How to Search La Porte 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 La Porte 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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LaPorte County court calendars, Circuit Court, Superior Courts 1-4, and County Court case records, tax warrants, and foreign judgments.
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LaPorte County Circuit Court and Superior Courts 1 through 4 criminal, citation, appellate, commercial, civil, family, and probate records.
Jail & Inmate Records
Recorded Documents
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Fee-based search of mortgages, lis pendens, easements, deeds, plats, UCCs, etc. filed in La Porte County..
Property & Tax Records
Foreclosures
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Upcoming deed, tax, and certificate foreclosure sales for LaPorte County.
Vital Records (Birth/Death/Marriage)
Obituaries
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Michigan City Public Library index of La Porte County obituaries.
Business, Voter & Other
Code of Ordinances
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Search or browse the La Porte County, Indiana Code of Ordinances by keyword or browse by Chapter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in La Porte County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Court for court records in La Porte County. Start there for case lookups and dockets.
Who handles property records in La Porte 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 La Porte County? ▼
Marriage licenses in La Porte 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 La Porte County records available online? ▼
Online access in La Porte 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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