ADA & Title VI Compliance

Policy Statement ADA

The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 is a Federal Civil Rights Legislation, which mandates non-discrimination to persons with disabilities. The U.S. Congress signed the ADA in 1990, and it went into effect in 1992. The ADA is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in access to jobs, public accommodations and governmental services and programs, public transportation, and telecommunications.  Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973:

"No otherwise qualified (disabled) individual in the United States shall solely by reason of (disability), be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal Financial Assistance."

Montgomery County recognizes that it is important for its facilities, programs, and services to be available to all of its citizens and the general public.  Montgomery County further understands that some of its existing facilities, programs and services may have met accessibility requirements previously, but may not now, or may not in the future, as standards are revised or new standards developed.  Therefore, in order to fulfill its commitment to endeavor to provide equal access to all of its public programs, services, facilities for citizens with disabilities, and in compliance with the ADA, the Montgomery County has developed an American with Disabilities Act Transition Plan (ADA Transition Plan).  To develop this plan, the Montgomery County completed what types of access barriers exist for individuals with disabilities.  This information was used to develop the Montgomery County ADA Transition Plan.  This plan will be used to guide future planning and implementation of accessibility improvements.

Policy Statement - Title VI

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin in the program and activities receiving Federal Financial assistance.  Specifically, Title VI provides that "no person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefit of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal Financial Assistance"                                       (42 U.S.C. Section 2000d)

Pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, and the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, Montgomery County, Indiana, hereinafter referred to as "Montgomery County", will not exclude from participation in, deny the benefits of, or subject to discrimination any individual on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, sex, age, disability, limited English proficiency and income status.

By the late 1700's, accurately marking land boundaries across the country was necessary as white settlers migrated west and claimed land.  The "Land Ordinance of 1785", adopted by the Continental Congress, called for a Rectangular Public Land Survey.  The first rectangular survey in Indiana was done in 1797 by Israel Ludlow; Montgomery County was surveyed between 1819 and 1822.

Maps of the old corners and surveying notes, as well as all subsequent ones, are kept in the County Surveyors office.  The notes detail who did the survey, when it was done, and any reference points used to locate the corner.  Montgomery County has approximately 1,600 corners.

Today, as in the past, the section corners are critical reference points for accurately delineating landownership.  Without solid, accurate points, the whole fabric of ownership in the county comes apart.  Lost corners result in inaccurate land surveys, which in turn, are the cause of property disputes.  When land surveyors cannot count on finding accurate corners, they have to re-create them.  This raises the cost of the work, a cost that is passed on to the client, or absorbed by the surveyor.

In an effort to maintain accurate land boundaries, in 1965, the Indiana General Assembly passed the Perpetual Corner Records Act (IC 36-2-7-10).  The act requires the County Surveyor to locate five percent (5%) of the section corners each year, with replacement of the markers when needed.  

Voter Registration

Requirements to vote in the state of Indiana: 

• You are a Citizen of the United States;
  

• You will be 18 years of age by the time of the next general election;
  

• You will have been a resident of your precinct for 30 days before the election and you are not currently in prison after being convicted of a crime.
  
  

Anyone wishing to vote MUST give their 10-digit Indiana Driver's License number or if you do not have an Indiana Driver's License, you may give the last four digits of your social security number. 

DEADLINES & IMPORTANT DATES

• The deadline to register to vote is 29 days before an election.

• Registration begins 30 days after an election

Absentee Voting

To Qualify for Absentee Voting, you must meet any of the following requirements:

• You expect to be absent from your country on Election Day (6am - 6pm)

• You have a disability. 

• You are at least 65 years old. 

• You have official election duties outside your precinct. 

• You are scheduled to work during the entire time polls are open.

• You are confined due to illness/injury or caring for someone who is. 

• You are prevented from voting due to religious discipline or holiday. 

• You are a participant in the address confidentiality program. 

• You are a member of the military or a public safety officer. 

• You are a “serious sex offender” as defined by law. 

• You lack transportation to the polls. 

To Sign up for Absentee Voting:

You must file an application (ABS-Mail form) for the election you want to vote absentee. The Application must be received by the County Clerk no later than 11:59 PM, 12 days before the election. 

