Noble County Divorce Decree Search
Noble County divorce decree records are kept by Clerk Tammy Bremer at the Noble County Courthouse in Albion. The clerk office handles all divorce filings and certified document requests for cases heard in Noble County courts. You can search Noble County divorce cases online through MyCase Indiana or through the county's own case search tool. This page covers how to find, search, and obtain divorce decree records from Noble County.
Noble County Quick Facts
Noble County Clerk of Courts
Clerk Tammy Bremer runs the Noble County Clerk of Courts at 101 North Orange Street in Albion. Her office keeps all divorce decrees and civil court records for every case filed in Noble County. You can reach the clerk by phone at (260) 636-2736 or by fax at (260) 636-4000. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. In-person requests are processed during those hours at the courthouse.
The Noble County Clerk's page on the state's website has details on office services and how to contact staff. For court-specific information, the Indiana Judicial Branch page for Noble County covers the local court system. Noble County is part of Judicial District 6, which also includes DeKalb, LaGrange, Steuben, and Whitley counties.
| Clerk | Tammy Bremer |
|---|---|
| Address | Noble County Courthouse 101 North Orange Street Albion, IN 46701 |
| Phone | (260) 636-2736 |
| Fax | (260) 636-4000 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Payment | Cash, Money Order, MasterCard, or Visa only. No personal checks. |
Note: Noble County does not accept personal checks for any transactions. Bring cash, a money order, or a MasterCard or Visa card when you visit or when you mail a payment.
Search Noble County Divorce Cases Online
Noble County offers its own online case search tool at noblecc.org/recordSearch.php. This is a local resource specific to Noble County courts. You can search by party name or case number and see basic case data including the filing date, case type, and status. This is a useful tool for finding Noble County divorce cases quickly without going to the courthouse.
The statewide MyCase Indiana portal also covers Noble County divorce cases. Both systems give you free access to basic case information. Use whichever one works better for your search. Neither provides certified copies online. Those must come from the clerk office in Albion.
For genealogical research on older Noble County divorces, the Noble County Genealogy Society divorce records page has an index of historical cases. This is a volunteer-maintained resource and covers cases going back many decades. Use it to find case information, then contact the clerk for the actual documents if they are available.
Fees for Noble County Divorce Decree Copies
Noble County follows the Indiana statewide fee schedule for certified court documents. As of July 1, 2021, the fee for a certified copy is $3 per document. Page copies cost $1 per page. A certified one-page divorce decree costs $4 total. For longer decrees, the per-page cost adds up, so ask the clerk for a total before you send payment.
Noble County has strict rules on payment. Personal checks are not accepted for any transaction. Your options are cash, a money order, or a MasterCard or Visa credit or debit card. If you pay by card online for fines or court costs, a PayGov service fee applies. For records requests, confirm the payment method with the clerk before you send anything. For mail requests, send a money order to 101 North Orange Street, Albion, IN 46701. Do not mail cash.
Credit and debit card payments are accepted online for fines, court costs, small claims judgments, and traffic tickets. Contact the clerk office to find out whether card payments are also accepted for records requests specifically, since payment rules can vary by transaction type.
Indiana Divorce Law in Noble County
Noble County divorce cases follow Indiana statutes. The residency rule under IC 31-15-2-6 requires one spouse to live in Indiana for six months and in Noble County for at least three months before filing. Noble County is in northeast Indiana near the Michigan and Ohio borders. Some residents may have recently moved from outside Indiana, so confirm you meet the residency requirement before filing here.
After you file, IC 31-15-2-10 sets a 60-day mandatory waiting period before the divorce can be finalized in Noble County. No exceptions apply, even if both spouses agree on everything. The court sets a final hearing after the wait ends and, if all is in order, signs the divorce decree. The Noble County Clerk records that decree and stores it as the official court record of the dissolved marriage.
Noble County courts handle uncontested divorces where the parties agree, as well as contested cases that require hearings on property, custody, and support. All case records from both types of cases are stored at the courthouse in Albion and are accessible to the public under IC 5-14-3.
What Noble County Divorce Records Show
A divorce decree from Noble County contains the judge's final order ending the marriage. It includes both spouses' names, the date of the divorce, and all the terms the court ordered or that the parties agreed to. Property and debt division, custody of any children, visitation rights, child support amounts, and spousal maintenance are all documented in the decree if they apply to the case.
The full case file in Noble County may have additional documents beyond the final decree: the original petition, any temporary orders issued during the case, financial disclosures, and settlement agreements. You can request copies of any document in the file. The clerk can tell you what is in the file and what it will cost to copy. Most people only need the final decree, but having the full file can be helpful for complex property or custody matters.
Noble County divorce records from before the modern era may be found through the Noble County Genealogy Society or through the Indiana State Archives at 6440 E. 30th St in Indianapolis, phone (317) 591-5220. The archives hold historical court records from all Indiana counties.
Legal Resources for Noble County Divorce Cases
The Noble County Clerk's page on the state website has contact details and service information for the clerk office in Albion.
The Noble County Clerk page above also notes the payment restrictions for the office, including the no-personal-checks policy that applies to all transactions including divorce decree copies.
Free legal guidance is available through Indiana Legal Help. The site covers divorce law, forms, and referrals to legal aid programs that serve northeast Indiana and Noble County. If your income qualifies, you may get free representation through one of these organizations. The site is a good starting point to understand what the divorce process looks like in Indiana before you contact a lawyer or the court.
The Indiana Self-Service Center has official court forms for Noble County divorce cases and plain-language instructions on how to use them. You can download and print the forms you need to file or respond in a Noble County divorce case. This is most useful for uncontested cases where both parties agree and just need to handle the paperwork.
Note: Indiana Legal Help and the Self-Service Center are not law firms. For advice on your specific Noble County divorce case, hire a licensed Indiana attorney who practices family law.
Cities in Noble County
Albion is the county seat of Noble County and home to the courthouse. Kendallville is the largest city in the county. Ligonier and Churubusco are also communities in Noble County. All divorce cases from these and other Noble County towns are filed at the Circuit Court in Albion. None of these cities meet the population threshold for their own page on this site.
Nearby Counties
Noble County shares borders with these Indiana counties. Under IC 31-15-2-6, you must file your divorce in the county where you or your spouse resides.