Find Free Delaware County Public Information (Record Lookup Resource)

Free Delaware County Public Records Search
Access Delaware County Records: marriage, divorce, warrants, arrests, probation, criminal, court, background checks, and all public records.

Learn how to search Delaware County public records to garner information about yourself or others for free. Public information that can be found includes, but is not limited to, criminal history (arrests, warrants and probation), prisoner information, property ownership, court cases and vital (marriage, divorce, birth and death) records.

Depending on what you are looking for, records can be accessed by using online search tools, requesting background check reports and performing searches in person. The availability of these records to the general public is a requirement of the Freedom of Information Act and Indiana’s Access to Public Records Act.

The sections below will explain which records you can access and the type of information you can get from them. In addition, guidance will be provided on the specific steps you need to take to access these records, along with any helpful tools and supporting resources.

This resource was written by Attorney Robert Bailey Jr, who holds a Juris Doctorate from Widener University School of Law.

How To View Delaware County Arrest Logs, Mugshots & the Reason for Detainment

A person can search public records to find valuable arrest and inmate information. The two primary options for gathering this information are to look up inmates incarcerated at the Delaware County Jail or to obtain arrest and police reports from local law enforcement agencies.

If you want to cast the widest net when looking for Delaware County arrest records, your first option is to perform a search at the county level. Here, you can gather arrest and inmate information throughout Delaware County. Searching at the county level is a great option for getting inmate information if you have the person’s name.

Gathering information with local law enforcement is a good option in several situations. First, you may only have vague details about the person, but you have information on the arrest location and date. In this scenario, your best option may be to contact the local law enforcement agency responsible for policing that location.

Another reason may be that you need a detailed arrest report, which the arresting agency will likely maintain. Finally, local law enforcement is a great option if the person you are searching for was recently arrested, as information may not be available at the county level yet.

Below are all the resources and tools you need to perform a search for arrest information at the city and county levels.

Track Down Details of Anyone Who Was Arrested in Delaware County Indiana

A person can search for Delaware County inmate information using the Sheriff’s Office Jail Records Search Tool.1 A person can search this public index by name for general inmate information.

A screenshot showing the list of inmate information provided by the Delaware County Sheriff's Office showing their inmate numbers, first name, last name, booking date, scheduled release date if available, and the total bond amount.
Source: Delaware County Sheriff’s Office1

After entering a person’s name, you can view their inmate number, booking date, scheduled release date and bond amount, if applicable. The inmate information does not provide any specific information on the basis for their arrest or the charges brought against the person.

For additional information about Delaware County bookings, contact the Sheriff’s Office by phone at 765-747-7885. You can also go in person to the below address:

Delaware County Sheriff’s Office
3100 South Tillotson Avenue, Ste. 150
Muncie, Indiana 47302

You can also contact the Delaware County Jail by phone at 765-747-7870. The address for the jail is as follows:

Delaware County Jail
100 W. Washington Street
Muncie, Indiana 47305

You can also get specific information for registered sex offenders in Delaware County.2 This online search tool allows you to find registered sex offenders in Delaware County by address, name, city and more. You can even do a specific search for non-compliant offenders.

A screenshot of the sex offender registry portal of Delaware County, Indiana, maintained by the Sheriff's Office that can be browsed by providing either the address in the searcher's area, name, or city or by checking the non-compliant list of offenders, internet name/email, or phone number.
Source: Delaware County Sheriff’s Office2

When you perform a search, you can see all relevant results with a thumbnail mugshot, name and the offender’s address. You can also click on the person’s name to get additional details about the person, separated into several sections. Here is some of the information you can access with this tool.

General: Here, you can view the level of the offender they are classified as (e.g., sex offender, sexually violent predator etc.) when they were required to register as a sex offender and the end date (if applicable).

Physical Description: This section provides a detailed description of the person’s physical characteristics, including specific information on the person’s scars and tattoos.

Address: Interested parties can refer to this section, which includes their complete address and a link to view their location on a map.

Offenses: This section briefly summarizes offenses, including a description and the date they were convicted. Since this is a registry of people currently living in Indiana, it is possible they committed these violations in other states. This section also provides the state they were convicted and the case number, which you can use to look up the person’s complete criminal record.

Access Arrest Details & Police Reports in Delaware County IN

Delaware County public records also include arrest reports provided by local police departments. 

