MPD Records and Services Division
The Records and Services Division of the Mishawaka Police Department retains all police reports and issues various permits.
Forms of payment accepted: Credit/Debit Cards/Cash/Money Orders/Checks. An ATM is available in the lobby.
- $10 per DVD video
- $5 per case report
Pay UTT (Uniform and Traffic Tickets) via phone.
100 Lincolnway West
Mishawaka, IN 46544
Phone: (574) 258-1681
Email: mpdrecords@mishawaka.in.gov
Fax: (574) 258-1690
Services Director/Custodian of Records Division:
Brad Haney
Records Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:00am – 5:00pm
Accident Reports
Can be purchased online at BuyCrash.com, Carfax.com, via email or phone at the Records Division Office for $5.00 per copy.
Cannot be faxed or mailed until fee is received.
You must call the Records Department with a credit or debit card payment.
Phone: (574) 258-1681
Email: mpdrecords@mishawaka.in.gov
Case Reports
Request can only be submitted in person. $5.00 per copy.
Cannot be faxed or mailed until fee is received.
Fingerprinting
$5.00 fee per card.
Must be in person and provide valid picture ID.
Records Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:00am – 5:00pm
Firearm Permits
You must follow several steps to obtain a gun permit.
REQUIREMENTS
- Live within Mishawaka city limits
- Be at least 18 years of age
- No local fees
PROCESS
- Go online to: https://www.in.gov/isp/ (for questions, call 317-232-8264).
- Fill out your handgun permit AND schedule a (L1 – digital) fingerprint appointment here.
- Please provide the IdentoGo application # and receipt from IdentoGo.
IF YOU FAIL TO SCHEDULE THE APPOINTMENT DURING THE APPLICATION PROCESS
- Go online to: www.L1enrollment.com OR
- Call 1-877-472-6917 to schedule the appointment.
- Once you have completed the online steps, come to the Mishawaka Police Department Records Division with your application number to pay your local fee.
Vin Checks
Contact the Records Division (574) 258-1681.
- $5.00 fee (Payable in advance at the Records Division. Must be in person.)
- An officer will inspect and certify the vehicle.
- Vehicle must be within city limits (4 digit address or the vehicle must be present at the time of the request)
- No salvage title services
Protective Orders
To file for a protective order, visit the St. Joseph County website.
Local Background Checks
Must be requested in person at the Records Division.
- Checks are accepted in person only, not available for payment online or by phone.
- Only for cases investigated by the Mishawaka Police Department.
- Fee: $10.00.
- Must provide a valid picture ID.
- Fees are payable by: Cash, credit/debit cards, personal check, money order or cashier check ONLY.
The exact amount for these services is greatly appreciated.
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