How to Search Wells County, Indiana Records (Start Here)
Wells 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
PACER Federal Courts
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
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Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).
pacer.gov
Jail & Inmate Records
National Sex Offender Registry
Visit →Jail & Inmate Records
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Dept. of Justice national sex offender public website.
nsopw.gov
Property & Tax Records
Property
Visit →Property & Tax Records
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Search the Wells County Geographical Information System (GIS) by owner, address, parcel key number, section/township/range or interactive map.
BLM General Land Office Records
Visit →Property & Tax Records
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U.S. Bureau of Land Management federal land records.
glorecords.blm.gov
Birth/Death/Marriage
FamilySearch US Records
Visit →Birth/Death/Marriage
Free U.S. genealogy and vital records (non-profit).
familysearch.org
Business, Voter & Other
Wells County Government
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
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Wells County, Indiana government home page, county offices, services, news.
Foreclosures
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
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Tax, deed, and certificate foreclosure sales for Wells County.
USCIS Business Verification
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
.gov
US Citizenship & Immigration Services.
uscis.gov
Property
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Search the Wells County Geographical Information System (GIS) by owner, address, parcel key number, section/township/range or interactive map.
Business, Voter & Other
Wells County Government
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Wells County, Indiana government home page, county offices, services, news.
Foreclosures
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Tax, deed, and certificate foreclosure sales for Wells County.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Wells County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of the Circuit Court for court records in Wells County. For online case lookups, use Odyssey Case Search — it covers Indiana Circuit Court cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Wells 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 Wells 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 Wells County.
Are Wells County records available online? ▼
Wells County has partial online coverage — 6 databases are listed on this page, covering court records, property records, and business filings. Other record types may require an in-person visit or written request.
Does Wells 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.
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