| Clerk of the Circuit Court | Clerk of the Lake Circuit/Superior Court |
|---|---|
| Clerk address | Lake County Government Complex, 2293 N Main St, Courts Building 2nd Floor, Crown Point, IN 46307 |
| Phone | (219) 755-3460 |
| Hours | Confirm current hours with the clerk before visiting |
| 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) |
Lake County, in Indiana's northwest corner along Lake Michigan, is served by the Clerk of the Lake Circuit/Superior Court, headquartered at the Lake County Government Complex in Crown Point. The office keeps the file for Circuit and Superior Court cases countywide, including civil, criminal, family, probate, and small-claims matters, and it also issues certified copies, processes passport applications, and records some licenses.
Because Lake County's Superior Courts sit in multiple divisions and locations (including satellite offices for East Chicago, Gary, and Hammond), a case may have been filed or heard away from Crown Point even though the Clerk's central office in Crown Point holds the official record. The statewide MyCase portal is the quickest way to find which court and case number are involved before contacting the clerk directly.
Payments to the Clerk's Office for filings are cash or money order only, per the office's own posted policy, while electronically filed cases can be paid online; that distinction matters when requesting copies by mail.
Search Lake County court records online
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Clerk of the Lake Circuit/Superior Court
- Cost
- Free to search on MyCase; per-page fee for copies from the clerk
- Coverage
- Circuit and Superior Court criminal, civil, family, probate, and small-claims cases countywide
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate, Traffic
The Clerk's central office is at the Lake County Government Complex in Crown Point; some Superior Court divisions sit in Gary, Hammond, and East Chicago.
What is available online
MyCase covers Lake County's Circuit and Superior Court cases, including cases from the Gary, Hammond, and East Chicago divisions. As statewide, protection-order, confidential, sealed, and expunged cases are excluded. Older paper files not yet converted to the county's electronic system may only be available by requesting them from the Clerk's Office in person or by mail.
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
Lake County clerk offices
Lake County Government Complex, 2293 N Main St, Courts Building 2nd Floor, Crown Point, IN 46307
Phone: (219) 755-3460
In person. Visit the Clerk's Office at the Lake County Government Complex, 2293 N Main St, Crown Point. Bring the case number or party names; staff can search the index and quote the copy fee. Payment for filings is cash or money order only at the counter.
By mail. Write to the Clerk of the Lake Circuit/Superior Court at 2293 N Main St, Crown Point, IN 46307, with the case number, the documents needed, whether certified copies are required, and payment or a request for a fee quote.
Online. Search MyCase to confirm the case number and check what has already been filed electronically. Certified copies still require a request to the clerk's office.
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 Lake County, Indiana court records online?
Use the statewide MyCase portal, searching by party name or case number, to find Circuit and Superior Court cases filed anywhere in Lake County, including the Gary, Hammond, and East Chicago divisions.
Where is the Lake County Clerk's Office?
At the Lake County Government Complex, 2293 N Main St, Crown Point, IN 46307, in the Courts Building. This is the central office even though some Superior Court divisions sit elsewhere in the county.
Can I pay court fees online in Lake County?
Cases that were e-filed can often be paid electronically; the Clerk's Office requires cash or money order for in-person filing payments at the counter.
How do I get a certified copy of a Lake County court record?
Request it from the Clerk of the Lake Circuit/Superior Court in person or by mail, with the case number and a note that you need certification. There is a per-page fee plus a certification fee.
Sources
- Clerk of the Lake Circuit/Superior Court — https://lakecountyin.gov/departments/clerk-circuit-superior
- Lake County Circuit Court — https://lakecountyin.gov/departments/circuit-court
- Indiana Judicial Branch — Lake County — https://www.in.gov/courts/local/lake-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.