To get detailed arrest and police reports, you will want to focus your search on local police departments in Delaware County. If you know the arresting agency for the person you are searching this should be a fairly straightforward process. However, if you need more information, you may have to check with multiple police departments.

Here is the contact information for the police departments in every city and town throughout Delaware County, Indiana:

Police Department Address Phone Number
Muncie Police Department 300 North High Street
Muncie, Indiana 47305
765-747-4822
Albany Police Department 212 East State Street
Albany, Indiana 47320
765-789-6151
Chesterfield Police Department 17 Veterans Boulevard
Chesterfield, Indiana 46017
765-378-3354
Daleville Police Department 8019 South Walnut Street
Daleville, Indiana 47334
765-378-6343
Eaton Police Department 600 East Harris St.
Eaton, Indiana
765-396-3297
Gaston Police Department 105 North Sycamore St.
Gaston, Indiana 47342
765-358-4662
Selma Police Department 316 South Albany Street
Selma, Indiana 47383
559-891-2231
Yorktown Police Department 9312 West Smith St.
Yorktown, Indiana 47396
765-759-7760

Be aware that there is no uniform process for requesting police and arrest reports. Search the police department’s website or call them to understand better how to request records with them.

Execute a Free Delaware County Criminal Record Search (Indiana)

In addition to arrest and inmate information, you can search public records in Delaware County for a person’s complete criminal history.

While the arrest records may show why a person was arrested or where they are incarcerated, it does not provide the level of detail that can be found when you look up someone’s criminal record.

For instance, criminal records will contain detailed information about the case’s final disposition and sentence. The docket entries will specify every event that happened with a particular criminal case starting from the arrest or warrant.

In addition, criminal records can be used to see whether a person has any warrants out for their arrest or is currently on probation. Criminal records can be obtained through background check reports, online databases of Delaware County court records and in-person searches.

The below sections will highlight how you can perform a free criminal record check and how you can look for specific information.

Run a Public Criminal Record Check in Delaware County Indiana for Free

You can use the Indiana Courts Unified Case Search Tool to locate Delaware County criminal records. This tool can be used to find criminal records as minimal as citations to convictions for first-degree murder.

To perform a search, you first need to ensure you only include criminal records in Delaware County. To do that, first select one of two Delaware County Courts in the drop-down option. Then, below the Court selection is an option to limit searches to a particular type of case.

Here, you only want to check the “Criminal & Citation” option.

A screenshot of the Case Search tool maintained by the Office of Judicial Administration of the Indiana Supreme Court that can be browsed either by providing the case information, name, or attorney information about the case being searched.
Source: Indiana Supreme Court, Office of Judicial Administration3

After you have set your parameters, you are free to enter your search criteria, whether that be the person’s name, case number or the attorney that represented them. If you click on the advanced search option, you can also choose to search by case status (open or closed) or set a file date range.

Most people will be performing a name search. This type of search also allows you to enter the person’s date of birth. In addition, you can enable a “sounds like” option if you are not sure as to the exact spelling of the Defendant’s name.

Once you execute a search, the results will provide you with the following general information: the caption of the case, case number and court where the case was tried. You can also see the type of criminal case (e.g., misdemeanor, felony etc.) and the date the case was filed. Finally, the summary will also provide the current status of the case along with the charges that were brought against the Defendant.

You can get additional details once you click on a person’s criminal record. Here, you can see a listing of all charges brought against the Defendant, along with the relevant statute and degree of the offense.

Next, you can see a Chronological Case Summary detailing everything from the arraignment and preliminary hearing to the final judgment and disposition of the case.

Finally, the criminal record contains detailed financial information. This financial information includes court costs, filing fees and fines. The information will provide both the amount billed along with transaction details as to what has been paid and what is still outstanding.

View Criminal Case Records Through the Delaware County Circuit Court & Muncie City Court

An alternative option to the online search tools is to search for cases in person. Searching in person is a good option if you need additional assistance. Also, many times, record custodians have additional information you can search in person that you cannot view online.

There are two options for searching criminal records in person in Delaware County. First, the Delaware County Circuit Court has jurisdiction over felony cases.

Also, you can search for records with the Muncie City Courts for criminal misdemeanor cases. They have jurisdiction over misdemeanor criminal cases throughout Delaware County, not just in the city of Muncie.

