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How to File a Complaint

  • Who -Any person claiming to be aggrieved by a discriminatory practice or act contrary to the provisions of the Indiana civil rights law may file a complaint with the Indiana Civil Rights Commission (ICRC).
  • When - A complaint must be filed within one hundred eighty (180) days from the date of occurrence of the discriminatory act (except in housing cases). A complaint alleging a discriminatory housing practice must be filed within one (1) year after the discriminatory act has occurred.
  • How - Complaints may be filed by either personal delivery, mail, or fax. If needed, the ICRC staff will provide assistance in drafting and filing the complaint. The complaint must be in a writing and signed under penalties of perjury.
  • Where - The Indiana Civil Rights Commission, Indiana Government Center North, 100 North Senate Ave., Room N103, Indianapolis, IN 46204-2211.
  • Download Guide to Processing a Complaint (English) - pdf format
  • Download Guide to Processing a Complaint (Spanish) - pdf format

Use this on-form for submitting a complaint to the ICRC. If you encounter problems working with this form you might be better served to call The Commission at 1-800-628-2909. The time frame to submit housing complaints is 1 year while all other types of complaints must be submitted within 180 days of incident.


Involved Parties














































Any Other Grievance or action filed regarding this matter







Date of Alleged Discriminatory Act

Basis of Alleged Discrimination


Race/Color
Sex
Religion
National Origin Ancestry
Disability
Sexual Harassment
Familial Status
Retaliation
Area of Alleged Discrimination


Public Accommodation
Real Estate
Employment
Education
Credit
Statement of Allegations






Based on the information you submit, an Intake Specialist will consider your allegations and may contact you for further information. You will not have a complaint on file until a Complaint Form is signed, dated, and returned to our office.


After submitting, please do NOT use the back button, as doing so may cause duplicate complaints to be filed and may result in a delay in processing the complaint.