Search Clinton County Public Records
Clinton County public records are maintained by the county clerk and recorder in Frankfort, Indiana, and include court case files, land documents, marriage licenses, and other official county records. This page explains how to find and request Clinton County public records in person, by mail, or through online databases.
Clinton County Quick Facts
Clinton County Clerk of Courts
The Clinton County Clerk is at 265 Courthouse Square, Frankfort, IN 46041. Phone: (765) 659-6335. The clerk's office handles all court filings for the county, including civil suits, criminal cases, family and domestic matters, probate, and small claims. Staff can search cases, pull documents, and issue certified copies. Copy fees are generally $1 per page, with an additional fee for certified copies.
Before visiting in person, check Indiana's free MyCase court portal at public.courts.in.gov/mycase. Search by name or case number to see case history, parties, and status without any charge. This is the most efficient way to confirm a case exists before ordering documents.
Marriage licenses issued in Clinton County are indexed in the state's Marriage License Public Lookup at public.courts.in.gov/MLPL for records from 1993 forward. For earlier records, contact the clerk's office directly at (765) 659-6335. Older marriage records may also be available through local genealogical organizations.
Recorder and Property Records
The Clinton County Recorder is at 265 Courthouse Square, Frankfort, IN 46041. Phone: (765) 659-6320. The recorder indexes and maintains all recorded land documents for the county, including deeds, mortgages, liens, releases, and plats. These records go back well into the county's history. If you need a property's title history or want to check for liens or encumbrances, the recorder's records are the primary source.
Doxpop at doxpop.com provides online access to Clinton County court records, recorder documents, and tax warrant data as part of its 47-county Indiana coverage. The database contains more than 25 million indexed documents. Some index data is free; document image fees may apply. Doxpop's free Property Watch service notifies you when a new document is recorded against a property you own.
Vital Records
Birth and death certificates for Clinton County are issued by the Indiana Department of Health Vital Records office, not the county clerk. Order at in.gov/health/vital-records. Birth certificates cost $10 and death certificates are $8 per the state fee schedule. Government-issued photo ID is required. For some records, you may need to document your relationship to the named individual.
Dissolution of marriage records are court records held by the Clinton County Clerk, not vital records. Look them up in MyCase or request copies at the courthouse. For older genealogical records, the Indiana State Library and Clinton County historical resources may have supplemental materials.
Requesting Public Records
Indiana's Access to Public Records Act, IC 5-14-3-1 and IC 5-14-3-3, gives any person the right to request and receive most Clinton County public records. You don't have to give a reason. Verbal and in-person requests get a 24-hour response. Written requests must be answered within seven calendar days. If a record isn't immediately available, the agency must let you know when it will be.
Indiana State Police records, which include some statewide law enforcement data, are available through a separate APRA portal.
The state police portal covers ISP-held data; for Clinton County Sheriff or Frankfort Police records, contact those agencies directly.
If you're having trouble getting records or a Clinton County agency denies your request, contact the Indiana Public Access Counselor at in.gov/pac. Call 317-234-0906 or email pac@opac.in.gov. The PAC is a free resource and can help resolve disputes about records access statewide.
Business and Other Records
Indiana business entities are searchable for free through INBiz at inbiz.in.gov. Look up LLCs, corporations, and nonprofits by name or registered agent. DBA filings in Clinton County may be on file with the recorder's office at (765) 659-6320. For statewide court records guidance, Indiana Courts maintains a public records page at in.gov/courts/public-records.
| Clinton County Office Directory | |
|---|---|
| Clerk Address | 265 Courthouse Square, Frankfort, IN 46041 |
| Clerk Phone | (765) 659-6335 |
| Recorder Address | 265 Courthouse Square, Frankfort, IN 46041 |
| Recorder Phone | (765) 659-6320 |
| Online Records | Doxpop (court, recorder, tax warrants) |
| Court Search | MyCase (free) |
| Vital Records | Indiana Dept of Health |
Cities in Clinton County
Frankfort is the county seat and largest city in Clinton County, with its own public records page.
Other communities in Clinton County include Rossville, Kirklin, and Michigantown. Those communities do not have separate city pages. Public records for those areas are handled through the county clerk and recorder in Frankfort.
Nearby Counties
Clinton County is in central Indiana. It borders five other counties, each with their own records offices and court systems.