Tipton County, IN Public Records

Circuit Court
101 E Jefferson, 3rd Fl
Tipton, IN 46072 http://www.tiptongov.com/county/depar
Hours: 8AM-4PM M,W,TH,F; 8AM-5PM T EST
P: 765-675-2795, 765-675-2791
F: 765-675-6436
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil, Eviction, Small Claims, Probate, Family
Restricted Records: No juvenile, mental, adoption or sealed released
The County Clerk is the record keeper of court records.
Knox City Court
101 W Washington St
Knox, IN 46534 https://www.cityofknox.net/city-court
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM CST
P: 574-772-3766
F: 574-772-7224
Jurisdiction: Town Infractions, Traffic, Criminal Misdemeanor
The Knox City Court index is viewable at https://public.courts.in.gov/mycase/#/vw/Search.
Tipton City Court
225 E Jefferson St
Tipton, IN 46072 https://www.in.gov/judiciary/2891.htm
Hours: 8AM-3PM EST
P: 765-675-7878
F: 765-675-2017
Jurisdiction: Town Infractions, Traffic, misdemeanors
Terre Haute City Court
17 Harding Ave
City Hall, Rm 102
Terre Haute, IN 47807 http://www.terrehaute.in.gov/departme
Hours: 8AM-4PM EST
P: 812-232-3375
F: 812-232-3983
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanors, Infractions, Traffic
The court has geographical jurisdiction in Vigo County, not just within the city limits of Terre Haute.
Bluffton City Court
204 East Market Street
Bluffton, IN 46714 http://blufftonindiana.net/bluffton-c
Hours: 8AM-5PM EST
P: 260-824-3392
F: 260-824-2027
Jurisdiction: Town Infractions, Traffic
The Court is located at the Police Dept. Court is held on Wednesdays from 1:00 5:00 pm. Trials are held on the third Thursday of every month.
Sharpsville Town Court
PO Box 14
Sharpsville, IN 46068 https://www.in.gov/judiciary/2891.htm
Hours: 12PM-4PM M-TH EST
P: 765-963-2911
F: 765-963-2961
Couriers: 124 S Main St
Town Hall
Sharpsville, IN 46068
Jurisdiction: Town Infractions, Traffic

Tipton County, IN Vital Records

Contact the Tipton County Office of the County Recorder if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

Tipton County
County Recorder
101 E Jefferson St, 2nd Fl
Tipton, IN 46072 https://www.tiptongov.com/county/depa
8AM-4PM M,W,TH,F; 8AM-5PM T EST
Phone: 765-675-4614

Tipton County Vital Certificates

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Tipton County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 260.39 sq mi
Population (2009): 15,892
  • Females: 50.7%
  • White: 98.1%
  • Black/African American: 0.5%
  • Asian: 0.4%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 1.9%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 96.4%
Population Change (2000-2009): -685
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 1%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 2.6%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 8.7%
High School Graduates (2000): 83.7%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 12.4%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.53
Housing Units (2000): 6,848
Homeownership Rate (2000): 79.9%
Migration Flow to Tipton County, IN from (2007-2008):

Tipton County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $202,897
  • Construction: $16,518
  • Retail Trade: $17,282
  • Professional and Technical Services: $7,472
  • Healthcare: $0
  • Banking: $5,658
  • Retail Trade: $17,282
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $3,200
  • Manufacturing: $46,655
  • Farms: $11,706
  • Government: $52,761
Employed (2000): 8,296
Unemployed (2000): 218
Unemployment Rate (2009): 12.8%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $33,928
Local Government Employment (2007): 1,088
Local Government Revenue (2007): $61,800 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $34,041 (thou. dol.)

Tipton County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 174
  • Per 1,000 population: 10.8
Deaths (2007): 146
  • Per 1,000 population: 9.1
Infant Deaths (2007): 2
  • Per 1,000 population: 11.5

Tipton County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 20
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 1
  • Robbery: 7
  • Aggravated Assault: 12
Property Crimes (2008): 327
  • Burglary: 95
  • Larceny-Theft: 225
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 7

Tipton County Genealogy Records