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Frequently Asked Questions

Below you will find information that might help you understand how to find things or learn about information you might need to know about your city or town.

Veteran's Service

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  • We try hard to have someone in our office at all times from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday - Friday, but it is recommended that you call ahead if you have forms that need to be filled out. Please call 765-472-2618 for more information.
    Veteran's Service

  • Each case is individual. Depending on when you were in the service and what you did depends on how the VA can assist you. Please call 765-472-2618 for more information.
    Veteran's Service

  • We offer these services:
    - Benefits for your family and widows
    - Burial benefits
    - Disabled American Veteran (DAV) VAN Transportation to VA Hospitals
    - Education benefits for you or your children (not your grandchildren)
    - Employment assistance
    - GI Bill Education
    - Home loans
    - Hunting and Fishing License benefits
    - Indiana property tax Exemptions
    - Indiana Soldiers and Sailors’ Children’s Home
    - Indiana Veterans Home
    - License Plate benefits
    - Medical assistance
    - Obtaining military records
    - Service connected compensation or pension
    - State Park Benefits
    - Veteran Life Insurance
    - Vocational Rehabilitation

    The best thing to do is call or come in and see us. Please call 765-472-2618 for more information.
    Veteran's Service

Auditor

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  • The Assessor determines the appropriate assessed value for your property. If you feel your tax bill is too high due to an incorrect assessed value, see the
    Auditor

  • The Auditor can provide county taxpayers with a list of deductions and exemptions that can be filed with their office to reduce the overall property tax burden. Exemptions include Homestead Credit, Age 65, Veteran's and disability. For more information, visit

    Auditor

  • The Treasurer accepts payment for all types of county tax payments which you can do by mail, in person, or online. If you have questions regarding paying your tax bill, visit the
    Auditor

  • For more information about property tax information, please visit the
    Auditor

Real Estate Tax Sale

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  • Real estate tax sales are generally held in the fall. Visit our tax sale page on the
    Real Estate Tax Sale

  • The Miami County Treasurer will certify the list of properties which are eligible for the current tax sale to the County Auditor in the Spring. For more information please call 508-495-7360.
    Real Estate Tax Sale

  • Any delinquent taxes or special assessments from last year’s Spring installment that remain unpaid, plus penalties that have accrued on that delinquency, will cause your property to become eligible for the real estate tax sale. For more information please call 508-495-7360.
    Real Estate Tax Sale

  • Yes, bidders must register prior to the beginning of the tax sale, this is done on the day of the sale. For more information please call 508-495-7360.
    Real Estate Tax Sale

  • Yes, the minimum bid is the total amount owed on the parcel through the current year. For more information please call 508-495-7360.
    Real Estate Tax Sale

  • If your bid is accepted, you will need to pay the bid amount in the County Treasurer's Office, where you will be given a receipt and a Tax Sale Certificate signed by the Miami County Auditor and the Miami County Treasurer. However, a Tax Sale Certificate does not convey ownership to the property.

    Ownership will be conveyed through a Tax Deed that is issued by the Miami County Auditor pursuant to the statutory requirements. You do not own the property until you receive this deed. For more information please call 508-495-7360.
    Real Estate Tax Sale

  • The Miami County Auditor will send a Tax Sale Notice to taxpayers via certified letter informing them of:
    - The amount of tax owed
    - Any penalties
    - Any tax sale costs

    All of these items must be paid to remove your property from the tax sale. For more information please call 508-495-7360.
    Real Estate Tax Sale

  • Taxpayers may pay the amount due up until the time of the tax sale. For more information please call 508-495-7360.
    Real Estate Tax Sale

  • As soon as the list of properties eligible for the current tax sale have been certified to the County Auditor, you will be able to see the list.

    Properties offered for sale will be advertised in the local newspaper, or you may visit our
    Real Estate Tax Sale

  • Absolutely not! Real Estate Tax Sales come about after someone becomes delinquent in paying their property taxes. Real Estate Tax Sales are run once per year by the county Treasurer.

    Sheriff Sales, on the other hand, are the result of mortgage foreclosures and are run by the Sheriff's Office every month. Find more information on
    Real Estate Tax Sale

Treasurer

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  • The Treasurer’s Office is open 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday - Friday. County offices are closed to observe legal holidays.

    Treasurer

  • Taxpayers may pay the amount due up until the time of the tax sale. 

    Treasurer

  • If you have a mortgage escrow, it is possible that your property tax bill was mailed to your lender for payment. Please contact your mortgage company for additional information. 

