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Indianapolis, 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 Indianapolis, 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.

Not affiliated, not legal advice. Errand Desk isn't affiliated with the City of Indianapolis, Marion County, the Marion County Clerk, the Marion County Recorder, the Marion County Public Health Department, the Indianapolis Public Library, the Indiana Department of Health, the Indiana Secretary of State, the Indiana Judicial Branch, the State of Indiana, AARP, USPS, The UPS Store or the U.S. Department of State. This is general information, not legal advice. Prices and hours change; check the linked source before you go.

Short version: The State Department's locator lists 9 passport post offices with Indianapolis addresses ^[1]. The library's Martindale-Brightwood branch offers free notarization on the 2nd Saturday of the month ^[2]. Birth certificates cost $15 at the Marion County Public Health Department, compared with $10.00 from the state by mail or online ^[3][4]. Marriage licenses come from the Marion County Clerk: $25 for Indiana residents, $65 for out-of-state couples ^[5].

One county, a consolidated city: the Census lists the city as "Indianapolis city (balance)" ^[6], its name for the part of a consolidated city that isn't inside another incorporated place ^[7]. It lies entirely in Marion County ^[8], so the county offices on this page are Marion County offices. In Indiana, county clerks issue marriage licenses, county recorders record documents, and local health departments issue birth and death certificates (statewide) ^[9][4]. Some Indianapolis mailing addresses are in a different city: the Census Geocoder places one post office and one UPS Store below in Lawrence city ^[10].

Printing, copying, scanning and fax

Indianapolis Public Library

Printing and copying: black-and-white copies and printouts are $0.15 a page and color $0.25 a page. Copies made by library staff are $1.00 a page. You can't use your own paper ^[11].
Mobile printing: send files from a phone, tablet or computer to a library printer before you arrive, at the same $0.15 and $0.25 page prices ^[12].
Fax: outgoing fax is $0.50 a page ^[11]. We didn't find which branches offer it.

The UPS Store: it lists 15 locations in Indianapolis. Its city page says its stores offer packing, shipping, printing, shredding, notarizing, faxing and mailbox services ^[13]. We didn't find prices: the store page we checked, for the store at 133 W Market St, doesn't list any ^[14], and The UPS Store's site says products, services, prices and hours may vary by location ^[15]. The Census Geocoder places 14 of the 15 in Indianapolis city (balance); it places the store at 9801 Fall Creek Rd in Lawrence city ^[13][10].

See printing prices and fax prices.

Notary in Indianapolis

Indianapolis Public Library: free notarization at the Martindale-Brightwood Branch on the 2nd Saturday of the month, 10 a.m. to noon, first come, first served, provided by The Mobile Notary Network. The library's event list showed the next one on Nov. 14, 2026 ^[2].
The UPS Store: its Indianapolis page lists notarizing ^[13]. We didn't find prices.
Marion County Public Health Department: a birth certificate request by mail needs a notarized signature when the person on the certificate is 1 year old or older ^[3].
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 ^[16].
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 ^[16].
Remote notarization (statewide law): a remote notary may charge "not more than twenty-five dollars ($25) for each remote notarial act" ^[16].

Passports in Indianapolis

The U.S. Department of State's Passport Acceptance Facility Locator data lists 9 facilities with Indianapolis addresses, all post offices. The Census Geocoder places 8 in Indianapolis city (balance) and the Oaklandon Post Office, 12125 E. 65th St., in Lawrence city ^[1][10]:

Facility	Address and phone	Passport hours (locator)	Photos
Bacon Station Post Office (USPS)	2727 E. 55th St., Indianapolis, IN 46220. 317-464-6820	Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–4 p.m.; Sat 9:30 a.m.–noon	Listed as on site
Castleton Branch (USPS)	8710 Bash St., Indianapolis, IN 46256. 317-464-6856	Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–2 p.m.	Listed as on site
Eagle Creek Branch (USPS)	6401 Gateway Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46254. 317-464-6854	Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.–1 p.m.	Listed as on site
Eastgate Post Office (USPS)	740 N. Shortridge Road, Indianapolis, IN 46219. 317-464-6819	Mon–Fri 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.–1 p.m.	Listed as on site
Main Office Window Services (USPS)	125 W. South St., Indianapolis, IN 46206. 317-464-6876	Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.	Listed as on site
Nora Post Office (USPS)	1300 E. 86th St., Suite 36a, Indianapolis, IN 46240. 317-464-6840	Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; Sat 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.	Listed as on site
Park Fletcher Post Office (USPS)	2760 Fortune Circle East Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46241. 317-464-6841	Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–3:45 p.m.; Sat 9–11:45 a.m.	Listed as on site
Southport Post Office (USPS)	1701 E. Edgewood Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46227. 317-464-6827	Mon–Fri 9:30 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sat 9:30 a.m.–2 p.m.	Listed as on site
Oaklandon Post Office (USPS)	12125 E. 65th St., Indianapolis, IN 46236. 317-464-6836	Mon–Fri 10:30 a.m.–4 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.–2 p.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 a Marion County office in the locator data for Indianapolis ^[1].
Post office fees (national): a $35.00 acceptance fee and a $15.00 photo fee "if needed" ^[17].
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" ^[17]. The State Department's fee page lists 1–3 business day return delivery at $26.87, for passport books only ^[18]. 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

