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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Pulaski County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Indiana state publishers on the review date. 2 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Pulaski County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Pulaski County, Indiana — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
12,421
Population
Census estimate
4,795
Households
Census estimate
$56,823
Median income
Annual household
$131,500
Median home value
Census ACS
Winamac
County seat
In Indiana
Criminal records
1 source
Court records
3 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
2 sources
Vital records
see state portal
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
1 source
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Pulaski County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Pulaski County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Pulaski County - Indiana Judicial Branch Subscribe to access Document Images |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Pulaski County state portal below |
| Property records | DLGF: Assessed Value Search Pulaski - DLGF |
| Vital records | Health: Vital Records: Home |
| Voter records | Indiana Voters - IN.gov |
| Professional licenses | Person Search Results - Indiana Licensing Enterprise - IN.gov |
| Recorded documents | Recorder - SBOA |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Pulaski County. Sources reviewed June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Pulaski County Records
2026
Pulaski County official government portal active
The official Pulaski County government website at www.pulaskionline.org continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Pulaski County court records portal verified
State court system links for Pulaski County verified against the Indiana judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Pulaski County property records online
Pulaski County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Pulaski County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Pulaski County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Pulaski County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the Indiana statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the Indiana state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Pulaski County Records
❌ Myth: "Pulaski County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Pulaski County are held by the Indiana state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Pulaski County are gone everywhere."
✓ Truth: False. Sealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
❌ Myth: "Free 'instant background' sites have Pulaski County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Indiana state repository has verified, current Pulaski County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Pulaski County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Pulaski County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
❌ Myth: "All county records older than 50 years are public."
✓ Truth: Partially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).
Primary Sources and Official Record Portals
- www.pulaskionline.org — Official Pulaski County government website
- www.in.gov — Court records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Pulaski County & Indiana Records
For records not specific to Pulaski County, use Indiana's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Indiana statewide record systems:
- Indiana Court Records →
- Indiana Criminal Records →
- Indiana Property Records →
- Indiana Vital Records →
- Indiana Voter Records →
- Indiana Wants & Warrants →
- Indiana Licenses →
- Indiana Recorded Documents →
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Indiana statewide records: Court records · Criminal records · Wants & warrants · Property records · Vital records · Voter records · Licenses · Recorded docs
National directories: Court records · Criminal records · Property records · Vital records · Federal databases
About Pulaski County, Indiana
Pulaski County is located in northwest Indiana. The county seat is Winamac (official site: http://www.pulaskionline.org/).
- Population: 12,421
- Households: 4,795
- Median household income: $56,823
- Median home value: $131,500
- Below poverty line: 12.8%
- Land area: 433.7 sq mi
- Population density: 28.6 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 4
- NCES schools indexed: 6
in.gov
Official Free
Federal, Indiana State, and local Pulaski County prison systems are required to document all prisoners and public inmate records on every incarcerated person. An Offender search can locate an inmate, provide visitation and [link removed] CITY & COUNTY JAILS Inmate Search for Pulaski County - Jails in Indiana. Clicking on any of the Pulaski County or city facilities below will direct you to an information page with Inmate Search, Visitation, Mail, Phone, Email, Court cases, Most Wanted, Recent Arrests, Bail/Bond and more.
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Pulaski County - Indiana Judicial Branch
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Counties in this district: LaPorte, Pulaski, Starke · District governance plan · Find case information and some documents at mycase.in.gov · Attorneys are required to e-file in this county; others are encouraged to e-file. Learn the basics and get started. Get official and provisional data about the types of cases filed and disposed in courts across the state. Indiana Judicial Branch ·
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Indiana Courts Case Search - MyCase
Criminal & Court Records
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Statewide Indiana court case records.
public.courts.in.gov
DLGF: Assessed Value Search
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This line will be highlighted in yellow and is the equivalent of the property's gross assessed value as shown on the Notice of Assessment or Tax Bill. Once you have entered information, click the "Search" button. To view an individual record, click the "Details" box. To view the information in an Excel file, click "Download." The data contained in these searches come directly from each county, so the format in the database may vary.
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Pulaski - DLGF
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An official website of the Indiana State Government Click HERE to visit the Pulaski County website. The budget order is a critical document in calculating tax bills. The order contains the state's certification of the approved budget, the certified net assessed value, the tax rate, and
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ISP: Criminal History Services
Official Free
Find information about Indiana's firearm laws · Request a limited criminal history · Find the number for the State Police post in my district · Buy a vehicle crash report · Find out about current road conditions in Indiana · Find Community Resources · Request New Investigation of Uncharged Death ·
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Recorder - SBOA
Official Free
An official website of the Indiana State Government The primary duty of the county recorder is to record instruments submitted for recording after ensuring that each instrument presented meets essential requirements. Each instrument must be entered into the Entry Book and properly indexed for future retrieval. The recorder makes all recorded documents available to the public and can supply copies of any instrument or certify to the record.
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Health: Vital Records: Home
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An official website of the Indiana State Government For faster service, place your order through the local health department where the event occurred. View local health department information here. IDOH Vital Records does not offer a walk-in service. Please contact your local health department (LHD) in the county
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Indiana Voters - IN.gov
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Person Search Results - Indiana Licensing Enterprise - IN.gov
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Pulaski County?
Pulaski County court cases are searchable through the Pulaski County - Indiana Judicial Branch portal: https://www.in.gov/courts/local/pulaski-county/. Indiana also operates a state-level case lookup through the Odyssey Case Search system. For federal matters, see PACER.
Can my employer see a sealed record in Indiana?
Generally, most private employers running a standard name-based check cannot see a sealed Indiana record. However, government employers, law enforcement, schools, healthcare facilities, and any role requiring a fingerprint-based check can see sealed records under specific statutory exemptions. Confirm specifics with the sealing court.
Does an arrest show up on a background check before conviction in Indiana?
Yes — in Indiana, an arrest can appear on a name-based background check from the moment of booking, even before any court ruling. Whether it appears on an employment screening depends on the type of check (name-based vs. fingerprint-based) and how recent the arrest is.
Are Pulaski County records free to search?
Yes — every link on this page goes to an official government source. Basic searches are free. Certified copies and formal background checks carry the standard government fee.