    Treasurer

  • Partial payments will be accepted. However, keep in mind that a 10% penalty will be assessed on any unpaid amount if the tax is not paid in full by the due date.

    Treasurer

  • IC 6.1.1-22-8(b)(2) states “…The county treasurer may mail or transmit the statement …at least 15 business days before the date on which the first or only installment is due…” Typically, tax statements are mailed in mid-April with a first installment due date of May 10.

    Treasurer

Surveyor

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  • No, we have registered land surveyors. Contact us and we would be happy to provide you with names and phone numbers.
    Surveyor

  • Simply put GIS, which is short for Geographic Information System, uses layers of geographical maps, including streets, buildings, neighborhoods, aerial photography, subterranean infrastructure, and more to provide a web-based
    Surveyor

  • When the Continental Congress adopted the Land Ordinance of 1785, this signaled the beginning of the Rectangular Public Land Survey System as a way of dividing land owned by the federal government for transfer of
    Surveyor

  • A regulated drain is a drain under the jurisdiction of the Miami County Drainage Board and can be an agricultural drain, urban storm sewer or open drain. For more information please call 765-472-2544.
    Surveyor

  • The Miami County Drainage Board is made up of the Miami County Commissioners. The County Surveyor also serves on the Board as an ex-officio, non-voting member. For more information please call 765-472-2544.
    Surveyor

  • The assessment can be paid by mail or at the Miami County Treasurer’s Office at the Historic Courthouse. For more information please call 765-472-2544.
    Surveyor

  • If the tile drain is regulated by the County and on a maintenance program, you can call or come into the Miami County Surveyor’s Office and fill out a Drainage Investigation Form. For more information please call 765-472-2544.
    Surveyor

  • This can be determined by looking at the county regulated drain maps in our office and the petitioned drain route records. For more information please call 765-472-2544.
    Surveyor

  • Regulated drains were established by the courts years ago. Today, they need to be petitioned for through the Miami County Drainage Board. If a drain is within the city limits of a town, the town would maintain jurisdiction. For more information please call 765-472-2544.
    Surveyor

  • In 1996, the private drainage law was established by the State Legislative Committee. The intent of the law is to protect property owners from obstructing natural drain way. For more information please call 765-472-2544.
    Surveyor

  • A drain maintenance assessment is paid into a fund for the maintenance and repair of that drain. For more information please call 765-472-2544.
    Surveyor

  • Drainage Assessment rates are determined by the Miami County Drainage Board at public hearings. Each person affected is sent a notice of the hearing. The Drainage Board sets the rates based upon recommendations by the County Surveyor. For more information please call 765-472-2544.
    Surveyor

  • No. Assessments go to a separate account for each individual regulated drain. For more information please call 765-472-2544.
    Surveyor

  • An assessment is paid by people that benefit from the regulated drain that they are assessed to. Not everyone in Miami County lives within the drainage shed of a regulated drain and would not pay an assessment. For more information please call 765-472-2544.
    Surveyor

  • Even though the drain may not physically run through your property, your property is within the Regulated Watershed and is benefited by the drain. For more information please call 765-472-2544.
    Surveyor

  • A Drainage Easement (DE) is an area reserved for drainage facilities. An easement protects that area for current or future drainage needs. A Regulated Drain Easement protects drainage facilities operated by the County Drainage Board. For more information please call 765-472-2544.
    Surveyor

  • That shallow v-shaped swale is for draining the rear of the lots and potential offsite water to a storm sewer inlet. For more information please call 765-472-2544.
    Surveyor

  • Possibly - but only with an approved drainage plan. Filling in a swale will block drainage. Check with the proper jurisdiction for their regulations about piping a swale. For more information please call 765-472-2544.
    Surveyor

  • If your swale has a Regulated Drain with it, you should contact the Miami County Surveyor's Office. If not, you will need to contact the Engineering Department for the local planning jurisdiction. For more information please call 765-472-2544.
    Surveyor

  • No, this will block the drainage through the swale in the rear of the lots and prevent flow to a storm sewer inlet. For more information please call 765-472-2544.
    Surveyor

  • Storm water collects into a detention area and is released at a slower rate. The purpose is to keep downstream land from being flooded out. For more information please call 765-472-2544.
    Surveyor

  • Research has found that thick wetland plantings at the waters edge discourages geese from leaving the pond to walk on the bank and leave droppings by providing a natural barrier. It also may help discourage people from entering the pond.

    Another method for keeping geese from leaving the pond is to run a string "fence" with a height of 4" - 6". A roll of kite string or similar is suitable to this task.

