Miami County Public Records

Miami County public records are kept by the Clerk of Courts and the Recorder's office at 25 N Broadway in Peru, Indiana, covering court case filings, land documents, marriage licenses, and other records open to the public. This page walks through the main ways to find and access public records from Miami County offices and Indiana's free online tools.

Miami County Clerk of Courts

The Miami County Clerk of Courts is at 25 N Broadway, Peru, IN 46970. Phone: (765) 472-3901. The Clerk handles official records for all cases filed in Miami County Circuit and Superior Courts. That includes civil suits, criminal charges, small claims, family law matters, and probate filings. Staff can pull case files, confirm case numbers, and issue certified or plain copies of court documents.

Office hours run Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Walk-in visits work well for quick searches or picking up documents you already know you need. The Clerk also handles marriage license applications and processes passport applications for Miami County residents.

Most court records are open under Indiana's Access to Public Records Act. Sealed cases, juvenile files, and certain family law matters have restricted access. The Clerk will tell you if a record is exempt and cite the legal reason.

Free Court Search: MyCase

Indiana's free MyCase portal at public.courts.in.gov/mycase covers Miami County court cases, letting you search by name or case number from home. No account is required and there is no fee. The system shows case type, party names, docket entries, hearing dates, and case status for most civil and criminal matters filed in the county.

The MyCase system is updated regularly and covers most case types filed in Miami County Circuit and Superior Courts.

Use MyCase as your first step when looking up a Miami County case. If the record you need is not in the system, call the Clerk in Peru at (765) 472-3901 for further help.

Property Records and the Recorder

The Miami County Recorder is also at 25 N Broadway, Peru, IN 46970. Phone: (765) 472-3950. The Recorder files and indexes all land documents for the county. Deeds, mortgages, liens, releases, easements, and plat maps are all part of the public record here. When property in Miami County changes hands, a deed gets recorded. Mortgages and other financial claims on real estate go through this office as well.

For online access to Miami County property records, Doxpop at doxpop.com covers recorded documents from the county. Doxpop indexes millions of documents across 47 Indiana counties. Basic index searches are free. Document images carry a small per-page fee. The free Property Watch alert service notifies you when new documents are recorded against any parcel you register, which can help catch title fraud early.

Tapestry is also available for Miami County land records. Tapestry charges $8.75 per search plus $1 per image page and suits occasional users. Title companies and attorneys doing regular work in the county may prefer a Laredo subscription for faster access. Contact the Recorder at (765) 472-3950 to ask which remote systems are currently active.

Vital Records in Miami County

Birth and death certificates for events in Miami County are not issued at the county level. Indiana handles all certified vital records through the Department of Health. Order online, by mail, or in person at the state vital records office. See in.gov/health/vital-records for order forms, fees, and ID requirements. Birth certificates cost $10 and death certificates are $8.

Marriage licenses are different. They are issued and filed by the Miami County Clerk. Indiana's free Marriage License Public Lookup at public.courts.in.gov/MLPL covers licenses issued since 1993. Search by either party's name to see if a record exists. For a certified copy or for records older than 1993, contact the Clerk in Peru.

How to Request Miami County Records

Indiana's Access to Public Records Act, found at IC 5-14-3-1 and IC 5-14-3-3, gives any person the right to inspect and copy most government records. You do not need to explain why you want a record. Miami County offices must respond to verbal or in-person requests within 24 hours and written requests within seven days. If a request is denied, the office must state the legal basis for the exemption.

Written requests work well for mail orders or when you want a documented trail. Include the record type, the names involved, a date range, and any case or document numbers you already have. Mail your request to the appropriate office at 25 N Broadway, Peru, IN 46970. Copies typically cost $1 per page at most Indiana courts.

If a Miami County office denies your request or does not respond in time, the Indiana Public Access Counselor can help. The PAC offers free guidance and advisory opinions. Reach them at in.gov/pac or by phone at 317-234-0906.

Property Tax and Assessment Records

The Miami County Assessor maintains property assessment records for all parcels, including assessed values, ownership details, and property descriptions. These records are public. The Treasurer holds tax payment history and delinquency data. Both offices are at the Peru courthouse. Call ahead to ask whether an online parcel search tool is available for Miami County.

Miami County sits along the Wabash and Mississinewa rivers, with a mix of farmland, small towns, and the city of Peru. Property types vary across the county. If you have questions about how a specific parcel is assessed or taxed, the Assessor is the right contact.

Business Records and State Police

Business entity records for Indiana-registered companies are searchable for free through INBiz at inbiz.in.gov. Search by business name or registered agent to find LLCs, corporations, and nonprofits tied to Miami County. Trade name and assumed business name filings may be on file with the Recorder as well. Call (765) 472-3950 to ask about local DBA records.

Indiana State Police criminal history records are available through the state APRA portal at in.accessgov.com/isp-apra. These cover arrest records and other law enforcement data held at the state level. The Indiana Courts public records page at in.gov/courts/public-records provides statewide guidance on court document access and fees.

Cities in Miami County

Peru is the county seat and the largest city in Miami County. Other communities include Bunker Hill, Converse, and Denver. None of these cities meet the 25,000-person population threshold for a dedicated city page. All public records for residents across Miami County are filed through the county Clerk and Recorder offices in Peru.

Nearby Counties

Miami County borders several north-central Indiana counties. Each has its own Clerk, Recorder, and court system. Links below go to their public records pages.