City guide · Fort Wayne, Indiana · Details last checked Oct 31, 2026

Fort Wayne, Indiana document errands: printing, fax, notary, passports and certified copies (2026)

Where to print, fax, notarize, apply for a passport and get certified copies in Fort Wayne, Indiana, using only official and provider pages. Each fact links to its source. Some facts are statewide or national rather than local. We label those.

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Short version: The State Department's locator lists 2 passport post offices in Fort Wayne ^[1]. The Allen County Public Library charges 10 cents per side to print or copy and $1.75 for the first fax page ^[2]. Birth and death certificates cost $20 at the Allen County Department of Health, usually ready in 10 to 20 minutes, compared with $10.00 and $8.00 from the state ^[3][4]. Marriage licenses cost $25 for Indiana residents and $65 for out-of-state couples ^[5].

One county: the Census places Fort Wayne city entirely in Allen County ^[6], so the county offices on this page are Allen County offices. In Indiana, county clerks issue marriage licenses, county recorders record documents, and local health departments issue birth and death certificates (statewide) ^[7][4].

Printing, copying, scanning and fax

Allen County Public Library

Printing: print from any public computer for 10 cents per side, on library paper only. Wi-Fi printing works from any device on the library network with a web browser ^[2].
Copying: color and black-and-white copies at all locations; the page lists 10 cents per side ^[2].
Fax: send faxes from all 14 locations for $1.75 for the first page and $1 for each additional page. A credit or debit card is required, and the machine takes only single-sided, letter-size pages ^[2].
Where: the Main Library is at 900 Library Plaza ^[2]. The Census Geocoder didn't match that address ^[8].

The UPS Store: it lists 2 locations in Fort Wayne, at 5651 Coventry Lane and 10536 Maysville Rd. Its city page says its stores offer packing, shipping, printing, shredding, notarizing, faxing and mailbox services ^[9]. We didn't find prices: the Coventry Lane store page doesn't list any ^[10], and The UPS Store's site says products, services, prices and hours may vary by location ^[11]. The Census Geocoder places both in Fort Wayne city ^[8].

See printing prices and fax prices.

Notary in Fort Wayne

Allen County Public Library: we didn't find a notary service on the library pages we read ^[2].
The UPS Store: its Fort Wayne page lists notarizing ^[9]. We didn't find prices.
Allen County Recorder: documents you record need a notary for each signature ^[12].
How notaries are commissioned (statewide): in Indiana, notaries are commissioned by the Secretary of State for eight-year terms. Applicants pay a $5 processing fee, get a $25,000 assurance (bond) and complete the required education and exam ^[13].
Fees (statewide law): Indiana Code caps notary fees at "not more than ten dollars ($10) per signature" for acknowledgments, oaths and affirmations, witnessing a signature, verifications and certifying a copy. Fees for other acts are negotiable. A notary who charges must display a list of fees in advance. A travel fee is allowed up to the federal GSA travel rate. Public officials and their deputies may not charge for notarial acts done as part of official business ^[13].
Remote notarization (statewide law): a remote notary may charge "not more than twenty-five dollars ($25) for each remote notarial act" ^[13].

Passports in Fort Wayne

The U.S. Department of State's Passport Acceptance Facility Locator data lists 2 facilities in Fort Wayne, both post offices. The Census Geocoder places both in Fort Wayne city ^[1][8]:

Facility	Address and phone	Passport hours (locator)	Photos
Fort Wayne Main Post Office (USPS)	1501 S. Clinton St., Fort Wayne, IN 46802. 260-427-7310	Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–4 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–1 p.m.	Not listed
Hazelwood Station Post Office (USPS)	1800 Hazelwood Ave., Fort Wayne, IN 46805. 260-427-7305	Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–4 p.m. (closed 1–3); Sat 9–11 a.m.	Listed as on site

Post offices: the locator says to book appointments or see more passport times at usps.com/scheduler ^[1].
County offices: we didn't find an Allen County office in the locator data for Fort Wayne ^[1].
Post office fees (national): a $35.00 acceptance fee and a $15.00 photo fee "if needed" ^[14].
Faster return delivery (national): two official pages list different prices. USPS lists "$22.05—1- to 3- day delivery service for faster return shipping to you from the State Department" ^[14]. The State Department's fee page lists 1–3 business day return delivery at $26.87, for passport books only ^[15]. We couldn't re-read the State Department page on Oct 31, 2026, because it blocked our check. Confirm the fee with the acceptance facility before you pay.