    Contact a wetland biologist for more information. For more information please call 765-472-2544.
    Surveyor

  • This would depend on the jurisdiction you live in. For more information please call 765-472-2544.
    Surveyor

  • We recommend connecting to an adequate storm sewer. Most newer subdivision lots provide an outlet for each lot to tie into. Outletting on the surface will cause a wet area and in some cases recycle back through the sump pump. For more information please call 765-472-2544.
    Surveyor

  • If you live within a regulated subdivision an outlet should be provided to each property, if not this office recommends that the sump pump discharge to an adequate storm system. For more information please call 765-472-2544.
    Surveyor

  • No. The office responsibility is maintaining section corners and maintaining regulated drains for the Drainage Board. For more information please call 765-472-2544.
    Surveyor

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)

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  • A Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer is a trained citizen who is appointed by a judge to represent the best interests of abused and neglected children in court.
    Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)

  • A CASA volunteer provides a judge with carefully researched background of the child to help the court make a sound decision about that child's future. It is the CASA volunteer who must determine if it is in a child's best interest to stay with his or her parents or guardians, be placed in foster care, be placed with relatives, or be freed for permanent adoption.
    Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)

  • CASA volunteers come from all walks of life, with a variety of educational and ethnic backgrounds. there are more than 58,000 CASA volunteers nationally. Aside from their CASA volunteer responsibility, 50 percent are employed in regular full-time jobs.
    Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)

  • Each case is different. A CASA volunteer usually spends about 10 hours doing research and conducting interviews prior to the first court appearance. More complicated cases take longer. Once initiated into the system, volunteers work about 10-15 hours a month.
    Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)

  • CASA is a voice for abused and neglected children in court.
    Every year nearly 18,000 abused and neglected Indiana children are in need of safe, permanent, nurturing homes. Too many spend years moving from one temporary home to another. They have no family to call their own. They are more likely than other children to face homelessness, unemployment, unwanted pregnancy, and even prison as adults.
    That's where CASA steps in. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) was created in 1977 to make sure the abuse and neglect these children originally suffered at home does not continue as abuse and neglect at the hands of the system.
    Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)

  • Yes. The next CASA volunteer training classes will take place in Spring 2023. If you are interested, you may contact our office to begin the application process for this training. 765-472-7894

    Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)

  • The ideal CASA volunteer will possess maturity, good judgment, concern for children, the ability to maintain confidentiality, good listening skills, objectivity, flexibility, good oral and written communication skills, and a professional manner.
    Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)

Central Dispatch (911)

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  • Read about when you should call 911 on our
    Central Dispatch (911)

  • Read about teaching children about calling 911 on our
    Central Dispatch (911)

  • Yes. The Miami County 911 system is equipped with Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) technology. Communications professionals receive extensive training in handling emergency situations utilizing this special equipment.
    Central Dispatch (911)

  • There are three things you should immediately if you suspect that you have a natural gas leak.
    - Get out! Don't wait, don't hesitate: leave immediately!
    - Get help! After you leave, contact 911 or your local fire department from another phone if you suspect that you have a natural gas leak in or near your home.
    - Stay out! Do not re-enter the premises until you are told that it is safe to do so.
    Central Dispatch (911)

  • See what to do in case of a fire on our
    Central Dispatch (911)

  • Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless deadly gas created by home appliances, furnaces, ranges, dryers, heaters and other items that burn fuel. Symptoms of CO poisoning include headache, fatigue, nausea, dizzy spells, confusion and irritability. Increased exposure can lead to vomiting, loss of consciousness, brain damage and death.
    In case of a CO alarm or suspicion of CO poisoning . . .
    - Get out! Do not open windows or doors. Leave them closed so that an accurate reading can be obtained.
    - Get help! Contact 911 or your local fire department.
    - Stay out! Do not re-enter the premises until you are told that it is safe to do so.
    Central Dispatch (911)

  • The information that you receive when dialing 911 varies depending upon your location and the type of emergency. In all cases, dial 911 for medical emergencies that require an ambulance.
    It is recommended that you know CPR and other life-saving techniques. Contact your local fire department or the American Red Cross for more information.
    Central Dispatch (911)

  • To find out how your call will be handled by the 911 dispatcher visit our
    Central Dispatch (911)

  • No! To find more information about who to contact visit our Who to Call When my Utilities Stop Working
    Central Dispatch (911)

  • Find information on how to give a good description to a 911 dispatcher on our Giving a 911 Dispatcher a
    Central Dispatch (911)

  • Yes! To find out more information about calling 911 on a cell phone visit our
    Central Dispatch (911)

  • For non emergencies, dispatch can be reached at (765) 473-5747.

