Lookup Public Records in Benton County, Indiana. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Benton County, Indiana Overview
Benton County is located in the U.S. state of Indiana. The county was formed in 1840 and named after Thomas H. Benton, a U.S. Senator from Missouri. The county seat is Fowler. According to the U.S. Census Bureau of 2013, the county has a population of approximately 8,767 people. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 406.51 square miles, of which 406.42 square miles is land and 0.09 square miles is water. Benton County borders the following counties: Iroquois County to the west, Vermilion County to the southwest, Newton and Jasper counties to the north, White and Tippecanoe counties to the east, and Warren County to the south. Benton County has nine zip codes. The zip codes are 47917, 47921, 47942, 47944, 47948, 47970, 47971, 47975, and 47977. The most populated zip code is 47944.
Benton County Clerk’s Office Information
The County Clerk has five titles: the Clerk of the District Court; Auditor; Recorder; Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners; and Chief Elections Officer of the county. The county is also responsible for the issuance of marriage licenses, alcohol licenses, birth/certificates, and passports.
The physical address of the Benton County Clerk’s Office is:
Benton County Courthouse (Third Floor)
706 E 5th Street; Suite 37
Fowler, IN 47944
Phone: (765) 884-0930 ext. 1
Fax: (765) 884-0322
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Natalie Kidd is the Clerk of Benton County. She can be contacted at (765) 884-0930 ext. 1 or emailed at [email protected]
Benton County Clerk’s Office Staff:
Rachel Adams – Estates & Civil
Email: [email protected]
Jennifer Greenberg – Criminal, Traffic, and Bookkeeper
Email: [email protected]
Joni Krause – Criminal & Child Support
Email: [email protected]
Town Clerks:
Ambia
Christine Brost
Phone: (765) 869-5652
Email: [email protected]
Fowler
Cindy Gretencord
Phone: (765) 884-0570
Email:[email protected]
Website: http://townoffowler.com/
Boswell
Donna Musenbrock
Phone: (765) 869-5951
Email:[email protected]
Otterbein
Treeva Sarles
Phone: (765) 583-4944
Email:[email protected]
Website: http://www.townofotterbein.com
Earl Park
Kristen Hardebeck
Phone: (219) 474-6108
Email:[email protected]
Website: www.earlparkindiana.com
Oxford
Christie Hale
Phone: (765) 385-2150
Email:[email protected]
Benton County Recorder’s Office Information
The primary responsibility of the Recorder is preserving and maintaining the records of the county. Most commonly recorded documents include affidavits, assumed business names, contracts, death certificates, UCC (uniform commercial code), deeds, easements, leases, sewage liens/releases, surveys, tax liens/releases, mortgages/releases, ordinances, and power of attorney.
Benton County Recorder’s Fee Schedule:
Mortgages, Subordinate Mortgages: $55.00
Deeds*, Releases, re-record and all other instruments: $25.00
Mechanic’s Lien including one mail out $25.00
Uniform Commercial Code:
UCC, Continuation, Amendment or Assignment 2 pages or less: $6.00, 3 pages or more: $10.00
Certification of Document, plus copy fee: $5.00
The physical address of the Benton County Recorder’s Office is:
Benton County Courthouse (Second Floor)
706 E 5th Street; Suite 24
Fowler, IN 47944
Phone: (765) 884-1630 ext. 3
Fax: (765) 884-2013
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Jane Turner is the Recorder of Benton County. She can be contacted at (765) 884-1630 ext. 3 or emailed at [email protected]
Glenda Wallpe is the Deputy Recorder of Benton County. She can be emailed at [email protected]
| Benton, IN Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
|---|---|
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 9,475 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 830 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 22 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 12 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 27 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 300 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 887 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 43 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 435 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 46 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 2,938 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 18 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 2 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 1,561 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 123 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 7 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 45 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 155 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 19 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 149 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 131 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 6 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 154 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 18 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 6 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 14 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 1,385 |
| Benton County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Benton County, the applicants must apply together, in person, at the County Clerk’s office. Both parties must present their state-issued picture ID, military ID, or passport, and know their social security number | |
| State Law: | Marriage – Title 31, Article 11 and Uniform Premarital Agreement Act – Title 31, Article 11, Chapter 3 |
| All State Statutes: | Information is online at the State Website |
| Office: | Benton County Marriage License |
| Location: | Benton County Courthouse (Third Floor), 706 E 5Th Street; Suite 33, Fowler, Indiana, 47944 |
| Phone: | 765-884-0930 |
Benton County Cler’s Office
Address: 706 E 5th Street; Suite 24 Fowler, IN 47944
Phone: (765) 884-1630 ext. 3