Elkhart County Phone Directory Search
The Elkhart County phone directory covers every public office in one of northern Indiana's most active counties. With a population over 207,000, Elkhart County keeps a full set of government contacts spread across its clerk, recorder, assessor, and court offices in Goshen. You can search for phone numbers and directory listings tied to county departments, look up in the phone directory court case data through the state's MyCase system, or find property records on the Beacon GIS platform. This guide walks you through each office, its contact info, and the best tools to search Elkhart County phone directory records from home or in person.
Elkhart County Phone Directory Quick Facts
Elkhart County Clerk Phone Directory
The Elkhart County Clerk's Office sits at 1905 Reliance Road in Goshen, IN 46526. Call them at (574) 538-3000. Hours run Monday from 8 AM to 5 PM and Tuesday through Friday from 8 AM to 4 PM. The office is closed on county holidays. When you call the main Elkhart phone line, you get a phone menu with options for different departments. Press 4 for the Clerk's Office. Press 6 for courts and jury info. Press 2 for adult probation, 3 for juvenile probation, 5 for the public defender, or 7 for the justice center.
The clerk has two main jobs. First, they keep the records of the Elkhart courts. Second, they run elections and handle voter registration for Elkhart County. On top of that, the Elkhart office collects fines, fees, and costs from court cases. They also collect child support cash payments and issue marriage licenses. Under IC 5-14-3, you can inspect and copy public records at this office during regular business hours. There is no charge just to view a file. Copy fees are set by state law and cover the cost of paper, staff time, and equipment use.
The clerk also serves as Secretary of the Election Board. If you need voter registration help in Elkhart County, this is the place to call. The Election Board Office runs out of the same address at 1905 Reliance Road.
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Kaala Baker is the Elkhart County Recorder. The office is at 117 North 2nd Street, Room 205, Goshen, IN 46527. Phone is (574) 535-6756. You can email them at recorder@elkhartcounty.com. The primary function of the Recorder's office is to accurately record and maintain public records according to the statutes of the State of Indiana and make them open for viewing by the public. The office preserves a wide range of legal documents that affect real estate, including deeds, mortgages, assignments, releases, and various types of liens. They also keep plats, contracts, and federal tax liens on file.
One thing to know right away: employees of the Recorder's Office cannot search records for you. Elkhart is a strict rule. If you know the recording info, you can ask for a copy from the office. Otherwise, you need to come into the Elkhart office and use one of the public computers. Elkhart residents can also search online using the Tapestry EON link. Tapestry lets you view and print digital recorded documents for a fee. There is also a subscription service called Laredo for people who search recorded documents on a regular basis. Contact the Elkhart County Recorder's Office for details on that.
The Recorder's Office does not have blank forms. They cannot prepare a document for you. They do not give legal advice and cannot help you fill out a document. You need to contact an attorney or title company for that kind of help. All recording fees are set by state statute and cannot be waived, increased, or decreased. Checks go to the Elkhart County Treasurer. A returned check costs $20. Recording a "Doing Business As" form costs $25.
Note: Military discharge records (DD-214) filed after May 15, 2007, are confidential under IC 10-17-2-4 and need photo ID to access.
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The Indiana Supreme Court runs a free tool called MyCase that covers all 92 counties, including Elkhart. You can search by case number, party name, attorney name, citation number, or cross reference number. Results show case details, parties involved, hearing dates, and some court orders. Many civil case documents show up as PDF links you can download at no cost. The system caps results at 1,000 per search, so narrow your terms if you can.
The Elkhart County phone directory for courts starts at the main courthouse at 1905 Reliance Road in Goshen. Circuit Court Judge Michael A. Christofeno sits on the 4th floor. There are six Superior Courts handling different case types across the building. Superior Court No. 4 stays open until 6 PM on Tuesdays to handle traffic court. The courthouse also has magistrates for traffic, criminal, civil, juvenile, and family divisions. If you need to reach a specific court, call (574) 538-3000 and press 6 for courts and jury.
Keep in mind that MyCase data is not an official court record. It may have errors or gaps. Official records must come from the court itself. Sealed, expunged, and juvenile cases will not show up in any search. Attorneys are required to e-file in Elkhart County. Non-attorneys are encouraged to e-file but it is not required. For questions about a specific case or court date, contact the Clerk's Office directly at (574) 538-3000.