    Central Dispatch (911)

Beautification Day

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  • Beautification Day is a special day set up for county residents to get rid of some of the items the Solid Waste District does not have a program for. For more information please call 765-472-2544.
    Beautification Day

  • The 2016 Beautification days are April 23 and August 27 from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. For the location nearest you, please see the
    Beautification Day

  • Beautification Day is for any item that the District does not have a program in place for. Some examples include old carpeting and padding, old furniture, mattresses and springs, leftover drywall material, shingles, and any other kind of basic “junk” you may have around the house. For more information please call 765-472-2544.
    Beautification Day

  • Yes! You may make as many trips as needed between the hours of 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. For more information please call 765-472-2544.
    Beautification Day

  • The district asks you to not bring household hazardous waste, paint, oil, antifreeze, or tires to the drop off sites. For more information please call 765-472-2544.
    Beautification Day

  • We will not accept these items at the drop off sites because we have other programs that provide you a way to
    Beautification Day

Sharps Disposal

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  • "Sharps" is the name used to describe needles, syringes, and finger-prick lancets used outside the setting of hospitals and doctor's offices. For more information please call 765-472-7224.

    Sharps Disposal

  • Sharps must be packaged in a strong, sealed container before taking them for disposal. For more information please call 765-472-7224.

    Sharps Disposal

  • Seal the lid of your container when it is about 3/4 full and take it to one of the drop offs.

    Sharps Disposal

  • No! Sharps are not recyclable and should not be placed in a recycling bin. For more information please call 765-472-7224.

    Sharps Disposal

  • To properly prepare sharps for disposal:

    -Use a container that is leak proof, shatterproof, and puncture resistant with a screw top. Good choices are durable plastic bottles such as empty detergent bottles. Bad choices are glass, aluminum, cardboard, or metal coffee cans with flimsy lids.

    -Place sharps in the container immediately after using.

    -Do not recap, bend, or break needles or lancets.

    -Secure the screw top on the container and label it "SHARPS, Dispose of Properly" with a waterproof marker on the container or on masking tape over the container.

    -An authorized medical waste company will dispose of your sharps in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.

    -Instead of making a sharps container, you may purchase one from your local pharmacy. You should also check with your health insurance provider to see if they will pay for or provide a sharps disposal container.


    For more information please call 765-472-7224.

    Sharps Disposal

  • Instead of making a sharps container, you may purchase one from your local pharmacy. You should also check with your health insurance provider to see if they will pay for or provide a sharps disposal container. For more information please call 765-472-7224.

    Sharps Disposal

  • You may now take your sharps to one of the following participating pharmacies during normal pharmacy hours:


    Solid Waste District Office 

    2651 West Logansport Road

    Peru, IN 46970

    Phone: 765-472-7224


    CVS Pharmacy

    2 South Broadway Street

    Peru, IN 46970

    Phone: 765-472-4367

    Sharps Disposal

  • This program is only open to residents of Miami County. Sharps will not be accepted from private physician's offices or healthcare agencies. For more information please call 765-472-7224.

    Sharps Disposal

  • The service is free of charge to all Miami County residents. The cost is covered by the Miami County Solid Waste District. For more information please call 765-472-7224.

    Sharps Disposal

Soil & Water Conservation

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  • The Miami County Soil and Water Conservation District does not handle nuisance animals. If you have a wild animal problem, please contact the Nuisance Wildlife Information Hotline at 800-893-4116. In the event of an emergency, please call 911.
    Soil & Water Conservation

  • The Miami County Soil and Water District does not regulate hunting. This information is available online from the
    Soil & Water Conservation

  • No, we do not handle boat registration. For more information, please visit your local Department of Motor Vehicles office, or visit the
    Soil & Water Conservation

  • Soil maps are available online from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's
    Soil & Water Conservation

  • No, but we have order forms to order from the State Nursery.
    Soil & Water Conservation

  • Any local fertilizer company can conduct soil testing.
    Soil & Water Conservation

Clerk of Courts - Marriage

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  • For information about where to apply for a marriage license visit our
    Clerk of Courts - Marriage

  • According to Indiana Code, there is a variety of persons who can perform a marriage ceremony.
    Members of the clergy; including a priest, minister, bishop, rabbi, imam, etc., may perform marriages. In addition, a magistrate, judge, clerk or deputy clerk of the Circuit Court or a clerk or clerk-treasurer of a city or town may perform a wedding ceremony.
    For more information see
    Clerk of Courts - Marriage

  • At the time of initial application, there is a one-time fee that is due.

