Clark County, IN Public Records
Clark County has an estimated population of 127,479 (2024) across 373 square miles of land. In Indiana, deeds, mortgages and other land records are recorded by the County Recorder. Court cases are handled by the Indiana Judicial Branch; use the official links below to find the courthouse and clerk for Clark County.
📍 Clark County at a Glance
| Population (2024 est.) | 127,479 Source: www2.census.gov ↗ |
| Land area | 373 sq mi Source: www2.census.gov ↗ |
| Largest community | JeffersonvillePopulation 52,912 (2024 est.) |
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🏛️ Courthouse & Records Offices in Clark County, IN
These are the main offices to visit in person in Clark County: the Circuit Court Clerk for court case files. Details come from official state and court directories; hours and services can change, so call or check the official website before you go. Anything the official source does not list is marked “Not stated”.
⚖️ Clark County Clerk of the Circuit Court
| Address | Clark County Government Building, 501 E. Court Avenue, Jeffersonville, IN 47130 |
| Directions | Get directions ↗ |
| Phone | (812) 285-6244 |
| Hours | Not stated |
| Records available | Circuit and Superior Court case records for the county (civil, criminal, family, probate, small claims, traffic); the Clerk also issues marriage licenses |
| Official website | Not stated |
| Sources | in.gov/…/court-directory.pdf ↗ |
| Last verified | October 17, 2026 |
⚖️ Criminal Records in Clark County, IN
Criminal case records for Clark County are kept by the court that heard each case. In Indiana, felony and misdemeanor cases are heard by the Circuit and Superior Courts of the county; some cities and towns also have city or town courts for misdemeanors and ordinance cases. Many court records are public and can be viewed or copied at the clerk's office of the court that heard the case. Source: in.gov ↗
⚖️ Where to get criminal records for Clark County
| State court system | Indiana Judicial Branch |
🔍 Background Check in Clark County, IN
A people search for Clark County pulls together public records such as court cases, property records and address history. It is for personal use only: under the FCRA it may not be used to screen tenants, employees, or for credit or insurance decisions. The official record sources for Clark County are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Clark County
| Sex offender registry | Indiana Sex and Violent Offender Registry Source: icrimewatch.net ↗ |
| State court system | Indiana Judicial Branch |
📋 Arrest Records in Clark County, IN
Arrest and booking records for Clark County are created by the arresting agency — usually the local police department, the county sheriff's office or the Indiana State Police. Once someone is charged, the case becomes a court record at the court that handles criminal cases for the area.
📋 Where to get arrest records for Clark County
| State court system | Indiana Judicial Branch |
🏛️ Court Records in Clark County, IN
Court records for Clark County include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Clark County, with addresses from the official Indiana Judicial Branch directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Clark County
| State court system | Indiana Judicial Branch |
🏠 Property Records in Clark County, IN
In Indiana, deeds, mortgages and other land records are recorded by the County Recorder. Property tax assessments are kept by the County Assessor.
🏠 Where to get property records for Clark County
| Land records | In Indiana, deeds, mortgages and other land records are recorded by the County Recorder. |
📜 Vital Records in Clark County, IN
In Indiana, certified birth and death certificates can also be ordered from the local (county) health department. Statewide records can also be ordered from the Indiana Department of Health – Vital Records.
📜 Where to get vital records for Clark County
| State vital records office | Indiana Department of Health – Vital Records Source: in.gov ↗ |
🔒 Sex Offender Registry in Clark County, IN
The official sex offender registry for Clark County is maintained by the state. Search it directly — it is free and updated by law enforcement. Registry information may not be used to threaten, intimidate or harass anyone.
🔒 Where to get sex offender registry for Clark County
| Official registry | Indiana Sex and Violent Offender Registry Source: icrimewatch.net ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Clark County, IN
Divorce cases in Indiana are heard by the Circuit or Superior Court in each county. The full divorce case file, including the final decree, is kept by the clerk of that court. Some state vital records offices also issue divorce certificates or verifications; check with the Indiana Department of Health – Vital Records.
📄 Where to get divorce records for Clark County
| Divorce court | Divorce cases in Indiana are heard by the Circuit or Superior Court in each county. |
| State vital records office | Indiana Department of Health – Vital Records Source: in.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Indiana Judicial Branch |
Largest Communities in Clark County
Jeffersonville (52,912), Clarksville (22,041), Sellersburg (10,057), Charlestown (8,559), Utica (1,254), Borden (816) 2024 population estimates, U.S. Census Bureau.