Start with MyCase.IN.gov for statewide court case searches — Indiana has a good unified court search portal covering all 92 counties. For criminal background checks, use the Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History check (fee-based). For property, start with the County Assessor for valuations, then the County Recorder for deeds. Marion County (Indianapolis) uses a unique consolidated city-county government.
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How to Search Indiana Criminal Records
Mycase.in.gov gives Indiana statewide court access. One search covers criminal, civil, and traffic cases statewide — free, no registration. Type a name, get results from every county that has a match. For a formal background report, the Indiana State Police sells a Limited Criminal History online for $16.32 at in.gov/isp. The DOC offender search covers state prison inmates. The sex and violent offender registry is statewide. Between mycase.in.gov and the $16 ISP check, Indiana gives you solid coverage without leaving your desk.
How to Search Indiana Court Records
Use MyCase.IN.gov for everything — it covers Circuit Court (general jurisdiction), Superior Court (most counties have this), and City/Town Courts. Circuit Court handles felonies, major civil, and some family matters. Superior Court handles the overflow and specialized divisions. Small Claims Courts handle cases under $10,000. Each of Indiana's 92 counties operates independently, but the statewide portal ties them together.
How to Search Indiana Property Records
Start with the County Assessor for property valuations and ownership. Then go to the County Recorder for deeds, mortgages, liens, and recorded documents. For tax bills, go to the County Treasurer. Marion County (Indianapolis) has its own system through the IndyGov portal. Many Indiana counties offer online property search through the state's GIS gateway.
How to Get Indiana Vital Records
For birth and death certificates, order from the Indiana State Department of Health, Vital Records Division. For marriage licenses, go to the Clerk of the Circuit Court. For divorce records, search MyCase.IN.gov. Indiana charges $10 for certified copies of vital records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I search for Indiana public records? ▼
Public records in Indiana are not in one place. Use the court clerk for criminal and civil cases. Use the County Recorder for property ownership and tax records. Use the Indiana State Department of Health or the local health department for birth certificates, death records, and marriage licenses.
Why does my Indiana search return no results? ▼
Most searches fail because the wrong office is used. Each record type is maintained by a different department. If one system returns nothing, switch to the office that actually handles that record type.
Is there a single database for all Indiana records? ▼
No. There is no single database that covers all records in Indiana. Each office maintains its own system, so you must search them separately depending on the record type.
What is mycase.in.gov? ▼
Mycase.in.gov is Indiana's free statewide court case search (Odyssey system). It covers criminal, civil, family, and traffic cases across all 92 counties in one search. No registration required.
Who handles property tax records in Indiana? ▼
Property taxes in Indiana involve multiple offices: the Township/County Assessor (valuations), County Auditor (tax records), County Treasurer (tax collection), and County Recorder (deeds). Check each office for different types of property information.
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