Noble County

Law Enforcement & Arrests

• Arrest records in Noble County are public records accessible under Indiana's Access to Public Records Act (Indiana Code 5-14-3), which requires government agencies to provide access to most records upon request.
• Citizens may request arrest records by submitting written requests to the Sheriff's Office or respective police departments, typically requiring the subject's name and date of birth.
• Some agencies charge nominal copying fees as permitted by statute.
• Mugshots and booking photos are generally considered public records in Indiana and may be obtained through direct requests to the arresting agency or Noble County Jail.
• Processing times vary, but agencies must respond to public records requests within a reasonable timeframe as defined by IC 5-14-3-9.

Mugshots & Booking Photos

• Noble County Clerk's Office, located in the courthouse at 211 South Orange Street, Albion, IN 46701, phone, is the official record keeper for all court proceedings and provides certified copies of court documents.
• Fees for certified copies are established by Indiana Code 33-37-5-2 and typically include $1.00 per page for copies plus an additional certification fee.
• gov provides immediate information for most cases, though some sensitive documents may be restricted or redacted under Indiana Supreme Court Administrative Rule 9.
• Payment of fines, fees, and court costs can be made in person at the Clerk's office or online through the Indiana Courts payment portal.
• Small claims cases, with jurisdictional limits up to $8,000, are heard in the Superior Courts and provide a simplified process for resolving disputes without attorney representation required.

• While searching is free, there may be fees for printing or downloading official documents.
• Recording fees for new documents are established by Indiana statute IC 36-2-7-10 and vary based on document type and page count, typically starting at approximately $17 for the first page and $5 for each additional page.
• Certified copies of recorded documents can be requested in person or by mail from the Recorder's Office, with fees for certification typically $5 per document plus copying costs.

Vital records for this county include birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates issued under state vital statistics law.

• Processing time for in-person requests is typically same-day if the record is readily available; mail requests take approximately 1-2 weeks.
• Death certificates for deaths occurring in Noble County can also be requested through Noble County Health Department using similar procedures, fees, and identification requirements.
• For births and deaths occurring elsewhere in Indiana or for faster service, the Indiana State Department of State Vital Records Office provides statewide records access.
• Couples must apply in person (both parties present), provide valid identification and Social Security numbers, and pay the license fee of approximately $18.

Business records, licenses, and permits for this county are processed by the County Clerk and local government offices.

• The filing fee for assumed name registration is approximately $30, and these records are public, searchable by business name or owner name at the Clerk's office.
• For formal business entity formation including corporations, limited liability companies (LLC), limited partnerships, and registered trademarks, businesses must file with the Indiana Secretary of State.
• gov, a full online portal where users can search existing business entities, check name availability, file formation documents, and access annual reports and registered agent information.