How to Search Saint Joseph 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 Saint Joseph. Most records require contacting the offices directly.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
Court Records | Doxpop
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St. Joseph County court calendars, Circuit Court, Superior Courts 1-8, Probate Court, and Walkerton Town Court records, tax warrants, and foreign judgments.
Court Records | Indiana Courts
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Indiana Court System criminal, citation, civil, family and probate court records for St. Joseph County Circuit Court, Superior Courts, and Walkerton Town Court.
Jail & Inmate Records
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Property & Tax Records
Property
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Search for St. Joseph County property by name, address or parcel ID. Provided by: Schneider Corporation.
Property & GIS Maps
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Search for property information in St. Joseph, Indiana by name, address or parcel number and view interactive GIS maps.
Vital Records (Birth/Death/Marriage)
Obituaries
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Saint Joseph County Public Library obituary index.
Business, Voter & Other
Military Service Notes - Vietnam & Korea
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Search Korean War and Vietnam War Service notes for Saint Joseph county, Indiana by name, address or branch of service. Gives remaining information and other notes.
Military Service Notes - World War II
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Search World War II Service notes for Saint Joseph County by name, address or branch of service. Gives remaining information and other notes.
Newspaper Index
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Search this South Bend Tribune online archive of newspaper articles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Saint Joseph County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Court for court records in Saint Joseph County. Start there for case lookups and dockets.
Who handles property records in Saint Joseph 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 Saint Joseph County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Saint Joseph 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 Saint Joseph County records available online? ▼
Online access in Saint Joseph 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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