Marion County Public Health Department (birth and death certificates)

Where: walk-in at 3810 Meadows Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46205-2930, 317.221.2400. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. Mail goes to 3838 N. Rural St. ^[19]. The Census Geocoder places the Meadows Dr. office in Indianapolis city (balance) ^[10].
County fees: the mail request forms list $15 for a full-size certified birth certificate ($17 in a plastic sleeve) and $20.00 for a certified death certificate ($22.00 in a plastic sleeve) ^[3][20]. The department's older fee chart lists the same $15.00 and $20.00 ^[21].
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: credit and debit cards are taken at the walk-in office, with a $2.00 convenience fee up to $100.00 and 3% above that ^[19]. By mail, send a check or money order payable to Marion County Public Health Department; don't send cash ^[20][3]. VitalChek takes online orders for an extra fee ^[19].
ID and eligibility: bring current, valid ID; expired or temporary IDs aren't accepted ^[19]. The department's fee chart says it has only Marion County, Indiana records ^[21], and its death certificate mail form is only for deaths in Marion County ^[20].
Paternity: voluntary paternity establishment is by appointment and costs $35 for the amendment plus $15.00 for the new birth certificate ^[22].

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][23].
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 ^[23]. The long-form birth certificate is only available from the state ^[24].
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 ^[24].

Marriage licenses (Marion 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 ^[9].
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 ^[25].
Marion County Clerk: apply online first, then come to the office for a walk-in review (no appointments) and pay the fee: $25 for Indiana residents and $65 for out-of-state residents, in cash or by credit or debit card with a processing charge. Hoosiers from other counties apply in their home county; out-of-state couples marrying in Marion County apply here. Both of you need physical, unexpired ID ^[5].
After the wedding: the signed license must be filed with the Clerk's Office within 30 days of the ceremony ^[5].
Copies: in person at the City-County Building, 200 E. Washington St., Suite W122, or the Community Justice Campus, 675 Justice Way, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday–Friday (arrive by 4:00 p.m. for same-day service). By mail, send the form, a self-addressed stamped envelope and a $4 money order for each copy; no personal checks ^[5]. The Census Geocoder places the City-County Building in Indianapolis city (balance); it didn't match the Community Justice Campus address ^[10].

Recorded documents (Marion County Recorder)

Recording fees: $35.00 per document for a deed ^[26], and $35.00 for UCC filings regardless of page count ^[27]. Deeds also need the Marion County Assessor's transfer stamp, at $10.00 per parcel per document plus $20.00 for each sales disclosure if required, paid by a separate check or money order ^[26]. We didn't find a fee for other document types on the pages we read.
Format: documents must be notarized, include Indiana's Social Security number redaction statement and leave a 2-inch top and bottom margin on the first and last pages. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope for paper returns ^[27].
Copies: $1 a page ($5 a page larger than 11 by 17 inches), plus $5 for certification. Copies are usually ready one business day after a request ^[28].
Where: City-County Building, 200 E. Washington St., Suite T-741, 317.327.4020, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday–Friday ^[28].

Court records (Marion County Clerk)

Copy fees: $1 a page, and $3 to certify a record regardless of page count. The Clerk takes cash, money orders, cashier's checks and cards (with a small card fee), but no personal checks. For mailed requests, the office contacts you for payment ^[29].
Where: Room W122 of the City-County Building or the Community Justice Campus, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday–Friday. Small claims records are kept by the courts, not the Clerk ^[29].

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 ^[30][16]. Pay in person by credit, debit, check or money order, or by mail with a check or money order ^[30].
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 ^[30].
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 ^[30].
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 ^[30].

Indianapolis note: the Secretary of State's only authentication office is at 302 W. Washington St. ^[30]; the Census Geocoder places it in Indianapolis city (balance) ^[10].

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 ^[31]. Other sellers: money order guide.

