Vanderburgh County Clerk Carla Hayden announced a new online option today,which allows the public to request and pay for certain documents with a credit or debit card,then have them mailed to their location.
“With the new Real ID requirements, more people than ever need certified copies of their marriage license or divorce decree, but coming to our office or getting a cashier’s check or money order and mailing it is not always practical,†Hayden said, “So, we have teamed with Fidlar Technologies using their web-based product Official Records Online to offer an online means for requesting and paying for these documents.†Certified copies are needed for most official purposes, including applying for a Real ID. Those doing genealogical research often request uncertified copies.
Official Records Online can be accessed using a link on the Clerk’s website or by going directly to the Official Records Online website at www.officialrecordsonline.com, then selecting “Indiana†and “Vanderburgh Countyâ€. There, the requestor selects the document needed, whether they need a certified or uncertified copy, and the number of copies requested. Next, they provide some identifying information for the document, such as names and dates of marriage or divorce. Finally, the requestor provides mailing information and credit card information. Users will pay the usual fees for copies, certification, and mailing, plus a $10.00 service fee.
“We will continue to take requests in-person, by mail, or by phone, but this provides a fourth option for those who wish to use it,†Hayden said, “Although I expected it to be a popular option for those who live far away, our very first online request came from someone in Evansville.â€
