evansville indiana public records: how to search and request

Getting started

Evansville and Vanderburgh County maintain a wide range of open records that residents, researchers, and businesses can access under Indiana’s Access to Public Records Act (the APRA). Most searches begin online, then move to the appropriate office for copies.

What you can find

• Court dockets, filings, and judgments.
• Property deeds, plats, assessments, and tax payments.
• Vital records such as birth, death, marriage, and divorce (certified copies via state offices).
• Licenses, permits, code enforcement, and meeting minutes.

Where to search

For local records, check the Vanderburgh County Clerk (courts), Recorder (land records), and Assessor (property data), plus City of Evansville departments and police logs. Statewide tools like Indiana MyCase and Access Indiana complement local indexes; vital certificates are issued by the Indiana Department of Health.

Request basics

Identify the record type, names, dates, addresses, and any case or parcel numbers. Many indexes are free; copy and certification fees may apply. You can submit requests by email, mail, or in person; ask about timelines and processing time.

Practical tips

1. Confirm the correct jurisdiction (city, county, or state).
2. Search indexes first; request only needed pages.
3. Narrow by date range to reduce costs and delays.