Lookup Public Records in Allen CountyIndiana. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.

Allen County, Indiana Overview

Allen County is located in the U.S. state of Indiana. The county was formed in 1823 and named after Col. John Allen, Kentucky state senator. The county seat is Fort Wayne. According to the U.S. Census Bureau of 2010, the county has a population of approximately 363,014 people. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 660.02 square miles of which 657.31 square miles is land and 2.71 square miles is water. Allen County borders the following counties: Noble County to the northwest; DeKalb County to the northeast; Defiance County, Ohio to the northeast; Paulding County, Ohio to the east; Van Wert County, Ohio to the southeast; Adams County to the southeast; Wells County to the southwest; Huntington County to the southwest and Whitley County to the west. Allen County has 32 zip codes. The zip codes are 46704, 46706, 46723, 46733, 46802, 46803, 46804, 46805, 46806, 46807, 46808, 46809, 46814, 46815, 46816, 46818, 46819, 46825, 46835, 46845, 46741, 46743, 46745, 46748, 46765, 46773, 46774, 46777, 46783, 46788, 46797 and 46798. The most populated zip code is 46835.

Allen County Public Records Office Information

It is the goal of the Allen County Board of Commissioners and its departments to comply with the provisions of Indiana Code 5-14-3 (Access to Public Records Act) for the County’s public records. To inspect public records, you will need to complete a Public Records request form. The form can be completed online. Copies of both the Access to Public Records Policy and the public records request form are available at the offices of the Board of Commissioners and its departments.

The physical address of Allen County Public Records Office is:

Citizens Square, Suite 410
200 East Berry Street
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Phone: (260) 449-7555
Fax: (260) 449-7568
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Allen County Clerk of Courts Office Information

The Clerk of the Circuit and Superior Courts is a county elected official who serves as an officer of the court and the manager of court information. The Clerk administers the official court records for all trial court cases with jurisdiction in Allen County, prepares the permanent historical records for the courts, processes and issues various documents for court cases. As a member of the Election Board, the Clerk oversees, conducts and certifies the results for all federal, state, county, township, municipal, special, and school board elections.

Other duties of the Clerk of Courts Office are as follows:

Receipt filing fees, fines and costs for all court cases.
Collect and disburses Child Support payments.
Collect court costs and disburse judgment monies.
Process marriage applications and issue marriage licenses.
File and process new cases for Civil, Criminal, Family Relations, Probate and Small Claims Divisions.
Issue various court documents including arrest warrants, commitments, jailer’s releases, protective orders, service of process and writs.
Maintain the Judgment Docket and Record of Judgments and Orders.
Oversee the maintenance and microfilming of court records.
Prepare certified copies of documents.
Generate notices for jury duty.

Lisbeth A. Borgmann is the Clerk of Courts of Allen County. Borgmann can be contacted at (260) 449-7245.

The physical address of Allen County Clerk of Courts Office is:

Allen County Courthouse
715 S. Calhoun Street, Rm. 200A
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Phone: (260) 449-7245
Fax: (260) 449-7658
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Allen County Recorder’s Office Information

The Allen County Recorder’s Office preserves records ranging from home mortgages and neighborhood covenants to business names and military discharge documents.

Anita Mather is the County Recorder of Allen County. Mather can be contacted at (260) 449-7165 or emailed at [email protected]

The physical address of Allen County Recorder’s Office is:

Allen County Recorder’s Office
1 E. Main St.
Room 100
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Phone: (260) 449-7165
Fax: (260) 449-3261
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Allen, IN Genealogy and Ancestry Records
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads
Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009402,561
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-200932,050
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009796
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-20091,033
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-20091,057
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009692
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-20095,685
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-200930,262
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-20092,303
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-200915,532
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-20091,243
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009122,331
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-20091,102
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-20091,328
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-200941,107
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-200910,303
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009350
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-20092,633
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-20098,228
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009275
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-20091,193
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-20094,366
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-20096,794
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009541
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-200911,999
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-20093,146
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-20093,825
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009690
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-20092,035
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009548
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-200981,278
Allen County Marriage License Office
In order to obtain a marriage license in Allen County, the applicants must apply together, in person, at the County Clerk’s office. Both parties must present their state-issued picture ID, military ID, or passport, and know their social security number
State Law:Marriage – Title 31, Article 11 and Uniform Premarital Agreement Act – Title 31, Article 11, Chapter 3
All State Statutes: Information is online at the State Website
Office:Allen County Marriage License
Location:715 South Calhoun Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 46802
Phone:260-449-7602

Allen County Clerk’s Office
County Government Office

Address: 715 S Calhoun St # 201, Fort Wayne, IN 46802, United States
Phone: 260-449-7245

One response on “Allen County IN

  1. Linda Downey Conley says:

    I am trying to find a copy of my marriage certificate from1957, Feb, to Terry Allen Spain. Until I can prove this marriage I do not have access to any of my bank accounts, Please help me with this, I cannot even cash a check, this has been going on since June. I need help. Thank You, Linda Downey Conley

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