Search Brazil Phone Directory

The Brazil phone directory covers city government contacts, Clay County court records, and public service numbers for west-central Indiana. Brazil is the county seat of Clay County, and city hall is at 203 E. National Avenue, Brazil, IN 47834. The main city phone number is 812-448-1810. This page lists the key phone numbers for Brazil, from the county clerk and local police to state search tools and online court records. Clay County runs the court system, property records, and vital records for the Brazil area. Use this guide to find the right office and get the info you need.

Brazil City Hall Phone Directory

The City of Brazil runs its main office at 203 E. National Avenue, Brazil, IN 47834. Call the Brazil phone directory at 812-448-1810 to reach city hall. The front desk can transfer you to any department, including the mayor's office, public works, code enforcement, and the street department. Most city offices keep standard Monday through Friday hours. After-hours calls go to voicemail and staff return them the next business day.

Brazil's city offices handle utility billing for water and sewer service. New service setup, billing questions, and payment plans go through the utility department. Call the main number and ask for utilities, or check Brazil website for a direct line. The city also posts meeting schedules, public notices, and department contact info on its site. You can find separate lines for police non-emergency, fire, parks, and the water department.

For code enforcement issues like tall grass, abandoned vehicles, or building violations, call city hall at 812-448-1810. Staff can take a report over the phone or direct you to the right form. The Brazil phone directory on Brazil website lists each department with its own number so you can skip the switchboard when you know who to call.

Clay County Court Records for Brazil

Brazil is the county seat of Clay County. All court filings, case records, marriage licenses, and legal documents go through the Clay County Clerk's office at the courthouse in downtown Brazil. The clerk handles civil, criminal, family, probate, and small claims cases for the entire county. Walk in during business hours to look up in the records, request copies, or file documents.

IC 5-14-3-3 says any person can inspect and copy public records of any public agency during regular business hours. That includes Clay County court files. You can walk into the courthouse, ask to view a case file, and the Brazil clerk must let you look at it for free. Copies have a per-page charge. Certified copies cost more. If you know the case number, give it to staff so they can pull the file quickly. Most walk-in requests in Brazil get handled the same day.

Mail requests are an option too. Send a letter to the Clay County Clerk with the case name and case number if you have it, plus a check for copy fees. Written requests must get a response within 7 days under Indiana law. Phone and in-person requests must be answered within 24 hours under IC 5-14-3-6. These timelines apply to every government office in the Brazil phone directory.

Brazil Phone Directory for Court Case Searches

The MyCase portal is the free state tool for searching court records in Brazil and across all 92 Indiana counties. It covers every case filed in Clay County courts. Search by case number, party name, citation number, or attorney name. Results show case type, status, hearing dates, parties, and some orders as downloadable PDFs. No account is needed and there is no charge to search.

The MyCase search tool is the best place to start for court records in the Brazil phone directory.

Use an asterisk for partial name matches. The sounds-like feature catches alternate spellings. Results cap at 1,000, so narrow your search when you can. Some documents show "Not Available Online" and those must be picked up from the Clay County Clerk in person. Juvenile records stay sealed. Expunged cases do not appear. Protection order details are blocked by federal law. For most civil and criminal cases in the Brazil area, MyCase gives you what you need without driving to the courthouse.

State Phone Directory Resources for Brazil

The IN.gov Find a Person tool is Indiana's phone directory for state employees. Search by name, agency, or the last four digits of a phone number. Results show the person's name, agency, phone, email, and office location. State workers based near Brazil will show up in this tool. The state switchboard at 317-232-1000 can route you to any state agency that serves the Brazil area.

Check out the state employee directory for contacts who serve Clay County and the surrounding area.

The full State Telephone Directory is posted on IN.gov in PDF and CSV format. If you cannot find a phone number online, the switchboard handles calls all day and transfers you to the right office.

The Indiana Professional Licensing Agency covers more than 40 licensing boards. Look up licensed doctors, nurses, real estate agents, contractors, and other professionals in the Brazil area. Enter a name or license number for full details. The PLA office answers at 317-232-2960.

Brazil BMV and Voter Phone Directory

The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles serves the Brazil area through nearby BMV branches. The statewide BMV phone is 888-692-6841. Call to find branch hours by zip code, check your license status, or order a driver record. A Viewable Driver Record is free online. An Official Driver Record costs $4. The automated phone system runs 24 hours a day. Customer service reps are on hand weekdays from 8 AM to 6 PM Eastern.

Voter registration in Brazil goes through the Clay County Clerk. The Indiana Voters Portal lets you check your registration, find your polling location, view sample ballots, and request an absentee ballot. You must be a U.S. citizen, an Indiana resident, and at least 18 by the next election. The deadline is 29 days before election day. The Clay County Clerk handles all local voter questions for the Brazil phone directory.

Business Phone Directory for Brazil

The Secretary of State business search works as a phone directory for businesses registered in Indiana, including those in Brazil. Search by name, business ID, registered agent, or principal. Results show the entity name, status, type, formation date, and principal address. The search is free and covers LLCs, corporations, partnerships, and nonprofits.

If you need to find who runs a business in Brazil, where they are based, or how to reach them, start with this tool. For questions about a specific listing, call 317-234-9768 or email INBiz@sos.in.gov. Once you get the entity details from the SOS search, you can follow up with the business directly using the agent info on file. The Brazil phone directory for business contacts ties into this statewide system.

Public Records Access in Brazil

Indiana's Access to Public Records Act at IC 5-14-3 covers every government office in Brazil. Any person can inspect and copy public records during regular business hours. No fee to look at a record in person. Copy charges must reflect the actual cost of paper, equipment, and staff time. Phone directory data, court files, city records, and most Clay County documents all fall under this law.

Some records are exempt. Juvenile files stay sealed. Active law enforcement investigations can be withheld. Mental health records and adoption files are off limits. But the majority of what Brazil city offices and Clay County hold is open to the public. IC 5-14-3-8 describes the enforcement procedures if an agency does not follow the rules. If your request gets denied, the Indiana Public Access Counselor can help. Call 317-234-0906 or toll-free at 1-800-228-6013. They handle complaints about records denials from any government office in the Brazil phone directory system.

• Walk-in and phone requests: 24-hour response window
• Written requests: 7 business days
• Viewing records in person: no charge
• Copies: actual cost of paper and labor
• Denied request: call Public Access Counselor at 317-234-0906

Nearby Cities Phone Directory

Brazil sits in west-central Indiana near several other cities. Greencastle is about 25 miles northeast in Putnam County. Terre Haute is roughly 18 miles west in Vigo County and acts as the regional hub for western Indiana.

Use the links above for phone directory contacts and public records info in Greencastle and Terre Haute. All three cities share state-level search tools like MyCase and the IN.gov employee directory.