Huntington County Divorce Decree Records

Huntington County divorce decree records are kept by the Clerk of Courts at the Huntington County Courthouse in Huntington, Indiana. If you need to find or get a certified copy of a divorce decree filed in Huntington County, the clerk's office is where to go. Case information is searchable online through Indiana's MyCase portal, but certified copies of divorce decrees require direct contact with the Huntington County Clerk. This page explains what you need, how to make a request, and what the process looks like.

Huntington County Clerk of Courts

The Huntington County Clerk is Shelley M. Septer. Her office is inside the Huntington County Courthouse at 201 N. Jefferson Street, Huntington, IN 46750. Office hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. The clerk's office is the official custodian of all court records filed in Huntington County, including dissolution of marriage cases and the final divorce decrees they produce.

Huntington County is part of Judicial District 9, which covers Adams, Huntington, Wabash, and Wells counties. The Indiana Judicial Branch page for Huntington County is at in.gov/courts/local/huntington-county/.

Search Huntington County Divorce Decree Records Online

The best free tool for searching Huntington County divorce records online is Indiana's MyCase public case search. MyCase shows case details, including party names, filing dates, case numbers, and docket history for dissolution of marriage cases filed in Huntington County. It does not give you access to the actual documents, including the divorce decree itself. For that, you need to contact the clerk's office.

To search MyCase, enter the name of one or both parties, or use the case number if you have it. If you do not get results on the first try, check the spelling or try using just a last name. For older cases that predate the electronic filing system, call the clerk at (260) 358-4817 or email shelley.septer@huntington.in.us to ask about availability.

How to Request a Certified Huntington County Divorce Decree

Certified divorce decrees in Huntington County are not available online. All certified copy requests must go through the clerk's office directly. There are two ways to do it: in person or by mail.

For in-person requests, visit 201 N. Jefferson Street in Huntington during office hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Bring the full names of both parties as they appeared in the original case, the approximate date the divorce was finalized, and the case number if you have it. A photo ID helps. Most in-person requests are handled the same day if the case file is readily available.

For mail requests, write to Huntington County Clerk, 201 N. Jefferson Street, #201, Huntington, IN 46750. Include the party names, case information, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and payment. You can also email shelley.septer@huntington.in.us with questions before sending your written request. Call (260) 358-4817 ahead of time to confirm the total fee and acceptable payment methods.

Huntington County Divorce Record Fees

Indiana's statewide fee schedule governs court copy costs in Huntington County. Since July 1, 2021, the copy rate is $1.00 per page and the certification fee is $3.00 per document. A single-page certified divorce decree costs $4.00. Each additional page adds $1.00 to the total. The clerk can tell you the page count for a specific decree if you call or email before submitting your request.

Cash, money orders, and cashier's checks are the most commonly accepted payment methods in Indiana county clerk offices. Personal checks are often refused. Credit card acceptance varies. When mailing a request, use a money order to avoid rejection. Bring cash or a money order if visiting in person.

Note: If the divorce occurred many years ago, the record may be stored in archives rather than active files. The Indiana State Archives in Indianapolis at (317) 591-5220 holds older records transferred from county offices.

Indiana Divorce Laws and Huntington County Records

Indiana Code IC 31-15-2-6 requires at least one spouse to have lived in Indiana for six months and in Huntington County for three months before filing a dissolution petition there. That residency requirement determines which county's clerk holds the record. Under IC 31-15-2-10, a minimum 60-day waiting period applies from the date of filing before the court can enter a final decree. The decree is the official final order, signed by the judge and filed by the clerk.

Under IC 5-14-3, Indiana's Access to Public Records Act, most divorce decrees are public records. You do not need to be a party to the case to request a copy. Portions of the file that include Social Security numbers, financial affidavits, or court-sealed material may not be accessible. The Indiana courts public records how-to page covers what is available and what the limits are.

For those filing without a lawyer, the Indiana Courts Self-Service Legal Center has dissolution of marriage forms and step-by-step guidance. Indiana Legal Help provides free and low-cost legal aid referrals for Huntington County residents.

The Huntington County Clerk's resource page in Huntington, Indiana provides current hours, contact details, and guidance for accessing court records.

Cities in Huntington County

Huntington is the county seat and largest city in Huntington County, and it is where the courthouse and clerk's office are located. Other communities include Andrews, Roanoke, and Warren. None of these communities meet the 25,000 population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site. All Huntington County residents file divorce cases and request decree copies through the clerk's office on N. Jefferson Street in Huntington.

Nearby Counties

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