Dearborn County, Indiana
A unique mixture of agriculture and industrial enterprises with easy access to surrounding areas
Dearborn County Community Profile
Online Dearborn County Ordinances
Public Records Request (online fill in form)
Public Records Request (pdf printable)
LINK TO TAX INFORMATION SEARCH
Gateway Online Dashboard
https://gateway.ifionline.org/public/FD/overview.aspx
The Gateway Dashboard displays summary information about political subdivisions, including revenues, expenditures, and assessed values.
Permitting Made Easier
Onsite Sewage Disposal Application
Sanitary Sewer Release Application
Ordinance 2024-006 / Title V - Public Works : Chapter 51 - Sewage Disposal
Clerk Circuit Court
Marriage License Processing
Public Access Support (Genealogy, Archive, Court Records & Computer Terminal Access)
Child Support Fee Processing
Clerk Superior Courts 1 & 2
Traffic Fine and Fee Payments
Protective Order Processing
Probation Fee Payments
Small Claims Filing
For election information, visit the Elections section of our website. Note that we will be updating this section to provide information on the upcoming elections on a regular basis.
To make a payment online, please click on the button below, or go to: https://www.govpaynow.com/gps/user/cyg/plc/a00365
PLEASE FOLLOW THE BELOW LINK TO THE NEW DEARBORN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT WEBSITE
Public Information & Inspections
Please contact the Environmental Division of the Dearborn County Health Department to obtain information or to schedule an inspection related to: Septic systems, Animal bites, Lead contamination, Mold, Vector control, Public health nuisances, Swimming pools.
Doug Baer, REHS
Registered Environmental Health Specialist
(812) 537-8841
dbaer@dearborncounty.in.gov
We currently have 14 full time dispatchers, 1 part time dispatcher, and 1 full time director.
Dearborn County 911 answers all 911 calls for the citizens and visitors of Dearborn County. Our dispatchers are trained to provide Emergency pre-arrival instructions to callers as needed.
We provide dispatch services to the following agencies:
Police: Dearborn County Sheriff, Lawrenceburg Police, Aurora Police, Dillsboro Police, West Harrison Police, St Leon Police, Moores Hill Police
Fire: Lawrenceburg Fire, Greendale Fire, Aurora Fire, Bright Fire, St Leon Fire, Dillsboro Fire, Moores Hill Fire, Miller York Fire, Manchester Fire, Hogan Fire, Sunman Fire, Friendship Fire
EMS: Lawrenceburg EMS, Greendale EMS, Aurora EMS, Bright EMS, Dillsboro EMS, Moores Hill EMS, Manchester EMS, Sunman EMS, St Leon First Responders, Friendship First Responders
OTHER: Dearborn County Coroner, Dearborn County Water Rescue, Dearborn County EMA, Dearborn County Animal Control
The Circuit Court serves Dearborn and Ohio Counties under Judge F. Aaron Negangard and Magistrate Kimberly A. Schmaltz. The Dearborn Circuit Court is located on the second floor of the historic Dearborn County Courthouse, 165 Mary Street, Lawrenceburg, Indiana.
Circuit Court has exclusive jurisdiction in all probate matters, including estates, guardianships, adoptions, and trusts. Circuit Court also has exclusive jurisdiction over all juvenile matters including child in need of services cases.
Other types of cases the Circuit Court handles include civil cases involving more than $10,000 and major felony cases (Class C and above). The Juvenile Court maintains the Redirect Program to provide intensive services and supervision to youth. The Dearborn County Juvenile Center is also under the Dearborn Circuit Court jurisdiction.
The Circuit Court has established the Dearborn-Ohio County Child Advocate Program to help provide a voice to children involved in the Court system. For more information regarding this program call (812)537-8741 or access the program website at http://www.voiceofachild.net.
The mission of the Dearborn County Department of Animal Control is to assure the safety and well-being of the county's citizens and animals by:
Maintaining full compliance with local and state laws concerning the proper licensing and control of animals; and
Promoting the humane treatment of animals and responsible pet ownership. Animal Control protects animals from cruelty, neglect, carelessness, ignorance and irresponsibility.
To view Related Animal Control Ordinances, please visit our Document Center.
To view information on Pet Adoptions, Spay/Neutering, Wildlife, and a list of local veterinarians, please click through the links to the left under Topics of Interest.
Dearborn County Animal Control reports to the County Board of Commissioners.
Dearborn County Animal Control - Yearly Dog License
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Plan. Prepare. Respond.
Dearborn County Health Department Emergency Preparedness assists entities, Healthcare Providers, and Dearborn County residents to respond to & recover from all hazard incidents by identifying, developing, refining then executing plans in a timely manner.