For criminal felony cases in Delaware County, you can contact the Circuit Court by phone at 765-747-7726. When you are ready to search for court records in person, you can go to the below address:

Delaware County Circuit Court
3100 South Tillotson Avenue
Muncie, Indiana 47302

Tip: If you are unsure who to contact about obtaining court records, try asking for the Delaware Circuit Court Clerk. They can often provide you with information on how records can be searched and where to go to find the information you are looking for.

You can also check for criminal misdemeanor cases with the Muncie City Courts. You can call them at 765-747-4703 for information on how to search for case records. They are open Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

They are located at the address below:

Muncie City Courts
Muncie City Hall
300 N. High St.
Muncie, Indiana 47305

How To Find Out if You or Someone Else Has an Active Arrest Warrant in Delaware County Indiana

The quickest online option to search for Delaware County Warrants is by using the Indiana Courts Unified Case Search Tool.4 This search tool contains, among other types, criminal records. These records can be used to perform a warrant search for a particular person or case.

To find warrant information, first follow the instructions for narrowing your search to criminal records in Delaware County. From there, enter the search criteria for the person you want to look up warrant information about.

Once you have accessed the person’s criminal record, you can find warrant information by navigating to the “Chronological Case Summary” section. Here, you will have a comprehensive list of all events, court dates and judicial decisions.

If a person had a warrant issued, it will be listed in this section along with any related information. Often, this includes bond information or the reason the warrant was issued.

Another alternative is to look through the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Most Wanted List.5 Here, you can find someone’s mugshot, a physical description of the person, along with their address. In addition, you can view the charges that led to them being added to the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office’s Most Wanted List.

A screenshot of the Delaware County Sheriff's Office's Most Wanted page showing the wanted people's mugshots, full name, status, address, age, sex, race, and charges.
Source: Delaware County Sheriff’s Office5

For additional information from the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office, call their warrant phone number at 765-747-7807 or the County Circuit Clerk at 765-747-7726.

How To Check Anybody’s Probation Status in Delaware County

A person wanting to look up Delaware County probation information can search someone’s criminal record using the Indiana Courts Unified Case Search Tool.

After you find someone’s criminal record, you will need to know where to locate probation information. While this search tool does not provide a sentencing section, you can find sentencing information in the “Chronological Case Summary”.

When you navigate to the “Chronological Case Summary”, scroll to the bottom and work your way up, looking for the sentencing information. Here, you will find any probation information if it was part of the person’s sentence. Included should be the date the probation was issued and the total length the person must serve.

If you have additional questions about looking up or accessing probation information, you can contact the Delaware County Adult Probation Department by phone at 765-747-7701. You can also go in person at the below address:

Delaware County Adult Probation Department
3100 South Tillotson Avenue, Suite 210
Muncie, Indiana 47302

The instructions for running an Indiana probationer search provide additional guidance on finding these records.

How To Perform a Background Check in Delaware County IN

In addition to online and in-person searches, Delaware County public records can be obtained by requesting a background check report.

Requesting a professional background check is done for different reasons than searching records yourself online and in person.

Conducting your own search is commonly referred to as a personal background check. These types of background checks are not typically done for a specific purpose, but rather, are conducted to learn more about a person. This could be gathering information about a friend, neighbor, co-worker or more.

However, when you request a professional background check, it is usually done for a specific purpose. For instance, a person may be requested to consent to a professional background check if they are applying for a job or requesting to rent a property.

Sometimes, a background check is needed because of state or federal laws. This is the case for people volunteering to work with certain vulnerable groups (e.g., children, elderly) or to apply for special privileges such as a security clearance or firearm license.

Even within professional background checks, there is a degree of variance depending on the purpose. A basic background check is conducted using a name-based search (Level 1). The scope of the search is typically limited to the jurisdiction of the agency providing the services.

A more detailed background check is fingerprint-based (Level 2) and typically searches criminal records throughout the person’s state and can even include the entire United States.

To obtain a background check in Delaware County, you can receive a limited criminal history check if you live in an unincorporated area of Delaware County (not in a city or town). The background check is limited to criminal records from the county. The cost is $10 and can be requested in person from the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office at the location below:

Delaware County Sheriff’s Office
3100 South Tillotson Avenue, Ste. 150
Muncie, Indiana 47302

Outside of this limited option, you can request a limited criminal history background check through the Indiana State Police.6 The background check provides Indiana criminal records involving felonies and misdemeanors.

Requests can be made through their online portal or by mail. To make a request online, simply click “Start search” for their online portal and create an account. From there, you can log in and provide the requested information.

