Tippecanoe County Phone Directory

The Tippecanoe County phone directory covers all public offices in the Lafayette area, from the clerk and recorder to the Tippecanoe assessor and Tippecanoe court system. You can use it to find phone numbers, addresses, and hours for county government contacts. Whether you need to reach the courthouse, look up in the phone directory a case, or check property records, this directory pulls it all into one place. Tippecanoe County keeps most of its public records open under Indiana law, and many are available online through free search tools. Start with a name or office below to find what you need in the Tippecanoe County phone directory.

Tippecanoe County Clerk Phone Directory

The Tippecanoe County Clerk is Julie Roush. Her office sits on the 2nd floor at 301 Main Street in Lafayette. Tippecanoe is the main Tippecanoe hub for court filings, case lookups, and phone directory requests in Tippecanoe County. You can call the clerk at 765-423-9326 or send a fax to 765-423-9194. The mailing address is P.O. Box 1665, Lafayette, IN 47902. If you have a quick question about a case or need to check a filing date, email works too at jroush@tippecanoe.in.gov.

Office hours run Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. On Tuesday the Tippecanoe office stays open late until 6:30 PM. That extra time on Tuesday gives people who work standard hours a chance to come in and handle court business in person. The clerk handles civil cases, criminal cases, small claims, and traffic matters. She also processes marriage licenses and keeps vital records for Tippecanoe County.

Walk-in service is the fastest way to get copies of court documents. Tippecanoe residents can also call the phone number listed above and ask them to mail what you need. Fees for copies are set by state law. Most basic copies run a few dollars per page. Certified copies cost more, but the clerk staff can tell you the exact amount when you call.

Tippecanoe Phone Directory

Tippecanoe County runs its own court records page through Tippecanoe County website. This is a good starting point if you want to find case information, look up a party name, or check the status of a filing. The page links to the statewide search tools and gives you direct access to local court data. It is free to use and does not need an account.

For a deeper search across all Indiana counties, the state runs MyCase. This tool covers every court in the state, including Tippecanoe County circuit and superior courts. You can search by case number, party name, attorney name, or citation number. Results show parties, case type, status, hearing dates, and some orders. Use an asterisk for partial name matches. The system caps results at 1,000 per search, so narrow your terms if you get too many hits.

Indiana law is clear on court record access. Under IC 5-14-3, any person can inspect and copy public records during regular business hours. That includes court files, case dockets, and directory data held by the Tippecanoe County clerk. Some records are sealed or restricted. Juvenile cases, expunged records, and protection order details stay off limits in the online system. For those, you would need to file a formal request with the court.

Note: MyCase updates on a rolling basis, so new filings and orders may take a day or two to appear in search results.

Tippecanoe County Recorder Directory

Kristy Martin serves as the Tippecanoe County Recorder. Her office is at 20 North 3rd Street, 2nd Floor, in Lafayette. The phone number is 765-423-9352. The recorder handles property deeds, mortgages, liens, and other land records for the county. If you need to find who owns a piece of land or check for a lien on a property, this is where you start.

Property records in Tippecanoe County go back many years. The recorder keeps both old and new documents on file. You can request copies by phone, mail, or in person. Fees depend on the type of document and the phone number of pages. Most people call the Tippecanoe recorder office first to confirm what they need and how much it will cost before making the trip to Lafayette. The staff is used to helping people find records and can guide you through the process over the phone.

For online property searches, the Beacon GIS system is a solid tool. It covers Tippecanoe County parcels and lets you search by address, owner name, or parcel number. The results show parcel maps, assessed values, tax info, and owner details. Beacon is free to use and does not need a login for basic searches. It gives you a fast way to pull up property phone directory data without calling the recorder office at all.

Phone Directory for Tippecanoe Assessor

Linda Phillips is the Tippecanoe County Assessor. Her office is at 20 North 3rd Street in Lafayette, same building as the recorder. Call the Tippecanoe phone directory at 765-423-9255 to reach the assessor by phone. For general help with property values or assessment questions, you can also email assessorhelp@tippecanoe.in.gov.

