Genealogical Research
Quick Reference Guide
Marion County, Indiana Court Records
If you are looking for court records from Marion County, Indiana, the table below will give you guidance on where to find them. Records for active or pending court cases can be found in the court office where the case is being heard. Click here for Marion County's court listing. Fee-based searches and case information are also available at www.indygov.biz.
| Marriage Records Index |
1822-1925 |
Microfilm Library |
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1925-2003 |
Microfilm Library
Marriage License |
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2004-2009 |
Marriage License
Public Terminals |
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| Marriage Returns |
1882-2003 |
Microfilm Library |
| |
2004-2009 |
Marriage License |
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| Marriage Applications |
1905-2003 |
Microfilm Library |
| |
2004-2008 |
Records |
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2009 |
Marriage License |
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| Divorce Index |
1865-1965 |
Microfilm Library |
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1912-1990 |
Records |
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1991-2009 |
Civil Filing
Public Terminals |
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| Divorce Decrees |
1865-1989 |
Microfilm Library |
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1990-2008 |
Records |
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2009 |
Civil Filing |
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| Naturalization Index |
1822-1928 |
Microfilm Library |
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| Birth Returns |
1882-1907 |
Microfilm Library |
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| Old Death Records |
1882-1923
(County) |
Microfilm Library |
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1872-1921
(City) |
Microfilm Library |
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Adoption Records
*Records 1941 to present
are confidential |
1924-2009 |
Probate Court |
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| Wills & Estates |
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Probate Court |
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| Guardianship Cases |
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Probate Court |
Birth/Death Certificates Records
Birth and death certificates are maintained by the Indiana Department of Health and your county's Health Department, not Marion County Clerk's Office.
For Marion County birth and death certificates, contact:
Marion County Health Department
3838 N. Rural Street, Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 221-2400
http://mchd.com/vital2.htm
For statewide birth and death records, contact:
Indiana State Department of Health
2 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 233-1325
www.in.gov/isdh
Other Records
The Indiana State Library is a great resource for those working on their family's genealogy. To learn more about their services, visit www.in.gov/library or call (317) 232-3675. The State Library is located at 140 North Senate Avenue in downtown Indianapolis.