Marion County Phone Directory

Marion County is the most populated county in Indiana and home to the state capital of Indianapolis. The Marion County phone directory covers the Clerk's Office, Assessor, Recorder, courts, and other public agencies spread across three main locations. You can look up in the phone directory phone numbers, find office hours, and get contact details for each department. Most records in Marion County fall under Indiana's public access laws, so the phone directory data and court files are open to search. This page walks you through every key office and how to reach them for the records you need in Marion County.

Marion County Clerk Phone Directory

Kate Sweeney Bell serves as the Marion County Clerk. Her office is the record keeper for the Circuit Court. The Clerk also acts as trustee for child support, chief financial officer to the Marion courts, and secretary to the County Election Board. Three locations serve the public across Marion County, all open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The main phone number is 317-327-4740. You can call that line for civil court filing, criminal records, and general questions. Each department has its own direct line too, so you can skip the main queue if you know which office you need in Marion County.

The Marion County Clerk's Office website lists all services, forms, and contact info. Below is a screenshot of their main page.

From this phone directory page you can reach the online record request form, find marriage license details, and get links to e-filing tools. The site also has printable forms for criminal, civil, divorce, and name change record requests.

Note: The Records Facility on Madison Avenue has limited access due to construction; enter from Orange Street as of August 2025.

Marion County Department Phone Numbers

Each division of the Marion County Clerk's Office has a direct phone line and email. These are the numbers you will want if you need a specific type of record or service. The child support division uses fax for most contact. Civil court filing runs out of the Community Justice Campus. The marriage license office sits in the City-County Building. All of these are part of the Marion County phone directory system and fall under the same hours.

Indiana's Access to Public Records Act under IC 5-14-3 says any person can inspect and copy public records during regular hours. In Marion, that means you can walk into any of these Marion County offices and ask to see files at no charge. Copies cost $1 per page. A certified copy adds a $3 fee on top. The law also says agencies must respond to phone or in-person requests within 24 hours. Written requests get a 7-day window. If your Marion County phone directory request gets denied, the Public Access Counselor at 317-234-0906 can step in.

Marion Court Phone Directory

Marion County court records are searchable through MyCase, the free online system run by the Indiana Supreme Court. You can search by case number, party name, or attorney. Marion County cases use a 49D prefix in their case numbers. Results show case details, parties, hearing dates, and some court orders. Many civil orders appear as free PDF downloads. Criminal case final orders and judgments are also there. Under IC 5-14-3-3, these records are open to anyone.

Some things will not show up on MyCase. Juvenile records stay sealed. Expunged cases are gone from the system. Protection order details get blocked. Private info like phone numbers and birthdays are redacted per court rules. If you need a document that says "Not Available Online," you have to go to the courthouse in person. The Community Justice Campus at 675 Justice Way handles most civil and criminal court matters for Marion County now.

There are also public terminals at two spots in Marion County. The City-County Building lobby at 200 E. Washington Street has six Odyssey system terminals. The Records Facility at 1330 Madison Avenue has two more. Both are open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays.

Marion County Phone Directory for Record Requests

You have several ways to ask for records from the Marion County Clerk. The fastest method is the online record request form at indy.gov. Fill out the form, submit it, and pay when they let you know the cost. Marion residents can also call the Records Department at 317-327-4715 for urgent requests. Staff will give you an internal request number and call back when the record is ready. Walk-in service works at all three Marion County locations.

For mail requests, send a letter to the Marion County Clerk's Office, Records Division, 1330 Madison Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46225. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope. Physical copies run $1 per page. Certified copies cost $3 plus the per-page fee. Tax warrant copies are $2 each. Cash, money orders, cashier's checks, and credit cards are all accepted. Personal checks are not. Government agencies use the ScreenDoor portal for their requests in Marion County.

Printable request forms are on the Clerk's website for specific record types. These cover criminal case records, civil case records, marriage license records, divorce decree records, name change records, and juvenile records. Juvenile files need you to be a party of record with valid ID.

Marion County Marriage License Directory

The marriage license office sits inside the City-County Building at 200 E. Washington Street, Room W122. Call the Marion phone directory at 317-327-4720 or email marriage@indy.gov. Walk-ins only. No appointments needed. Both people must show up in person with valid ID that shows date of birth and current address. You need to fill out the online pre-application first, then visit the Marion office within 14 days to finish it.

Indiana Marion residents pay $25 for a Marion County marriage license. Out-of-state Marion residents pay $65 and must get married in Marion County. The license is good for 60 days. There is no waiting period, so you can marry the same day you get the license. Certified copies cost $4 each. The Clerk's website has a list of who can officiate, from clergy and judges to the mayor and members of the General Assembly. Judicial ceremonies are available through the Circuit Court at 317-327-4740 during business hours.