The online fee for a criminal history background check is $15.00.

If you have questions about how to create an account, request a record online or anything else, start by visiting their FAQ page. If you have additional questions, you can call the Indiana State Police Office by phone at 317-233-5424. You can also go in person at the below address:

Indiana State Police
Indiana Government Center – North
100 N. Senate Ave.
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204

To make a request by mail, you can complete Form 8053 (PDF available on this page). The form requires information such as the person’s name, date of birth, social security number and place of birth. You are also asked to select the reason for the request.

Once you complete the form, you can mail it, along with the $7.00 fee, to the address below:

Indiana State Police
Criminal History Limited Check
P.O. Box 6188
Indianapolis, Indiana 46206

If you need a nationwide background check, you can make a request for a fingerprint-based check with the FBI. For questions on this process, you can contact the FBI by phone at 304-625-5590.

How To Search for Indiana Criminal Records via State & Federal Agencies

A searcher also has the option to search Indiana public records to get a more thorough understanding of a person’s criminal history. The records maintained by custodians in Delaware County will not indicate whether a person has been convicted of crimes in other parts of the state.

Also, the resources below will allow you to perform certain searches throughout the United States and the federal criminal system. Use the tools provided below to perform a free public records search of Indiana criminal records as well as federal records.

Indiana Courts Unified Case Search: This public records repository can be used to search criminal records throughout the state of Indiana. Individuals can conduct a broad search of the entire state or select specific counties within Indiana to search.

Indiana Sex & Violent Offender Registry: Provides individuals with the ability to search for registered sex offenders throughout the state of Indiana. The tool allows you to select a particular county in Indiana to perform a search of registered sex offenders in that area.

Indiana Department of Corrections Incarceration Search: Search by name for people incarcerated in Indiana. This search tool provides detailed information about the individual, the charges they were convicted of and their sentence.

A screenshot displaying sample results from the incarcerated name search done through the portal maintained by the Indiana Department of Correction showing the names, DOC numbers, DOB, race, sex, and Facility or locations of the incarcerated individuals.
Source: Indiana Department of Correction7

Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Inmate Search Tool: Conduct a name-based search to find inmates incarcerated in federal prisons from 1982 to the present.8 You can also search by an identifying number (e.g., FBI, BOP etc.) if you have that available.

A screenshot of the Inmate search tool of the Federal Bureau of Prisons, where interested parties may check for the locations of federal inmates incarcerated from 1982 up to the present by providing either the booking number or the inmate's name.
Source: Federal Bureau of Prisons8

Department of Justice Sex Offender Search Tool: Perform a comprehensive search of the sex offender registries of all 50 states as well as other territories belonging to the United States.9 Individuals can perform a search by either a person’s name or address (including either a 1, 2 or 3-mile radius).

A screenshot of the National Sex Offender Public Website that is searchable either by name, by zip code, or by address radius.
Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website9

How To View & Obtain Court Documents in Delaware County Indiana

If you are looking for an online directory of all types of Delaware County judicial records, you can search with the Indiana Courts Unified Case Search Tool.

To perform a Delaware County case search, make sure to select one of its two options under the “Court” drop-down menu. This would be either the Delaware County Circuit Court or Muncie City Court.

Here are the types of cases and court records you can view online using this tool:

Criminal & Citation: These cases will include citations (e.g., traffic tickets), misdemeanors and felony cases.

Civil: This includes a wide range of cases in which one party is suing another party for damages. Typically, these damages are monetary. Examples of cases include matters involving property damage, breach of contract, personal injury, negligence, defamation, medical malpractice and more.

Family: These cases are limited to issues involving the family unit. Cases include divorces and matters involving alimony, child support and custody.

Probate: These cases revolve around the administration and distribution of assets that are part of a decedent’s estate. Cases might involve a person disputing the validity of a will, challenging an executor’s actions and other related matters.

Appellate: These are strictly limited to cases that were fully adjudicated and then appealed to a higher court for further review.

Commercial: Cases limited to matters involving litigation between businesses.

You can also go in person to search court records. Here is the contact information for the two primary courts in Delaware County:

Delaware County Circuit Court
3100 South Tillotson Avenue
Muncie, Indiana 47302

Phone: 765-747-7726

Muncie City Courts
Muncie City Hall
300 N. High St.
Muncie, Indiana 47305

Phone: 765-747-4703

If you call the courthouse first, they may be able to provide you with specific instructions on how court records can be accessed in person.