See the passport checklist and passport photo prices.

Birth, death, marriage, court and recorded-document copies

Allen County Department of Health (birth and death certificates)

Where: walk-in, same-day service at Citizens Square, 200 E. Berry St., third floor, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday–Friday. The average wait after you fill out a form is 10 to 20 minutes ^[3]. The Census Geocoder places the building in Fort Wayne city ^[8].
County fees: $20 per certified birth certificate and $20 per certified death certificate; a non-certified death certificate is $3 ^[3].
State fees, side by side: the Indiana Department of Health lists $10.00 for a birth certificate and $8.00 for a death certificate (statewide) ^[4]. The county and the state list different prices; check with the office you order from.
How to pay: cash, money order, or a debit or credit card, with a minimum $2.50 processing fee per card transaction. Personal checks aren't accepted ^[3].
By mail or online: mail a signed form, a copy of your ID and payment to Vital Records Division, 200 E. Berry St., Suite 360; allow 7 to 10 business days. VitalChek takes online orders for an extra fee ^[3].
ID and eligibility: bring a valid driver's license, state ID or passport. You need a direct and tangible interest in the record, and the department issues certificates only for births and deaths in Allen County. Questions: 260.449.7147 ^[3].

Birth and death certificates (statewide)

State fees (statewide): the Indiana Department of Health charges $10.00 for a birth certificate and $4.00 for each extra copy in the same order, and $8.00 for a death certificate and $4.00 for each extra copy. Fees aren't refunded and don't include third-party fees for online or phone orders ^[4]. Local health departments set their own fees; see the county fees above.
In person (statewide): the state office has no walk-in service. To buy a certificate in person, go to the local health department in the county where the birth or death happened ^[4][16].
By mail, online or by phone from the state (statewide): mail State Form 49607 (birth) or 49606 (death) with a check or money order payable to the Indiana Department of Health (no cash). Online orders go through VitalChek, and phone orders through (866) 601-0891, with third-party fees ^[4].
Processing times (statewide): the state lists 2–3 weeks for a standard birth certificate, 6–8 weeks for a long-form birth certificate and 60 days for a death certificate ^[4]. Its home page says to allow 2 weeks for an order to reach the office and 10–15 business days to process it ^[16]. The long-form birth certificate is only available from the state ^[17].
Who can order (statewide): you need a direct interest, a documented financial or legal interest, or a close family tie (parent, adult sibling or grandparent) to the person named on the record ^[17].

Marriage licenses (Allen County Clerk)

Marriage licenses (statewide): in Indiana, the county clerk issues marriage licenses. Both of you apply in person at the clerk's office in an Indiana county where one of you lives; couples from out of state apply in the county where they will marry. The fee is $25.00 if one or both of you live in Indiana and $65.00 if neither does. Some offices add a $4.00 document fee, and each certified copy is $4.00. Most counties require cash. The license is valid for 60 days, and you can marry the same day. You'll need ID and your Social Security number ^[7].
Copies (statewide): certified copies of marriage licenses come from the clerk of the county where the license was issued, not from the state health department ^[18].
Allen County Clerk: you can start online, but both of you must finish in person at the Central Services Division, Room 201, Allen County Courthouse, 715 S. Calhoun St., 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday–Friday. Allow at least 30 minutes. The fee is $25.00 for Indiana residents and $65.00 for out-of-state residents. The license expires 60 days after it's issued ^[5]. We didn't find which payment methods the clerk takes for marriage licenses.
Who can apply here: Indiana couples need at least one applicant living in Allen County, with proof of residency. Out-of-state couples can apply only if they marry in Allen County ^[5].
Courthouse rule: phones, cameras and other electronic devices are banned from the courthouse, and the Sheriff may confiscate and destroy them ^[19].
Copies: a certified copy costs an additional $4.00 ^[5]. The clerk's copy fees are $1.00 a page plus $3.00 per document for certification; request online, by email or by mail, and pay by check or money order payable to "Clerk of Allen Circuit Court" with a self-addressed stamped envelope. Fees may vary for licenses recorded before 1980 ^[20].

