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Where to Look in Indiana
Indiana courts share one statewide case search, so a search can start with MyCase, the INBiz business search, the state prison search and the vital records office. Deeds and property records stay with the 92 counties.
- Indiana MyCaseStatewide trial court case search for nearly all 92 counties
- INBiz, Indiana Secretary of StateCorporations, LLCs, partnerships, trademarks and UCC filings
- IDOC incarcerated database searchState prisoners by name or DOC number, with facility
- Indiana Department of Health, Vital RecordsCertified birth and death certificates for eligible requesters
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About Indiana Public Records
Indiana public records are governed by the Access to Public Records Act (IC 5-14-3). Most trial courts share one case system, so a court search can cover the whole state.
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Official State-Level Sources
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Court Records in Indiana
Indiana's courts include the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Tax Court, Circuit Courts, and Superior Courts. Many counties have both Circuit and Superior courts. Marion County has a special unified court structure.
Researcher Tip: Start an Indiana search with MyCase, the free statewide court case search linked in Where to Look.
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Property and Tax Records
Deeds are recorded by the county recorder and property is assessed by the county assessor. Most of the 92 counties have an online GIS map of parcels and owners.
Each Indiana county elects a recorder who keeps deeds, mortgages, liens and other permanent records, and most counties publish a free online index.
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Business and Licensing Records
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Corrections and Inmate Records
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Vital Records
Indiana vital records come from the state Department of Health or the county health department, and recent records go only to people with a direct relationship.
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Voter Registration
The Indiana Statewide Voter Registration System keeps the rolls. You can check your own registration online, and bulk data needs a formal request.
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Archives, Genealogy, and Obituary Resources
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Major County and City Resources
Marion County (Indianapolis) is the most populous county. Other large counties are Lake (Gary and Hammond), Allen (Fort Wayne), Hamilton, St. Joseph (South Bend), Elkhart and Vanderburgh, and many of them have their own property search.
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People Search Tips for Indiana
A MyCase name search shows which county courts handled a person's traffic tickets and civil cases over the years, which traces where the person lived.
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Privacy, Legal Framework, and FCRA Compliance
Using public records for employment, credit or tenant screening must follow the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act. The data on Indiana portals is raw and for information only.
Straight answers
Indiana People Search, questions
How do I search Indiana court cases by a person's name?
Use MyCase from the Indiana Judicial Branch. It holds cases from courts on the state's Odyssey system, which is most Indiana courts. Anyone may search public case information, and many documents are free online.
How do I find out if someone is in an Indiana prison?
Use the Indiana Department of Correction offender locator. It finds a person held by the department and gives their facility assignment and Department of Correction number.
How do I check the Indiana Sex and Violent Offender Registry?
The Indiana Department of Correction oversees the registry, which county sheriffs set up under Zachary's Law in 2003. It shows the identity, location and appearance of offenders who live, work or study in Indiana, searchable by county.
Can I get an Indiana criminal history check on someone?
The Indiana State Police sell a Limited Criminal History, a name and date of birth check of Indiana records only. It lists felonies and misdemeanor arrests. The online fee is $15 per record.
Where do I get Indiana marriage and divorce records?
Certified copies of marriage licenses and divorce decrees come from the Clerk of Court in the county where they were issued. If the county is unknown, try the Indiana Courts Marriage License Public Lookup.
How do I order an Indiana death certificate?
The Indiana Department of Health Vital Records office issues death certificates for deaths in Indiana. The fee pays for a search of its files and includes one copy if the record is found. Search fees are not refunded.
Is there unclaimed money in a person's name in Indiana?
The Indiana Attorney General Unclaimed Property Division holds it. Search a name at IndianaUnclaimed or text CLAIM to 46220. Owners and heirs have 25 years to claim money once it is reported.
Who keeps Indiana missing person information?
The Indiana State Police run the Indiana Clearinghouse for Information on Missing Children, Missing Veterans at Risk and Missing Endangered Adults. Call 1-800-831-8953 for missing persons questions.