How To Check Vital Records in Delaware County (Marriage, Divorce, Birth & Death Records)

A person can also check public records to find out if someone is married or divorced and when someone was born or died. These records are commonly referred to as vital records.

These vital records are another tool to learn more about a person, perform genealogy searches and more.

There are also times when you will be required to provide someone with a certified copy of one of these vital records. It could be for insurance purposes, to administer an estate or for other types of legal or business reasons.

While many of these records may be viewed by the general public, there are various rules for obtaining certified copies. Below is information on how to search for these records. In addition, you can learn about how to request certified copies and any restrictions you may face.

View Marriage & Divorce Records via the Delaware County Clerk’s Office or Indiana Court

Delaware County marriage records are publicly available in Indiana. For marriages from 1993 to the present, you can check if someone is married using the Indiana Court’s Marriage License Lookup.10

When performing a marriage record search, the only information you need to provide is the name of either party to the marriage.

A screenshot of the Marriage License Public Lookup tool offered by the Indiana Supreme Court, where one can search for marriage records by providing the applicants' names and the marriage year range.
Source: Indiana Supreme Court10

After you enter the person’s name, make sure to select “Delaware” for the County Issued. You can also set a marriage range to further narrow down your search results. The search results will provide you with the marriage partners’ names, the marriage date and the county they were married.

If you click on a particular marriage record, you can also view the marriage officiant and marriage license number. This may be helpful if you need to request a copy from the record custodian.

A screenshot of a marriage record from the Indiana Supreme Court database displays the license number, names of both parties, officiant, and marriage date.
Source: Indiana Supreme Court11

To receive a copy of a marriage record, a person will have to make a request with the Delaware County Clerk. You can view marriage records at the Clerk’s Office from 1920 to the present. Marriage records between 1827 and 1920 are only available on microfilm.

A non-certified copy of a marriage record is $1.00, and a certified copy is $4.00. To make a request, you can complete their Marriage License Copy Request Form and drop it off or mail it to the address below:

Clerk of the Delaware Circuit Court
Records Request
3100 South Tillotson Avenue
Muncie, Indiana 47302

To request more information about marriage records from the Delaware County Clerk, you can contact them by phone at 765-747-7726.

If you are looking to locate Delaware County divorce records, the most direct option is to use the Indiana Courts Unified Case Search Tool.

Using this tool, you can search for divorce records by name, case number or attorney. First, select Delaware County under the Court drop-down menu. Then, select “Family” under the option to limit your search to certain types of cases.

Now, you can enter your search information and view your results. The snapshot will provide you with the case caption, court, filed date and more. For a detailed case summary, click on the case caption.

Here, you can view a chronological history of the case from when one party filed a petition to when the judge issued the divorce decree. You can also see information on both parties to the divorce and financial information related to court costs and filing fees.

To request a copy of the divorce decree, you will have to complete a Court Records Request Form and mail it or drop it off with the clerk at the below address:

Clerk of the Delaware Circuit Court
Records Request
3100 South Tillotson Avenue
Muncie, Indiana 47302

A non-certified copy is $1.00, and a certified copy will cost $4.00.

An online option for requesting a copy of a marriage or divorce record is to make a request with VitalChek. They are an approved third-party vendor for Indiana vital records.

Certain marriage and divorce records can also be searched through the Legacy Search Tool provided by the Indiana State Library.

A screenshot of the summary list of Indiana marriages from 1958 up to 2021 showing the applicant 1 and 2 names, date of marriage, and the county where the event occurred or registered.
Source: Indiana State Library12

Look Up Birth & Death Records & Obtain Certificates in Delaware County From the Health Department Vital Records Division

A person can request a birth certificate or death certificate through the Delaware County Health Department Vital Records Division. However, birth records are only available to the general public if the person is deceased and it’s been at least 75 years since the certificate was issued.

To receive a copy of a birth certificate without meeting those parameters, you must be one of the following people:

  • Parent
  • Grandparent
  • Siblings (at least 18 years old)
  • Children or Grandchildren (at least 18 years old)
  • Spouse
  • Stepparent
  • Uncle or Aunt
  • Attorney (proof of direct legal interest required)
  • Government Agencies (for official business purposes)

To request a record, you must first complete either an Application for a Birth Certificate or an Application for a Death Record. Other items that must be submitted include a copy of your current government-issued ID, payment, self-addressed envelope (if mailing) and any documentation that supports your relationship with the person listed on the record.