Go to Indiana Voters.com to apply for an absentee form 

You can also contact our office at 765-364-6430 to pick up an absentee form or have it mailed to you! 

Travel Board

Travel board is an option for those with disabilities, are homebound, or confined to a senior living. Vote by Traveling Board by filling out an absentee ballot application indicating you would like to have a travel board come to your residence to vote your ballot. You can also call our office at 765-364-6430 and a travel board can be arranged. The Traveling Board supervisor will call and schedule a time for their visit. 

For more information on absentee ballots and travel boards go to Indiana Voters

Poll Worker Info

Interested in helping your county and your country on Election day? Elections would be impossible without the hardworking Hoosier volunteers that help run the process. 

To be eligible to be a poll worker, you must be a resident of Montgomery County and registered to vote. 

Choose from one of the links below for more information about building permits within Montgomery County.

• Subject to $25 fine per dog after July 1

• Any dog six (6) months of age or older. The maximum tax is $5.00 per dog.
• Each taxable dog must be listed separately on the State Form 52694, unless applying for a kennel License.
• Name, address and phone number must be completed on the form.

• Dogs kept for breeding, boarding, training or sale.
• More then six taxable dogs, maximum fee is $50.00
• Less than six taxable dogs, maximum fee is $30.00

 Pay Dog Taxes Online

Current Road Closures

To get email notifications of road closures in Montgomery County click here. 

Recording Discharge Papers

As a veteran, you should record a copy of your discharge papers (DD-214) with the Recorder's Office to ensure you or your family can quickly access them if needed.

Our office records DD-214's free of charge and only you or your next of kin may obtain them. They are not public record. Discharge papers can help you receive services offered to veterans including:

• Home Loans
• Health Benefits
• Student Loans

Obtaining Discharge Papers

You can get an official copy of your DD-214 from Montgomery County's Veteran Service Officer or through the National Archives and Records Administration.

https://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records

• www.in.gov/dlgf/deductions-property-tax/

Our Vision:
Individuals enjoy improved quality of life through healthy, vibrant, and invested communities

Our Mission:
Improve individual and community health in Montgomery County through prevention, education, and partner collaboration

Our Values:
Professional - Credible - Dedicated - Quality

Montgomery County Health Department is committed to complying fully with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. All employment practices and activities are conducted on a non-discriminatory basis. 

Montgomery County Health Department is committed to an inclusive approach to diversity that encompasses and promotes greater interaction and understanding between people of different backgrounds including ethnicity, gender, language, age, sexual orientation, religion, disability and experience. Montgomery County Health Department is committed to advancing diversity. Our organization values and actively promotes diverse and inclusive participation by its Board of Health, Advisory Committee, and staff.

Montgomery County Health Department recognizes a diverse workforce as a competitive advantage. We recognize that all employees bring their own unique capabilities, experiences, and characteristics to their work. We are committed to employing the best people to do the best job possible. We recognize the importance of reflecting the diversity of our customers in our workforce. The diverse capabilities that reside within our talented workforce position us to provide high quality products and services.

2024 Central Communications Center Operations Board Members:

Sheriff Ryan Needham, Chairman

Crawfordsville Police Chief, Aaron Mattingly - Vice Chairman 

Crawfordsville Fire Chief, Scott Busenbark

Wayne Township Fire Chief, Phil Pirtle

Town Marshal, Mike Hunley

Non-voting members:

Operations Board Attorney, Dan Taylor

E911 Director, Sherri Hill

Board Secretary, Lori Dossett

Emergency Management Director, Jessica Burgett

Snow Removal and Safety is our top priority for the Highway Department during the winter months. We work to clear roadways during snow events as quickly as weather conditions allow. 

The winter of 2021 consisted of 3 snow events. Our 32 truck drivers used 800 tons of salt and over 3,500 tons of sand to fight slick roads. Fourteen tandem dump trucks account for a majority of our snow fighting capability. These drivers are responsible for clearing snow from a majority of our 844 road miles. Pickup trucks clear snow from our 60 unincorporated towns, housing additions and side roads.

