Find Public Records in Union County

Union County is one of Indiana's smallest counties by both area and population, located in the southeastern part of the state along the Ohio border. Public records, including court filings, property documents, and marriage licenses, are maintained by the Clerk of Courts and the Recorder's Office in Liberty. This page covers official access methods for each record type.

Union County Clerk of Courts

The Union County Clerk of Courts is at 26 W Union St, Liberty, IN 47353. Phone: (765) 458-6121. The clerk handles all court filings in the county, including civil, criminal, family, probate, and small claims cases. Marriage licenses are issued and stored here as well. Because Union County is one of the state's smallest, the staff is limited. Calling ahead before a visit is recommended to confirm hours and availability.

Court records for Union County are searchable through Indiana's free MyCase portal at public.courts.in.gov/mycase. Search by name or case number to see case history, parties, hearings, and documents on file. Most active and recent cases appear in the system. For older matters not yet in the digital database, a direct request to the clerk is needed. Certified copies can be ordered by phone, mail, or in person at the Liberty courthouse.

Recorder's Office and Property Records

The Union County Recorder is at 26 W Union St, Liberty, IN 47353. Phone: (765) 458-6361. This office holds all recorded land documents in the county. Deeds, mortgages, liens, releases, easements, and plats are all recorded and maintained here. Any time property is transferred or a lender records a document in Union County, the instrument becomes a permanent part of the public land record.

To search recorder documents online, check Doxpop at doxpop.com/prod/recorder. Doxpop covers many Indiana counties and provides both free and paid access. The free index search shows document type, date, parties, and recording number. Full document images require a paid subscription. For a one-time lookup, the free index and a follow-up request to the recorder is often the most practical approach.

Doxpop offers access to recorder documents across Indiana counties, with free index searches and optional paid access for full document images.

The free Property Watch service on Doxpop is available to Union County property owners. Sign up to receive an email alert whenever a document is recorded in your name in the county.

Marriage Records

Marriage licenses in Union County are issued and filed by the Clerk of Courts. The Indiana statewide Marriage License Public Lookup covers licenses from 1993 forward and is free at public.courts.in.gov/MLPL. For a certified copy of a marriage license, call the clerk at (765) 458-6121. For licenses issued before 1993, 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 Union County are issued by the Indiana Department of Health Vital Records Office. Order by mail or online at in.gov/health/vital-records. A birth certificate costs $10. A death certificate costs $8. Turnaround by mail is usually a few weeks. The state site also offers expedited online options.

For older records not yet in the state's digital system, the Indiana State Archives holds historical vital records that predate centralization. The Union County Health Department may also hold older local records. Genealogy researchers should check both if the standard vital records portal doesn't return results for the time period they're searching.

Requesting Public Records Under APRA

Indiana's Access to Public Records Act (IC 5-14-3-1 and IC 5-14-3-3) gives any person the right to inspect and copy most government records. Union County agencies must respond to verbal and in-person requests within 24 hours and written requests within seven calendar days. Each office handles its own records. Contact the clerk for court documents, the recorder for land records, and other offices for their specific materials.

If a request is denied or you get no response, reach out to the Indiana Public Access Counselor at in.gov/pac. Phone: 317-234-0906. The PAC offers free advisory opinions and can help resolve most access disputes without escalation. In a small county like Union, most issues can be worked out informally with the right department contact.

Business Records and State Police

Indiana business entity records are searchable for free at inbiz.in.gov. This covers corporations, LLCs, trade names, and nonprofits registered in the state. Results show current status, registered agent, and key filing history. Businesses that operate in Union County but are registered statewide will appear here.

Criminal history background checks are available through the Indiana State Police at in.accessgov.com/isp-apra. These cover statewide criminal history and are used for employment, licensing, and similar purposes. A state police report is more comprehensive than a single-county court case search. Fees and processing details are listed on the state police site.

Court Cases in Union County

All Union County court cases are indexed in MyCase once filed with the clerk. Civil suits, criminal charges, family law matters, probate cases, and small claims are all part of the public record. Document images may or may not be available for every case directly on MyCase. For records that aren't online, contact the clerk's office at (765) 458-6121 to ask about access options and copy fees.

Because Union County is small, the court docket has fewer filings than larger counties. But the same public access rights apply. All court records are public unless sealed by a court order. If you can't find what you're looking for on MyCase, the clerk is the best next step. Older case files going back many decades may exist in paper form in the courthouse archives.

Property Tax Records

Property tax and assessment records for Union County parcels are handled by the County Auditor and Treasurer. These offices maintain parcel data, tax bill history, and payment status for all properties in the county. If you need assessment information or want to look up tax history on a specific parcel, contact the Union County Auditor in Liberty. The courthouse at 26 W Union St is home to most county offices.

Cities in Union County

Liberty is the county seat and only incorporated city in Union County. The county's small population means no community meets the 100,000-population threshold for a dedicated city records page. All Union County court and property records are accessible through the county-level resources in Liberty described above.

Nearby Counties

Union County borders four counties in southeastern Indiana. Each maintains its own clerk and recorder for local records.