Find Lake County Public Records

Lake County public records are managed by the Clerk of Courts and the Recorder's office in Crown Point, Indiana, covering court case filings, property documents, deeds, mortgages, and more. This page walks through how to search and access records held by Lake County offices and Indiana's statewide online systems.

Lake County Clerk of Courts

The Lake County Clerk of Courts is located at 2293 N Main St, Courts Building 1st Floor, Crown Point, IN 46307. The main phone number is 219-755-3533 and the fax is 219-755-3337. The Clerk's office can also be reached through the Lake County Clerk website. The Clerk maintains all court case records for matters filed in Lake County Circuit and Superior Courts, including civil, criminal, small claims, family law, and probate cases.

Lake County is one of the most populous counties in Indiana, and the Clerk handles a large volume of filings. Certified and uncertified copies of court documents are available at the Courts Building in Crown Point. Walk-ins are accepted during regular business hours. Staff can assist with case searches by case number or party name. For quick lookups without a courthouse visit, MyCase is the right starting point. The Clerk also issues marriage licenses, handles passport applications, and manages official court documents.

It is important to note that some record types are NOT held by the Recorder, including court orders, decrees, judgments, wills, marriage licenses, and birth and death certificates. Those go to the appropriate agencies listed below.

Lake County Recorder's Office

The Lake County Recorder is at 2293 N Main St, Crown Point, IN 46307. The Recorder's website is at lakecountyin.gov/departments/lcpr. The Recorder maintains deeds, mortgages, liens, releases, leases, articles of incorporation, assumed business names, military discharges (confidential), subdivision plats, and UCC filings. These are the standard land and financial records that make up the county's property record system.

The Recorder uses the Onyx Electronics system for online record access. You can search and retrieve documents remotely at www.lcrecorder.com. This platform provides access to recorded instruments without requiring a visit to Crown Point. Title companies, attorneys, lenders, and private researchers use this system to pull Lake County land records from anywhere. Doxpop may also provide access to Lake County documents through its platform at www.doxpop.com.

For any property transaction in Lake County, the deed gets recorded here. Mortgages, releases, easements, and plats all go through the Recorder's office. If you need a certified copy of a recorded document, contact the office directly to confirm current fees.

Screenshots of Key Lake County Portals

The Lake County Clerk's homepage, shown below, gives access to department contact information and services. Bookmark it if you regularly need to interact with the Clerk's office in Crown Point.

The Recorder's homepage provides direct access to the Onyx online records system and Recorder department information.

For remote access to recorded documents, the Recorder's online portal at lcrecorder.com is the dedicated search tool for Lake County land records.

Court Records via MyCase and Doxpop

Indiana's free MyCase portal covers Lake County court records. Search by name, case number, or attorney to find case status, docket entries, and hearing dates. No account is needed. For most routine case lookups in Lake County, MyCase is the fastest approach.

Doxpop also covers Lake County for both court records and property records. It offers more search functionality than MyCase for certain use cases, though some features require a paid subscription. The free Property Watch service on Doxpop lets you track when new documents are recorded on a specific parcel.

Vital Records in Lake County

Certified birth and death certificates for Lake County are issued by the Indiana Department of Health, not by the county Clerk. Submit requests to the state vital records office. Birth certificates cost $10 and death certificates cost $8. Orders can be placed online, by mail, or in person. Full details at www.in.gov/health/vital-records.

Marriage licenses for Lake County are on file with the Clerk of Courts. The free Marriage License Public Lookup covers licenses issued in Indiana since 1993. You can confirm a marriage record by searching either party's name. For a certified copy, contact the Lake County Clerk in Crown Point.

Indiana Access to Public Records Act

Under APRA (IC 5-14-3-1 and IC 5-14-3-3), Lake County agencies must respond to public records requests within seven business days. You have the right to inspect and copy most records. Agencies can charge reproduction fees but not for inspection. Sealed court files, active law enforcement investigations, and personnel records are among the common exemptions.

If a Lake County office denies your APRA request and you believe it was improper, contact the Indiana Public Access Counselor at www.in.gov/pac or (317) 234-0906. The Counselor provides free advisory opinions and helps resolve access disputes statewide.

Other Public Records Resources

Indiana State Police records can be requested through in.accessgov.com/isp-apra. Business entity registrations are searchable free through INBiz. The Indiana courts portal at www.in.gov/courts/public-records covers court record procedures and fees statewide.

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Cities in Lake County

Lake County contains several qualifying cities. Hammond and Gary each have their own public records pages. Other large communities in the county include East Chicago, Merrillville, Highland, Munster, and Portage, which are close to or across the county border.

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