Bremen, Indiana Public Records

Marshall Superior Court 2 primarily handles civil cases including personal injury, contract disputes, and small claims up to $8,000. Marshall Superior Court 3 focuses on criminal misdemeanor cases, traffic violations, and juvenile matters. Indiana does not have municipal courts in the traditional sense, so all criminal and civil matters from Bremen are heard at the county level. Court records can be searched online through the Indiana Judiciary's public case search portal at www.mycase.in.gov, which provides free access to case information including parties, charges, hearing dates, and dispositions for cases filed in Marshall County courts since the system's implementation. Certified copies of court documents cost $1.00 per page with a minimum fee, though fees may vary by document type. For documents not available online, requests must be made to the Marshall County Clerk's Office at the same Madison Street courthouse address (phone: 574-935-8515). The Clerk's office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, excluding holidays.

Property data can be searched online free of charge through the county's GIS portal at gis.co.marshall.in.us, which allows searches by owner name, parcel number, or address, displaying property characteristics, assessment history, aerial photography, and tax information. The Marshall County Recorder's Office, located at 211 West Madison Street, Plymouth, IN 46563 (phone: 574-936-8667, website: www.co.marshall.in.us/department/index.php?structureid=11), is responsible for recording and maintaining land records including warranty deeds, quit claim deeds, mortgages, mortgage releases, liens, easements, and other instruments affecting real property. Indiana law requires these documents to be recorded to establish chain of title and priority of interests. The Recorder's Office provides online access to recorded documents through Fidlar Technologies at https://www22.fidlar.com/INMarshall/, where users can search by name, document type, or legal description. Images of recorded documents are available online for a per-page fee, typically $1.00 per page, though document retrieval fees vary. The online database contains records dating back to the early 1990s, with earlier records available by visiting the Recorder's Office in person. Property searches can be conducted by street address, owner name, or parcel identification number through both the Assessor's GIS system and the Recorder's document search portal.

The town's industrial park along CR 6 houses various manufacturing and distribution operations that benefit from Bremen's location along State Road 331 and proximity to the Indiana Toll Road (I-80/90). Agriculture remains important to Bremen's economy, with surrounding farmland producing corn, soybeans, and supporting dairy operations that contribute to the local tax base and employment. Bremen Community Schools is another significant employer, providing education services and supporting jobs. The median household income in Bremen is estimated at approximately $52,000, slightly below Indiana's state median but reflective of the town's working-class manufacturing base. Recent economic development efforts have focused on downtown revitalization along Plymouth Street and attracting light industrial and warehouse operations to leverage Bremen's transportation access. Bremen's economy is closely integrated with Marshall County's overall economic profile, which includes manufacturing (particularly RV-related), agriculture, and distribution sectors. The town serves as a residential community for workers employed throughout Marshall County and neighboring Elkhart County's massive RV manufacturing cluster, making it somewhat of a bedroom community with its own industrial base.

The Bremen Police Department, located at 218 West Plymouth Street, Bremen, IN 46506, provides law enforcement services within town limits and can be reached at (574) 546-2175. The department does not have a dedicated website but operates under the Town of Bremen government. To request police reports or incident records, residents must submit written requests to the department during business hours, typically Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Reports are released in accordance with Indiana Access to Public Records Act (Indiana Code 5-14-3-3), though certain investigative records and juvenile information may be exempt from disclosure. The Marshall County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at 211 West Madison Street, Plymouth, IN 46563 (phone: 574-936-3187, website: www.co.marshall.in.us/department/division.php?structureid=13), provides law enforcement services to unincorporated areas of Marshall County and operates the county jail. For arrests and jail bookings, the Marshall County Jail maintains an online inmate roster accessible through the Sheriff's Office website, showing current detainees with information including name, booking date, charges, bond amount, and booking photographs. The jail is located at the same Madison Street address as the Sheriff's Office. Indiana law under IC 5-14-3 requires law enforcement agencies to make arrest logs and booking information available to the public within 24 hours of booking, though active investigation records may be withheld temporarily. Requests for older police reports, accident reports, or investigative documents should be submitted in writing with specific case numbers or dates, and agencies may charge copying fees not exceeding the actual cost per Indiana Code 5-14-3-8.

