Indiana Divorce Case Lookup

Indiana Divorce Records

Search Indiana court cases to find the county and case number, then request the divorce decree from the county clerk, or use the state vital records for verification.

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State
Indiana
Your Lookup Path
Locate an Indiana divorce case and obtain a decree or verification

Where to Start

  • Begin with the state court system route to find the county of filing, case number, and docket details.
  • For a certified decree or copy, contact the clerk of court in the county where the divorce was granted.
  • If you only need proof of divorce, use the state department of health vital records route for a verification.

Best First Step

title
State Court Case Lookup Route
best for
Finding the filing county and case number before requesting a decree
why this is usually first
Indiana divorce decrees are held by county court clerks, so identifying the county and case details helps target the correct office quickly.
when to move on
If you cannot locate a case online or it appears restricted, contact the clerk of court in likely counties; if you only need confirmation, use the state vital records verification.

Official Lookup Paths

Lookup Option Recommended For Initial Step Expected Outcome
State Court System Case Search Locating the case, county, and docket summary Search by party name and narrow by date or location; note the case number and court. County of filing, case number, and basic docket entries to guide your copy request.
Clerk of Court Divorce Route Certified decree copies or file documents Contact the county clerk of the court shown on the case; request a decree or specific filings. Plain or certified copy of the divorce decree or selected case documents.
State Department of Health Vital Records Route Divorce verification when a decree is not required Submit a verification request with names and event details to the state vital records office. State-issued verification confirming a divorce record on file, not a decree.
County Court File Room Walk-In Route Older or non-indexed cases and in-person searches Visit or contact the county court file room or records counter for a case index or file pull. Case location confirmation and access to the file for copies, subject to record availability.

Access Notes

  • Divorce decrees are kept by the county court that granted the divorce; the state route generally does not provide decrees.
  • Online case indexes may not include all older or restricted cases; a direct request to the county clerk may be required.
  • A state verification confirms a divorce occurred but does not include decree terms or detailed case information.

Indiana Divorce Record Search Flow

Find the Case
Use the state court system route to search by party name and identify the county, court, and case number.
Confirm the Filing Office
Note the county and court from the case record, then contact that county’s clerk of court.
Request the Record
Ask the clerk for a decree copy or certification; if only proof is needed, submit a state vital records verification request.

Common Questions

Where are Indiana divorce decrees kept?

With the clerk of the court in the county where the divorce was granted.

Can the state provide a divorce certificate?

The state vital records office offers divorce verification; for decree copies, contact the county clerk of court.

What if I do not know the county?

Start with the state court case search to locate the county; if no result, contact likely county clerks for an index check.

Are online case details the same as a certified copy?

No. Online details are informational; obtain a certified decree from the county clerk for official use.