Recorded documents (Allen County Recorder)

Recording fees: the fee schedule on the Recorder's site lists $55.00 for mortgages, $25.00 for all other documents (including one oversize page) and $25.00 for UCCs. It's titled "Indiana County Recorder's Fee Schedule" and dated 2023 in its file name ^[21].
Copies: $1.00 a page (11 by 17 inches or smaller), $5.00 a page if larger, and $5.00 to certify ^[21]. Certified copies are available in the office or by mail ^[22].
How to record: in person in Room 100 of the Rousseau Centre, 1 E. Main St., 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday–Friday (cash, checks except counter checks, or card), by mail to the same address, or through an e-recording vendor. Property transfers also need stamps from the Allen County Assessor and Auditor ^[23].
Format: documents need a notary for each signature, and documents notarized in Indiana need a preparer's statement and a Social Security number redaction statement ^[12].

Court records (Allen County Clerk)

Copy fees: $1.00 a page plus $3.00 per document for certification. Request online, by email or by mail to the Central Services Division, Courthouse Room 201; pay by check or money order. Questions: (260) 449-7890 ^[20].

Apostilles and authentications (statewide)

Fee (statewide): $2.00 per document from the Indiana Secretary of State. There's no fee for birth and death certificates, adoption documents, or student transcripts and diplomas ^[24][13]. Pay in person by credit, debit, check or money order, or by mail with a check or money order ^[24].
One certificate (statewide): since July 1, 2022, Indiana uses a single certificate format and no longer tells apostilles and authentications apart. The certificates can't be used inside the United States ^[24].
What it can authenticate (statewide): Indiana vital records only; marriage, divorce, death and birth certificates don't need notarization, but other documents do. A marriage license must first be certified by the current circuit court clerk of the county where the marriage took place. Federal documents go to the U.S. Department of State ^[24].
Where (statewide): there's one office, at 302 W. Washington St., Room E-018, Indianapolis, IN 46204, with no branches. With an appointment it processes up to 10 documents while you wait; without one, up to 5. Phone (317) 234-9768 ^[24].

Fort Wayne note: the Secretary of State's only authentication office is in Indianapolis ^[24]. For an Allen County marriage license, get the copy certified by the Allen County Clerk first (statewide rule: certification by the circuit court clerk of the county where the marriage took place) ^[24][20].

More on certified copies: how to get a certified copy.

Money orders

USPS money order fees are national: $2.65 for $0.01 to $500.00, and $3.75 for $500.01 to $1,000.00. Pay with cash or a debit card, not a credit card. The limit is $1,000 per domestic money order ^[25]. Other sellers: money order guide.

Shredding

BBB Shred Day: BBB Serving Northern Indiana's page lists its next Shred Day on Saturday, April 24, 2027, 9 a.m. to noon, at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum. It suggests a $10 donation per 3 banker-sized boxes, with a limit of 3 boxes per car; binders aren't accepted ^[26]. The same page also says "We look forward to seeing you at the 2026 Fall Shred Day!" but doesn't list a fall date ^[26].
The UPS Store: its Fort Wayne page lists shredding ^[9]. We didn't find prices.

For paid per-pound shredding, see where to shred documents.

Questions

Where do I get a birth certificate in Fort Wayne?

At the Allen County Department of Health, Citizens Square, 200 E. Berry St., third floor: $20 per copy, usually in 10 to 20 minutes ^[3].

Where do I get a marriage license in Fort Wayne?

At the Allen County Clerk's Central Services Division, Room 201 of the Allen County Courthouse: $25.00 for Indiana residents and $65.00 for out-of-state residents ^[5].

How much does it cost to fax at the Fort Wayne library?

$1.75 for the first page and $1 for each additional page, paid by credit or debit card ^[2].

How much can an Indiana notary charge?

Up to $10 per signature for common acts such as acknowledgments and oaths, and up to $25 for a remote notarial act (statewide law) ^[13].

When is the next shred day in Fort Wayne?

BBB Serving Northern Indiana lists Saturday, April 24, 2027, at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum ^[26].

