Tippecanoe County Public Records
Tippecanoe County public records cover a busy two-city county that includes Lafayette and West Lafayette in west-central Indiana. The Clerk of Courts and the Recorder's Office both handle large volumes of filings, and the county provides online tools for public records requests. This page explains each official source and how to get the documents you need.
Tippecanoe County Quick Facts
Tippecanoe County Clerk of Courts
The Tippecanoe County Clerk of Courts is at 301 Main St, 2nd Floor, Lafayette, IN 47901. Mailing address: PO Box 1665, Lafayette, IN 47902. Phone: 765-423-9326. Fax: 765-423-9194. The clerk's website is at tippecanoe.in.gov/202/Clerk. The clerk handles all civil, criminal, family, probate, and small claims filings for the county and issues marriage licenses.
Court records are searchable online through Indiana's free MyCase portal at public.courts.in.gov/mycase. Enter a name or case number to pull up case history, hearings, parties, and documents. Tippecanoe County uses the Odyssey case management system, which integrates well with MyCase. Active and recent cases are well represented. Older matters may require a direct request to the clerk.
The Tippecanoe County Clerk's website provides contact details, office hours, and links to court resources for Lafayette and West Lafayette.
The clerk's page also links to forms, fee schedules, and other resources you may need when filing or requesting documents in Tippecanoe County.
Recorder's Office: Property Documents
Recorder Kristy Martin oversees the Tippecanoe County Recorder's Office at 20 N. 3rd St., 2nd Floor, Lafayette, IN 47901. Phone: 765-423-3952. The recorder keeps all recorded land documents in the county, including deeds, mortgages, liens, releases, easements, and plats. Every real property transfer in Tippecanoe County creates a public record filed here.
Property records are accessible online through Tapestry, a pay-as-you-go platform at $8.75 per search plus $1 per page. This is the right option for occasional users who need to pull a deed or check a mortgage without a subscription commitment. For those who pull documents regularly, Laredo is a subscription service at $30 to $300 per month. Both platforms tap the same underlying recorder database.
The recorder also indexes cases from courts using the Odyssey case management system. This means some case data may appear in recorder records searches beyond standard deeds and mortgages. Check the recorder's office or Tapestry if you're doing title work or researching a property with a complex history.
Public Records Requests
Tippecanoe County has a dedicated public records request page at tippecanoe.in.gov/524/Public-Record-Requests. You can submit requests online, by mail, or in person. Under Indiana's Access to Public Records Act (IC 5-14-3-1 and IC 5-14-3-3), agencies must respond to verbal requests within 24 hours and written requests within seven calendar days.
The county's public records request page walks through how to submit a request and what to expect in terms of response time and fees.
If you have trouble accessing records or a request is denied, contact the Indiana Public Access Counselor at in.gov/pac or call 317-234-0906 for free advisory help.
Marriage Records
Marriage licenses in Tippecanoe County are issued by the Clerk of Courts. The Indiana statewide Marriage License Public Lookup covers licenses from 1993 forward and is free to search at public.courts.in.gov/MLPL. For a certified copy of a license, contact the clerk at 765-423-9326. For pre-1993 records, the clerk can tell you what they have on file and how to request a copy.
Vital Records: Birth and Death Certificates
Birth and death certificates for events in Tippecanoe County are issued by the Indiana Department of Health Vital Records Office. Order them by mail or online at in.gov/health/vital-records. A birth certificate is $10. A death certificate is $8. Mail requests typically take a few weeks. If you need records quickly, check the online order options on the state site.
The Indiana State Archives and Indiana State Library hold historical vital records that predate the statewide database. If you're researching older family records or events from the early 20th century or before, those archives are worth checking after the state vital records portal comes up empty.
Business and State Police Records
Indiana business entity records, including corporations, LLCs, nonprofits, and trade names, are searchable for free at inbiz.in.gov. Results show current status, registered agent, and filing history. This covers businesses registered anywhere in Indiana, including those based in Tippecanoe County.
Criminal history background checks are available through the Indiana State Police at in.accessgov.com/isp-apra. These are used for employment screening, professional licensing, and similar purposes. The reports cover criminal history across all Indiana counties and go beyond what appears in a single-county court case search. Fees and instructions are listed on the state police website.
Court Cases: Civil, Criminal, and Family Matters
All Tippecanoe County court cases are indexed in MyCase once filed. The county uses the Odyssey system, which feeds well into the statewide portal. Civil suits, criminal cases, family law filings, probate matters, and small claims are all part of the public record. Document images are available for many cases directly through MyCase. For those that aren't, order copies from the clerk's office by phone, in person, or by mail.
Because Tippecanoe County is home to Purdue University, the court and clerk systems handle a wide range of case types. From landlord-tenant disputes to civil filings and criminal matters, the county clerk sees a broad variety of cases each year. MyCase is the fastest way to check whether something has been filed before taking any other steps.
| Tippecanoe County Office Directory | |
|---|---|
| Clerk of Courts | 301 Main St, 2nd Floor, Lafayette, IN 47901 | 765-423-9326 |
| Recorder's Office | 20 N. 3rd St., 2nd Floor, Lafayette, IN 47901 | 765-423-3952 |
| Clerk Website | tippecanoe.in.gov/202/Clerk |
| Public Records Requests | tippecanoe.in.gov/524/Public-Record-Requests |
| MyCase Court Search | public.courts.in.gov/mycase |
| Marriage License Lookup | public.courts.in.gov/MLPL |
| Vital Records (State) | in.gov/health/vital-records |
| Public Access Counselor | in.gov/pac | 317-234-0906 |
| Business Entity Search | inbiz.in.gov |
Cities in Tippecanoe County
Tippecanoe County has two qualifying cities with dedicated records pages. Lafayette is the county seat and the county's largest city. West Lafayette, home to Purdue University, is the second qualifying city. Smaller communities in the county, including Battle Ground and Dayton, do not have separate pages but access records through the same county resources.
Nearby Counties
Tippecanoe County is surrounded by seven counties in west-central Indiana. Each has its own records offices for local filings.