Clark County Divorce Decree Search

Clark County divorce decree records are filed and maintained by the Clark County Clerk's Office in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Clark County sits directly across the Ohio River from Louisville, Kentucky, making it one of Indiana's more active courts for family law matters in the southern part of the state. To search for a Clark County divorce decree, you can look up basic case data online through Indiana's MyCase system, but certified copies must be requested directly from the Clark County Clerk's Office in person or by mail.

Clark County Clerk of Courts Office

The Clark County Clerk's Office is at 501 E. Court Ave., Room 244, in the Clark County Government Building in Jeffersonville, Indiana 47130. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The phone number is (812) 285-6244. The Clark County Clerk serves as the official record keeper for all trial court cases in the county, including divorce cases filed in both the Circuit Court and Superior Courts. The clerk processes court filings, maintains all case records, and issues certified copies of court documents on request.

For online case information, use Indiana's MyCase public case search portal. The Indiana Courts Self-Service Legal Center also provides court forms and guidance for dissolution of marriage cases in Clark County. For questions about specific court contacts and local rules, the Indiana Judicial Branch provides resources for all 92 Indiana counties.

Searching Clark County Divorce Decrees Online

Indiana's MyCase system is the best starting point for searching Clark County divorce records online. Enter the names of either party to the divorce or a case number to find details on cases filed in Clark County courts. MyCase shows filing dates, hearing dates, orders entered, and current case status. The actual decree document is not viewable or downloadable through MyCase. Use it to get the case number and then contact the clerk to request a certified copy.

Clark County is one of Indiana's more populous southern counties, serving residents of Jeffersonville, Charlestown, Sellersburg, and other nearby communities. The clerk's office handles a significant volume of filings each year. If you know the approximate year of the divorce, tell the staff when you call or visit. That speeds up the search. For very old Clark County divorce records, the Indiana State Archives at 6440 E. 30th St, Indianapolis, (317) 591-5220, holds historical Indiana court records. Check with the Clark County Clerk first to confirm where the record you need is currently stored.

How to Request a Clark County Divorce Decree

To get a certified copy of a Clark County divorce decree, contact the clerk's office at the Clark County Government Building in Jeffersonville. In-person requests are handled at Room 244. Bring valid photo ID, the names of both parties, and the approximate date of the divorce. If you have the case number, bring that too. In-person requests are typically processed the same day or by the next business day.

Mail requests go to Clark County Clerk, 501 E. Court Ave., Room 244, Jeffersonville, IN 47130. Include a written request with full party names, the divorce date, the case number if you have it, and your contact information. Enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope and payment. Mail requests usually take 7 to 10 business days, but may take longer during busy periods. Standard Indiana fees apply: $1.00 per page plus $3.00 per document for certification. Call (812) 285-6244 to confirm the current fee before mailing.

Note: Confirm accepted payment methods before sending a mail request, as personal checks are often not accepted at Indiana clerk offices.

Clark County Divorce Record Fees

Indiana sets statewide copy fees. Since July 1, 2021, the rate is $1.00 per page for copies and $3.00 per document for certification. A one-page certified Clark County divorce decree costs $4.00 total. Multi-page decrees add $1.00 per additional page. Most Indiana clerks, including Clark County, accept cash, money orders, and cashier's checks. Credit or debit cards may be accepted depending on office equipment. Personal checks are often not accepted, so call ahead to confirm.

Indiana Divorce Law and Clark County Courts

Indiana's divorce statutes apply uniformly across all 92 counties, including Clark. Under IC 31-15-2-6, one spouse must have resided in Indiana for at least six months and in Clark County specifically for three months prior to filing. Once the petition is filed, IC 31-15-2-10 imposes a 60-day waiting period. No divorce can be finalized until those 60 days have elapsed. The final signed decree becomes the official court record. The Clark County Clerk maintains it permanently.

Indiana is an equitable distribution state under IC 31-15-7, meaning the court divides marital property in a fair way, not necessarily an equal split. Indiana Code IC 5-14-3, the Access to Public Records Act, makes most Clark County divorce records available to the public. You can request a copy of a divorce decree without being a party to the case. Sealed orders, financial affidavits, and documents with sensitive personal data are not publicly available. The Indiana courts public records page outlines the statewide framework for record access.

Legal Help for Clark County Divorce Cases

Several resources exist for Clark County residents dealing with divorce. The Indiana Self-Service Legal Center is free and available online at any hour. It walks you through the dissolution of marriage process in Indiana courts, including Clark County. For those who qualify for legal aid, Indiana Legal Help connects you with organizations in the southern Indiana area that provide free or low-cost help. Some programs offer direct representation for qualifying individuals.

The Clark County Clerk's staff can help with questions about where to file and what forms are needed. They cannot give legal advice. For complex divorce matters involving property, custody, or support, speaking with a licensed Indiana family law attorney before filing is the best course of action.

Clark County divorce decree records are housed at the Government Building in Jeffersonville and can be requested from the clerk's office during regular business hours.

Cities in Clark County

Jeffersonville is the county seat of Clark County. Other communities include Charlestown, Sellersburg, Clarksville, and New Washington. None of these communities meet the 25,000-population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site. All Clark County divorce decrees, regardless of which city or township in the county the parties lived in, are maintained by the Clark County Clerk in Jeffersonville.

Nearby Counties

Clark County borders several Indiana counties and Kentucky to the south; each Indiana county maintains its own separate divorce decree records.