How to Search Porter County, Indiana Records (Start Here)
Porter County, Indiana — court records through the local court clerk, property through the county assessor, recorded documents through the recorder or clerk.
- Local court clerk for case search.
- Property: County Assessor for values. Recorder or Clerk for deeds and documents.
- Jail: County Sheriff for current inmate information.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
Court Records | Indiana Courts
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Porter County civil, criminal, citation, appellate, commercial, family, and probate court record search for Circuit Court, Superior Courts 1 through 6, and County Court.
PACER Federal Courts
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Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).
pacer.gov
Jail & Inmate Records
National Sex Offender Registry
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Dept. of Justice national sex offender public website.
nsopw.gov
Property & Tax Records
BLM General Land Office Records
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U.S. Bureau of Land Management federal land records.
glorecords.blm.gov
Birth/Death/Marriage
FamilySearch US Records
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Free U.S. genealogy and vital records (non-profit).
familysearch.org
Business, Voter & Other
Porter County Government
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Porter County, Indiana home page, government information, contacts, departments, services, events, and more.
Foreclosures
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Deed, tax, and certificate foreclosure sales for Porter County.
USCIS Business Verification
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US Citizenship & Immigration Services.
uscis.gov
Court Records | Indiana Courts
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
Official Free
Porter County civil, criminal, citation, appellate, commercial, family, and probate court record search for Circuit Court, Superior Courts 1 through 6, and County Court.
Business, Voter & Other
Porter County Government
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Porter County, Indiana home page, government information, contacts, departments, services, events, and more.
Foreclosures
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Deed, tax, and certificate foreclosure sales for Porter County.
Select a database below to begin your search.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Porter County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of the Circuit Court for court records in Porter County. For online case lookups, use Odyssey Case Search — it covers Indiana Circuit Court cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Porter County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the County Recorder. For property values and assessment data, go to the County Auditor. For tax bills and payments, go to the County Treasurer.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Porter County? ▼
Indiana handles vital records at the state level through Indiana State Department of Health. Marriage licenses are issued locally by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Porter County.
Are Porter County records available online? ▼
Porter County has partial online coverage — 4 databases are listed on this page, covering court records, and business filings. Other record types may require an in-person visit or written request.
Does Porter County have a County Assessor? ▼
No. In Indiana, the County Auditor handles property assessments. There is no separate Assessor office. For recorded documents like deeds and mortgages, go to the County Recorder — that is a different office.
Is there a statewide search that covers Porter County? ▼
For court records, yes — Odyssey Case Search covers Porter County. For property and land records, you still need the County Recorder in Porter County directly.
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