In Dearborn County Health Department, we have been steadily working to increase our capacity to respond to emergencies by strengthening on-going partnerships and creating new ones. The Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) cooperative agreement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is administered to the 93 local health departments throughout Indiana. A developed 15 Public Health Preparedness Capabilities list is used to assist state & local public health partners in identifying gaps in preparedness, determining the specific jurisdictional priorities, and developing plans for building/sustaining capabilities.
If you would like to volunteer, to make this community a safer place in a time of an emergency, we can use your help and/or expertise in assisting, the following links offer fill-in forms:
John Blackwell, PHEP Coordinator
jblackwell@dearborncounty.in.gov
812-532-3277
Links on this page will be helpful information to our citizens.
Dearborn County Community Service resource link:
Recovery Links:
Resources for Substance Abuse:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AOZ8G9ZjH86x2WmGDNhB-7nfvLRb6vT6/view?usp=sharing
Indiana Resources for Drug & Alcohol Rehab Centers and Support
Resource guide for (Narcotics.com) NA meetings in IN
https://www.narcotics.com/na-meetings/indiana/
In 2013 Dearborn County Superior Courts Probation merged with our local Community Corrections Department, Southeast Regional Community Corrections, to implement a unified Court Services Department. Through a unified Court Services, the community can be served more effectively and efficiently to promote rehabilitation of offenders through evidence based programs, community service and appropriate supervision.
Court Services is comprised of two departments, Dearborn County Superior Courts Probation and Southeast Regional Community Corrections. Each department plays an integral role in the supervision and rehabilitation of offenders in our community with the end goal of promoting community safety. Superior Courts Probation and Community Corrections are both governed by the local courts and are tasked with holding offenders accountable to compliance with orders of the courts and supervision rules.
The Dearborn County Superior Courts Probation Department serves Dearborn County Superior Courts I and II. The Chief Probation Officer, Steve Kelly, of Superior Courts Probation also serves as the Director of Southeast Regional Community Corrections. Southeast Regional Community Corrections serves Dearborn/Ohio County Circuit Courts, Dearborn Superior Courts and Switzerland Circuit Court through collaboration with their respective Probation Departments and is guided by a local Board or Directors.
Mission Statement
It is my goal, as your Auditor, to consistently provide professional and courteous service to the public in a timely manner. Also to manage the Auditor's Office as a partner with other independently elected County offices and with the County Council and Commissioners to achieve their County wide goals. In this office, we are committed to providing accurate accounting, reporting, and auditing services to citizens and governmental taxing units in accordance with federal, state, and local laws in an efficient and cost effective manner.
Also to manage the Human Resources division of the Auditor's Office so that individual employees achieve personal and professional satisfaction within the work place and are encouraged to grow and develop professionally and personally.
About the Auditor’s Office
The Auditor is the Chief Financial Officer of the County. The staff is responsible for handling all receipts and disbursements of county funds, creating financial statements for the County, completing annual reports for review by the State Board of Accounts, and processing payroll for over 339 county employees.
Additionally, the office handles all transfers of ownership of real property, maintains property boundary information in conjunction with the County GIS system, calculates property tax for all real, personal, mobile home, special assessment records, controls distributions of tax collections, special assessments, and special revenue collections for all units of government within Dearborn County, including the Cities of Aurora, Greendale, Lawrenceburg, and all three school districts.
The Auditor also serves as the Secretary to County Council. The Auditor maintains all budgets, salary ordinances, additional appropriations, transfers, and abatement applications as well as the minutes of all County Council proceedings.
The Auditor serves as the Secretary to the Board of County Commissioners. The proceedings and determinations of the Board shall be recorded in a book, and books, accounts, vouchers, papers and documents, touching business or property of the County shall be carefully kept by the Auditor.
The Auditor serves as the Treasurer of the Dearborn County Redevelopment Board and retains all financial reports thereof.
Please remember, our office is always here to assist you with any questions that you may have. Your comments are welcome as well. As always, it’s a pleasure to serve as your County Auditor.
Mission
Human Resources provides quality services to attract, develop, motivate and retain a diverse workforce within a supportive work environment. We are a service-oriented, proactive department, responsive and supportive to those we serve.
Here, you will find information on employment opportunities and more for Dearborn County. To learn more, please contact our office (contact information listed to the left).
Dearborn County Provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Dearborn County Government complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the business has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Dearborn County Government expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
Dearborn County Employees - to access Employee Portal click on the link.
Employment Opportunities
Assessor's Office - Third Deputy
Probation Officer / Case Manager
Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
Auditor's Office - Third Deputy
Sheriff Department - Jail Cook - Part Time
A complete Application for Employment will need to be submitted to Human Resources for any open job / position with Dearborn County.
