Divorce Decree Records in Harrison County

Harrison County divorce decree records are kept by the Clerk of Courts in Corydon, Indiana. The clerk's office stores all court filings from dissolution of marriage cases, including the final divorce decree issued by the court. Case information can be found online through Indiana's MyCase system, but certified copies of divorce decrees must be obtained directly from the Harrison County Clerk. This page explains where to go, what the process looks like, and what you should know before you make a request.

Harrison County Clerk of Courts

The Harrison County Clerk's Office is located at 300 North Capitol Avenue in Corydon. The main phone number for the clerk is 812-738-4289. Harrison County has both a Circuit Court and a Superior Court. The Circuit Court is at Room 203, 3rd Floor, 300 North Capitol Avenue, and can be reached at (812) 738-2191. The Superior Court is at 1445 Gardner Lane North-West, Suite 3018, Corydon, IN 47112, at (812) 738-8141.

Harrison County is part of Judicial District 24, which also covers Crawford, Orange, and Washington counties. The Indiana Judicial Branch page for Harrison County is at in.gov/courts/local/harrison-county/.

What Harrison County Divorce Decrees Contain

The county's official records describe what you can expect to find in a Harrison County divorce file: "Harrison County divorce records typically include petitions, motions, court orders related to a divorce proceeding, and the divorce decree or the final judgment. Interested persons should forward their divorce records request to the clerk's office."

The divorce decree itself is the final order signed by the judge. It sets out the terms of the dissolution, including property division, custody arrangements if there are children, and any support orders. It is the document most often needed for purposes like remarriage, name change, or legal proceedings. It is different from the petition or other filings, which are earlier documents in the case file.

One important limitation applies to online access: "Researchers should note that certified divorce decrees are not accessible online." You will not find a downloadable certified decree anywhere on MyCase or any other state portal. The only way to get a certified copy is to contact the clerk's office directly.

Search Harrison County Divorce Records Online

Indiana's MyCase public case search portal is the starting point for online searches. MyCase shows basic case data for dissolution of marriage cases filed in Harrison County, including party names, case numbers, and docket history. It does not provide the decree itself, but it helps you confirm whether a case exists and what the case number is before contacting the clerk.

Additional case information is available at indianacourtrecords.us/harrison/, which aggregates public court record information for Harrison County. Use this as a supplement to confirm case details, not as a substitute for the official clerk's office records.

How to Request a Harrison County Divorce Decree

For in-person requests, visit the clerk's office at 300 North Capitol Avenue in Corydon during regular business hours. Bring the full names of both parties as they appeared in the original case, the approximate date the divorce was filed or finalized, and the case number if you have it. A photo ID is a good idea. Same-day processing is typical for in-person requests when the case file is readily available.

For mail requests, send a written letter to Harrison County Clerk, 300 North Capitol Avenue, Corydon, IN 47112. Include all identifying information, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and payment. Call 812-738-4289 before mailing to confirm the fee amount and accepted payment types. Mail requests may take one to two weeks depending on office volume.

You can also search for general case information on MyCase at mycase.in.gov before making a request. This helps you confirm the case exists and find the case number, which speeds up the clerk's search.

Harrison County Divorce Record Fees

Indiana sets a statewide standard for court record copy fees. Since July 1, 2021, copies cost $1.00 per page and certification costs $3.00 per document. A one-page certified divorce decree costs $4.00. Each additional page adds $1.00 to the total. Contact the clerk at 812-738-4289 to find out how many pages your specific decree runs before you calculate the payment to send.

Most Harrison County requests are accepted with cash, money orders, or cashier's checks. Personal checks may not be accepted. Confirm accepted payment methods before visiting or mailing a request to avoid delays.

Indiana Divorce Laws and Harrison County Records

Indiana Code IC 31-15-2-6 requires at least one spouse to have lived in Indiana for six months and in Harrison County for three months before filing a dissolution petition there. That residency requirement ties the case to Harrison County and makes the clerk the official keeper of that record. IC 31-15-2-10 then requires a minimum 60-day wait from filing before a final decree can be entered.

Under IC 5-14-3, Indiana's Access to Public Records Act, divorce decrees are generally public. Anyone can request a copy, not just parties to the case. Some portions of the file, such as financial affidavits or sealed records, may be restricted. The Indiana courts public records page explains what is accessible and how to make a request. For those filing without an attorney, the Indiana Courts Self-Service Legal Center has forms and instructions. Indiana Legal Help provides free guidance and legal aid referrals across southern Indiana.

The Harrison County Clerk's resource page provides current contact details and court information for residents seeking divorce decree records in Corydon, Indiana.

Cities in Harrison County

Corydon is the county seat of Harrison County and is where the courthouse and clerk's office are located. Other communities in the county include Corydon Township, Lanesville, Elizabeth, and New Middletown. None of these cities meet the 25,000 population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site. Harrison County borders Kentucky to the south, and residents from border areas sometimes need to clarify which state's courts hold their records. Divorces granted in Indiana are kept at the Indiana county clerk's office where the case was filed.

Nearby Counties

Each neighboring county clerk maintains its own divorce decree records for cases filed within that jurisdiction.