The above information can be mailed or brought in person to the address below:

Delaware County Health Department
Vital Records Division
125 North Mulberry St.
Muncie, Indiana 47305

Both birth and death certificates cost $20.00. Their hours of availability for the Delaware County Health Department are Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM. For additional information, you can call them at 765-747-7721.

You can also request either a certificate of birth or a certificate of death from the Indiana Department of Health.13

They have birth records beginning in 1907 and death records starting in 1900 to the present. Birth and Death certificates can be ordered by mail using their Application for Birth Record or Application for Death Record.

The application, along with the fee and any other required documentation for proof, should then be sent to the address below:

Indiana State Department of Health
Vital Records
2 North Meridian St.
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204

Birth certificates cost $10.00, and death certificates cost $8.00. You can also request a copy of a birth or death record online using VitalChek, an approved third-party vendor.

Finally, you can also perform a search of publicly available birth and death records using the Indiana State Library’s Legacy Search Tool.

How To Find Details of Property Owners  & Tax Statuses in Delaware County Indiana (Free)

You can perform a free search of Delaware County public records to find valuable property information, such as tax records provided by the Treasurer’s Office Real Estate Tax Inquiry Tool.14

A screenshot of a sample real estate tax information provided by the Delaware County Indiana Treasurer's Office showing the general information, legal description, assessed value, and other information about the property.
Source: Delaware County Indiana Treasurer’s Office15

This can be a valuable tool if you want to see what property taxes are like in a particular neighborhood or want to make sure a particular property is not delinquent on taxes. Using this tool, you can search property tax information by the owner’s name, property address or parcel number.

Once you perform your search and click on a property record, you can get detailed information regarding property taxes for the current year. Here, you can view due dates and an itemized breakdown of current tax charges. You can also gather additional information on the property, such as a legal description and the assessed value of the property.

For additional information, you can contact the Delaware County Treasurer’s Office by phone at 765-747-7808 or at the below address:

Delaware County Treasurer’s Office
100 West Main Street
Muncie, Indiana 47305

For specific questions related to property value, you can reach out to the Delaware County Assessor.16 They can be contacted by phone at 765-747-7710.

You can also go in person if you would like to talk to someone. They are located at the same address listed above for the Delaware County Treasurer’s Office.

If you want copies of official property documents such as deeds, you can make a request with the Delaware County Recorder. Documents Costs $1.00 per page and can be requested by mail or in person at the below address:

Delaware County Recorder
100 West Main St., Rm. 209
Muncie, Indiana 47305

If you have any questions on what type of information is needed to make a request, you can call them at 765-747-7804.

Citizens’ Rights & Responsibilities in Accessing Delaware County Public Records

You are now equipped with the tools and resources to effectively search for all kinds of public records. However, understanding public records does not end with knowing how to find them. As citizens, you have a moral, ethical and legal responsibility to know how you can use these records.

You also have rights, both as a searcher and person being searched. For searchers, you have the right to access public records not subject to any state or federal exemptions. While this doesn’t mean the way to access these records is always straightforward, it does mean that government agencies must be responsive to any inquiries for public records.

If they are not available online or for in-person searches, you can usually access these records by submitting a FOIA request.

For personal use, you can access and view these records however available without requesting the consent of the person you are searching. A searcher just needs to make sure that they do not use any public records as a tool to engage in criminal behavior.

Professional use can be more complicated as there are several additional responsibilities. Here is a summary of some of the additional responsibilities when using public records for professional reasons:

Federal Trade Commission (FTC): A person being searched can file a report with the FTC if a background check was conducted on them without their consent, or negative action was taken against them, and the person conducting the search failed to provide the required notices.

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC): Anyone who was discriminated against due to information from their background check may have the right to file a claim with the EEOC through their online portal.17

Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA): The FCRA has a set of requirements for when you are checking a person’s consumer information. Here are some examples of rights afforded by the FCRA:

  • A person can ask for their credit score.
  • A person can dispute information they believe is incomplete or inaccurate, and the consumer reporting agencies must remove or correct this information.
  • A person has a right to know what is in their file.
  • A person must be told if information in their file was used against them (e.g., declining a person’s rental application because of a low credit score or unpaid debts).

These are the primary rights and responsibilities when it comes to using public records. Now, you are ready to start performing searches of Delaware County public records.


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