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Records/Services Division

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The Records/Services Division of the Mishawaka Police Department retains all police reports and issues various permits.

 

Assistant Chief, Records/Services Division
Alex Arendt
Phone (574) 258-1681
Fax (574) 258-1690
200 N. Church Street
Mishawaka, IN 46544

Records Hours:
Monday - Friday - 9am - 5pm  

 

Fees are payable by

Cash, Personal Check, Money Order or Cashier Check ONLY
(Credit/Debit cards ARE NOT ACCEPTED)

(effective as of January 1, 2011 per Ordinance No. 5268)

**The exact amount for these services is greatly appreciated.**

 

Accident Reports

Can be purchased online at BuyCrash.com.

OR

Also available at the Records Division office

  • $5.00 per copy
  • Cannot be faxed or mailed until fee is received

Case Reports
  • $5.00 per copy
  • Cannot be faxed or mailed until fee is received

Fingerprinting
  • $5.00 fee per card
  • Done every day

Gun Permits

REQUIREMENTS

  • Live within Mishawaka city limits
  • Be at least 18 years of age.

PROCESS

Go online to: www.in.gov/isp (questions call 317-232-8264)

  • Fill out your handgun permit AND
  • Schedule a (L1 - digital) fingerprint appointment online

Location: Goodwill, 3420 Grape Rd., Mishawaka IN

  • Pay your State Fee online at the time of application
    (have your credit/debit card available)

Be sure to note your application number
and password to track the status of your application.

 

IF YOU FAIL TO SCHEDULE THE APPOINTMENT
DURING THE APPLICATION PROCESS

Once you have completed the online steps, come to Mishawaka Police Department Records Division with your Application Number to pay your local fee.

Local fees can be paid with cash, personal check, certified check, or money order.

 

FEES / TERM:

  • 4-year.............................................................$10.00 [State $30.00]
  • Lifetime permit w/current 4-yr permits..........$40.00 [State $60.00]
  • Lifetime permit w/o current 4-yr permits.......$50.00 [State $75.00]

Motor Checks

Contact the Indiana State Police (800) 552-2959

OR

Mishawaka Police

  • $5.00 fee (payable in advance at the Records Division)
  • Salvage titles are done Mon-Fri from 9am-12pm
    (please call ahead to confirm officer availability)
  • An officer will inspect and certify the vehicle

Protective Orders

 

Record Checks
(employment, etc)
  • Must be requested in person at the Records Division. Photo ID is required..
    Sorry, records checks cannot be provided online or by fax.
  • May take up to 48 hours to process.
  • Only for cases investigated by the Mishawaka Police Department.
  • Fee: $10.00

Alex Arendt, Assistant Chief
Phone (574) 968-0943
Fax (574) 258-1690
200 N. Church Street
Mishawaka, IN 46544