Find Divorce Decree Records in Grant County

Grant County divorce decree records are kept by the Clerk of Courts in Marion, Indiana. The clerk's office stores all court records from dissolution of marriage cases filed in Grant County, including the final divorce decree. You can search basic case details online through Indiana's MyCase portal, but certified copies of divorce decrees must be requested directly from the Grant County Clerk either in person or by mail. This page covers how to contact the office, what to expect, and what you will need to make a successful request.

Grant County Clerk of Courts Office

The Grant County Clerk is Pamela Harris. Her office is located at 101 E 4th Street, Suite 106, Marion, IN 46952. As the official record keeper, the clerk's office is described as: "The Clerk of the Circuit Court is a ministerial officer who is the custodian of the Courts records and seal, issues process, accepts filings of commencement of actions in litigation, enters judgments and orders of record." Divorce decrees fall under that jurisdiction. The clerk is elected for a four-year term and can serve only two consecutive terms.

The Indiana Judicial Branch maintains a county-level page at in.gov/courts/local/grant-county/ with additional information about Grant County courts. Grant County is part of Judicial District 14, which also covers Madison County.

Scam Warning for Grant County Residents

The Grant County Clerk's Office has issued an important public warning. According to their official notice: "The Grant County Clerk's Office has been made aware of a SCAM. A collection agency 'Springfield Jackson and Associates', (or any Collection Agency) has been calling citizens demanding payment. If payment is not received they are threatening to place a lien on your home. The Clerk's office will NEVER make a phone call for collections. And would NEVER threaten to put a lien on your home."

If you receive a call like this, do not pay. Contact the Grant County Clerk directly at (765) 668-8121 or by email at clerk@grantcounty.net to verify any court-related obligation. The real clerk's office communicates through official mail and court documents, not unsolicited phone calls demanding immediate payment.

Search Grant County Divorce Decree Records

The easiest way to search for Grant County divorce records online is through Indiana's MyCase public case search. MyCase gives you access to case details, party names, filing dates, and docket history for cases filed in Grant County. Keep in mind that MyCase does not provide the actual decree document. It only shows case-level information. You still need to contact the clerk's office to get a certified copy.

To search MyCase, use the full names of both parties or the case number. If you do not know the case number, search by name. If that does not work, try calling the office at (765) 668-8121 or emailing clerk@grantcounty.net. The staff can often help locate a case with minimal information.

Requesting a Certified Grant County Divorce Decree

Certified divorce decrees are not available online. This is true for every Indiana county. You must contact the Grant County Clerk in person or by mail to get a certified copy. In person, visit the office at 101 E 4th Street, Suite 106 in Marion during business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Bring the case number if you have it, the full names as listed in the original case, and a photo ID. Same-day service is typically available for in-person requests.

For mail requests, write to Pamela Harris, Grant County Clerk, 101 E 4th Street, Suite 106, Marion, IN 46952. Include the names of both parties, the approximate date of the divorce, the case number if known, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and payment. Mail requests can also be directed to clerk@grantcounty.net or pharris@grantcounty.net for questions, but the actual certified copy must be mailed back to you, not emailed.

Note: Call ahead to confirm the accepted payment methods and current fee amounts before sending a mail request.

Grant County Divorce Record Fees and Costs

Indiana sets a uniform standard for court 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 divorce decree costs $4.00 total. Each additional page adds $1.00. For older or longer decrees, costs can add up, so it helps to know how many pages the document is before you send payment. The clerk's staff can usually tell you this over the phone.

Grant County generally accepts cash, money orders, and cashier's checks. Personal checks are often not accepted, and credit card availability varies. Confirm with the office before visiting or mailing. If you are mailing payment, money orders are the safest option since personal checks are frequently rejected.

Indiana Laws Governing Grant County Divorce Records

Indiana Code IC 31-15-2-6 sets the residency requirement for divorce filings. At least one spouse must have lived in Indiana for six months and in Grant County for three months prior to filing. That requirement ties the divorce record to Grant County's clerk office. IC 31-15-2-10 requires a minimum 60-day waiting period from the date the case is filed before a final decree can be issued. The clerk files and stores that final decree once the court enters it.

Under IC 5-14-3, Indiana's Access to Public Records Act, divorce decrees are public records. Anyone may request a copy. However, certain parts of a divorce file, such as financial affidavits, records with Social Security numbers, or portions a court has sealed, may be restricted. The Indiana courts public records page explains how the process works and what exemptions may apply.

For self-represented individuals who need help with the process, the Indiana Courts Self-Service Legal Center provides forms and guides for dissolution of marriage cases. Indiana Legal Help offers free guidance and referrals to local legal aid services for those who qualify.

The Grant County Clerk's official resource page provides current contact information and links to court services in Marion, Indiana.

Cities in Grant County

Marion is the county seat and largest city in Grant County, and it is where the courthouse and clerk's office are located. Other communities in the county include Gas City, Upland, Fairmount, and Jonesboro. None of these cities meet the 25,000 population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site. Divorce decree records for all Grant County residents are filed with the clerk's office in Marion.

Nearby Counties

The clerk offices in these neighboring counties maintain their own divorce decree records for cases filed within their jurisdictions.