Searching Union County: what to expect
Searches in Union County run on two layers: a few county-run sources (1 below) and Indiana's statewide databases for everything else. You don't need a county-level docket here — Indiana courts are searchable statewide, mapped on our Indiana court records page. The standout local source is union.in.wthgis.com, covering parcel and property-tax data. For criminal records there's no county-level source online — the statewide routes on the Indiana criminal records page cover that piece.
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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Union County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Indiana state publishers on the review date. 3 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Union County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Union County, Indiana — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
6,884
Population
Census estimate
2,912
Households
Census estimate
$68,514
Median income
Annual household
$149,500
Median home value
Census ACS
Liberty
County seat
In Indiana
Criminal records
1 source
Court records
3 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
3 sources
Vital records
see state portal
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Union County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Union County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Indiana Courts Case Search - MyCase Doxpop - Information for the Public |
| Wants & warrants | |
| Property records | Union County, IN Map Assessor - Union County |
| Vital records | Union County: Services |
| Voter records | Indiana Voters | Accessing the Public Website |
| Professional licenses | Person Search Results - Indiana Licensing Enterprise - IN.gov |
| Recorded documents | Union County: Recorder Naturalization Records Union County: Departments |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Union County. Sources reviewed June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Union County Records
2026
Union County official government portal active
The official Union County government website at www.in.gov continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Union County court records portal verified
State court system links for Union County verified against the Indiana judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Union County property records online
Union County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Union County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Union County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Union County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the Indiana statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the Indiana state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Union County Records
MYTH"Union County maintains all criminal records."
FACTCriminal records for Union County are held by the Indiana state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
MYTH"Records sealed in Union County are gone everywhere."
FACTSealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
MYTH"Free 'instant background' sites have Union County data."
FACTOnly the official Indiana state repository has verified, current Union County data. Free sites often have stale data.
MYTH"The Union County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
FACTThe Union County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
MYTH"All county records older than 50 years are public."
FACTPartially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).
Primary Sources and Official Record Portals
- www.in.gov — Official Union County government website
- public.courts.in.gov — Court records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Union County & Indiana Records
For records not specific to Union County, use Indiana's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Indiana statewide record systems:
- Indiana Court Records →
- Indiana Criminal Records →
- Indiana Property Records →
- Indiana Vital Records →
- Indiana Voter Records →
- Indiana Wants & Warrants →
- Indiana Licenses →
- Indiana Recorded Documents →
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Indiana statewide records: Court records · Criminal records · Wants & warrants · Property records · Vital records · Voter records · Licenses · Recorded docs
National directories: Court records · Criminal records · Property records · Vital records · Federal databases
Skip the directory — step-by-step Indiana guides that use these databases:
About Union County, Indiana
Union County is located in east-central Indiana. The county seat is Liberty (official site: https://www.in.gov/counties/union/).
- Population: 6,884
- Households: 2,912
- Median household income: $68,514
- Median home value: $149,500
- Below poverty line: 6.0%
- Land area: 161.2 sq mi
- Population density: 42.7 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 1
- NCES schools indexed: 3
Indiana Courts Case Search - MyCase
Official Free
Odyssey Public Access (the "MyCase" website) is a platform for online services provided by the Office of Judicial Administration (the “Office”) · Electronic access to court information is restricted by federal and state law in addition to court rules and orders.
Union County, IN Map
Official Free
Official public records resource for Union County, Indiana. Staff at offices like this handle lookup questions daily — asking is normal. Hours, fees, and request forms live here and stay current.
Assessor - Union County
Official Free
Parcel and valuation data for Union County — ownership, assessed values, and property characteristics. It is an official government source.
🌐 in.gov
Union - DLGF
Official Free
An official website of the Indiana State Government The budget order is a critical document in calculating tax bills. The order contains the state's certification of the approved budget, the certified net assessed value, the tax rate, and the levy for each fund of each taxing unit in a county. The order also gives the total tax rate for each taxing district. 2026 Union
🌐 in.gov
Get Limited Criminal History - ISP
Official Free
An official website of the Indiana State Government A Limited Criminal History report contains only felonies and misdemeanor arrests within the State of Indiana. A Limited Criminal History search is based upon a subject's name, date of birth, race, and gender, and if needed, Social Security Number and place of birth.
🌐 in.gov
Union County: Services
Official Free
Each record received is inspected for completeness, accuracy, and legibility, arranged in date order, assigned a local number, and processed. Provides certified copies of birth and death records for persons born in Union County, births recorded since 1882, and deaths recorded since 1907 .
🌐 in.gov
Indiana Voters | Accessing the Public Website
Official Free
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Person Search Results - Indiana Licensing Enterprise - IN.gov
Official Free
WARNING - Access Indiana accounts can only be linked to one record. Once the link is established it is permanent. Be sure you are searching for your own record below · Enter Information into ONLY TWO (2) Search Fields
Tri-County Bank & Trust Company - DFI Extranet
Official Free
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Union County: Recorder
Official Free
The land-records trail for Union County runs through here: recorded deeds, liens, and related filings. It is an official government source.
🌐 in.gov
Naturalization Records
Official Free
Indiana Archives & Records Administration — official statewide historical archive search.
🌐 in.gov
Union County: Departments
Official Free
Office directory for Union County, Indiana. It maps which office holds which record type, the question that stalls most searches. Contacts stay reasonably current, but offices move — the phone numbers outlive the addresses.
🌐 in.gov
Indiana State Library: Union County
Business, Voter & Other
.gov
Official Union County, Indiana government site.
unioncounty.in.gov
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Union County?
Union County court cases are searchable through the Indiana Courts Case Search - MyCase portal: https://public.courts.in.gov/mycase/. Indiana also operates a state-level case lookup through the Odyssey Case Search system. For federal matters, see PACER.
Does an arrest show up on a background check before conviction in Indiana?
Yes — in Indiana, an arrest can appear on a name-based background check from the moment of booking, even before any court ruling. Whether it appears on an employment screening depends on the type of check (name-based vs. fingerprint-based) and how recent the arrest is.
Does an active warrant show up on a background check in Indiana?
Yes. Active warrants in Indiana appear on name-based criminal background checks through the Indiana State Police system the moment they are entered. Some employers also run a separate NCIC warrant query, which catches federal warrants as well.
Are Union County records free to search?
Yes — every link on this page goes to an official government source. Basic searches are free. Certified copies and formal background checks carry the standard government fee.