Free links to official Indiana state and county government records — courts, criminal histories, vital records, property, voter, business, and licenses across all 92 counties.
How to Search Indiana Public Records
Indiana's court, criminal, vital, property, voter, and licensing records are maintained across state agencies and the 92 counties listed below. Use the tabs to filter by record type, or jump directly to any source.
Courts: The Indiana Supreme Court sits at the top of the system; trial-court business is handled by the Circuit Court, Superior/Circuit Court, City and Town Courts. Most courts publish dockets and case lookups online.
Criminal history: The state's criminal-history repository handles official background checks. Fees and procedures are set by the state agency — see the linked official source.
Vital records: Birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates are issued by the state Department of Health (or equivalent) and may also be available locally.
Property & recorded documents: Maintained at the county level by the Assessor, Recorder, or Clerk's office.
Business filings: The Secretary of State (or equivalent) operates the official business-entity search.
Population
6,924,275
Households
2,729,800
Median Income
$70,030
Median Home Value
$207,000
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2024 Population Estimates Program; 2022 ACS 5-year)
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Provided by the Clinton County, Indiana Sheriff's Office. Browse photos of most wanted criminals & view information including name, DOB, physical description, and charges.
Provided by the Madison County, Indiana Sheriff's Office. Search this database for warrant information by name. View information including full name, photograph, DOB, and charge.
Provided by the Pulaski County, Indiana Sheriff's Office. Browse photos of most wanted criminals & view information including name, DOB, charges, and last known address.
Provided by the Evansville Courier and Press and the Vanderburgh Sheriff's Office. Search for active warrants by name, county, charge, and issue date range.
The sheriff's office of Porter County, Indiana provides this weekly warrant listing, with information including name, DOB, charges, physical description and case number.
Child support, homicide, criminal, drug crime, property and violent crime, and sex offender most wanted list from the Prosecuting Attorney for Elkhart County.
92 Indiana counties are indexed on SearchSystems.net — top 28 counties shown below. Browse the full directory or click any county for local court, sheriff, recorder and assessor links.
Is there a free statewide criminal search in Indiana?▼
Indiana's official criminal-history repository is operated by the state law-enforcement agency. Free public access to a complete criminal history is generally not available; an official background check typically requires fingerprints and a fee. Countie-level court records can be searched at no cost through individual court websites.
How do I search Indiana court cases?▼
Indiana's court system is headed by the Indiana Supreme Court. Trial-court business is handled by the Circuit Court, Superior/Circuit Court, City and Town Courts. Many Indiana courts publish docket searches and case lookups online — see the Court Records tab above for direct links.
Where do I search Indiana business entities?▼
The Indiana Secretary of State (or equivalent agency) operates the official business-entity search. You can typically search corporations, LLCs, LPs, and other registered entities by name or registration number. See the Licenses or Business tab above.
What is the difference between Assessor and Recorder in Indiana?▼
The Assessor determines property values for tax purposes. The Recorder (or Clerk-Recorder) records deeds, mortgages, liens, and other property documents. Some county offices combine these roles, others keep them separate. Check the specific county page for details.
How do I obtain a Indiana birth or death certificate?▼
Indiana vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce certificates) are issued by the state Department of Health (or equivalent) and, in many cases, by local county clerks. Fees and ID requirements are set by the issuing agency.
Are Indiana property records free to search?▼
Most county-level property and recorded-document searches are free for basic information through the Assessor or Recorder website. Certified copies of deeds typically have a per-page fee. Direct links are in the Property Records tab above.
How do I check a Indiana sex offender?▼
The Indiana sex offender registry is maintained by the state law-enforcement agency under the Sex Offender Registration and Community Notification Act. The registry is searchable by name, ZIP code, or address.
