How to Search St. Joseph County, Indiana Records (Start Here)
St. Joseph County, Indiana — court records through the local court clerk, property through the county assessor or auditor, recorded documents through the recorder or clerk.
- Check the local court clerk's office for case search availability.
- Property: County Assessor (or Auditor in Ohio) for values. Recorder for deeds and liens.
- 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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Indiana Court System criminal, citation, civil, family and probate court records for St. Joseph County Circuit Court, Superior Courts, and Walkerton Town 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
Property
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Search the St. Joseph County property tax database by owners name, property address, or parcel number to view tax and value data.
Recorded Documents
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The St. Joseph County Recorder Office offers three land record search options: a free data-only search; Laredo subscription searches; and Tapestry fee-per-search service. Laredo and Tapestry both offer document images.
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
St. Joseph County Government
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St. Joseph County, Indiana official website.
Maps
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Click on Maps in the left-hand column to browse for Assessor, Clay Fire, Voter, Base, and Political maps.
Foreclosures
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St. Joseph County foreclosure sales, including tax, deed, and certificate sales.
USCIS Business Verification
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US Citizenship & Immigration Services.
uscis.gov
Court Records | Indiana Courts
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
Official Free
Indiana Court System criminal, citation, civil, family and probate court records for St. Joseph County Circuit Court, Superior Courts, and Walkerton Town Court.
Property & Tax Records
Property
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Search the St. Joseph County property tax database by owners name, property address, or parcel number to view tax and value data.
Recorded Documents
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
The St. Joseph County Recorder Office offers three land record search options: a free data-only search; Laredo subscription searches; and Tapestry fee-per-search service. Laredo and Tapestry both offer document images.
Business, Voter & Other
St. Joseph County Government
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
St. Joseph County, Indiana official website.
Maps
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Click on Maps in the left-hand column to browse for Assessor, Clay Fire, Voter, Base, and Political maps.
Foreclosures
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
St. Joseph County foreclosure sales, including tax, deed, and certificate sales.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in St. Joseph County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of the Circuit Court for court records in St. Joseph County. For online case lookups, use Odyssey Case Search — it covers Indiana Circuit Court cases statewide.
Who handles property records in St. Joseph 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. In St. Joseph County
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in St. Joseph 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 St. Joseph County.
Are St. Joseph County records available online? ▼
St. Joseph County has partial online coverage — 7 databases are listed on this page, covering court records, property records, and vital records. Other record types may require an in-person visit or written request.
Does St. Joseph 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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