The Allen County Board of Commissioners is pleased to announce the launch of a new system that offers residents easier access to public records and increased transparency.
Allen County Board of Commissioners news release:
Allen County Board of Commissioners announces launch of new access to public records portal
Allen County, Indiana (July 2, 2025) – The Allen County Board of Commissioners is pleased to announce the launch of a new system that offers residents easier access to public records and increased transparency.
Allen County partnered with CivicPlus, the county website provider, to implement NextRequest. The NextRequest solution is a web-based platform designed to simplify and modernize public records management. The platform not only enables residents to easily submit public records requests but also allows them to track their request status and access a number of public records already uploaded into the system.
In a joint statement the Allen County Commissioners shared that, “It is important to continue to update technology to improve communication between Allen County residents and local government. We’re pleased with this solution that will simplify record requests for constituents and automate tasks that were cumbersome and time-consuming for our employees. NextRequest will save taxpayers money, enhance collaboration across departments, and assist staff in delivering timely responses.”
The link to the NextRequest portal can be found on the Public Records Request page on the county’s website. Other website features that allow Allen County residents to customize their viewing and communication experience with county government are MyAccount and Notify Me® Citizen Communication Subscription. Check out these features and more at https://www.allencounty.in.gov.
There are many departments within county government that create, maintain, and/or archive records. For the sake of record releases, the Allen County Board of Commissioners manages collecting records for the 15 departments that fall under its purview as well as copies of contracts. The following lists include different departments along with examples of some of the records in their care.
Allen County Recorder’s Office
https://www.allencountyrecorder.us/
Property Deeds
Mortgages and liens
Neighborhood Covenants
Military Discharge RecordsAllen County Department of Health
https://allencountyhealth.com/records
Paternity Affidavits
Birth & Death Records
Phase 1 Environmental Assessments
Health Inspection Records
Vaccination & Medical Records
Genealogical RecordsAllen County Clerk of the Circuit & Superior Courts
https://allencountyclerk.in.gov/obtain-copies-of-records/
Marriage Records
Certified Copies of Court RecordsPolice Records
Requests for police records need to be submitted to the specific police department that handled the matter. You may also find information already in the judicial system by visiting the MyCase Case Search website.Requests for information on properties within the City of Fort Wayne city limits should be submitted to the City of Fort Wayne Public Information Office: https://cityoffortwayne.nextrequest.com/.
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