Henry County Divorce Decree Records

Henry County divorce decree records are kept by the Clerk of Courts at the Henry County courthouse in New Castle, Indiana. If you need to find or get a certified copy of a divorce decree filed in Henry County, the clerk's office is your point of contact. Case details are searchable online through Indiana's MyCase system, but certified copies must be obtained directly from the Henry County Clerk, either by visiting in person or by mailing a written request. This page covers what you need to know before you make that request.

Henry County Clerk of Courts

The Henry County Clerk is Jennifer Grubbs. Her office is located at Suite 120, 1215 Race Street, New Castle, IN 47362. The clerk's office is the official record keeper for all court cases filed in Henry County, which includes civil matters such as dissolution of marriage. Divorce decrees, once entered by the court, are stored as part of the official case file under the clerk's custody.

Henry County is part of Judicial District 15, which covers Blackford, Delaware, Henry, Jay, and Randolph counties. The Indiana Judicial Branch maintains a county-specific page at in.gov/courts/local/henry-county/ with local court contacts and rules.

Search Henry County Divorce Decree Records Online

Indiana's MyCase public case search portal is the main free tool for searching Henry County divorce cases online. MyCase displays party names, case numbers, filing dates, and docket history. It does not provide the actual divorce decree document. To get the certified document, you must contact the clerk's office.

Search MyCase using the full names of one or both parties, or the case number if you have it. Try name variations if the first search does not return results. For older cases that may not be fully indexed online, call the clerk's office at 765-529-6401. Staff can check the office's internal system and tell you what is available and how to get it.

The Indiana courts public records how-to page explains the statewide process for accessing court records and what to expect when you make a formal request.

Requesting a Certified Henry County Divorce Decree

Certified copies of divorce decrees in Henry County are not available online. They must be requested directly from the clerk's office. There is no option to download or email a certified copy. Indiana does not permit that under any online portal.

In-person requests are the fastest option. Visit Suite 120 at 1215 Race Street in New Castle during regular business hours. Bring the names of both parties as they appeared in the original case, an approximate date for the divorce, and the case number if you have it. A photo ID helps verify identity and speeds things along. Most in-person requests are filled the same day.

For mail requests, write to Henry County Clerk, 1215 Race Street, Suite 120, New Castle, IN 47362. Include the party names, case date, case number if known, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and payment. Always call first at 765-529-6401 to confirm the fee and payment methods before mailing.

Henry County Divorce Record Fees

Indiana's uniform court copy fee schedule applies in Henry County. Since July 1, 2021, the copy rate is $1.00 per page and the certification fee is $3.00 per document. A one-page certified divorce decree costs $4.00 total. Multi-page decrees cost more based on page count. The clerk's office can tell you the total fee once staff locates the case file and counts the pages.

Henry County generally accepts cash, money orders, and cashier's checks. Personal checks are often not accepted, and credit card acceptance may vary. For mail requests, a money order is the safest way to send payment. Bring cash or a money order for in-person visits.

Indiana Divorce Laws That Apply in Henry County

Indiana Code IC 31-15-2-6 requires that at least one spouse have lived in Indiana for six months and in Henry County for three months before filing a dissolution petition there. This residency rule determines which county's clerk office holds the divorce record. Under IC 31-15-2-10, Indiana courts must wait at least 60 days after a case is filed before entering a final divorce decree. Once the judge signs and the clerk files the order, it becomes the official divorce decree stored in Henry County's court records.

Indiana Code IC 5-14-3, the Access to Public Records Act, makes most divorce decrees accessible to the public. You do not have to be a party to the case to request a copy. Some portions of the file may be restricted, including financial affidavits, records with Social Security numbers, and any portions a court has ordered sealed. For guidance on what is public and how to request it, the Indiana courts public records page is a good resource.

For those without attorneys, the Indiana Courts Self-Service Legal Center provides dissolution of marriage forms and instructions. For free or low-cost legal help in Henry County, Indiana Legal Help connects residents with legal aid organizations serving east-central Indiana.

The Henry County Clerk's resource page in New Castle is the authoritative source for current contact information, office hours, and court record procedures.

Cities in Henry County

New Castle is the county seat of Henry County and is where the courthouse and clerk's office are located. Other communities include Knightstown, Sulphur Springs, Lewisville, and Blountsville. None of these communities meet the 25,000 population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site. All Henry County residents file divorce cases and request decree copies through the clerk's office in New Castle.

Nearby Counties

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