Floyd County Records Database

Floyd County public records are maintained by the county clerk, recorder, and other offices in New Albany, Indiana, covering court cases, land documents, marriage licenses, and a wide range of government records going back to the late 1700s. This guide walks through the main sources and how to search them.

Floyd County Clerk of Courts

Danita Burks is the Floyd County Clerk. The office is at 311 Hauss Square, Room 235, New Albany, IN 47150, and the phone number is 812-948-5411. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with the office closed from noon to 1:00 PM for lunch. The clerk handles all court filings in the county, including civil cases, criminal matters, family court, probate, and small claims. Certified copies of court documents can be obtained at the clerk's office during those hours.

The clerk's website is at floydcountyclerk.org, where you can find forms, contact information, and guidance on various court services. The site is worth checking before you visit, as it may have updates on closures, fee changes, or online options for certain filings.

The clerk website provides direct access to court information, jury service details, and contact info for the clerk's staff in New Albany.

Indiana's free MyCase portal at public.courts.in.gov/mycase is the best way to search Floyd County court records online before making the trip to the courthouse. Most cases filed in recent years are indexed there. You can search by name or case number and view case histories, party names, and court events for free.

Property and Land Records

The Floyd County Recorder's office handles all recorded property documents in the county. The recorder can be reached at 812-948-5430 or by email at lendris@floydcounty.in.gov. The office website is at in.gov/counties/floyd/department/recorder.

What makes Floyd County's recorder records stand out is the depth of the historical archive. Land records in the county go back to 1783, covering Indiana Land Grants from the early territorial period. If you are doing genealogical research or tracing a property chain of title that stretches back to the early 1800s, the Floyd County Recorder has one of the longer digital archives in the state.

The online records search page allows access to recorded documents going back to 1783. Instructions for using the system are on the recorder's website.

For online access, Floyd County uses Tapestry and Laredo. Tapestry is a pay-per-search service at $8.95 per search plus $1 per page for document images. Laredo is a subscription service running from $30 to $300 per month depending on the plan. Both platforms provide access to the same recorder database. Title companies and attorneys tend to use Laredo for its subscription model, while one-time searchers often prefer Tapestry.

Vital Records

Birth and death certificates for Floyd County are issued by the Indiana Department of Health, not by the county. You can order them at in.gov/health/vital-records online, by mail, or in person at the state health office. Birth certificates cost $10 per copy and death certificates cost $8 per copy. You will need to provide valid ID and complete an application form.

Marriage licenses in Floyd County are issued by the Floyd County Clerk. Licenses from 1993 to the present are searchable for free through Indiana's Marriage License Public Lookup at public.courts.in.gov/MLPL. For older records or certified copies, contact the clerk's office at 812-948-5411 directly. Some historical marriage records from the 1800s and early 1900s may also be on file with the Floyd County Historical Society.

How to Request Public Records

Indiana's Access to Public Records Act is codified at IC 5-14-3-1 and IC 5-14-3-3. It gives any person the right to inspect and copy most government records, with limited exceptions. No reason is needed to request a record. You can ask in person, by phone, by mail, or by email. Most agencies do not require a specific form for APRA requests, though putting your request in writing helps document the interaction and locks in the seven-day response window.

If a request is denied or goes unanswered, Indiana's Public Access Counselor handles these disputes at no cost. Reach the PAC at in.gov/pac, by phone at 317-234-0906, or by email at pac@opac.in.gov. The PAC can issue advisory opinions and often helps resolve disputes informally before escalation is needed.

Business and Other Records

Indiana business entity records for companies registered in the state are searchable at inbiz.in.gov. This free search covers LLCs, corporations, partnerships, and other entities. You can look up a business by name or by registered agent to find registration dates, current status, and contact details on file with the Secretary of State.

For local trade name filings or assumed business name records in Floyd County, check with the recorder's office. DBA registrations are sometimes filed at the county level in Indiana. The recorder's email is lendris@floydcounty.in.gov for questions about what is on file.

Indiana State Police records are available through the APRA request portal at in.accessgov.com/isp-apra. Statewide court records guidance is at in.gov/courts/public-records. For Floyd County cases that moved to an appellate court, records would be held at the state level rather than at the county clerk's office.

Court Records and Case Research

Floyd County is in the judicial circuit that includes Circuit Court and Superior Court divisions in New Albany. Cases span civil, criminal, family, probate, and small claims matters. The free MyCase portal handles most searches. For detailed file pulls or certified copies, the clerk's office at 811 Hauss Square is the place to go.

If you are researching older cases that predate the MyCase index, staff can search the physical docket books. The clerk's office holds records going back decades. A written request by mail is an option if you cannot visit in person. Mail your request to 311 Hauss Square, Room 235, New Albany, IN 47150. Include the name of the party, the approximate year, and the type of case to help staff locate the file faster.

Cities in Floyd County

New Albany is the county seat and by far the largest city in Floyd County. It qualifies for its own public records page. See New Albany public records for city-specific information. Other communities in the county include Greenville, Georgetown, and Floyds Knobs. Those smaller areas do not have dedicated pages, and their records are filed through the county offices in New Albany.

Nearby Counties

Floyd County borders Clark, Harrison, Crawford, and Washington counties in southern Indiana along the Ohio River corridor. Each has its own clerk and recorder offices.