How to Search Lake 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 Lake County. Most records require contacting the offices directly.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
Court Records
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Lake County Clerk of the Circuit / Superior Court court record search.
Lake County
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Lake County, Indiana official home page and resource for government departments, services, court information, taxes, events, and more.
Traffic Citations
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Search for & pay traffic citations issued in Lake County by case number or ticket number.
Jail & Inmate Records
Sheriff Sales
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Browse a PDF list of properties available for Sheriff sale in Lake County, Indiana. Tip: Click on button on right side of screen.
Property & Tax Records
Foreclosures
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Deed, tax, and certificate foreclosure sales for Lake County.
Property - Tax
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Search the Lake County, Indiana property tax database by owners name, property address, or parcel number to view tax and value data.
Property | Assessor
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Parcel record search from the Lake County Assessor's Office.
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Vital Records (Birth/Death/Marriage)
Obituaries
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Searchable obituary indexes from the Lake County Public Library.
Business, Voter & Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Lake County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Court for court records in Lake County. Start there for case lookups and dockets.
Who handles property records in Lake 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 Lake County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Lake 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 Lake County records available online? ▼
Online access in Lake 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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