Marion County Public Records

Marion County public records are managed by the Clerk of Courts, the Recorder's office, and other agencies across Indianapolis, covering court case filings, property documents, deeds, mortgages, and more. This page covers the main locations and online tools for searching and requesting Marion County public records.

Marion County Clerk of Courts

Marion County's Clerk of Courts operates from multiple locations in Indianapolis. The City-County Building location is at 200 E Washington St W122, Indianapolis, IN 46204. The Community Justice Campus location is at 675 Justice Way, Indianapolis, IN 46203. The Records Facility is at 1330 Madison Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46225. Business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Phone lines by function: Records at 317-327-4715, Civil Court at 317-327-4740, and Marriage License at 317-327-4720. The Clerk maintains all case records for Marion County's courts, including civil, criminal, family law, small claims, and probate. The high volume of filings in Indiana's most populous county means the Clerk handles a substantial number of requests each day. Online tools like MyCase and Doxpop handle much of the routine case lookup work without requiring a courthouse visit.

Records requests can also be submitted through the online form at www.indy.gov/form/Clerk-Record-Request. This is useful when you know what document you need but don't want to visit in person. Staff process requests and can provide certified or uncertified copies depending on what is needed.

Marion County Recorder's Office

The Marion County Recorder maintains deeds, liens, mortgages, easements, certified survey maps, and UCC filings for the county. The Recorder's website is at www.indy.gov/agency/marion-county-recorders-office, and you can reach the office by email at recorder@indy.gov or by phone at 317-327-4715. Documents appear online within 24 hours of recording, which is faster than many counties.

For remote search and retrieval of Marion County land records, Tapestry and Laredo are the two primary platforms. Both provide access to the Recorder's document database, with Tapestry offering pay-as-you-go pricing and Laredo operating on a subscription model for high-volume users such as title companies and attorneys. Doxpop at www.doxpop.com also covers Marion County court records.

The Recorder's homepage above is the main entry point for information about recording documents in Marion County and for finding online access tools.

Online Record Request Form

Marion County's Clerk offers an online record request form that lets you submit requests without visiting a courthouse location. The form is at www.indy.gov/form/Clerk-Record-Request and covers civil, criminal, and other case types. Fill out the form with the case information you have, and the Clerk's office will process your request and notify you when documents are ready.

This online option is particularly useful for Marion County given the size of the court system and the number of locations. Submit your request online and avoid waiting in line at any of the courthouse facilities.

Public Records Portal and MyCase

Marion County's public records portal at www.indy.gov/activity/request-a-public-record provides a centralized way to request records from city and county agencies in Indianapolis. This covers a wide range of government records beyond just court files, including records from city departments and other county bodies.

For court records specifically, Indiana's MyCase portal is free and covers Marion County Circuit and Superior Court cases. Search by name, case number, or attorney. No account is required. Most active and recent case information is available through this system.

Vital Records in Marion County

Certified birth and death certificates for Marion County are issued by the Indiana Department of Health, not the county Clerk. Birth certificates cost $10 and death certificates cost $8 per certified copy. Orders can be submitted online, by mail, or in person at the state vital records office. See www.in.gov/health/vital-records for instructions and required documentation.

Marriage licenses are issued and filed with the Marion County Clerk. Call 317-327-4720 for the Marriage License line. For licenses issued in Indiana since 1993, the free Marriage License Public Lookup lets you verify a record by searching either party's name. Certified copies require a direct request to the Clerk.

Indiana Access to Public Records Act

Under APRA (IC 5-14-3-1 and IC 5-14-3-3), Marion County agencies must respond to public records requests within seven business days. You can inspect records at no charge; fees apply only to copies. Sealed court files, active investigations, and certain personnel records are exempt from disclosure.

If a Marion County or Indianapolis city agency denies your request, contact the Indiana Public Access Counselor at www.in.gov/pac or (317) 234-0906. The Counselor provides free advisory opinions and handles disputes about records access from government bodies across Indiana.

Other Public Records Resources

Indiana State Police records can be requested at in.accessgov.com/isp-apra. Business 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 Marion County

Marion County contains several qualifying cities. Indianapolis is the county seat and state capital. Lawrence also has its own public records page. Other cities and towns in the county include Beech Grove, Southport, and Speedway.

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