Serving our community with pride and dedication since 1819
Providing trusted local government services and transparent information for residents, businesses, and visitors. Located in the heart of south-central Indiana, Owen County is committed to community, accessibility, and good governance.
The Owen County Courthouse dome, hand-fabricated from 20 oz ribbon copper, now stands completed and uncovered, reflecting sunlight like a brand-new penny. Restoration by Precision Construction and Roofing. 
The Owen County Courthouse in Spencer, Indiana, photographed on a clear summer day, with vibrant greenery and the American flag atop the domed clock tower. 
Historic photograph of the Owen County Courthouse on its dedication day in Spencer, Indiana, featuring early 20th-century fashion, horse-drawn carriages, and decorated architecture 
Detailed view of the newly restored copper clock tower at the Owen County Courthouse in Spencer, Indiana, showcasing craftsmanship and architectural preservation 
A drone-captured image by Jim Portteus of the Owen County Courthouse in Spencer, Indiana, highlighting its gleaming copper clock tower amidst the historic downtown area
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Courthouse Services Directory
Use this guide to find which Owen County department handles the service you need. Click a department name to visit its webpage.
| I Need To… | Department |
|---|---|
| Pay Property Taxes | Treasurer |
| Mobile Home Permit | Treasurer |
| Pay Ordinance Violation | Auditor |
| Transfer Property | Auditor |
| Redeem Property from Tax Sale | Auditor |
| File for Property Tax Deduction | Auditor |
| Property Values – Changes/Appeals – PTABOA | Assessor |
| Property Cards, Sales Disclosure, Exemptions | Assessor |
| New Address | GIS & Mapping |
| Plat Map / Aerial Map of Property | GIS & Mapping |
| Building Permits / Zoning Information | Building & Planning Department |
| Pay Other Violations | Clerk |
| Get a Marriage License | Clerk |
| Pay Child Support / Court Costs / Civil Judgement | Clerk |
| Copy of Marriage License | Clerk |
| File Protective Order / Small Claims | Clerk |
| Property Search & Recording Documents | Recorder |
| Copy of Recorded Documents | Recorder |
| Record a Survey | Recorder / Surveyor |
| Probate, Criminal, Juvenile Court | Circuit Court I |
| Civil, Family, Small Claims Court | Circuit Court II |
| Register to Vote | Voter Registration |
| Child Support Questions, Paternity Testing | Prosecutor |
| Locate or Request Septic Permit | Health Department |
| Health / Food Inspections or Permits | Health Department |
| Probation / Community Corrections | Probation |
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