    - Resident - The fee is $29 if at least one applicant is a resident of Miami County.

    - Non-Resident - The fee is $69 if neither applicant is a Miami County resident.

    We will accept payments of cash or money orders only; we do not accept personal checks for the marriage license application fees.

    Clerk of Courts - Marriage

  • Applicants under the age of 18 must have the consent of their parents or guardians and one of these forms of identification.
    Applicants who are ages 18 or older must provide one of these forms of identification at the time of license application:
    - A valid driver's license
    - Current state-issued identification card
    - Original certified birth certificate
    - Military identification
    - Passport
    Clerk of Courts - Marriage

  • Since 2005, Miami County, Indiana does not require the prospective bride to provide a blood test at the time of the marriage application.
    Clerk of Courts - Marriage

  • Males must be 18 years of age or older in order to marry in the state of Indiana. Female applicants under the age of 18 must have the consent of their parents or guardian.
    Additionally, female applicants ages 15 and 16 must have a court order before they apply for a marriage application.
    Clerk of Courts - Marriage

  • Marriage licenses can be issued on the same day of application. For more information visit our Legal Waiting Period to Get a Marriage License
    Clerk of Courts - Marriage

  • Notice: Only licenses issued in Miami County, Indiana are available. For information about where to get a certified copy of a marriage certificate visit our Get a Certified Copy of a Marriage Certificate
    Clerk of Courts - Marriage

  • Please visit our What to do if You've Been Married Previously
    Clerk of Courts - Marriage

Clerk of Courts

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  • Please read these
    Clerk of Courts

  • To see what you need to apply for a passport please visit our
    Clerk of Courts

  • You will need the following: - Petition, drawn up by the plaintiff's attorney or by the plaintiff.
    - Completed summons form
    - File an appearance. This information can be found in the Self Service Legal Forms site.
    - Instructions and some forms can also be found on our
    Clerk of Courts

  • Yes there are. These forms are available at the Indiana State Supreme Court's online Self-Service Legal Center.
    Clerk of Courts

  • The best place to find information about marriage licenses is on our
    Clerk of Courts

  • For information about voter registration and elections please visit our
    Clerk of Courts

  • To find information about free legal assistance visit our
    Clerk of Courts

Property Information

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  • The Special Assessment Tax is just that, a special assessment. This can, for example, include ditches for those who live outside city limits. If the charge is $20, then it is the Solid Waste fee which everyone in Miami County (city dwellers, too) pays.
    Property Information

  • Find instructions on how to get around this problem on our
    Property Information

  • Find instructions on how to get around this problem on our
    Property Information

  • Find instructions on how to get around this problem on our
    Property Information

  • To pay your property taxes online, please click on the link under the Treasurer's Office heading when you visit our
    Property Information

Community Corrections

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  • Your attorney can submit a Referral Form to our office and we will contact you with an appointment time.
    Community Corrections

  • $12.00 daily (minimum) or 1 hour's wages; plus a hook up fee of $75.00 in county or $150 out of county.
    Community Corrections

Highway Department

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  • The Miami County Highway Department provides repair, maintenance and construction to roads, side ditches, culverts, road signs, and rights of way for all unincorporated areas, towns and housing additions in Miami County.
    Highway Department

  • A request for a traffic sign should be submitted in writing to the Miami County Board of Commissioners. Please include your contact information (address and phone number), the roadway location, traffic condition, hazard, circumstance and reason.
    Highway Department

Sheriff

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  • You must meet the following criteria: - You must be 18 years of age or older. - You must NOT be convicted of a felony or have an active Protective Order against you. - You must be a resident of Indiana
    Sheriff

  • You may either purchase a copy from the Miami County Sheriff's Office for a fee of $8 or
    Sheriff

Solid Waste

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  • This assessment is what is used to supply the funds to pay the cost of recycling the materials that are recycled. Every property owner in the county with a residence, dwelling, or business is assessed. The bill is sent to the actual deeded owner, and is not sent to contract buyers.
    Solid Waste

  • The Recycling District has a variety of programs to assist you in diverting certain materials from the landfill. These include 10 traditional recycling drop off locations throughout the county, 1 drop off location in Peru, old tire disposal, old medicine and use sharps collection sites, appliance drop off, electronic waste recycling and disposal, household hazardous waste collection, fluorescent bulb collection, 1 beautification (clean up) day, and educational programs for presentation to groups.
    Solid Waste
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