White County Public Records

White County public records are held by the clerk and recorder at the courthouse in Monticello, Indiana, covering court filings, property documents, marriage licenses, and other official records. This page explains how to access those records online and through direct requests to county offices.

White County Clerk of Courts

The White County Clerk of Courts is at 110 N Main St, Monticello, IN 47960. Phone: (574) 583-7032. The clerk handles all court filings in the county, including civil, criminal, family, probate, and small claims cases. Marriage licenses are issued and kept here. The clerk is the right office for certified copies of court documents and for questions about specific cases.

Copies of court documents are typically $1 per page. Certified copies carry an added fee. Staff can search by name or case number and pull files on request. For documents not available online, contact the clerk's office in Monticello to confirm availability before sending a mail request.

Indiana's free MyCase portal at public.courts.in.gov/mycase lets you search White County court cases by name or case number at no cost. The portal shows filing dates, party names, case status, and scheduled hearings. Most active and recently closed cases appear here.

Indiana's Marriage License Public Lookup system at public.courts.in.gov/MLPL lets you search White County marriage licenses issued from 1993 to the present without a fee.

For older marriage records not yet in the online system, the White County Clerk in Monticello maintains historical records and can assist with requests.

Property and Land Records

The White County Recorder is at 110 N Main St, Monticello, IN 47960. Phone: (574) 583-5912. The recorder holds all recorded land documents for the county. Deeds, mortgages, liens, releases, easements, and plats are filed here. Each real estate transfer and lender recording in White County goes through this office and becomes a permanent public record.

Doxpop at doxpop.com covers White County recorder documents and court records. The free index search shows document type, recording date, party names, and recording number. Full images require a paid account. Tapestry is also available for land records at $8.75 per search plus $1 per page. For property owners, Doxpop's free Property Watch service sends email alerts when any document is recorded in your name at the White County recorder's office.

For assessor and property tax records, contact the White County Assessor's office at the same courthouse address. Property assessments are public records in Indiana and must be made available on request.

Marriage Records

Marriage licenses in White County are issued and filed by the Clerk of Courts. The Indiana Marriage License Public Lookup at public.courts.in.gov/MLPL covers licenses from 1993 to present. Search by name at no charge to confirm a license was issued. For a certified copy or for pre-1993 records, call the clerk at (574) 583-7032. Older records may also be available through genealogical resources in the Monticello area.

Vital Records: Birth and Death Certificates

Birth and death certificates for White County events are issued by the Indiana Department of Health. They are not kept at the county level. Order at in.gov/health/vital-records by mail or online. Birth certificates cost $10. Death certificates are $8. A government-issued ID is required. Mail requests typically take a few weeks to process.

Divorce records and dissolution judgments are court files held by the White County Clerk. Use MyCase to search or call (574) 583-7032 to request certified copies. For historical vital records that predate the state's digital system, check the Indiana State Archives or Indiana State Library. The White County Health Department may also hold older local records.

How to Request Public Records

Indiana's Access to Public Records Act is at IC 5-14-3-1 and IC 5-14-3-3. Any person can request most White County public records without giving a reason. Written requests must get a response within seven calendar days. Verbal and in-person requests have a 24-hour response standard.

No form is required. Write a short description of what you need, send it to the right office, and include names, dates, and any known case or document numbers. Agencies must cite a specific legal exemption when denying requests. For disputes, the Indiana Public Access Counselor at in.gov/pac offers free help. Call 317-234-0906 or submit a complaint online. The PAC can issue advisory opinions and investigate non-compliance by county offices.

Business Records and State Police

Indiana business entity records are free at inbiz.in.gov. Search LLCs, corporations, trade names, and nonprofits by name. Businesses in White County registered at the state level will appear here. For local assumed name filings in White County, contact the recorder's office in Monticello.

Criminal history background checks through the Indiana State Police are available at in.accessgov.com/isp-apra. These statewide reports cover all Indiana counties and are used for employment screening and licensing. They are broader than a single-county MyCase court search. Fees and details are on the state police site.

Cities in White County

Monticello is the county seat and main city in White County. Brookston and Burnettsville are other communities in the county. No cities in White County meet the 25,000 population threshold for a dedicated city records page. All public records for White County residents are handled through the county offices in Monticello.

Nearby Counties

White County is in northwestern Indiana and borders several counties. Each has its own clerk and recorder for local records.