During snow events the Montgomery County Commissioners will on occasion issue proclamations regarding road conditions in Montgomery County.  The Commissioners will issue either "Proclamation of County Road Advisory" or "Proclamation of Local Disaster Emergency Closing County Roads".  The County Road Advisory does not close the County roads, it simply announces that the roads should be traveled at your own risk.  The Local Disaster Emergency Closing County Roads states that "no travel is permitted on Montgomery County roads until the order closing the roads has been terminated".  The local newspapers and radio station will be notified if either proclamation is issued. 

Small Claims New Packet

Small Claims Filing Instructions

Small Claims Manual

Notice of Claim

Counter-Claim

Motion & Order to Continue

Motion & Order to Dismiss

Motion in Proceedings Supplemental to have Defendant Appear in Court

Motion in Proceedings Supplemental for Interrogatories to Defendant's Employer

Interrogatories

Order to have Defendant's Employee Answer Proceedings Supplemental

Motion & Order to Appear for Proceedings Supplemental

Voluntary Assignment of Wages

Agreed Entry of Judgement

Agreed Entry of Garnishment Order

Affidavit for Citation (For Failure to appear on an Order to Show Cause)

Eviction New Packet

Affidavit by Tenant for Eviction Moratorium

Affidavit for Emergency Hearing

Affidavit for Writ of Eviction

• Taxpayers may pay the amount due up to the business day before the Tax Sale to avoid sale of a lien of the property.
• The sale is usually scheduled during the month of October.
• Bidders must register prior to the start of the sale. Bidding will start at the amount of everything owed on the parcel thru the current year.
• High bid must be paid in the Treasurer's office the day of the tax sale with certified funds - a money order, cashier's check, or cash. Personal checks will not be accepted.
• The County Auditor will issue the Sale Certificate.
• The taking of a title or redemption of a parcel sold on Tax Sale is done in the Auditor's office. Please contact them. (765-364-6400)

The Montgomery County Highway Department works hard to maintain 844 miles of roadway, including 64 miles of paved roads, 460 miles of chip seal roads and 322 miles of gravel roads. We maintain 179 bridges and have over 3,800 road signs and markers.

In 2021, the Montgomery County Highway Department improved 40 miles of roadway with Cold Mix Asphalt overlay (9 miles), Hot Mix Asphalt overlay (7 miles) via the Community Crossings Matching Grant awarded by the State of Indiana, and Chip Seal application (25 miles). We replaced 53 culverts in preparation of roadway improvements. Our 35 employees also responded to over 740 community concerns submitted by Montgomery County residents. One hundred eighty-nine community concerns about pot holes were addressed with over 1,300 tons of patching material.

Our improvement plan for 2022 includes Cold Mix Asphalt overlay on 15 miles of roadway and Chip Sealing over 32 miles. 

The Community Crossings Matching Grant will allow us to Hot Mix Asphalt overlay nine miles, including 400 W from US 136 to Old 55, 300 N from 425 E to 625 E, 775 E from SR 47 to 500 S.

Do you have a Concern about a county chip sealed or asphalt road? You can Email Us. Or you can fill out our Online Form.

Montgomery County Property Tax Payments

Montgomery County's tax statements are mailed by mid-April each year, complying with the Indiana state guidelines. Statements include payment coupons for both the spring and fall payments and dog tax forms. The payments are due every May 10 and November 10. If those dates fall on a weekend or holiday, the deadline is extended to the next business day.

To check balances and other property details, taxpayers are directed to research their parcel and current balances at the county's GIS website, https://beacon.schneidercorp.com/.

For taxpayer convenience and safety, the Treasurer provides several payment options.

Pay in the Office. Our office is open weekdays from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. We are located at 1580 Constitution Row, Suite B.  Starting this spring, the Treasurer's office will only accept cash and checks.  To pay by credit card, please go to the county website www.montgomerycounty.in.gov.

