Allen County, IN Public Records

Circuit Court
715 S Calhoun St, Rm 20
Clerk of Courts
Ft Wayne, IN 46802 http://www.allencounty.us/clerk-of-th
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM EST
P: 260-449-7245, 260-449-7890
F: 260-449-7552
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil, Family. Juvenile
Restricted Records: No juvenile, adoption or sealed records released
The Circuit Clerk direct line is 260-449-7602. Mandatory E-Filing for attorneys began on April 7, 2017.
New Haven City Court (Closed)
815 Lincoln Hwy E
New Haven, IN 46774 http://newhaven.in.gov/city-court/
Hours: 7:30AM-4PM M-TH; 7AM-3:30PM F EST
P: 260-748-7878
F: 260-748-7979
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil, Infractions
On 12/31/2018 this court was abolished. Prior to closing this court had county-wide jurisdiction over misdemeanor crimes, civil disputes, infraction violations & violations of New Haven's Municipal Code. For case information call 260-449-7175.
Superior Court
715 S Calhoun St, Rm 20
Clerk of Courts
Ft Wayne, IN 46802 https://allensuperiorcourt.us/
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM EST
P: 260-449-7245, 260-449-7681
F: 260-449-7552
Jurisdiction: Felony (low levels), Misdemeanor, Civil, Eviction, Small Claims, Probate, Family, Traffic
Restricted Records: No juvenile, adoption or sealed records released
Reach Misdemeanor & Traffic at 260-449-7655.

Allen County, IN Vital Records

Contact the Allen County Office of the County Recorder if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

Allen County
County Recorder
1 E Main St, Rm 100
Fort Wayne, IN 46802-1890 http://www.allencountyrecorder.us/Hom
8AM-5PM EST
Phone: 260-449-7165
Fax: 260-449-3261
Recorded Documents

Allen County Vital Certificates

If you would like to obtain a hard copy of a birth, death, marriage, divorce, or other vital record, you can do so by searching for and requesting a vital certificate. Vital certificates are hard copy documents, the same as those used by the United States government.

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Allen County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 657.25 sq mi
Population (2009): 353,888
  • Females: 50.9%
  • White: 83.7%
  • Black/African American: 11.9%
  • Asian: 2.1%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 6.4%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 78.1%
Population Change (2000-2009): 22,039
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 4%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 7.5%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 11.5%
High School Graduates (2000): 85.7%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 22.7%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.53
Housing Units (2000): 138,905
Homeownership Rate (2000): 71%
Migration Flow to Allen County, IN from (2007-2008):

Allen County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $9,995,038
  • Construction: $635,134
  • Retail Trade: $583,729
  • Professional and Technical Services: $526,973
  • Healthcare: $1,539,934
  • Banking: $656,144
  • Retail Trade: $583,729
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $239,661
  • Manufacturing: $2,007,164
  • Farms: $21,946
  • Government: $990,481
Employed (2000): 167,203
Unemployed (2000): 8,237
Unemployment Rate (2009): 10.2%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $33,698
Local Government Employment (2007): 12,477
Local Government Revenue (2007): $815,381 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $554,842 (thou. dol.)

Allen County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 5,450
  • Per 1,000 population: 15.6
Deaths (2007): 2,595
  • Per 1,000 population: 7.4
Infant Deaths (2007): 42
  • Per 1,000 population: 7.7

Allen County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 885
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 25
  • Forcible rape: 117
  • Robbery: 497
  • Aggravated Assault: 246
Property Crimes (2008): 11,796
  • Burglary: 2,701
  • Larceny-Theft: 8,316
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 779

Allen County Genealogy Records