SERVICES (RECORDS) Division

The Records Division of the Mishawaka Police Department retains all police reports, an issues various permits. This Division is sometimes referred to as the Services Division.

Available only at the Records Division office • $5.00 per copy • Cannot be faxed or mailed until fee is received

$3.00 per copy • Cannot be faxed or mailed until fee is received

MON-FRI • 9am-5pm • $3.00 fee per card

• You must live within Mishawaka city limits and be 18 years of age.
  
• Completed applications may be returned to Records Division for local processing 9am-5pm.
• Approved applications may be picked up at the Records Division ONE WEEK after being submitted.
• Then mail the approved form and a certified check to Indianapolis for state approval.
• Fees vary per type and term. Contact the Division to determine the amount.
  

• $5.00 fee paid at Records Division
• Forms then presented to an officer for vehicle inspection and certification
• Salvage titles are not done here. Contact the Indiana State Police.
  
  

• Must be 18 years or older, or an emancipated minor.
• Applications for a Protective Order are available at the office of the Small Claims Court in either Mishawaka or South Bend.

SMALL CLAIMS COURT
County Services Building
219 LWW, Mishawaka
256-6214

• You must fill out the forms yourself and return them to the Small Claims clerk. Your application will be reviewed by a Judge within 24-48 hours and a determination will be made on whether a TEMPORARY Protective Order is warranted. If issued, a hearing date will be given for a PERMANENT Protective Order. Generally, a PERMANENT Protective Order is in effect for ONE YEAR from date issued. It may be renewed if deemed necessary.
• Fee: $30.00 cash or money order
• Keep the Protective Order with you at all times!
  
  

A records check must be requested in person at the Records Division. Bring a photo ID with you. Sorry, records checks cannot be provided online or by fax.

Records Division hours are 8am to 5pm.

FEE: $5.00