**To obtain an Application for Employment, please click here...
Employment Resources and Money-Savings Tips for Workers Impacted by COVID-19
click above link to view helpful information
Info for Out-of-State Employers that have hired employees from Indiana
If you are an out of State employer and you need to register to withhold Indiana State and Dearborn County income taxes please click on following link to find information. You may also call the State at 317-233-4016.
https://www.in.gov/dor/business-tax/withholding-income-tax/
Information Regarding Business Personal Property Tax
Please contact our office at (812)-537-8809, if you didn’t receive your personal property tax bill and you believe that you should have. We have a drop box at the base of the steps of the front entrance of the courthouse labeled Assessor's for everyone's convenience. You can also fax or email your documents as well. Form 104's must be filled out this year as well. We will mail out forms on February 23, 2024, if you do not receive them you can access the forms at https://www.in.gov/dlgf/4971.htm
Business Personal Property Tax Forms are due no later than May 15, 2024.
The State has implemented an online system to submit personal property forms, called PPOP-IN. This system can be found at https://www.in.gov/dlgf/7576.htm
Thanks for your continued patience and understanding with the current situation we are all faced with!
Thank you, Megan Acra Dearborn County Assessor
Phone: 812-537-8809
Fax: 812-532-3214
Email: macra@dearborncounty.in.gov
Mailing address: 165 Mary Street, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
INFORMATION REGARDING RECENT ASSESSMENTS
As many have noticed, some assessments in Dearborn County have increased in value. While many factors affect the assessments of your home, the primary reason for increase in values is due to the real estate market of 2023. This value increase is not necessarily due to home improvements but may be if there has been remodeling or additions.
The Assessor's office utilizes the Mass Appraisal Method. This involves conjunctively
looking at several properties within an area while taking into consideration the age, condition, and grade of the structure. We then use this data to determine whether the value of a property should change to match the market value of the recent sales. Finally, we submit this comparison of sales and assessed values to the Department of Local Government Finance for review. The DLGF determines whether the ratio study that was submitted is just and fair to all property owners. Once approved by the DLGF, the county can roll the new values.
Some may feel that the assessed value is higher than the market value of their property. As a taxpayer you have the right to file an appeal. The necessary forms to file an appeal with the Dearborn County Assessor can be found on the DLGF website at https://www.in.gov/dlgf/8516.htm or follow the direct links below:
Form 130 - Taxpayer's Notice to Initiate an Appeal (PDF)
Both forms will need to be completed.
Forms can be mailed to Dearborn County Assessor's Office 165 Mary St. Room 203 Lawrenceburg, Indiana 47025, faxed to (812)532-3214, emailed to macra@dearborncounty.in.gov, or dropped into the center drop box located outside the courthouse entrance labeled "Assessor/Recorder".
Appeal forms are due no later than June 15, 2024
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Dearborn County Assessor would like to inform property taxpayers that the Notice of Assessment of Land and Structures / Improvements (Form11) for 2024 pay 2025 will be mailed out on Friday April 26, 2024.
These forms have been sent to the property owner listed on file January 01, 2024. If a property has been purchased after January 01, 2024, the new owner may come to the Assessor’s Office to obtain a current property record card for their property.
This will inform the new property owner of the updated property assessment.
The Assessor’s Office can be contacted at 812-537-8809 during normal business hours of Monday through Friday 8:30am–4:30pm.
The office is located at 165 Mary Street Room 203, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025.
For available forms click here: Forms & Applications
Mission Statement
The Dearborn County Building Department promotes the general safety and welfare of the citizens of Dearborn County. We are here to assist the citizens of Dearborn County with the codes and permitting process, to work with developers and contractors in achieving their goals, and work with other county and city departments for a coordinated effort. We believe in equitable treatment for all Individuals regardless of circumstances and strive to enforce all building codes in a fair and considerate manner.
Bill Shelton - Building Commissioner: bshelton@dearborncounty.in.gov
Welcome to the Department of Planning & Zoning! Situated in the Greater Cincinnati metropolitan area, Dearborn County consists of 14 political townships and 7 cities and towns: Lawrenceburg, Greendale, Aurora, Dillsboro, Moores Hill, St. Leon and West Harrison. Our home service area consists of 50,000 people and offers area attractions such as Hollywood Casino, Perfect North Slopes, Lawrenceburg Speedway, Hillforest Museum, the Dearborn Trails along the Ohio River, and 4 golf courses. Major arterial roads include Interstate 74, Interstate 275, U.S. 50, U.S. 52, and eight State Roads. The area is also served by the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)--which is located less than 10 miles to the southeast of the County.
