| Clerk of the Circuit Court | Clerk of the Allen Circuit and Superior Courts |
|---|---|
| Clerk address | Allen County Courthouse, 715 S. Calhoun St, Room 200A, Fort Wayne, IN 46802 |
| Phone | (260) 449-7245 |
| Hours | Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. |
| Earliest records noted | Varies by court — older files may be on paper or microfilm |
| Plain copy fee | $1.00 per page (IC 33-37-5-1) |
| Certified copy fee | $1.00 per page plus a $3.00 certification fee per document (IC 33-37-5-1 and IC 33-37-5-3) |
Allen County, home to Fort Wayne, is served by the Clerk of the Allen Circuit and Superior Courts, based at the Allen County Courthouse downtown. The office keeps records for criminal, civil, small claims, traffic, probate, and domestic-relations cases heard in the county's Circuit and Superior Courts, and it publishes a clear, itemized fee schedule for copies on its own website — one of the more transparent county clerk sites in the state.
Case information for Allen County is searchable for free on the statewide MyCase portal. The Clerk's Office also allows in-person self-service lookups during regular business hours at the Central Services Division in the courthouse, and its website lists exactly which case types are covered online versus which require an in-person request.
Search Allen County court records online
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Clerk of the Allen Circuit and Superior Courts
- Cost
- Free to search on MyCase; $1.00 per page for plain copies, plus $3.00 per document for certification
- Coverage
- Circuit and Superior Court criminal, civil, small-claims, traffic, probate, and domestic-relations cases countywide
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate, Traffic
The Clerk's website publishes an itemized cost schedule and explains how to request copies, at allencountyclerk.in.gov/obtain-copies-of-records/.
What is available online
MyCase covers Allen County's Circuit and Superior Court criminal, civil, small-claims, traffic, probate, and domestic-relations cases. The Clerk's own site notes that members of the public can also perform in-person lookups at the Central Services Division in Room 201 of the courthouse. As statewide, protection-order, confidential, sealed, and expunged cases will not appear in either search.
Which clerk has your record
In Indiana, the clerk who keeps a file depends on which court heard the case. Check the court name on the case notice, citation, or order, then use the office and coverage details above to identify the record holder. Court names and responsibilities differ by state; a county clerk may not keep court case files. For federal cases, see the PACER guide. The full court structure is on the Indiana page.
| Court | Typical cases | Records kept by |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana Tax Court | Appeals of state and local tax assessments and determinations | Clerk of the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, and Tax Court |
| Circuit Courts | Felony criminal cases; Divorce, custody, and other family cases; Civil suits of any amount | Clerk of the Circuit Court |
| Superior Courts | Felony and misdemeanor criminal cases; Civil suits; Family and juvenile matters | Clerk of the Circuit Court (the same office keeps Superior Court files in most counties) |
| City and Town Courts | Ordinance violations; Traffic infractions and misdemeanors within city or town limits; Minor criminal offenses | Clerk of the city or town court (a separate office from the county clerk) |
Request records in person or by mail
Allen County clerk offices
Allen County Courthouse, 715 S. Calhoun St, Room 200A, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Phone: (260) 449-7245
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
In person. Visit the Central Services Division, Room 201, Allen County Courthouse, 715 S. Calhoun St, Fort Wayne. Bring the case number if known; staff can look up the case and provide copies at the posted rate.
By mail. Write to the Clerk of the Allen Circuit and Superior Courts with the case number, the documents needed, whether certified copies are required, and payment. The Clerk's website itemizes the fee schedule so you can calculate the exact amount before mailing.
Online. Search MyCase to confirm the case number and see what has already been filed electronically; certified copies still require a request to the clerk.
Fees
| Item | Typical cost in Indiana |
|---|---|
| Plain copy | $1.00 per page (IC 33-37-5-1) |
| Certified copy | $1.00 per page plus a $3.00 certification fee per document (IC 33-37-5-1 and IC 33-37-5-3) |
These are the statewide caps set by Title 33, Article 37 of the Indiana Code. A county's legislative body may adopt its own document-fee ordinance, but it cannot exceed the statutory per-page rate. Confirm the current fee with the specific clerk's office before sending payment, since local ordinances and add-on fees (such as record-perpetuation fees) vary. Amounts confirmed against the current Indiana Code text of IC 33-37-5-1 ($1 per legal- or letter-size page, including partially covered pages) and IC 33-37-5-3 ($3 for each certificate under seal). Both sections exempt records copied through electronic "enhanced access" and documents sent by fax or electronically.
Need a copy an agency will accept? See how to get certified copies of court records.
Sealed and restricted records
Indiana's Rules on Access to Court Records (which replaced Administrative Rule 9 on January 1, 2020) presume court records are public unless a rule or statute excludes them. Categories that will not appear in MyCase or a public in-person search include:
The Indiana guide lists every category of sealed and restricted record, and our guide to expunging or sealing a criminal record explains how to remove one from public view.
Frequently asked questions
How do I search Allen County, Indiana court records online?
Use the statewide MyCase portal to search by name or case number for Circuit and Superior Court cases, or visit the Central Services Division at the Allen County Courthouse for an in-person lookup.
What does it cost to get a copy of an Allen County court record?
Plain copies are $1.00 per page; certified copies are $1.00 per page plus a $3.00 certification fee per document, per the Clerk's published cost schedule.
Where is the Allen County Clerk's Office?
Room 200A of the Allen County Courthouse, 715 S. Calhoun St, Fort Wayne, IN 46802. Record requests and public lookups are handled through the Central Services Division in Room 201.
Does Allen County have a separate small-claims court record?
Small-claims cases are part of the Superior Court system and are kept by the same Clerk's Office as other civil, criminal, and traffic cases.
Sources
- Clerk of the Allen Circuit and Superior Courts — https://allencountyclerk.in.gov/
- Allen County Clerk — Cost & How to Request Records — https://allencountyclerk.in.gov/obtain-copies-of-records/cost-how-to-request-records/
- Allen County Clerk — Records — https://allencountyclerk.in.gov/records/
- Indiana Judicial Branch — Allen County — https://www.in.gov/courts/local/allen-county
- Indiana Judicial Branch — About the Courts — https://www.in.gov/courts/about/
- MyCase (Indiana Courts Case Search) — https://public.courts.in.gov/mycase/
- Indiana Judicial Branch — Searching MyCase (Help) — https://www.in.gov/courts/help/mycase/
- Indiana State Police — Get a Limited Criminal History — https://www.in.gov/isp/criminal-history-services/get-limited-criminal-history/
- Appellate Docket Search Tool — https://publicaccess.courts.in.gov/docket
- Indiana Judicial Branch — Appellate Decisions — https://www.in.gov/courts/public-records/appellate-decisions
- Indiana Code 35-38-9 — Sealing and Expunging Conviction Records — https://iga.in.gov/ic/2026/Title_35/Article_38/Chapter_9.pdf
- Indiana Code Title 33, Article 37 — Court Fees — https://iga.in.gov/laws/2025/ic/titles/33/articles/37
- Indiana Code 33-37-5 — Collection of Additional Fees (document fee $1/page; certificate under seal $3) — https://iga.in.gov/ic/2026/Title_33/Article_37/Chapter_5.pdf
- Indiana Rules on Access to Court Records, Rule 5 (Records Excluded from Public Access) — https://rules.incourts.gov/Content/records/rule5/current.htm
- PACER — Federal court records — https://pacer.uscourts.gov/
See also: all Indiana counties.