Search Fortville Phone Directory

The Fortville phone directory connects you to town government offices, Hancock County court resources, and state-level public records tools for this growing community east of Indianapolis. Fortville is a small town of about 5,000 people in Hancock County. The town does not publish a single main phone number for all departments, so Fortville residents often need to call Hancock County offices directly for court records, property files, and legal documents. This page pulls together the key Fortville phone directory contacts and explains how to search for public records online, by phone, or in person.

Fortville Town Hall Phone Directory

Fortville town hall is located in Fortville, IN 46040. The town runs a council-based government with a small staff. For general questions about town services, contact the Fortville clerk-treasurer's office during regular business hours, Monday through Friday. The town handles local utilities, road maintenance, and ordinance enforcement. Most other government services for Fortville residents go through Hancock County.

Because Fortville is a smaller community, its government offices are compact. The clerk-treasurer keeps meeting minutes, ordinances, and financial records on file. Under IC 5-14-3-3, any person can inspect and copy public records held by a government agency during regular business hours. That means you can walk into Fortville Town Hall and ask to see any public document. You do not need to give a reason. There is no charge to view records in person. Fees kick in only when you want paper copies, and those charges must reflect the actual cost of making them.

For departments that Fortville does not run on its own, the county offices in Greenfield pick up the work. Court records, property deeds, marriage licenses, and tax records all sit with Hancock County. The Fortville phone directory for those types of records points straight to the county clerk and other Hancock County departments at the courthouse in Greenfield.

Hancock County Phone Directory for Fortville

Fortville is in Hancock County, and the county seat is Greenfield. All court filings, case records, and legal documents for Fortville go through the Hancock County Clerk at the courthouse in Greenfield. The courthouse handles civil, criminal, family, probate, and small claims cases for the entire county. If you got a ticket in Fortville or were involved in a case in the Fortville area, the Hancock County Clerk is your primary contact.

IC 5-14-3-3 says any person may inspect and copy public records of any public agency during regular business hours. You can walk into the Hancock County Courthouse, ask to see a case file, and the Fortville clerk must let you view it for free. Copies come with a per-page charge. Certified copies cost more. If you have a case number, give it to the staff so they can pull the file quickly. Most walk-in requests get handled the same day.

For mail requests, send a letter to the Hancock County Clerk with the case name, case number if available, and a check for the copy fees. Under Indiana law, written requests must get a response within seven business days. Phone and in-person requests fall under a 24-hour window per IC 5-14-3-6. These timelines cover every government office that serves Fortville residents.

Fortville Phone Directory Court Search

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

You can use MyCase to find Hancock County court records from anywhere with internet access.

Use an asterisk as a wildcard for partial name searches. The sounds-like option catches alternate spellings. Results cap at 1,000, so be specific if the name is common. Documents marked "Not Available Online" must be picked up from the Hancock County Clerk in Greenfield. Juvenile records stay sealed. Expunged cases do not appear. Protection order details are blocked by federal law. For most civil and criminal cases tied to Fortville, MyCase gives you what you need without leaving home.

The data updates as clerks enter new filings. If something was just filed, give it a day or two to show in the system. Older cases may have less detail online than newer ones. The tool is the same one used by attorneys and courts statewide.

State Phone Directory Resources for Fortville

Indiana runs a free state employee phone directory at IN.gov Find a Person. Search by name, agency, or the last four digits of a phone number. Results show the person's name, agency, direct phone, email, and office location. State workers who serve the Fortville area show up in this tool. The state switchboard at 317-232-1000 can route your phone call to any state agency.

The Indiana Professional Licensing Agency offers a free license lookup covering more than 40 boards. You can verify doctors, nurses, contractors, real estate agents, plumbers, and other professionals working in or near Fortville. Enter a name or license number to pull full details. The PLA office in Indianapolis answers at 317-232-2960 for questions about specific licenses.

The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles serves Fortville residents through nearby branch offices. The statewide BMV phone is 888-692-6841. Call to find the nearest branch, check your license status, or get 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, while live reps are available weekdays 8 AM to 6 PM Eastern.

Fortville Voter and Business Phone Directory

Voter registration for Fortville goes through Hancock County. The Fortville phone directory covers this office. The Indiana Voters Portal lets you check your registration, find your polling place, view a sample ballot, and request an absentee ballot. You have to be a U.S. citizen, an Indiana resident, and at least 18 by election day. The registration deadline is 29 days before any election.

The Secretary of State business search is the official tool for finding businesses registered in Fortville and across Indiana. Search by name, business ID, registered agent, or principal. Results show entity name, status, type, formation date, and principal address. It is free and covers LLCs, corporations, partnerships, and nonprofits. Call the Fortville phone directory at 317-234-9768 for questions about a listing. The Fortville phone directory for business contacts ties into this statewide database.

Public Records Access in Fortville

Indiana's Access to Public Records Act at IC 5-14-3 covers every government office that serves Fortville. The law says any person can inspect and copy public records during regular business hours. No fee to look at a record. Copy charges must reflect actual costs. Phone directory data, court files, town records, and county documents all fall under this law.

Some records are exempt. Juvenile files stay sealed. Active investigations can be withheld. Mental health records and adoption files are off limits. But the bulk of what Fortville town offices and Hancock County hold is open to the public. IC 5-14-3-8 lists the specific exemptions and limits what agencies can charge for copies. If a request gets denied and you believe the record should be public, the Indiana Public Access Counselor can help. Call 317-234-0906 or toll-free at 1-800-228-6013. They handle complaints from any government office in the Fortville phone directory and across Indiana.

• 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 City Phone Directories

Fortville is east of Indianapolis in Hancock County. These nearby cities have their own phone directory pages with Fortville government contacts and records information.

Anderson is northeast in Madison County. Elwood is further north. Noblesville sits northwest in Hamilton County. Use the links above for phone directory contacts in each city.