Search Madison Phone Directory

The Madison phone directory provides city government contacts, Jefferson County court access points, and public records resources for southeastern Indiana. Madison is the county seat of Jefferson County with a population over 12,000. City offices run from 101 W. Main Street, Madison, IN 47250, and the main phone number is 812-265-8300. This page covers all key phone listings for Madison, from city departments and the county clerk to state-level tools for court records, license checks, and business searches. Jefferson County handles all legal filings for the Madison area, and since Madison is the county seat, most county offices sit right in town.

Madison City Government Phone Directory

Madison city offices are at 101 W. Main Street, Madison, IN 47250. Call the Madison phone directory at 812-265-8300 to reach the main phone line. Staff can route your phone call to any department. The City of Madison website lists department contacts, meeting schedules, and online forms. Most offices keep standard Monday through Friday hours.

The Clerk-Treasurer's office handles city finances, payroll, and official records. Meeting minutes, ordinances, and council resolutions are all on file there. You can request copies of any city document during business hours. Under IC 5-14-3-3, any person may inspect and copy public records of any public agency during regular business hours. That right applies to every city office in Madison. There is no charge to look at a record in person. Fees only come up when you need copies made.

Madison uses a Mayor-Council form of government. The mayor oversees daily operations while Madison council handles legislative matters and the budget. Each department head reports to the mayor. For specific department contacts, calling the main phone line at 812-265-8300 is the fastest route. They will connect you to the right person. If you reach voicemail after hours, leave your name and number. City staff usually return calls the next business day.

Madison Phone Directory

Madison is the county seat of Jefferson County. All court filings, case records, and legal documents go through the Jefferson County Clerk. The courthouse sits in downtown Madison, making it easy to handle county business without driving to another city. Civil, criminal, family, probate, and small claims cases all run through this office.

The Jefferson County Clerk's office handles marriage licenses, court case lookups, and filing questions. Call ahead if you want to check what is on file before making the trip. Staff can tell you the fees and pull your records ahead of time so you do not wait long when you arrive. Most walk-in requests at the Madison courthouse are handled the same day. Jefferson County is smaller than many Indiana counties, so the Madison office is usually not overcrowded.

Under IC 5-14-3-6, agencies must respond to phone and in-person requests within 24 hours. Written requests get up to seven business days. If you call the Jefferson County Clerk about a case in Madison, they should be able to help you that same day. The Madison phone directory for court records starts with this office since all county-level legal business for the area runs through here.

Madison Phone Directory for Court Searches

The MyCase portal is the state's free tool for searching court records in Madison and all of Indiana. The Madison phone directory covers this office. It covers every case filed in Jefferson County courts. Search by case number, party name, citation number, or attorney name. Results show case type, status, parties, hearing dates, and some court orders in PDF form. No account is needed to use it.

The state court records portal is the best starting point for any Madison phone directory search tied to court cases in Jefferson County.

A few tips make searching easier. Use an asterisk for partial name matches. The sounds-like feature catches alternate spellings. Results cap at 1,000 per query, so narrow your search if you get too many hits. Some documents show "Not Available Online" and those must be picked up from the Jefferson County Clerk in person. Juvenile cases, expunged records, and protection orders never appear in public search results on MyCase.

IC 5-14-3-6 says agencies must respond to in-person or phone requests within 24 hours. If you call the Jefferson County Clerk about a case in Madison, they should have an answer for you that same day. Written requests get a 7-day window. Viewing a record at the Madison office is always free. Fees only apply to copies.

State Phone Directory Resources for Madison

Indiana runs several statewide search tools that work for Madison residents. The state employee directory lets you 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 in or near Madison show up in this tool. The state switchboard at 317-232-1000 can also route calls to any agency.

The Indiana Professional Licensing Agency offers a free license check covering more than 40 boards. You can verify doctors, nurses, contractors, real estate agents, plumbers, and other licensed professionals in Madison by name or license number. Click any result for full license details. The PLA phone number is 317-232-2960 if you have questions about a specific license.

Here is the state licensing search tool that covers professionals working in the Madison area.

The Secretary of State business search covers registered businesses in Madison and across Indiana. Search by name, ID, registered agent, or principal. Results show entity name, status, type, and principal address. The search is free and covers LLCs, corporations, partnerships, and nonprofits. For questions about a listing, call the Secretary of State at 317-234-9768.

Madison BMV Phone Directory

The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles serves the Madison area through local branch offices. The statewide BMV phone line is 888-692-6841. Call it to find branch locations by zip code, check license or plate status, and handle payments. You can pull a free Viewable Driver Record online or request an Official Driver Record for $4. The automated system runs around the clock. Live customer service reps are available Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 6 PM.

You need your driver's license number, the last four digits of your Social Security number, and your zip code to use the automated phone system. It handles most routine tasks without needing to talk to a person. If you do need a live rep, wait times tend to be shorter early in the morning or right after lunch. The BMV phone directory is one of the most used government lines for Madison residents who need to sort out license and vehicle issues.

Madison Voter and Public Records

Voter registration in Madison goes through Jefferson County. The Indiana Voters Portal lets you check your status, find your polling place, view sample ballots, and request an absentee ballot. You must be a U.S. citizen, an Indiana resident, and at least 18 by election day. Registration closes 29 days before any election. Call the Jefferson County Clerk for local voter questions.

Indiana's Access to Public Records Act at IC 5-14-3 governs every government office in Madison. Any person can inspect and copy public records during regular business hours. The law is clear about that. No charge to look at a record. Copy fees must stay at the actual cost of paper, equipment, and labor. Phone directory data, court files, city documents, and county records all fall under this law.

IC 5-14-3-8 lists the specific exemptions agencies can use to deny a records request. If a office in Madison cites this statute, ask them to point to the exact section that applies. It keeps things honest. 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 most records people look for through the Madison phone directory system are open and available to anyone.

• Phone and in-person requests: 24-hour response window
• Written requests: 7 business days to respond
• Viewing records at the office: free
• Copies: actual cost only
• Denied? Call Public Access Counselor at 317-234-0906

If a government office in Madison turns you down on a records request, the State Public Access Counselor handles disputes. Call 317-234-0906 or toll-free at 1-800-228-6013. They review complaints and issue advisory opinions that carry weight with local agencies. The service is free and open to anyone.

Nearby City Phone Directories

Madison sits in southeastern Indiana along the Ohio River. Several nearby communities have their own local government offices. North Vernon is to the northwest in Jennings County, and Lawrenceburg is to the northeast in Dearborn County. Both are smaller cities without dedicated phone directory pages on this site yet, but they use the same state search tools listed above.

For phone directory contacts in other Indiana cities, browse our full list on the cities page. Each page covers city hall numbers, county clerk contacts, and links to the same state search tools available to Madison residents.