Pulaski County Records Search

Pulaski County public records are held by the clerk and recorder offices in Winamac, Indiana. Court filings, property documents, and marriage records are searchable through Indiana's free statewide tools. In-person requests can be made directly at the Pulaski County courthouse on East Main Street.

Court Records and the Pulaski County Clerk

The Pulaski County Clerk is at 112 E Main St, Winamac, IN 46996. Phone: (574) 946-3313. The clerk maintains all court records for Pulaski County. Civil suits, criminal cases, small claims, family law, probate proceedings, and guardianship matters are all filed here. The clerk's office indexes every case and stores the permanent official record. Document copies are available by visiting the courthouse in person or by sending a written request by mail.

The free Indiana court search, MyCase, is at public.courts.in.gov/mycase. It covers Pulaski County circuit and superior court cases. Search by party name, attorney, or case number. The portal shows case type, parties, filing dates, hearing schedule, and status. It doesn't display document images, but it gives you enough detail to identify what to request from the clerk.

Marriage licenses for Pulaski County are filed with the clerk. Use the state Marriage License Public Lookup at public.courts.in.gov/MLPL for records from 1993 forward. For older licenses, contact the clerk directly. Historical records may also be available through the Pulaski County Historical Society or the Indiana State Library.

MyCase is the best free starting point for searching Pulaski County court records without traveling to Winamac.

Property Records and the Recorder's Office

The Pulaski County Recorder is at 112 E Main St, Winamac, IN 46996. Phone: (574) 946-3843. The recorder files and indexes all land documents for Pulaski County. Deeds, mortgages, liens, releases, easements, and plats are all kept here. These form the official public record of property ownership and encumbrances in the county. Lenders, title companies, and real estate buyers rely on this record for every transaction involving Pulaski County land.

Doxpop at doxpop.com provides online access to Pulaski County recorder documents. Basic index searches are free. Document images cost a small fee per page. The Property Watch service is free and alerts you when a new document is recorded against any address you register. It's a practical way to monitor your property title without checking manually.

Pulaski County is a rural county in north-central Indiana. Some older recorder documents may only exist in paper form. If Doxpop doesn't have the record you need, call the recorder's office directly at (574) 946-3843 to ask about availability and how to request copies of older instruments.

Vital Records for Pulaski County Residents

Birth and death certificates for Pulaski County residents are issued by the Indiana Department of Health, not the county. Order through in.gov/health/vital-records. Birth certificates cost $10. Death certificates are $8. Valid ID and eligibility are required. You can order by mail or in person at the state vital records office.

Divorce records are court filings. They are stored by the Pulaski County Clerk. Search by party name through MyCase or request document copies at the courthouse in Winamac. These are not part of the state vital records system.

Indiana's Access to Public Records Act

IC 5-14-3-1 and IC 5-14-3-3 establish the right to access most public records held by Indiana government agencies. Pulaski County is bound by this law. You don't need to explain why you want a record. Verbal requests must be answered within 24 hours; written requests within seven days. If a request is denied, the agency must state the specific legal basis for that denial.

For help or disputes about public records access in Pulaski County, the Indiana Public Access Counselor at in.gov/pac offers free guidance and can issue advisory opinions. Call 317-234-0906 to reach the PAC office. The service is available to anyone seeking Indiana public records.

Business Entities and Law Enforcement Records

Indiana's free business entity database at inbiz.in.gov lets you search for any registered corporation, LLC, or nonprofit in the state. Use it to verify businesses operating in Pulaski County. DBA trade name filings are kept locally by the recorder. State Police records requests go through in.accessgov.com/isp-apra. Incident reports from the Pulaski County Sheriff are available from that office directly. Court-level criminal records are on MyCase.

Tips for Searching Pulaski County Records

Pulaski County's small size means the clerk and recorder staff often know their records well and can help with targeted questions quickly. If you're not sure whether a record exists or where to find it, calling the office first saves time. For genealogical research, older paper records may require a visit to the courthouse. The Pulaski County government offices in Winamac can direct you to the right department and provide current office hours for in-person visits.

Cities in Pulaski County

Winamac is the county seat of Pulaski County. Francesville is another community in the county. Neither meets the population threshold for a separate public records page. All Pulaski County records are handled through the clerk and recorder in Winamac.

Nearby Counties

Pulaski County is in north-central Indiana and borders seven counties. Each has its own court records and recorder systems.