Greene County Divorce Decree Records

Greene County divorce decree records are held by the Clerk of Courts at the Greene County Courthouse in Bloomfield, Indiana. If you need to find or request a certified copy of a divorce decree filed in Greene County, the clerk's office is where you go. Basic case information is available online through Indiana's MyCase system, but certified copies of divorce decrees must be obtained from the Greene County Clerk directly. This page covers the exact process, fees, and what you need to bring or include in your request.

Greene County Clerk of Courts

The Greene County Clerk is Jamie Thompson. Her office sits inside the Greene County Courthouse at 1 W. Court Street in Bloomfield. The clerk's office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The office handles all court filings, keeps the official court record for every case, and processes requests for certified copies of documents including divorce decrees.

You can also find Greene County court information at the Indiana Judicial Branch page: in.gov/courts/local/greene-county/.

Search Greene County Divorce Decree Records

The main tool for searching Greene County divorce records is Indiana's MyCase public case search portal. MyCase shows case details for divorces filed in Greene County, including party names, dates, and docket entries. You cannot view or download the actual decree from MyCase. It shows case information only, not the documents themselves.

Search MyCase by entering the petitioner or respondent name, or the case number if you have it. Older cases may not appear in the online system. For those, contact the clerk directly at 812-384-8532. The office can tell you whether a case is in their active system or has been archived.

How to Get a Certified Greene County Divorce Decree

Greene County has very specific rules about requesting certified copies of court records, and it is worth knowing them before you visit or mail a request. The clerk's office states clearly: "Copies from the Clerk's office are $1.00 per page. Certifications are $3.00 each." That is the statewide standard and Greene County follows it exactly.

For in-person requests, visit the courthouse at 1 W. Court Street in Bloomfield during business hours. Bring the case number if possible, plus the names of both parties and the approximate year the divorce was filed. Staff can look up the case and make copies while you wait in most situations.

For mail requests, the clerk's office states: "You may request your copies to be sent via mail. Send a self addressed stamped envelope along with the money due for copies." Mail your request to Greene County Clerk, 1 W. Court Street, Bloomfield, IN 47424. Include the party names, case information, your SASE, and payment. Call 812-384-8532 first to confirm the page count and total fee.

Greene County Payment Rules You Must Know

Greene County has strict rules about payment methods. The clerk's office is direct: "We do not accept personal checks or credit cards. Cash, money orders, or bank cashier checks only." This is not negotiable. If you show up with a personal check or try to pay by card, the office cannot process your request.

For in-person visits, bring cash or a money order. For mail requests, send a money order or cashier's check made payable to the Greene County Clerk. Bringing exact change or the exact money order amount also helps, since making change is not always possible at a courthouse window.

Note: Confirm the total amount due by phone before mailing your request, since fees depend on page count and you may not know that in advance.

Filing Divorce Papers in Greene County

If you are starting a divorce case rather than looking for an existing record, the clerk's office has a note about divorce paperwork: "The Clerk's office does not house divorce paperwork. Please go to indianalegalhelp.org for divorce paperwork and more." This is important. The clerk keeps records of cases already filed, but it does not provide the blank forms you need to start a new case. You get those at Indiana Legal Help.

When filing forms, Greene County has a specific rule: "When filing court forms, please submit only the original completed with black ink, printed on one side only. Greene County only requires the original completed forms to be filed (not multiple copies as requested on State Site)." So do not print multiple copies expecting the clerk to keep them all. Only the original is needed.

Indiana Code IC 31-15-2-6 requires that at least one spouse have lived in Indiana for six months and in Greene County for three months before a dissolution petition can be filed there. IC 31-15-2-10 then imposes a 60-day waiting period before any final divorce decree can be entered. The Indiana Courts Self-Service Legal Center has step-by-step guides if you are filing without an attorney.

Public Access to Greene County Divorce Records

Indiana Code IC 5-14-3, the Access to Public Records Act, makes most court records in Greene County open to the public. Divorce decrees are generally accessible to anyone, not just parties to the case. However, sealed portions, financial affidavits, and records containing Social Security numbers may be restricted. The Indiana courts public records how-to page outlines what is available and how to request it.

For legal help or referrals in the Greene County area, Indiana Legal Help connects residents with free and low-cost legal services. This is especially useful for people who need to locate a decree for legal purposes like remarriage or a name change but do not have an attorney to help them navigate the process.

The Greene County Clerk's resource page is the authoritative source for current fee schedules, office hours, and contact information in Bloomfield, Indiana.

Cities in Greene County

Bloomfield is the county seat of Greene County and the location of the courthouse. Other communities include Linton, Worthington, Jasonville, and Lyons. None meet the 25,000 population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site. All Greene County residents file divorce cases and request decree copies through the clerk's office in Bloomfield.

Nearby Counties

Divorce decree records for nearby counties are held by each county's own clerk office.