clear Submit · Loading, please wait · County · -- SELECT -- ADAMS · ALLEN · BARTHOLOMEW · BENTON · BLACKFORD · BOONE · BROWN · CARROLL · CASS · CLARK · CLAY · CLINTON · CRAWFORD · DAVIESS · DEARBORN · DECATUR · DEKALB · DELAWARE · DUBOIS · ELKHART · FAYETTE · FLOYD · FOUNTAIN · FRANKLIN · FULTON · GIBSON · GRANT · GREENE · HAMILTON · HANCOCK · HARRISON · HENDRICKS ·
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
Home / Hendricks County, Indiana
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1 List of Current PDs in Hendricks Superior Court No. 2 Nestled in the heart of central Indiana, Hendricks County offers a warm and inviting community with a blend of urban amenities and small-town charm .
Recording Requirements / Hendricks County, IN
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Traffic Infraction Deferrals · Use of County Facilities for Special Events · Building Use Application and Agreement · Topic Home · VA Benefits Page · Vector Control · View, Print, Pay Taxes · Volunteer Opportunities · Watershed Studies · Who's On Your Ballot? Drug Testing Check-In Website · Zoning Enforcement · Hendricks County, Indiana 355 South Washington Street Danville, IN 46122 Telephone: Click Here ·
Archive Home
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View Location of Hendricks County Government Buildings in Danville · The Government Center is where you pay taxes, get birth/death certificates, building permits and plat documents. Parking areas are on the North and South of the building. The West and East entrances come in between the lower ...
Will Book Index
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The Will Books date from 1822 . The Computer Center has scanned these books and made the images available on this internet site. These books contain wills that were recorded in Hendricks County. The first group of links here will open a viewer to allow you to go page by page through the book.
Recorder's Office / Hendricks County, Indiana
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The Primary Function of the Hendricks County Recorder's Office: · The County Recorder's function is to maintain permanent public records involving a wide variety of instruments. These documents detail transactions involved in: real estate, personal property, mortgages, liens, leases, subdivision ...
Hendricks County Obituary Database - Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
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The index includes Plainfield and Hendricks County obituaries which were gleaned from the Plainfield and Hendricks County newspapers in the library’s collection. The newspaper collection spans from 1847-current. There is no set fee for our services. Donations to the Library’s Gift Fund for information you obtain from us are gratefully received and will be used to buy additional materials for the collection. Checks may be made out to: Plainfield Public Library (memo: Indiana Room).
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Hendricks County?
Hendricks 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.
How long does an arrest stay on my record in Indiana if I wasn't convicted?
In Indiana, an arrest stays on your record indefinitely unless you petition the court to seal or expunge it, even if charges were dropped or you were found not guilty. Indiana's rules for clearing non-conviction records are stricter than for convictions — start with the Indiana State Police.
Does an arrest show up on a background check before conviction in Indiana?
Yes — in Indiana, an arrest can appear on a name-based background check from the moment of booking, even before any court ruling. Whether it appears on an employment screening depends on the type of check (name-based vs. fingerprint-based) and how recent the arrest is.
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.