Logansport Public Records

Public records in Logansport, Indiana are held at the city and county level: the City of Logansport handles its own records requests, while Cass County offices hold court filings, property records, and related documents for the entire county. Logansport is the county seat of Cass County, so many county and city records offices share the same downtown area. This page explains how to find and request public records in Logansport under Indiana's Access to Public Records Act.

City of Logansport Records

The City of Logansport handles APRA requests for city government records. City hall information is available at cityoflogansport.org. City records subject to APRA include council minutes, ordinances, permits, contracts, and departmental correspondence. Any person can request these records under Indiana Code IC 5-14-3-1 without stating a reason.

To request city records, contact the city clerk's office in person or in writing. Written requests receive a response within seven calendar days. Verbal and in-person requests must be answered within 24 hours. If records are not ready immediately, staff must give you a date when they will be available. The city cannot charge more than a reasonable fee for copies. Standard copy fees are typically $1 per page or less.

Logansport's city website lists city department contacts and provides information on how to reach the offices that handle public records requests.

Cass County Clerk and Court Records

As the county seat of Cass County, Logansport is home to the Cass County Courthouse and the county clerk's office. The clerk is at 200 Court Park, Logansport, IN 46947. Phone: (574) 753-7743. The clerk holds civil, criminal, family, probate, and small claims case files for the county. These records are public unless a judge has ordered them sealed.

Indiana's free MyCase portal at public.courts.in.gov/mycase is the best online tool for searching Cass County court cases. Enter a name or case number to see case status, parties, and filing information. Most cases filed in recent years are in the system. For older cases not in the index, call or visit the clerk. Plain copies are $1 per page. Certified copies cost more.

Divorce and dissolution records are held by the county clerk. MyCase will show whether a case exists. For certified copies of divorce decrees, contact the clerk directly. The state Marriage License Public Lookup at public.courts.in.gov/MLPL covers Cass County licenses from 1993 forward.

Property Records in Cass County

The Cass County Recorder holds recorded land documents for the county. Deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, and plats for Logansport properties are on file there. This is where to go for ownership history, title chain searches, or checking recorded encumbrances on a parcel.

Doxpop at doxpop.com provides online access to Cass County recorder documents and court records. Index searches may be free; document image downloads carry a small fee. Doxpop also has a free Property Watch service that emails you when a new document is recorded against a property you are monitoring. The state MyLocal Indiana portal at mylocal.in.gov also has Cass County parcel and assessment data.

Vital Records

Birth and death certificates for Logansport events are issued by the Indiana Department of Health, not by the city or county clerk. Order at in.gov/health/vital-records by mail or in person. Birth certificates cost $10 and death certificates cost $8 per the current state fee schedule. Photo ID is required. You may need to document your relationship to the person named on the certificate.

For older historical vital records, the Indiana State Library and local genealogical organizations may have supplemental resources for Cass County. These can help fill gaps for events that predate the state's electronic database.

APRA Rights

Indiana Code IC 5-14-3-3 gives any person the right to inspect or copy most public records held by Indiana government agencies, including Logansport city offices and Cass County offices. No reason is required. Written requests get a seven-day window. In-person and verbal requests get 24 hours. If an agency denies a request, it must cite a specific exemption. Exemptions are listed at IC 5-14-3-4 and include items like sealed court files, personnel records, and active law enforcement investigation materials.

For appeals or disputes, contact the Indiana Public Access Counselor at in.gov/pac or call 317-234-0906. PAC advisory opinions are free and usually issued within a few weeks.

Business Entities and State Resources

Indiana business registrations are free to search at inbiz.in.gov. Look up LLCs, corporations, and other registered entities by name or registered agent. For DBA filings in Cass County, contact the recorder's office. Indiana State Police records can be requested at in.accessgov.com/isp-apra. For Logansport Police Department records, contact that department directly through the city's main line.

Nearby Indiana Cities

Logansport is in north-central Indiana with Lafayette and Kokomo within range to the south and southwest.