Use the Drop Box. A secure drop box is located under the front door awning of the County Government Center and is checked multiple times daily. We discourage the use of cash in this box. When using the drop box, please put payments in an envelope and mark them clearly with information to identify the taxpayer, the address, and the parcel. Your canceled check will serve as a receipt or you can include a self-addressed, stamped envelope for a returned receipt. Confirmation of payment history is available to view online for you parcel at https://beacon.schneidercorp.com/. 

Mail Payments. Please mail payments to the Treasurer at 1580 Constitution Row, Crawfordsville, IN 47933. If a receipt is desired, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope. The postmark date is accepted as an on-time payment, but it is not encouraged to wait until the final day to ensure that the mail is truly processed and postmarked on the due date.

Pay at Local Banks. All Montgomery County First Financial, Hoosier Heartland, and Tri-County banks offer a great service to our county residents by accepting payment for three weeks before each due date. The taxpayer must submit the payment coupon and pay the exact amount listed to pay at the banks.

Pay Online or by Phone. To pay online, go to the home page of the county website, select Online Bill Pay. Next choose the Property Tax, Dog Taxes & Tax Payments option. Search by parcel number OR name OR address. To pay by phone, call (855) 276-8051 and have your parcel number ready. Please be aware that using any type of online system charges a service fee. Paying with an ACH e-check (your bank routing numbers) has a lower fee than using a card.

Though the county does not have formal payment plans, full and partial payments are accepted anytime throughout the year. Appropriate penalties will apply if installments are not paid in full by the due date.

Our County Commissioners enacted the Dog Tax in 2007. All dog owners are legally bound to pay $5 for each dog over 6 months of age, with the maximum of $30 per family. Kennel owners pay $30 for 1-6 dogs and $50 for 7 dogs or more. Those payments can be made at the same time property taxes are being paid. The dog tax funds go toward the Montgomery County Animal Welfare League, animal control, claim reimbursements, and canine research and education.

To lower future property tax bills, many are eligible for deductions including the Homestead, Over 65, Blind and Disabled, Disabled Veteran, or Geothermal. To check deductions and eligibilities, contact the Auditor's Office.

If you have any questions, please contact the appropriate office:

Tax Payments, Treasurer at 364-6410

Deductions, Auditor at 364-6400

Mailing Address Changes, Mapping at 361-4123

Assessed Values, Assessor at 364-6420

Ditch Reconstruction Fees, Surveyor at 361-3235

There are numerous community service options within Montgomery County to complete probation requirements. Additional opportunities may arise that can be discussed with your probation officer.

• Community Service Options
• Community Service Verification Form

Alcohol Beverage Permits

Mobile Home Permits

Requirements:

All taxes, penalties and judgments on the mobile home must be paid in full through the end of the current year before the County Treasurer can issue a mobile home permit.

The official title must also be presented to issue the permit.

Title Transfer:

After receiving the permit from the Treasurer's Office, the next step is to take the original permit and the official title to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles for the final step. When the new owner receives the new title, they can check with the Auditor's Office about applying for the Homestead and other deductions.

Moving Permit:

After receiving the permit from the Treasurer's Office, the next step is to take the original permit and the official title to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles for further instruction. There are permits required to accompany the applicant when moving a mobile. They may also need a highway moving permit. 

Indiana County Recorder's Fee Schedule (Effective January 1, 2021)

Indiana Code 36-2-7-10.5

$55.00          Mortgages (including Subordinate Mortgages) and re-recorded mortgages

$25.00          Deeds and all other instruments, including UCC's & re-recordings

                      (Includes 1 oversized page)

$5.00            Each additional page exceeding 8 1/2" x 14" within any document

$25.00          Mechanic's Lien, includes one priority mail out from the Recorder's Office

$2.00            Each additional Mechanic's lien priority mail out from the Recorder's Office

$1.00            Office copies 11" x 17" or smaller per page

$5.00            Office copies larger than 11" x 17" per page

$5.00            Certification of Document

Payment History

Proper identification (driver’s license) is required to obtain a copy of your payment history. This information is confidential. The cost to obtain your payment history is $1.00 per page.

All child support information is confidential per federal guidelines.