Marion County Assessor Phone Directory

Joseph P.O'Connor is the Marion County Assessor. He is a certified Level III Indiana assessor and a licensed real estate broker. The Assessor's Office is at 200 E. Washington Street, Suite 1360, Indianapolis, IN 46204. Phone is 317-327-4907. Email goes to Assessor@Indy.gov. Hours match the rest of the Marion County offices: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Marion County Assessor's Office page on indy.gov has details about property assessments, appeals, and exemptions. Below is a look at their site.

The Assessor also serves as president of the Marion County Commissioners and secretary of the Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals. Any property transfer documents must get stamped by the Assessor's Office in Room 1360 before the Recorder's Office will accept them. That step trips up a lot of people, so call ahead at 317-327-4907 to make sure you have what you need before you go.

Marion Phone Directory

The Assessor Property Cards portal lets you search Marion County property records for free. You can look up any parcel by its 7-digit number, the 18-digit state parcel number, the owner's name, or the property address. Results give you a report card with ownership info, assessed values, and property details. This tool is one of the most used parts of the Marion County phone directory system for real estate data.

Each report shows data as of a specific date. If you think your assessment is wrong, you can file an appeal. There are two types. An objective appeal covers math or data errors. A subjective appeal is for things like property condition or market adjustments. The deadline to file is June 15th of the notice year. You can appeal online, in person, or by mail to the Marion County Assessor at 200 E. Washington Street, Suite 1360, Indianapolis, IN 46204.

Note: Include a second copy of your appeal form and a self-addressed stamped envelope if you file by mail.

Marion Phone Directory

The Marion County Recorder's Office keeps permanent public records of property transactions. That includes deeds, liens, mortgages, easements, and certified survey maps. Phone is 317-327-4020. Email is recorder@indy.gov. Phone hours run 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Messages get a return call within one to two business days.

Recording fees in Marion County are $1 per page for standard documents. Oversized documents over 11" x 17" cost $5 per page. Certification of documents is $5 plus copy fees. UCC filings run a flat $35 regardless of page count. Under IC 32-21-2-3, all documents must be notarized before recording. IC 36-2-11-15 requires a Social Security number redaction affidavit on every filing. Names on all signatures must be printed or typed underneath per IC 36-2-11-16. These rules apply across Marion County.

You can also search Marion County deed records through the Laredo online search portal. Enter the owner name and filter by document type. If you need copies by phone, call 317-327-4020 with the document number and a credit card. The Recorder sends copies by email. Certified copies are only available in person or by mail.

Property Fraud Alert in Marion County

The Recorder's Office runs a free Property Fraud Alert service. Sign up with your name or business name and you get an alert whenever a document is recorded under it. The FBI calls property fraud one of the fastest growing white-collar crimes. This tool does not stop fraud, but it lets you know right away if something odd shows up in the Marion County records. It takes about two minutes to sign up and there is no cost.

Marion County Public Records Access

Indiana's public records law is strong. Under IC 5-14-3-1, the state holds that all persons are entitled to full and complete information about government affairs. That covers phone directory data, court files, property records, and most government contacts in Marion County. You can view any public record for free at any clerk office. Copies have a small charge, but viewing costs nothing.

Some records are off limits. Active law enforcement investigations, personnel files, trade secrets, and attorney work product are exempt. Juvenile records, mental health files, and adoption records stay sealed. But the vast majority of what you would look for in a Marion County phone directory search is open to the public. If your request gets denied, the City-County Public Access Counselor at 317-327-4055 can help. The State Public Access Counselor is reachable at 317-234-0906 or 1-800-228-6013.

• In-person and phone requests must get a response within 24 hours
• Written requests by email, fax, or mail get a 7-day window
• Agencies cannot charge for viewing records, only copies
• Standard city-county copies cost 4 cents per page
• No labor, overhead, or search fees are allowed under IC 5-14-3

Marion County Birth and Death Records

The Marion County Clerk does not hold birth or death certificates. Those go through the Marion County Health Department at 3838 N. Rural St, Indianapolis, IN 46205. Their phone number is 317-221-2400. For statewide vital records, the Indiana State Department of Health at 2 N. Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46204 handles requests at 317-233-1325. This is a common mix-up in the Marion County phone directory, so save yourself the extra trip and call the health department first.

The Clerk's Office does hold old birth returns from 1882 to 1907 on microfilm and death records from 1872 to 1923 on Marion County side. These sit at the Records Facility on Madison Avenue. Anything after those dates is at Health and Hospital. Plan to start research at least one hour before closing. Staff cannot help with in-depth genealogy work.

Cities in Marion County

Marion County is home to several cities and towns. Indianapolis is by far the largest, and its government is consolidated with Marion County under the Unigov system. The cities below have their own phone directory pages with local contact details and resources.

Speedway, Southport, and other small towns in Marion County fall under Marion County's umbrella for most phone directory and public records needs. You can use the main Marion County Clerk number at 317-327-4740 for those areas.

Nearby Counties Phone Directory

Several Indiana counties border Marion County and have their own clerk offices and phone directory pages. Hamilton County sits to the north. Johnson County is to the south. Hendricks County borders the west side. Each has its own set of contacts and Marion court systems.