Scott County, Indiana

Jump to: Assessor Auditor- Jennifer Rode Hamelman Health Department Public Defender Recorder Superior Court Treasurer

Assessor

• I removed a structure from my property, how do I get it off the tax roll?
• If property values are decreasing then why are my assessed values rising?
• What happens if there is a change in property ownership or use?
• What is reassessment?
• What is trending?
• What sales information was used to develop trending factor?
• When are Applications No Longer Required?
• When must I file?
• Where can I view the County GIS Map?
• Why are my taxes so high?
• Why is it that my neighbor's taxes appear to be lower than the taxes on my property?
• Why must I file?

Auditor- Jennifer Rode Hamelman

• Am I eligible for Homestead Exemptions or any deductions?
• How can I apply for veterans credits?
• What are my property taxes?
• Why were my exemptions dropped?

Health Department

• Am I or my child up to date on immunizations?
• Do I need to schedule an appointment for immunizations?
• What do I need to get a birth certificate?
• When can I get a TB Test?
• Where is my septic tank located?

Public Defender

• Does the Jail record my phone calls?
• Does the Public Defender handle matters other than Criminal Cases?
• How do I find out who my public defender is?
• How do I retain the services of a Public Defender?
• If I am arrested, should I talk to the police?
• Important Information about Court Appearances:
• Working with your Attorney:

Recorder

• Does the Recorder’s office have information regarding subdivision restrictive covenants?
• Does the Recorder’s office provide blank documents?
• How do I add/remove someone from a deed?
• I have a zoning issue or question. Who should I contact?
• If there is a problem with my document, would it be recorded anyway?
• My credit report shows an Indiana Department of Revenue tax lien on my record. How can I get a copy?
• What is the process for recording a Deed?
• What is the role of the Recorder’s office in starting a business?
• What is the Social Security Affirmation Statement?
• What types of payment does the Recorder’s office accept?
• Where can I get a title for a Mobile Home?
• Where can I obtain a Marriage Certificate?
• Where do I apply for my tax exemptions or find out which exceptions I may qualify for?
• Where do I obtain a building permit?
• Where do I pay my property taxes?
• Why won’t the Recorder’s office perform lien or other searches?

Superior Court

• Can I talk to the Judge?
• Can you give me legal advice or tell me what to file?
• Can you suggest an attorney for me to hire?
• How can I get information about my case such as what happened at a hearing or when a hearing is set?
• Where can I find legal forms I can use to file without the assistance of an attorney?

Treasurer

• How and when can we file exemptions on property taxes?
• How and where can I pay my property taxes?
• I mailed my payment on the due date, why was I charged a penalty for payment not arriving to the treasurer's office on time?
• What types of payments are accepted for property taxes?
• When are my property taxes due?
• Why are my property taxes higher than my neighbor's?
• Why did we not receive our copy of the paid tax statement?