Caseworker: For questions on who your case worker is, call our office at 765-364-6430

Changing Records Information

Parents' information should be current at all times. If your address changes, it MUST be updated with the State of Indiana and the clerk's office, so any correspondence and/or checks can be mailed directly to you. Checks will not be forwarded if your address is found to be incorrect.

When opening a new case, a copy of the child support order is required. 

To change a name and address, a valid picture ID is required.

For more information on Child Support, visit www.mychildsupport.in.gov  

CHILD SUPPORT CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER (KIDSLINE)

1 (800) 840-8757

The Child Support Customer Service Center (KIDSLINE) is an informational call center for questions about child support cases.

PARENTING TIME HELPLINE

1 (844) 836-0003

The Parenting Time HelpLine is an informational call center for questions about parenting time issues.

When Court Ordered to Pay Child Support, you must fill out an ISETS worksheet and turn it into the Clerk’s office. 

• Court Referral Program
• Prime for Life
• Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) 
• Drug Court
• Veterans Treatment Court

Welcome to the Transparency Portal where you can find agendas, staff reports agendas and minutes for our Council, County Commissioners, and Board and Commission meetings. You can also find information on our finances and budget.

• Agendas
• Minutes
• Department Reports
• Financial Reports
• Plans

The Montgomery County Highway Department works hard to maintain 844 miles of roadway, including 64 miles of paved roads, 460 miles of chip seal roads and 322 miles of gravel roads. We maintain 179 bridges and have over 3,800 road signs and markers.

In 2021, we spread over 13,000 tons of stone on our 322 miles of gravel roads. We have four John Deere road graders that are maintain our gravels 5 days a week. Each grader operator is responsible for approximately 80 miles of gravel and work diligently towards the lengthy process of cutting and reshaping roads.

We will continue to address community concerns about gravel roads and work toward reducing incoming concerns with a proactive strategy.

Do you have a Concern about a county gravel road? You can Email Us. Or you can fill out our Online Form.

Phone:(765) 362-2304

1. Child Support Enforcement
2. Establishment of Child Support
3. Establishment of Paternity
4. Reimbursement of State Public Assistance including TANF and obtaining health insurance orders in cases involving Medicaid coverage
5. Invesitage and file criminal charges as appropriate for Non-support of Dependent Child under Indiana law.
6. Refer cases where appropriate to the U.S. Attorney's Office for investigation of violation of  Federal non-support of a child.

The Montgomery County Building department enforces the Sugar Creek Ordinance which regulates land usage along Sugar Creek.

Congratulations!

To begin the application for a marriage license, fill out the Online Marriage Application, then come into the Clerk’s office located on the First floor of the courthouse to finalize the application.

To make an appointment for a marriage license, please fill out this form

WHAT YOU WILL NEED: 

-          Both parties will need a valid form of ID (driver's license, etc.) 

-          Both parties will need to be present for the application

-          One of the parties has to be a resident of Montgomery County

COST

-$25 for the application

-$4 for copy of the license

You must be married within 60 days of getting the application

NAME CHANGE INFO

Access the Social Security website information on changing your name. 

All development in Montgomery County, outside of the corporate limits of the City of Crawfordsville, must be submitted for a stormwater review.

This review is completed by the County Engineer  The review will determine if additional drainage tactics, or a comprehensive drainage plan is necessary.  If a drainage plan is deemed necessary, the plan is reviewed, per the Montgomery County Stormwater Ordinance.  Once the plan has engineering approval, the plan is submitted to the Montgomery County Board of Zoning for final approval.  

The Treasurer's Office receives files from mortgage companies of the parcels they are responsible to pay.  The list is sent to our office via an electronic file and then uploaded. The tax amounts for those parcels are created as an e-bill and sent electronically to the mortgage companies. By law, taxpayers still receive a yearly statement in April, but it will be marked with a large watermark that says "In Escrow."

For any further questions, please feel free to contact the Treasurer's Office at 765-364-6410.

Mechanic's Lien

The purpose of Indiana's Mechanic's Lien statute is to provide a contractor a remedy for unpaid labor or materials furnished to the improvement of real property.