Shredding

City shred events: we didn't find a 2026 city shred event. The City's ToxDrop page returned an error when we checked ^[32].
AARP Indiana Community Shred Day (past): a free event on Sept. 19, 2026, 9 a.m. to noon, at Lincoln College of Technology, 7225 Winton Drive; up to 3 boxes of paper, about 30 pounds each ^[33]. This event has passed.
The UPS Store: its Indianapolis page lists shredding ^[13]. We didn't find prices.

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

Questions

Where do I get a marriage license in Indianapolis?

From the Marion County Clerk. Apply online, then visit the office for a walk-in review: $25 for Indiana residents and $65 for out-of-state residents ^[5].

How much is a birth certificate in Indianapolis?

The Marion County Public Health Department lists $15 for a full-size certified copy ^[3]. The Indiana Department of Health lists $10.00 (statewide), but it doesn't offer walk-in service ^[4].

Is there a free notary in Indianapolis?

The Indianapolis Public Library's Martindale-Brightwood Branch offers free notarization on the 2nd Saturday of the month, 10 a.m. to noon ^[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) ^[16].

When is the next free shred day in Indianapolis?

We didn't find an upcoming one. AARP Indiana's free shred day was on Sept. 19, 2026, and has passed ^[33].

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)
Indianapolis Public Library, "Career Services": indypl.org/services/careers (last checked Oct 31, 2026)
Marion County Public Health Department, "Birth certificate mail request form (PDF)": marionhealth.org/media/p2ed2jxo/new-birth-application-06262026.pdf (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)
Marion County Clerk (indy.gov), "Marriage Licenses" (read with a web fetch; the site blocked our direct download): indy.gov/activity/the-marriage-license-application-process (last checked Oct 31, 2026)
U.S. Census Bureau, "2025 Gazetteer place file, Indiana": www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2025_Gazetteer/2025_gaz_place_18.txt (last checked Oct 31, 2026)
U.S. Census Bureau, "Glossary: Consolidated City": census.gov/programs-surveys/geography/about/glossary.html (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)
Indianapolis Public Library, "Fees": indypl.org/plans-policies/fees (last checked Oct 31, 2026)
Indianapolis Public Library, "Mobile Printing": indypl.org/services/mobile-printing (last checked Oct 31, 2026)
The UPS Store, "The UPS Store Locations in Indianapolis, Indiana": locations.theupsstore.com/in/indianapolis (last checked Oct 31, 2026)
The UPS Store, "The UPS Store 133 W Market St": locations.theupsstore.com/in/indianapolis/133-w-market-st (last checked Oct 31, 2026)
The UPS Store, "Notary Services Nationwide": theupsstore.com/store-services/notary-services (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)
Marion County Public Health Department, "Office Hours, Services and Fees": marionhealth.org/programs/population-health/vital-records/office-hours-services-and-fees (last checked Oct 31, 2026)
Marion County Public Health Department, "Application for a Certified Death Certificate by Mail (PDF)": marionhealth.org/media/q52c0amj/new-death-certificate-1.pdf (last checked Oct 31, 2026)
Marion County Public Health Department, "Marion County Vital Records: Services, Fees, Payment (fee chart PDF)" (image-only PDF, read visually; file dated 2013 in its metadata): marionhealth.org/media/feplsywk/signs-wall-20130701-74625-1.pdf (last checked Oct 31, 2026)
Marion County Public Health Department, "Vital Records": marionhealth.org/programs/population-health/vital-records (last checked Oct 31, 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)
Marion County Recorder (indy.gov), "Record Your Deed" (read with a web fetch; the site blocked our direct download): indy.gov/activity/record-your-deed (last checked Oct 31, 2026)
Marion County Recorder (indy.gov), "Document Recording Requirements and Fees" (read with a web fetch; the site blocked our direct download): indy.gov/activity/document-recording-requirements-and-fees (last checked Oct 31, 2026)
Marion County Recorder (indy.gov), "Search Recorded Documents and Request Copies" (read with a web fetch; the site blocked our direct download): indy.gov/activity/search-recorded-documents-and-request-copies (last checked Oct 31, 2026)
Marion County Clerk (indy.gov), "Request Copies of Records" (read with a web fetch; the site blocked our direct download): indy.gov/activity/request-copies-of-court-records (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)
City of Indianapolis (indy.gov), "ToxDrop" (the page returned "Internal Server Error" to our web fetch): indy.gov/activity/toxdrop (last checked Oct 31, 2026)
AARP Indiana, "AARP IN Community Shred Day. Indianapolis, IN 09/19/26": events.aarp.org/event/indyfallshred/summary (last checked Oct 31, 2026)

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