Municipal Court Phone Numbers
Elkhart County has three municipal courts, each serving a different city. These courts handle local ordinance cases, traffic violations, and small claims. Here is the full phone directory for each one.
- Elkhart City Court at 229 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN 46516. Phone: (574) 522-5272. Judge: Hon. Charles H. Grodnik.
- Goshen City Court at 111 E. Jefferson St., Goshen, IN 46528. Phone: (574) 533-9365. Judge: Hon. Richard L. Mehl.
- Nappanee City Court at 300 W. Lincoln St., Nappanee, IN 46550. Phone: (574) 773-2112. Judge: Hon. Christopher G. Walter.
All three courts feed case data into MyCase. You can search for a case in any of these courts through the same statewide portal. But if you need a certified copy or want to see a sealed record, you have to go through the court itself. Indiana's public records law under IC 5-14-3-3 gives you the right to inspect records at the Elkhart offices during Elkhart business hours. Phone requests must get a response within 24 hours. Written requests have a 7-day window.
Elkhart County Assessor Phone Directory
The Elkhart County Assessor's Office is at 117 N 2nd Street, Goshen, IN 46526. Phone: (574) 535-6700. Email: assessor@elkhartcounty.com. Hours match the rest of county government: Monday 8 AM to 5 PM, Tuesday through Friday 8 AM to 4 PM. The office handles property assessments, property record card maintenance, and mass appraisal data for the whole county.
Assessors utilize exterior measurements, not interior. This can cause what seems like a big gap between what you think your home measures and what shows on the record. Measurements are always rounded to the nearest whole foot. If an exterior wall measures 26 feet 5 inches, the record will show it as 26 feet. The standard number of fixtures assumed in a home is five: one full bath with three fixtures, a kitchen sink, and a water heater. If a structure is on your land, it gets assessed. Room count fields on your Property Record Card do not change the price applied during mass appraisal, but the Elkhart County Assessor welcomes calls if something seems off.
Elkhart County upgraded to the Beacon GIS platform on November 15, 2024. The new system offers a responsive design that works well on phones and tablets. You can search property records, view maps, and pull reports from any device. Previous users of the old Elevate GIS system were migrated over. The platform is free for a short trial period and then needs a login. For state-level assessed value data, you can also use the DLGF Assessed Value Search tool. That one lets you search by year and download results to Excel.
Note: The assessed value for a given year is the value that taxes are based on the following year, so check the correct year when searching.
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The main Elkhart County administration offices are at 117 North Second Street, Goshen, IN 46526. The general phone is (574) 534-3541. This is the hub for most county departments and a good starting point if you are not sure who to call. The county auditor handles electronic publications and financial data for public access.
Tiara Jackson serves as County Auditor. Her office is at 117 N 2nd St., Room 203, Goshen, IN 46526. Call the Elkhart phone directory at (574) 535-6719 or email elkhartcountyauditor@elkhartcounty.com. The auditor tracks county finances and serves as one of the key contacts for budget and tax info. Bulk financial datasets for Elkhart County are also available through the Indiana Gateway portal. That site lets you download data on capital assets, cash, investments, debt, grants, and more in formats that work with spreadsheets and database tools.
Indiana law sets clear rules for how fast offices must respond to your requests. Under IC 5-14-3, in-person and phone requests for public records need a response within 24 hours. Written and email requests get up to 7 business days. Agencies can charge for copies but they cannot charge you just to look at a record. If your request gets denied, the State Public Access Counselor is the office that helps. Their phone number is 317-234-0906.
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Elkhart County voter registration runs through the Clerk's Office at 1905 Reliance Road in Goshen. You can also check your status, view sample ballots, and find your polling location online at the Indiana Voters Portal. To register, you must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 by the next election, and a resident of Indiana and your precinct for at least 30 days before the election. The registration deadline is 29 days before any election date.
The Elkhart County Clerk serves as Secretary of the Election Board. In Elkhart, that means questions about polling places, absentee ballots, and candidate filings all route through the same office. Call (574) 538-3000 and ask for voter registration or election board staff. The portal also supports two-factor authentication if you want to add a layer of security to your voter account.
Cities in Elkhart County
Elkhart County includes several cities with their own government offices and phone directory contacts. The two largest cities that have dedicated pages are listed below.
Nearby County Phone Directory
St. Joseph County borders Elkhart County to the west. It covers South Bend, Mishawaka, and other nearby cities with their own courthouse and clerk contacts.