How to Search Adams County Records (Start Here)
In Indiana, the County Auditor handles property assessments — there is no separate Assessor office.
- Court records: Clerk of the Circuit Court. Search online through Odyssey Case Search.
- Deeds, mortgages, liens: County Recorder.
- County Auditor.
- Tax bills: County Treasurer.
- Marriage licenses: Clerk of the Circuit Court.
Online access is limited for Adams County. Most records require contacting the offices directly.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
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Adams County Circuit and Superior Court records since June 1990. Tax warrants since 2002.
Jail & Inmate Records
Foreclosures
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Adams County tax, deed, certificate, and Sheriff foreclosure sales.
Recorded Documents
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Adams County Recorder recorded documents, deeds, mortgages, and other land records. Data and images filed since January 1990.
Property & Tax Records
Property & GIS Maps
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Use this service to search for property information in Adams County by Parcel ID, Deeded Owner, Address, or Section/Township/Range and view interactive maps.
Property | Assessed Values
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Assessment value records for Adams County from the Department of Local Government Finance.
Property | Tax & Assessment
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Adams County property assessment records, tax records, and tax bill payments.
Property | Tax Bills
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Adams County tax bill search from the Department of Local Government Finance.
Business, Voter & Other
Adams County Home Page
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Adams County home page and resource for government information, contacts, departments, community services, business resources, events, facilities, and more. 313 West Jefferson Street, Decatur, IN 46713, (260) 724-5300.
Food Inspection Reports
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Browse the Adams County Health Department's food inspection reports. (PDF format)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Adams County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Court for court records in Adams County. Start there for case lookups and dockets.
Who handles property records in Adams County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the County Recorder. For property values and assessment data, go to the County Assessor. For tax bills and payments, go to the Tax Collector.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Adams County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Adams County are issued by the County Clerk. Birth and death certificates are available from the state Vital Records office. Divorce records come from the court that granted the decree.
Are Adams County records available online? ▼
Online access in Adams County varies by office. Contact the offices listed above directly by phone or in person for records not yet available online.
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