Certified copies are typically processed within 10 business days, though expedited service is available for additional fees. Indiana law restricts access to birth records for 72 years and death records are available to qualified applicants including family members, legal representatives, or those with direct and tangible interest. The Marshall County Health Department, located at 1001 North Michigan Street, Plymouth, IN 46563 (phone: 574-936-3733), maintains local birth and death records and can process requests for records of events occurring in Marshall County, though processing through the county typically takes longer than state requests. Marriage licenses are issued by the Marshall County Clerk's Office at 211 West Madison Street, Plymouth, IN 46563 (phone: 574-935-8515). The marriage license fee is $18 and requires both parties to appear in person with valid identification and social security numbers. There is no waiting period, and licenses are valid for 60 days from issuance. Marriage records dating back to the formation of Marshall County in 1836 are maintained by the County Clerk. Divorce records are filed through the Marshall Superior Courts and are available as part of court case files; certified copies can be obtained from the County Clerk's Office for a fee.

For businesses in unincorporated Marshall County areas, licensing requirements may differ and should be verified with the Marshall County Planning Department. Fictitious business names (DBAs - "Doing Business As") in Indiana must be registered with the county where the business operates. The Marshall County Recorder's Office at 211 West Madison Street, Plymouth, IN 46563 (phone: 574-936-8667) handles DBA filings for Marshall County businesses; filings must be renewed every five years and cost approximately $30. No statewide DBA registry exists, so searches must be conducted at the county level. For corporation and LLC formation and searches, the Indiana Secretary of State maintains the INBiz portal at www.inbiz.in.gov, where users can search business entity records free of charge, view entity status, registered agent information, business addresses, and officers/directors. The database includes corporations, LLCs, limited partnerships, and not-for-profit organizations registered in Indiana. New business entity formation can be completed online through INBiz with filing fees ranging from $90 for LLCs to $100 for corporations. UCC (Uniform Commercial Code) financing statements and lien searches are also filed with and searchable through the Indiana Secretary of State's office via the INBiz portal. Property tax records for commercial properties can be searched through the Marshall County Assessor's online GIS portal at gis.co.marshall.in.us, showing assessed values and tax liability for business real estate and personal property.

Bremen voters are served by the Marshall County Clerk's Office, which administers elections for all of Marshall County. The office is located at 211 West Madison Street, Plymouth, IN 46563 (phone: 574-935-8515, website: www.co.marshall.in.us/department/index.php?structureid=2). Indiana residents can register to vote online through the Indiana Voter Registration Portal at indianavoters.in.gov, operated by the Indiana Secretary of State. The registration deadline is 29 days before any election, and applicants must provide their Indiana driver's license or state ID number or the last four digits of their Social Security number. Indiana does not offer same-day voter registration. Bremen conducts municipal elections for its town council and town clerk positions; these elections are held in municipal election years (most recently 2023, next in 2027) on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. The Bremen Town Council consists of five members elected from districts and at-large positions. Candidate information and local ballot measures can be found through the Marshall County Clerk's Elections Division and posted at Bremen Town Hall. Bremen residents can locate their assigned polling place using the Indiana Voters Portal at indianavoters.in.gov by entering their address; polling places are typically assigned based on precinct boundaries, with Bremen voters often assigned to Bremen Town Hall, Bremen Fire Station, or Bremen Elementary School depending on precinct. Under Indiana Code 3-7-26, voter registration lists are public records available for inspection and purchase from the County Clerk for lawful purposes. Campaign finance reports for local candidates are filed with the Marshall County Clerk and are available for public inspection. Precinct-level election results are published by the County Clerk after certification and posted on the county website. In the November 2024 presidential election, Marshall County reported approximately 63% voter turnout with roughly 15,400 ballots cast out of approximately 24,000 registered voters, reflecting strong rural participation patterns typical of Indiana counties. The November 3, 2026 general election will feature Indiana's U.S. Senate race (one of Indiana's Senate seats is up for election), all of Indiana's nine U.S. House seats including District 2 which serves Marshall County, Indiana state legislative races for both the State Senate and State House of Representatives, and various Marshall County offices including County Council, County Commissioners, and potentially County Assessor depending on term schedules. Indiana voters can request absentee ballots by mail by submitting an Application for Absentee Ballot (ABS-Mail form) to the Marshall County Clerk no later than 12 days before the election; applications are available at indianavoters.in.gov. Early in-person voting is available at the County Clerk's office beginning 28 days before the election, typically Monday through Friday with extended hours the final week and Saturday availability.