Information on specific requirements for filing a Mechanic's Lien and Release can be found in Indiana code 32-28-3 and 32-28-6. The Recorder's Office is the filing office for the documents and does not have the authority to attest to the legality or validity of liens or other documents presented for recording. Consider seeking legal counsel prior to filing a Mechanic's Lien or if a lien has been placed on your property.

As a courtesy, our office can provide a Mechanic's Lien form, which meets recording lien requirements as well as a Mechanic's Lien Release form. 

Montgomery County Commissioners approved the Redevelopment Authority the power to enter into contracts such as lease agreements.  The Redevelopment Commission approved a bond or bond anticipation note which envisions certain facilities to be owned by the Authority, as well as envisions the Authority leasing these facilities back to the County Redevelopment Commission.

County Commissioners annually appoint a 3-member Board. 

2025 Board Members

Greg Morrison

Vacant

Vacant

RDC Attorney Dan Taylor serves as Counsel to the Board

All Applicants must be in our office by 4:00 pm to allow time to complete the Passport Application. Please make an appointment with our office prior to applying for passport.

To make an appointment with our office visit: Passport Appointment Form

TO PROCESS A PASSPORT BOOK APPLICATION YOU WILL NEED 

(Passport Book is required for all travel EXCEPT 

Land & Sea travel to Mexico, Canada, Bermuda and the Carribbean)

1.  Two Identical Pictures:  Photo's can be obtained at any travel agency, Walgreens, CVS or Wal-Mart.

2.  A Certified Birth Certificate is required & Photocopy: It must be issued by a government agency & have an official seal, please bring both the original official seal and a photocopy of your birth certificate along or you may submit your recent passport.  Birth Certificates issued by a hospital are not acceptable.  

3.  You must show your Driver's License and provide a photocopy of the front and back of the license.

4.  Age 16 & over:  Check or Money Order payable to U.S. DEPT OF STATE for $130.00 and a check, money order or cash to the MONTGOMERY COUNTY CLERK for $35.

5.  Age 15 & under:  Check or Money Order payable to U.S. DEPT OF STATE for $100.00 and a check, money order or cash to the MONTGOMERY COUNTY CLERK for $35.00.  Both parents must be present with children under 16 years of age.

6.  Expedite Service:  Add $60.00 per application payable to the U.S. DEPT OF STATE.

*The fees listed above do not include urgent overnight mailing or delivery service.  This service must be arranged by the applicant.  

TO PROCESS A PASSPORT CARD APPLICATION YOU WILL NEED

(Passport Card can be used instead of a Passport Book ONLY 

if traveling by Land and/or Sea to Mexico, Canada, Bermuda and the Carribean)

1. Two Identical Pictures:  You can get these at any travel agency, Walgreens, CVS or Wal-Mart.

2.  A Certified Birth Certificate is required & a Photocopy.  It must be issued by a government agency & have an official seal, please bring both the original with the official seal and a photocopy or you may submit your recent passport. Birth Certificates issued by a hospital are not acceptable.

3.  You must show your Driver's License and provide a photocopy of the front and back or another form of Photo ID.

4.  Age 16 & under:  Check or Money Order payable to U.S. DEPT OF STATE for $30.00 and a check, money order or cash to the MONTGOMERY COUNTY CLERK for $35.00.

5.  Age 15 & under:  Check or Money Order payable to U.S. DEPT OF STATE for $15.00 and a check, money order or cash to the MONTGOMERY COUNTY CLERK for $35.00

6.  Expedite Service:  Add $60.00 per application payable to the U.S. DEPT OF STATE.

*The fees listed above do not include urgent overnight mailing or delivery service.  This service must be arranged by the applicant.

The Montgomery County Highway Sign Department is responsible for over 3,800 road signs and markers. The Sign Department has it's on workshop to make and maintain road signs. The Sign Department also handles the majority of the Highway Department's GIS (Geographic Information System) that aids our workers and Department Heads by making maps and gathering information.

The Sign Department will periodically conduct traffic counts on County Roads to better inform future highway improvement projects.

If you have concerns or questions about road signs, please contact us

765-362-2304