How to Search St. Joseph County, Indiana Records (Start Here)
St. Joseph County, Indiana — court records through the local court clerk, property through the county assessor or auditor, recorded documents through the recorder or clerk.
- Court cases: Check the local court clerk's office for case search availability.
- Property: County Assessor (or Auditor in Ohio) for values. Recorder for deeds and liens.
- Jail: County Sheriff for current inmate information.
Every link below goes directly to a government source.
Criminal & Court Records
Criminal & Court Records
Court | 45th Circuit
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Information about St. Joseph County 45th Circuit Court and online Circuit and Juvenile Division payments.
Court | District 3B
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Information about District 3B Court in St. Joseph County and online citation, court fine, and probation payments.
Court | Probate
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Probate Court of St. Joseph County information.
Property & Tax Records
Death Records
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County Clerk online search of death records in St. Joseph County.
Recorded Documents
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Register of Deeds for St. Joseph County online search of mortgages, deeds, tax liens, death certificates, easements, and other recorded documents.
Vital Records
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Order a St. Joseph County birth, death, marriage, or divorce record online.
Vital Records
Marriage Application
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Complete a St. Joseph County Clerk marriage application online.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in St. Joseph County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of the Circuit Court for court records in St. Joseph County. For online case lookups, use Odyssey Case Search — it covers Indiana Circuit Court cases statewide.
Who handles property records in St. Joseph County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the County Recorder. For property values and assessment data, go to the County Auditor. For tax bills and payments, go to the County Treasurer. In St. Joseph County
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in St. Joseph County? ▼
Indiana handles vital records at the state level through Indiana State Department of Health. Marriage licenses are issued locally by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in St. Joseph County.
Are St. Joseph County records available online? ▼
St. Joseph County has partial online coverage — 7 databases are listed on this page, covering court records, property records, and vital records. Other record types may require an in-person visit or written request.
Does St. Joseph County have a County Assessor? ▼
No. In Indiana, the County Auditor handles property assessments. There is no separate Assessor office. For recorded documents like deeds and mortgages, go to the County Recorder — that is a different office.
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