Records
Public Records and Information Requests
The records division of the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office is responsible for handling all requests for information. Request for public records will be responded to within twenty-four hours, if the request is made in person. Record requests received by mail will be responded to within seven days of receipt.
Fees:
Police Reports $2.00
State Crash Reports $5.00
Limited Criminal Background Check $2.00
Fingerprints $10.00 per card
The sheriff's office accepts cash payments, money orders and cashier's checks made payable to DeKalb County Sheriff.
Questions:
Email: sheriff@co.dekalb.in.us
Phone: (260) 925-3365 ext. 4410
Crash Reports
A state crash report can be obtained online at www.buycrash.com, at the sheriff's office during regular business hours, or by mail (listed below).
A crash report may not be available for 3-5 days following the crash as it gets completed and goes through the review process.
Police Reports
Police reports (including minor property damage accidents when no state crash report was completed) can be obtained at the sheriff's office or by mail (listed below).
For public records, police reports, and crash report requests by mail, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope with payment and a Request for Public Records Form to:
DeKalb County Sheriff's Office
Attn: Records
215 E. 8th Street
Auburn, IN 46706
Limited Criminal History Check
Request for Limited Criminal History checks are only accepted when received in person at the sheriff's office with a state approved identification. The limited criminal history check will only produce results from criminal convictions in DeKalb County.
*For juvenile background checks, you will need to contact DeKalb County Probation.
Download the Limited Criminal History Check FormFingerprints
The sheriff's office does fingerprinting from 8:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. We provide the necessary fingerprint card, or you may furnish the fingerprint card.
Payment should be made at the time fingerprints are taken and you will leave with your fingerprint cards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Crash reports can be obtained online at www.buycrash.com, in person at the Sheriff's Office during business hours, or by mail. Send a self-addressed stamped envelope with $5.00 payment and a Request for Public Records Form to the records division.
Police reports cost $2.00, state crash reports cost $5.00, limited criminal background checks cost $2.00, and fingerprinting costs $10.00 per card. The office accepts cash, money orders, and cashier's checks payable to the DeKalb County Sheriff.
In-person requests are responded to within 24 hours. Requests received by mail are responded to within seven days of receipt. Crash reports may not be available for 3 to 5 days following the crash as they are completed and reviewed.