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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Sullivan County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Indiana state publishers on the review date. 4 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Sullivan County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Sullivan County, Indiana — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
20,768
Population
Census estimate
7,709
Households
Census estimate
$54,556
Median income
Annual household
$115,200
Median home value
Census ACS
Sullivan
County seat
In Indiana
Criminal records
3 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
Sullivan County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Sullivan County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Doxpop - Information for Judges and County Officials Indiana Courts Case Search - MyCase |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Sullivan County state portal below |
| Property records | Beacon - Sullivan County, IN - Parcel Report: 77-09-11-111-0… Sullivan - DLGF |
| Vital records | Health: Vital Records: Home |
| Voter records | Indiana Voters - IN.gov |
| Professional licenses | Person Search Results - Indiana Licensing Enterprise - IN.gov |
| Recorded documents | IBC: Indiana Recorders Association Directory Foreclosures SEC.gov | Search Filings |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Sullivan County. Sources reviewed June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Sullivan County Records
2026
Sullivan County official government portal active
The official Sullivan County government website at sullivantreasurer.com continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Sullivan County court records portal verified
State court system links for Sullivan County verified against the Indiana judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Sullivan County property records online
Sullivan County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Sullivan County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Sullivan County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Sullivan 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 Sullivan County Records
❌ Myth: "Sullivan County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Sullivan County are held by the Indiana state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Sullivan 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 Sullivan County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Indiana state repository has verified, current Sullivan County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Sullivan County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Sullivan 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
- sullivantreasurer.com — Official Sullivan County government website
- public.courts.in.gov — Court records — official source
- www.sullivancounty.in.gov — Criminal records — official source
- www.in.gov — Property records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Sullivan County & Indiana Records
For records not specific to Sullivan 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 Sullivan County, Indiana
Sullivan County is located in west-central Indiana. The county seat is Sullivan (official site: http://sullivantreasurer.com/).
- Population: 20,768
- Households: 7,709
- Median household income: $54,556
- Median home value: $115,200
- Below poverty line: 12.2%
- Land area: 447.2 sq mi
- Population density: 46.4 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 6
- NCES schools indexed: 8
Doxpop - Information for Judges and County Officials
Official Free
Doxpop is an Indiana company that helps professionals and the general public interact with your court and recorder offices online . Professionals pay a modest fee for our services, and those fees support free access to the general public. There is no cost to your county or court for providing ...
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.
Document Center / Indiana State Police / Sullivan County, IN
Official Free
Child Support · Infraction Deferral · Juvenile Division · Pretrial Diversion · Victim's Assistance · Stay Informed Agendas & Minutes Maps Online Bill Pay Community Business · 100 Courthouse Square, Sullivan, IN 47882 (812) 905-0499 8:00 am ...
Indiana Sheriff Sales
Official Free
A Sheriff Sale is the result of a court ordered bank foreclosure for the non-payment of standard monthly mortgage.
Sullivan County - ISP
Official Free
County Seat: Sullivan, Indiana · Address: 24 S. State St. Phone: 812.268.4308 · 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 ·
🌐 in.gov
Beacon - Sullivan County, IN - Parcel Report: 77-09-11-111-018.000-001
Official Free
Sullivan County, IN · 100 Courthouse Square · Sullivan, IN 47882 · Assessor · Vicki Talpas · 812-268-5110 · Auditor · Shelly Paris · 812-268-4491 · Treasurer · Beth Swalls · 812-268-6410 · Recorder · Shelly Hiatt Parris · 812-268-4844 · Announcements ·
Sullivan - DLGF
Official Free
As part of the Annual Adjustment of assessments. It is determined by the formula: Assessed Value/Sale Price = Ratio. The assessment ratio for all properties in Indiana is to be 100%
🌐 in.gov
DLGF: Sullivan
Official Free
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 ...
🌐 in.gov
Health: Vital Records: Home
Official Free
An official website of the Indiana State Government For faster service, place your order through the local health department where the event occurred. View local health department information here. IDOH Vital Records does not offer a walk-in service. Please contact your local health department (LHD) in the county
🌐 in.gov
Indiana Voters - IN.gov
Official Free
SULLIVAN · SWITZERLAND · TIPPECANOE · TIPTON · UNION · VANDERBURGH · VERMILLION · VIGO · WABASH · WARREN · WARRICK · WASHINGTON · WAYNE · WELLS · WHITE · WHITLEY · Optional · Indiana Driver's License Number · Clear Submit · County · -- SELECT -- ADAMS ·
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Sullivan County?
Sullivan 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.
Does an active warrant show up on a background check in Indiana?
Yes. Active warrants in Indiana appear on name-based criminal background checks through the Indiana State Police system the moment they are entered. Some employers also run a separate NCIC warrant query, which catches federal warrants as well.
Are Indiana marriage records public?
Marriage records in Indiana are generally public — anyone can verify that a marriage occurred and request a non-certified copy. Certified copies (needed for legal purposes like name changes or immigration) may be restricted to the spouses, immediate family, or those with a court order.
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.