The assessor sets property values for tax purposes across the county. If you think your assessment is wrong, you can file an appeal through the assessor office. They handle residential, commercial, and agricultural properties. The office also keeps records on building permits, property transfers, and land use changes. All of this data feeds into the Tippecanoe County phone directory system for property records. You can look up any parcel and see who owns it, what it is worth according to the county, and how much tax is owed on it.

Property data is public in Indiana. IC 5-14-3 makes it clear that assessment records, tax bills, and ownership information are open to anyone who asks. You do not need to give a reason. Just call the assessor office or use the Beacon tool online to get what you need from the Tippecanoe County directory.

Tippecanoe Phone Directory

Indiana's Access to Public Records Act, found at IC 5-14-3, governs how public records work in Tippecanoe County. The law says any person can inspect and copy records held by a public agency. That includes the clerk, recorder, assessor, and any other county office. You do not need to be a resident. You do not need to explain why you want the records. The law is broad and covers most government documents.

Agencies must respond to in-person or phone requests within 24 hours. Written requests get a 7-day window. The county can charge for copies, but the fee cannot go above the actual cost of making them. There is no charge just to look at a record in person. If a request gets denied, you can contact the Indiana Public Access Counselor at 317-234-0906 for help. They handle complaints about records access across the state, including issues that come up in Tippecanoe County.

Some records are exempt from public access. These include active law enforcement investigations, certain personnel files, trade secrets, and juvenile records. Mental health records and adoption files stay sealed too. But the vast bulk of what the Tippecanoe County phone directory covers, like court cases, property records, and government contacts, is open to the public with no restrictions.

Tippecanoe County Online Search Tools

Several free Tippecanoe online tools cover Tippecanoe County records. The Tippecanoe phone directory covers this office. Each one focuses on a different type of data. Here is what you can use without leaving your desk.

• Tippecanoe Court Records - county-level court case search
• MyCase - statewide court records covering all Indiana counties
• Beacon GIS - property search by address, owner, or parcel number
• Indiana Voters Portal - check voter registration and find polling locations

The Indiana Voters Portal lets you check your registration status, find your polling place, and view sample ballots. It works for all Tippecanoe County precincts. You need your name and date of birth to search. The portal also shows your assigned districts and elected officials, which can be handy if you need to find a phone number for your representative.

Between these tools, you can handle most Tippecanoe County phone directory lookups from home. Court cases, property data, voter info, and state-level records are all searchable online. For anything else, a phone call to the clerk at 765-423-9326 is usually the fastest route to getting an answer.

How to Get Records in Tippecanoe County

There are three main ways to get public records from Tippecanoe Tippecanoe County offices. Each has its own pros and cons depending on what you need and how fast you need it.

In person is the most direct option. Go to the clerk office at 301 Main Street, 2nd Floor, in Lafayette during Tippecanoe business hours. You can view records for free and get copies on the spot. Bring cash or a check for any copy fees. The staff can help you find the right file if you are not sure where to look. This works best for court records and vital records like marriage licenses.

By phone is good for quick questions. Call 765-423-9326 for the clerk, 765-423-9352 for the recorder, or 765-423-9255 for the assessor. Staff can look up basic info and tell you what they have on file. If you need copies mailed to you, they can set that up over the phone. You will need to pay any fees in advance, usually by check or money order sent to the mailing address.

Online works for many searches. Use the tools listed above to pull up court cases, property data, and voter information. These are free and available any time. Not every record type is online yet, but the county keeps adding more each year. The Tippecanoe County phone directory through these online portals covers a wide range of public data that used to require a trip to the courthouse.

Note: Certified copies of court documents must be requested through the clerk office and cannot be obtained through online search tools.

Tippecanoe County Cities Directory

Tippecanoe County includes two major cities that have their own phone directory pages. Both cities rely on the county offices in Lafayette for court records, property filings, and most other public record needs.

Lafayette is the county seat and the largest city in Tippecanoe County. The courthouse and all major county offices are in Lafayette. West Lafayette sits across the Wabash River and is home to Purdue University. Both cities share the same county-level phone directory resources for courts, property records, and public data. City-specific contacts like police, fire, and utilities have their own numbers listed on each city page.

Nearby Indiana Counties

If you need records from a county next to Tippecanoe, these pages can help. Each one covers the clerk, recorder, assessor, and court system for the Tippecanoe area.