Dubois County Public Records
Dubois County public records are filed and maintained by county offices in Jasper, Indiana, covering court cases, property documents, marriage licenses, and other government records. This page covers how to search and request Dubois County public records through the clerk and recorder offices and through online tools that serve the county.
Dubois County Quick Facts
Clerk of Courts and Court Records
The Dubois County Clerk is at One Courthouse Square, Jasper, IN 47546. Phone: (812) 481-7035. Fax: (812) 481-7044. Email: clerk@duboiscountyin.org. The clerk handles all court case files for civil, criminal, family, probate, and small claims matters. Staff can search cases by name or case number and provide copies of filed documents. Standard copy fees are typically $1 per page, with an additional charge for certified copies.
Indiana's free MyCase portal at public.courts.in.gov/mycase is the most efficient starting point for checking Dubois County court records online. Search by party name or case number to see filing history, parties, case status, and scheduled hearings. No account or fee is required. For certified copies or documents not listed in MyCase, contact the clerk's office directly in Jasper.
Marriage licenses issued by the Dubois County Clerk are searchable through the state's Marriage License Public Lookup at public.courts.in.gov/MLPL for records from 1993 forward. For older records, reach out to the clerk's office by phone or in person. Historical marriage records may also be held by local genealogical organizations in the Jasper area.
Recorder and Property Records
The Dubois County Recorder is at 1 Courthouse Square, Jasper, IN 47546. Phone: (812) 481-7067. Email: jsmcpherron@duboiscountyin.org. Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The recorder indexes and maintains all recorded land documents for the county, including deeds, mortgages, releases, liens, easements, and plats. These records document real estate ownership and encumbrances in Dubois County.
Doxpop at doxpop.com provides online access to Dubois County recorder documents and court records as part of its 47-county Indiana network. More than 25 million documents are indexed statewide. Some index searches are free; document images may carry a small per-page fee. Doxpop's free Property Watch service sends an email when a new document is filed against a property you own, which helps detect fraud early.
Recording fees for standard land documents in Dubois County typically range from $25 to $55 depending on document type and number of pages. For specific fee information, contact the recorder's office at (812) 481-7067 or email jsmcpherron@duboiscountyin.org before submitting documents.
Vital Records Access
Birth and death certificates for events in Dubois County are issued by the Indiana Department of Health Vital Records office, not the county clerk. Order at in.gov/health/vital-records by mail or in person. Birth certificates cost $10 and death certificates are $8 per the current state fee schedule. You'll need photo ID and may need to document your relationship to the named individual.
Dissolution of marriage and divorce records are court proceedings held by the Dubois County Clerk. Search through MyCase or request copies at the courthouse. For older genealogical records, the Indiana State Library and local historical organizations in Jasper may have additional sources.
How to Request 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 inspect or copy most Dubois County public 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 isn't immediately available, the agency should give you a timeline.
INBiz is one of several state-level tools available to Dubois County residents looking to search Indiana business and public records online.
INBiz is free and covers all business entities registered with the Indiana Secretary of State, including those with operations in Dubois County.
If your request is denied, the agency must cite the legal basis. For help with disputes, contact the Indiana Public Access Counselor at in.gov/pac, by phone at 317-234-0906, or by email at pac@opac.in.gov. The PAC is a free service that helps resolve records access issues statewide.
Other Record Sources
Indiana business entity records are searchable for free at inbiz.in.gov. Search LLCs, corporations, and registered nonprofits by name. For local DBA or trade name filings in Dubois County, contact the recorder's office at (812) 481-7067. Indiana State Police records are available through in.accessgov.com/isp-apra. For county-level law enforcement data, contact the Dubois County Sheriff.
The Indiana Courts public records guide at in.gov/courts/public-records covers access to appellate court records and other filings above the county level. If a Dubois County case moved to the Court of Appeals or Indiana Supreme Court, those records are held at the state level.
| Dubois County Office Directory | |
|---|---|
| Clerk Address | One Courthouse Square, Jasper, IN 47546 |
| Clerk Phone | (812) 481-7035 |
| Clerk Fax | (812) 481-7044 |
| Clerk Email | clerk@duboiscountyin.org |
| Recorder Address | 1 Courthouse Square, Jasper, IN 47546 |
| Recorder Phone | (812) 481-7067 |
| Recorder Email | jsmcpherron@duboiscountyin.org |
| Recorder Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Online Records | Doxpop (court records, recorder documents) |
| Court Search | MyCase (free) |
| Vital Records | Indiana Dept of Health |
Cities in Dubois County
Jasper is the county seat and largest city in Dubois County, with its own public records page.
Other communities in Dubois County include Ferdinand, Huntingburg, and Birdseye. Those communities do not have separate city pages. Public records for those areas are handled through the county clerk and recorder offices in Jasper.
Nearby Counties
Dubois County is in southwest Indiana. Five counties border it, each with its own public records offices and court systems.