DeKalb County Public Records Search
DeKalb County public records are maintained by county offices in Auburn, Indiana, covering court case files, property documents, marriage licenses, and other official records. This page explains how to find and request DeKalb County public records through the clerk and recorder offices, online databases, and state search tools.
DeKalb County Quick Facts
Clerk of Courts and Court Records
The DeKalb County Clerk is at 100 S Main Street, Auburn, IN 46706. The clerk's website is at co.dekalb.in.us. Hours are Monday through Friday with a lunch closure from 12:00 to 1:00 PM. The clerk manages all court case records for civil, criminal, family, probate, and small claims matters filed in DeKalb County. Staff can search cases by name or case number and provide copies of filed documents.
Indiana's free MyCase portal at public.courts.in.gov/mycase is the fastest way to check DeKalb County cases online. No fee and no account is needed. Search by name or case number to see case history, parties, and filing dates. Most case types filed in recent years are indexed. For certified copies, contact the clerk's office in Auburn.
Marriage licenses from DeKalb County are searchable through 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. Some genealogical sources in the Auburn area may also hold historical marriage records.
Recorder and Property Records
Leta Hullinger serves as the DeKalb County Recorder. The office is at 100 S Main Street, Auburn, IN 46706. Phone: (260) 925-2112. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The recorder maintains all recorded land documents for the county, including deeds, mortgages, liens, releases, easements, and subdivision plats. These documents establish ownership history and encumbrances for all real property in DeKalb County.
Online land records for DeKalb County are available through Tapestry, a pay-per-search service for land records. Tapestry is used by title companies and individuals who need to search property documents without a subscription. Search fees apply per transaction. Electronic recording for DeKalb County is accepted through CSC at 1-855-200-1150, ePN at 888-325-3365, and Simplifile at 800-460-5657.
DeKalb County also offers a free Property Fraud Alert system. This service notifies you when a new document is recorded against a property you own, which can help detect deed fraud early. Contact the recorder's office at (260) 925-2112 to sign up or get more information about the fraud alert program.
Vital Records
Birth and death certificates for DeKalb 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 photo ID and may need documentation of your relationship to the named individual.
Divorce and dissolution records are court proceedings maintained by the DeKalb County Clerk. Search those through MyCase or request copies at the courthouse. For older genealogical records, the Indiana State Library and local historical resources in Auburn may have supplemental materials.
How to Request DeKalb County Public Records
Indiana's Access to Public Records Act at IC 5-14-3-1 and IC 5-14-3-3 gives any person the right to inspect or copy most DeKalb County records. No reason is needed. Verbal and in-person requests must be addressed within 24 hours. Written requests must get a response within seven calendar days. If a record isn't ready, the agency must tell you when it will be.
The Indiana Courts portal provides statewide guidance on accessing court records, including those in DeKalb County.
The Indiana Courts site links to MyCase, court rules, and guidance for accessing records at both the trial and appellate court levels statewide.
If a DeKalb County office denies your request, they must give the legal basis. For disputes, 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 advisory service open to anyone seeking Indiana public records.
Business and Other Records
Indiana business entities are searchable for free at inbiz.in.gov. Find LLCs, corporations, and nonprofits by name or registered agent. DBA filings for local businesses may be on file with the DeKalb County Recorder at (260) 925-2112. Indiana State Police records are available through in.accessgov.com/isp-apra. For DeKalb County Sheriff records, contact that office directly in Auburn.
| DeKalb County Office Directory | |
|---|---|
| Clerk Address | 100 S Main St, Auburn, IN 46706 |
| Clerk Hours | Monday-Friday (closed 12:00-1:00 PM for lunch) |
| Clerk Website | co.dekalb.in.us |
| Recorder | Leta Hullinger, DeKalb County Recorder |
| Recorder Address | 100 S Main St, Auburn, IN 46706 |
| Recorder Phone | (260) 925-2112 |
| Recorder Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Online Records | Tapestry (pay-per-search land records) |
| E-Recording | CSC 1-855-200-1150 | ePN 888-325-3365 | Simplifile 800-460-5657 |
| Court Search | MyCase (free) |
Cities in DeKalb County
Auburn is the county seat and largest city in DeKalb County, with its own public records page. Other communities in the county include Garrett, Waterloo, and Butler.
Garrett, Waterloo, and Butler do not reach the population threshold for separate city pages. Public records for those communities are handled through the county clerk and recorder in Auburn.
Nearby Counties
DeKalb County is in northeast Indiana, bordered by four other counties with their own public records systems.