Hancock County Public Records

Hancock County public records are maintained by the county clerk, recorder, and other offices in Greenfield, Indiana, covering court filings, land documents, marriage licenses, and other government records. This page covers where to find records, which online platforms work for Hancock County, and how to request copies.

Hancock County Clerk of Courts

The Hancock County Clerk's office is at 9 E Main Street, Room 213, Greenfield, IN 46140. The clerk website is at hancock.countyclerk.us. The clerk handles all court records filed in the county, including civil cases, criminal matters, family court, small claims, and probate. Staff can pull case files, issue certified copies, and look up case numbers during regular business hours.

Indiana's free MyCase portal at public.courts.in.gov/mycase covers most Hancock County cases filed in recent years. You can search by name or case number and view party information, filing dates, and docket entries at no cost. For certified copies or detailed file pulls, contact the clerk in Greenfield. MyCase is the right first step for any court records search in Hancock County before making the trip to the courthouse.

Written public records requests get a seven-day response window under Indiana's Access to Public Records Act. In-person requests at the clerk's office in Greenfield often get same-day or next-day responses for routine matters. Bring the case number if you have it to help staff locate the file quickly.

Property Records via Doxpop

Marcia Moore is the Hancock County Recorder. The recorder's office is at the Hancock County Annex in Greenfield, Indiana. The phone is 317-477-1142. The recorder website is at hancockin.gov/269/Recorder. The recorder maintains all recorded land documents, including deeds, mortgages, liens, releases, and plat maps.

Doxpop covers Hancock County property records online. At doxpop.com, you can search recorder documents by name or parcel across 47 Indiana counties. The platform indexes more than 25 million documents statewide. Some basic searches are free. Document images carry a small fee per page. Doxpop also has a Property Alert service that notifies you when a new document is recorded against your property, helping protect against fraud and unauthorized filings.

For in-person searches, the recorder's office has public access terminals at the Hancock County Annex in Greenfield. Copies of recorded documents are typically $1 per page. Call 317-477-1142 to confirm current fees and hours before visiting.

Vital Records

Birth and death certificates for events in Hancock County are issued by the Indiana Department of Health, not the county. Order at in.gov/health/vital-records online, by mail, or in person. Birth certificates cost $10 per copy. Death certificates cost $8 per copy. Valid ID and an application form are required.

Marriage licenses are issued by the Hancock County Clerk and indexed in the state's Marriage License Public Lookup system at public.courts.in.gov/MLPL. This system covers licenses from 1993 to the present and is free to search. For older records or certified copies, contact the clerk at hancock.countyclerk.us. Historical marriage records from earlier periods may also be on file with local genealogical organizations in Greenfield.

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. No reason is required. You can make requests in person, by phone, by mail, or by email. A written request is not always required, but it creates a paper trail and starts the seven-day response clock for formal written requests from Indiana agencies.

If a request is denied or goes unanswered, Indiana's Public Access Counselor provides free assistance. Contact the PAC at in.gov/pac, by phone at 317-234-0906, or by email at pac@opac.in.gov. The PAC can issue advisory opinions and often resolves disputes before formal proceedings are needed.

Certain records are exempt from public access. Juvenile case files, law enforcement investigative records, and personal data in government systems may be withheld. The agency must name the legal basis for any denial. You are entitled to any non-exempt portion of a record even if part is withheld.

Business Records and Other Sources

Indiana business entity records are free to search at inbiz.in.gov. Search by business name or registered agent to find LLCs, corporations, and other entities registered in Indiana, including those based in or operating in Hancock County. Results include entity status, filing dates, and contact details on file with the Secretary of State.

For local DBA or assumed business name filings in Hancock County, check with the recorder's office at 317-477-1142. Some business name registrations are filed at the county level alongside the state registration.

Indiana State Police criminal history records are at in.accessgov.com/isp-apra. For statewide court record guidance and appellate records from Hancock County cases, visit in.gov/courts/public-records.

MyCase Court Search

Indiana's MyCase portal is a reliable free tool for Hancock County court record searches. It covers most case types filed in Circuit Court and Superior Court in Greenfield and is updated regularly by the Indiana Office of Court Technology.

Search by party name or case number to find civil, criminal, family, and probate cases in Hancock County. Results show filing dates, court events, and party details. It is a fast, free way to check case status or confirm a record exists before contacting the clerk's office in Greenfield.

Court Cases and Filing Fees

Hancock County uses Circuit Court and Superior Court divisions in Greenfield. Cases cover civil, criminal, family, small claims, and probate matters. The MyCase portal indexes most recent cases. Older matters may require a manual search by clerk staff.

Copies of court documents are $1 per page at most Indiana county clerks. Certified copies carry an additional certification fee on top of the copy cost. Confirm current fees with the Hancock County Clerk through the website at hancock.countyclerk.us before submitting a mail request. Include a stamped self-addressed envelope if you want documents returned by mail.

Cities in Hancock County

Greenfield is the county seat and largest city in Hancock County. Other communities include New Palestine, McCordsville, and Fortville. None of these towns meet the population threshold for a dedicated public records page. All public records for Hancock County residents are filed and maintained through the county offices in Greenfield.

Nearby Counties

Hancock County borders Hamilton, Madison, Delaware, Henry, Rush, Shelby, and Marion counties in central Indiana. Each has its own courthouse and record system.