DEARBORN COUNTY PLAN COMMISSION MEETING
MONDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2024 (CANCELED)
165 MARY STREET, LAWRENCEBURG, IN 47025
There will not be a Plan Commission meeting for the month of December.
Please contact the Dearborn County Planning and Zoning Department (812) 537-8821 or email Nicole Daily at ndaily@dearborncounty.in.gov for any questions.
DEARBORN COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MEETING
TUESDAY, January 14, 2025 (CANCELED)
165 MARY STREET, LAWRENCEBURG, IN 47025
Please contact Dearborn County Planning and Zoning Department or email Deena Collins at dcollins@dearborncounty.in.gov for additional information on any of the cases.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM OUR STAFF TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY🎅
CONGRADULATIONS TO DEARBORN COUNTY ON BECOMING STELLAR!!!!
Look for great things to be happening in Dearborn County over the next several years!!!!
THE CURRENT ZONING MAP CAN BE VIEWED UNDER TOPICS OF INTEREST, THEN BY SELECTING MAPS.
THERE ARE PORTIONS OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING WEBSITE THAT ARE UNDER CONSTRUCTION. IF YOU NEED TO VIEW THE CURRENT DEARBORN COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE, PLEASE CLICK HERE...(PDF)
From the Desk of Joyce Oles – Dearborn County Recorder
CURRENT NEWS:
Don’t forget to update your Official Notary Seal and make sure they meet the Secretary of State’s requirements. All notarized documents must also contain the notary’s commission number.
See our Topics of Interest on this page to get further details.
The Sales Disclosure Fee has increased to $20 effective 7-1-2021. The transfer fee remains at $10 per document. For these fees, please make your check payable to the Auditor.
Our Recording Fees remain the same with checks made payable to the Recorder.
This is just a reminder that our office can only accept cash or checks.
We now record transferable and non-transferable documents on-line. Please contact either Simplifile at www.simplifile.com or CSC at www.erecording.com or Indecomm at www.indecomm.com
Please make note of the following resources you have available to you:
Visit DOXPOP at www.doxpop.com for securing a copy or reviewing recorded documents from the year 2000 forward.
Visit www.beacon.schneidercorp.com for GIS maps and property information.
If you require any assistance please feel free to contact our office at (812) 537-8837 or email: joles@dearborncounty.in.gov.
We are a strong and compassionate community. I know we will continue to take good care of each other!
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As the Recorder's staff, we are dedicated to maintaining and preserving the records of the county. However, the Recorder's staff can not perform searches or provide legal opinions. You may request a copy of recorded documents by phone or by mail at the cost of $1 per page. If you request copies by mail, please supply us with a stamped, self-addressed envelope.
The Dearborn County Recorder’s Office now has property records available online for citizens to search, dating back to the year 2000, via Doxpop. Click the icon below to begin searching for records. Note we are currently working on a back-indexing project to index prior deeds. Please continue to check Doxpop for any updates.
To locate information about your Property, please utilize Beacon's Property Search application by clicking here.
If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact our office.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Dearborn County Coroner Department is to serve the citizens and visitors of Dearborn County by conducting thorough Medicolegal Death Investigations with compassion and specialized expertise.
Overview
The Dearborn County Coroner Department is an investigative unit responsible for carrying out the statutory duties of the Coroner. Those duties include investigation into the circumstances surrounding all deaths falling within the Coroner's Jurisdiction for the purpose of determining the identity of the deceased, the medical cause of death, the manner of death, and the date and time of death. Medicolegal death investigations are conducted countywide on all homicides, suicides, accidents, suspicious and unexplained deaths. Other duties include notifying the next of kin, safeguarding personal property, collection of evidence, and completion of mandatory records and documents.
The Coroner’s Department is also proactive in the community, participating in programs geared towards preventing drunk driving and drug use; domestic violence, child abuse and elder abuse; and providing educational services for all public service professionals.
Other contributions to the community include cooperative relationships with non-profit organ and tissue procurement agency to enhance the quality of life and save lives.
All County Parks are open 7 days a week, 365 days a year from sunrise to sunset.If you would like information about the Dearborn County Parks, please send an email to one of the Board members requesting the information you'd like. To do this go to the Dearborn County Park official website at: http://www.dearborncountyparks.com Pictured is Guilford Covered Bridge Park
MISSION STATEMENT
It shall be the mission of the Dearborn County Sheriff's Office to support and defend the Constitution of the United States, to strive for professionalism with equal and fair treatment of all individuals, to work with the public to maintain the peace, provide safety, reduce accidents, and to reduce crime.
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