Dearborn County Public Records

Dearborn County public records are maintained by county offices in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, and cover court case files, property documents, marriage records, and vital records. This page explains where to find and how to request Dearborn County public records through the clerk and recorder offices, online databases, and state tools.

Clerk of Courts

The Dearborn County Clerk is at 165 Mary Street, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025. The Circuit Court clerk can be reached at (812) 537-8867, and the Superior Court clerk is at (812) 537-8877. The office email is joles@dearborncounty.in.gov. Circuit Court fax is (812) 532-2021 and Superior Court fax is (812) 532-3296. The clerk manages all court case files for civil, criminal, family, probate, and small claims matters filed in Dearborn County.

Indiana's free MyCase portal at public.courts.in.gov/mycase is the most efficient way to search Dearborn County cases without visiting the courthouse. Enter a name or case number to view case history, parties, and filing dates. Most case types are indexed and updated regularly. For certified copies or documents not yet in the online system, contact the clerk's office.

Marriage licenses from Dearborn County are searchable at the state's Marriage License Public Lookup at public.courts.in.gov/MLPL for records going back to 1993. For older records, contact the clerk's office directly in Lawrenceburg.

Recorder's Office and Property Records

Joyce Oles serves as the Dearborn County Recorder. The office is at 165 Mary Street, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025. Phone: (812) 537-8837. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The recorder's website is at dearborncounty.org. The recorder maintains all recorded land documents for the county, including deeds, mortgages, liens, releases, and easements.

The online property records database through Doxpop covers Dearborn County documents from 2000 to the present. Access the database through doxpop.com. For documents recorded before 2000, an in-person visit to the recorder's office or a written request is needed. Beacon GIS at beacon.schneidercorp.com offers additional property assessment and parcel data for Dearborn County.

Recording fees include copies at $1 per page, a Sales Disclosure Fee of $20, and a Transfer Fee of $10 per document. Electronic recording is available through Simplifile, CSC, and ePN. Checks for recording fees should be made payable to the Dearborn County Recorder. Standard recording fees for deeds and mortgages generally range from $25 to $55 depending on the document type and page count.

Vital Records

Birth and death certificates for Dearborn County events are issued by the Indiana Department of Health, not the county. Order at in.gov/health/vital-records by mail or in person. Birth certificates cost $10 and death certificates are $8. You'll need a government-issued photo ID and may need to document your relationship to the person on the record.

Dissolution of marriage and divorce records are court proceedings held by the Dearborn County Clerk. Search through MyCase or request copies from the clerk's office. For genealogical research, older records may be found at the Indiana State Library or local historical organizations in the Lawrenceburg area.

Public Records Requests and APRA

Indiana's Access to Public Records Act at IC 5-14-3-1 and IC 5-14-3-3 entitles you to inspect or copy most Dearborn County records. No reason is required. Verbal and in-person requests must be addressed within 24 hours. Written requests have a seven-day response window. If a record can't be produced immediately, the office must tell you when it will be ready.

Indiana vital records, including those for Dearborn County births and deaths, are ordered through the state Department of Health.

Birth and death certificates are not available from the county clerk; use the state vital records portal to place your order and check current processing times.

If your request is denied, the Dearborn County agency must state the legal basis. For guidance or disputes, contact the Indiana Public Access Counselor at in.gov/pac, call 317-234-0906, or email pac@opac.in.gov. This free service helps anyone seeking Indiana public records.

Business and Other Searches

Indiana business entity records are searchable for free at inbiz.in.gov. Find LLCs, corporations, and nonprofits by name. Local DBA filings for Dearborn County may be on file with the recorder's office at (812) 537-8837. Indiana State Police records are available through in.accessgov.com/isp-apra. For county-level law enforcement records, contact the Dearborn County Sheriff.

Cities in Dearborn County

Lawrenceburg is the county seat of Dearborn County. Other communities include Aurora, Greendale, and West Harrison. None of these cities exceed the population threshold for a dedicated city page. Public records for all Dearborn County communities are filed through the county clerk and recorder offices at 165 Mary Street in Lawrenceburg.

Nearby Counties

Dearborn County is in southeastern Indiana along the Ohio border. Four counties border it, each with its own public records offices.