The Clerk of the Lake Circuit/Superior Court is a ministerial officer who is the custodian of the Clerk's record and seal, issues process, accepts filings of commencement of actions in litigation, enters judgments and orders of the court, receives money in his official capacity, makes certified copies of record, issues many miscellaneous licenses, and keeps a record of all wills and matters of trust in probate proceedings. The Clerk, who is an officer of the Court, performs all official duties imposed by statute or by lawful authority of the Court.
The Clerk's Office is now accepting major credit cards as form of payment at the counter (face to face transactions only). Valid ID with first and last name matching the credit card is required for each transaction. Note that at this time, American Express cards are NOT accepted.
There is a 3% convenience fee when using credit card as form of payment. This convenience fee is charged by the credit card payment processor.
Michael A. Brown
Clerk of the Lake Circuit/Superior Court
(219) 755-3460
Courts Building, 1st Floor
2293 N. Main Street
Crown Point, IN 46307
Phone: (219) 755-3460 Fax: (219) 755-3520
232 Russell Street
Hammond, IN 46320
Phone: 219-933-2857 Fax: 219-933-2805
3711 Main Street
East Chicago, IN 46312
Phone: 219-398-2442 Fax: 219-392-2482
3000 W. 93rd Ave
Lake County Juvenile Justice Complex
Crown Point, IN 46307
Phone: (219) 660-6900 Fax: (219) 736-6209
Mon-Fri. 8:30am to 4:00pm