Sources

Sources last checked Oct 29 or Oct 31, 2026, as marked on each, except the locator data file.

U.S. Department of State, Passport Acceptance Facility Locator (locator data file, downloaded Oct 28, 2026, filtered to Indiana): passportfacilitylocator.travel.state.gov (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
Allen County Public Library, "Wi-Fi, Copying, Faxing & More": acpl.lib.in.us/services/wifi-copying-faxing (last checked Oct 31, 2026)
Allen County Department of Health, "Birth & Death": allencountyhealth.com/records/birth-death (last checked Oct 31, 2026)
Indiana Department of Health, "Vital Records: Order Certificates": in.gov/health/vital-records/order-now (last checked Oct 31, 2026)
Clerk of the Allen Circuit and Superior Courts, "Marriage License Information (PDF, 11/2025)": allencountyclerk.in.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Marriage-License-Information-11-5-2025.pdf (last checked Oct 31, 2026)
U.S. Census Bureau, "2020 Place by County relationship file, Indiana": www2.census.gov/geo/docs/reference/codes2020/place_by_cou/st18_in_place_by_county2020.txt (last checked Oct 31, 2026)
Indiana Judicial Branch, "Apply for a Marriage License": in.gov/courts/services/marriage-license (last checked Oct 31, 2026)
U.S. Census Bureau, "Census Geocoder (address to geography lookup)": geocoding.geo.census.gov/geocoder (last checked Oct 31, 2026)
The UPS Store, "The UPS Store Locations in Fort Wayne, Indiana": locations.theupsstore.com/in/fort-wayne (last checked Oct 31, 2026)
The UPS Store, "The UPS Store 5651 Coventry Lane": locations.theupsstore.com/in/fort-wayne/5651-coventry-lane (last checked Oct 31, 2026)
The UPS Store, "Notary Services Nationwide": theupsstore.com/store-services/notary-services (last checked Oct 31, 2026)
Allen County Recorder, "Recording Requirements for Allen County (PDF)": irp.cdn-website.com/2a72050a/files/uploaded/Recording%20Requirements.pdf (last checked Oct 31, 2026)
Indiana General Assembly, "Indiana Code 2026, Title 33, Article 42: Notaries Public (PDF)": iga.in.gov/ic/2026/Title_33/Article_42.pdf (last checked Oct 31, 2026)
USPS, "Passports": usps.com/international/passports.htm (last checked Oct 31, 2026)
U.S. Department of State, passport fees page (Last Updated March 19, 2026): travel.state.gov/en/passports/apply/help/fees.html (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
Indiana Department of Health, "Vital Records: Home": in.gov/health/vital-records (last checked Oct 31, 2026)
Indiana Department of Health, "Vital Records: Issuances FAQs": in.gov/health/vital-records/frequently-asked-questions/issuances (last checked Oct 31, 2026)
Indiana Department of Health, "Vital Records: Marriages": in.gov/health/vital-records/marriages (last checked Oct 31, 2026)
Clerk of the Allen Circuit and Superior Courts, "Marriage License Information": allencountyclerk.in.gov/marriage-licenses/marriage-info (last checked Oct 31, 2026)
Clerk of the Allen Circuit and Superior Courts, "Cost & How to Request Records": allencountyclerk.in.gov/obtain-copies-of-records/cost-how-to-request-records (last checked Oct 31, 2026)
Allen County Recorder, "Indiana County Recorder’s Fee Schedule (PDF, linked from the Recorder’s site)": irp.cdn-website.com/2a72050a/files/uploaded/Recorder-Fees_2023.pdf (last checked Oct 31, 2026)
Allen County Recorder, "FAQs": allencountyrecorder.us/faqs (last checked Oct 31, 2026)
Allen County Recorder, "Record a Document": allencountyrecorder.us/record-a-document (last checked Oct 31, 2026)
Indiana Secretary of State, Business Division, "Authentications": in.gov/sos/business/apostilleauthentication (last checked Oct 31, 2026)
USPS, "Money Orders": usps.com/shop/money-orders.htm (last checked Oct 31, 2026)
BBB Serving Northern Indiana, "BBB Serving Northern Indiana Shred Day": bbb.org/local/0352/shred-day (last checked Oct 31, 2026)

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