Public Records in Grant County

Grant County public records are kept by the county clerk, recorder, and other local offices in Marion, Indiana, covering court filings, property documents, marriage licenses, and a range of other government records open to the public. This page explains where to find them and how to request copies.

Grant County Clerk of Courts

Pamela Harris is the Grant County Clerk. The office is at 101 E 4th Street, Marion, IN 46952. The phone is (765) 668-8121 and the email is pharris@grantcounty.net. The clerk's website is at clerk.grantcounty27.us. The office handles all court filings in the county, covering civil cases, criminal matters, family court, probate, and small claims. Staff can pull case files, issue certified copies, and help with record lookups during regular business hours.

Indiana's free MyCase portal at public.courts.in.gov/mycase is the best free tool for searching Grant County court records online. Most cases from recent years are indexed there. Search by name or case number to see party information, filing dates, and docket entries. Certified copies still require a trip to Marion or a written request to the clerk, but MyCase is the right first step for most searches.

The Grant County Clerk website provides contact information, court calendars, and guidance on common court services available through the Marion courthouse.

Property and Land Records

Kathy Foy is the Grant County Recorder. The recorder's office is at 401 S Adams Street, Marion, IN 46953. The phone is (765) 668-6559 and the email is KFoy@grantcounty.net. The recorder maintains all recorded land documents in Grant County, including deeds, mortgages, liens, releases, plat maps, and other instruments affecting title. These records represent the official chain of title for every parcel in the county and go back many decades.

Grant County recorder records are searchable online through Tapestry and Laredo. Tapestry is a pay-per-search service with a credit card option and a 3% convenience fee. Laredo is a subscription platform that title companies and attorneys often use for ongoing work. Both platforms access the same underlying recorder database for Grant County. Basic in-person searches at the recorder's office are free. Copies of recorded documents are typically $1 per page.

The Grant County Recorder website at grantcounty.net/recorder provides filing information, contact details, and links to the online access platforms for property document searches.

For genealogical or historical property research, the recorder's staff can help with older records not yet indexed online. Call (765) 668-6559 before visiting to confirm what years are available in the digital system and what requires a manual search of physical index books.

Vital Records

Birth and death certificates for events in Grant County are not issued by the county. The Indiana Department of Health handles them through the vital records office. You can order at in.gov/health/vital-records by mail, online, or in person. Birth certificates are $10 per copy and death certificates are $8 per copy. Valid ID and a completed application are required.

Marriage licenses are issued by the Grant County Clerk and indexed in the state's Marriage License Public Lookup system at public.courts.in.gov/MLPL. The lookup covers licenses from 1993 to the present and is free to search. For older records or certified copies, contact the clerk at (765) 668-8121 or email pharris@grantcounty.net. Historical marriage records may also be available through local genealogical organizations in Grant County.

How to Request 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 and copy most government records in Indiana. No reason is required for most requests. You can ask in person, by phone, by mail, or by email. A written request starts the seven-day response clock and creates documentation of the process.

If a request is denied or stalls, Indiana's Public Access Counselor provides free help at in.gov/pac. Call 317-234-0906 or email pac@opac.in.gov. The PAC can issue advisory opinions and often helps resolve issues without formal proceedings. Most disputes at the county level get resolved quickly once the PAC gets involved.

Some records are exempt from public access. Juvenile case files, certain law enforcement records, and personal data in agency systems may be withheld. The agency must name the legal basis for any denial. You can get any portion of a record that is not exempt even if part of it is withheld.

Business Records and Other Sources

Indiana business entity records are free to search at inbiz.in.gov. This covers all business types registered in Indiana, including those operating in Grant County. Search by name or registered agent to find entity status, filing dates, and contact details on file with the Secretary of State.

Local trade name or assumed business name filings in Grant County may be on file with the Grant County Recorder. Call (765) 668-6559 or email KFoy@grantcounty.net to ask about DBA registrations filed at the county level.

Indiana State Police criminal history records are available at in.accessgov.com/isp-apra. For statewide court record guidance, visit in.gov/courts/public-records. Appellate records from Grant County cases that moved to higher courts are held at the state level, not at the county clerk's office.

Tapestry Pay-Per-Search and Credit Cards

Grant County offers Tapestry access for its recorder records. Tapestry charges per search, so it works well for occasional users who do not want a monthly subscription. Note that Grant County charges a 3% convenience fee on credit card transactions for Tapestry and Laredo access. If you are doing a large number of searches, that fee can add up. A Laredo subscription may be more cost-effective for frequent users.

For one-time property lookups, Tapestry is straightforward. Go to the Tapestry platform, search by name or parcel, and pay for the documents you need. You can get deed images, mortgage records, and other instrument copies without visiting the recorder's office in Marion. This is especially useful if you are researching a property from out of state or need a quick answer on encumbrances.

Cities in Grant County

Marion is the county seat and the largest city in Grant County, with a population that qualifies it for its own public records page. See Marion public records for city-specific information. Other communities in the county include Gas City, Fairmount, and Jonesboro. Those smaller towns do not have dedicated pages, and their records are filed through the county offices in Marion.

Nearby Counties

Grant County is bordered by Blackford, Wells, Adams, Delaware, Madison, and Howard counties in north-central Indiana. Each has its own courthouse and record system.