Warren County Divorce Decree Records

Warren County divorce decree records are kept by the County Clerk at the Warren County Courthouse in Williamsport, Indiana. If you need to find or request a certified copy of a divorce decree filed in Warren County, the clerk's office on the second floor of the courthouse is where you start. You can search case information online through Indiana's MyCase portal, but certified copies must be requested directly from the clerk.

Warren County Clerk of Courts Office

Deb Hiatt serves as the Clerk for Warren County. Her office is on the second floor of the Warren County Courthouse at 125 N. Monroe Street, Suite 11 in Williamsport. The clerk maintains all court records for the county, including every dissolution of marriage case filed in Warren County Circuit Court. The clerk's office receives initial divorce petitions, records court proceedings, and keeps the final decree once the court issues it.

The clerk's office is located on the second floor of the courthouse. Office hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The office is closed on major holidays. You can also contact the clerk by email at clerk@warrencounty.in.gov for general inquiries. The Indiana Judicial Branch's Warren County page has links to court contact information and local rules.

Search Warren County Divorce Records

Online case searching for Warren County divorce records is available through Indiana's MyCase portal. Search by party name or case number to find basic case information such as filing dates, case status, and court hearing history. MyCase shows case-level data only. It does not provide the actual text of the divorce decree or allow document downloads.

In-person searches can be done at the clerk's office on the second floor of the Warren County Courthouse during regular business hours. Bring the full names of both parties and the approximate year the divorce was filed. A case number speeds up the search. For older records, staff may need extra time to retrieve files from storage. Calling ahead is a good idea if you are looking for a case that is more than 15 to 20 years old.

You can also email the clerk at clerk@warrencounty.in.gov with questions about locating a specific record or to find out what identifying information you need to bring for an in-person request.

Requesting a Certified Warren County Divorce Decree

Certified copies of Warren County divorce decrees are not available online. You need to contact the clerk's office in Williamsport directly. In-person visits are the most straightforward option. Go to Suite 11 on the second floor of the courthouse, give the clerk the case details, pay the fee, and in most cases you leave with your copy that day.

For mail requests, write to Warren County Clerk at 125 N. Monroe Street, Suite 11, Williamsport, IN 47993. Include the full names of both parties, the approximate date the divorce was filed or finalized, the case number if you have it, your return address, and payment for the applicable fees. Enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope. Allow 7 to 10 business days for mail requests to be processed and returned.

Note: Call (765) 764-5888 or email clerk@warrencounty.in.gov to confirm current fees and accepted payment methods before mailing your request.

Warren County Divorce Record Fees

Warren County follows Indiana's standard court record fee schedule. The copy fee is $1.00 per page. The certification fee is $3.00 per document, effective since July 1, 2021. A one-page certified divorce decree costs $4.00 total. Each additional page adds $1.00. Contact the clerk's office to confirm which payment methods are accepted. Most Indiana county offices take cash and money orders. Ask about credit cards and checks when you call.

For older Warren County divorce records, some historical filings may be stored at the Indiana State Archives at 6440 E. 30th St, Indianapolis, (317) 591-5220. Contact the clerk's office in Williamsport first to find out whether older records are still at the courthouse or have been transferred to archives.

Indiana Divorce Laws and Warren County Courts

Indiana law requires at least one spouse to have lived in Indiana for six months and in Warren County for three months before filing a divorce there. This residency requirement comes from IC 31-15-2-6. It determines which county court has jurisdiction and which county clerk keeps the resulting divorce decree.

Under IC 31-15-2-10, a court cannot finalize a divorce until 60 days after the petition is filed. This waiting period applies to every Indiana divorce, including those filed in Warren County. The divorce decree is only issued after those 60 days pass and the court grants the dissolution. Property division in Indiana follows equitable distribution rules under IC 31-15-7, meaning the court divides marital assets in a fair but not necessarily equal way. Warren County Circuit Court handles all dissolution of marriage cases in the county.

Free filing help is available through the Indiana Courts Self-Service Legal Center. Free legal aid referrals are available at Indiana Legal Help.

Public Access to Warren County Divorce Decrees

Warren County divorce decrees are public records under Indiana Code IC 5-14-3, the Access to Public Records Act. Anyone can request to view or copy a divorce decree from the clerk's office. You do not have to be a party to the case to make this request. Some portions of divorce records are restricted. Financial affidavits, Social Security numbers, and sealed file portions are not available to the general public.

The Indiana courts public records request page explains your rights and the process for requesting court records. If a portion of the record you need is sealed or restricted, you may need a court order to access it.

Legal Help for Warren County Divorce Cases

Warren County residents who need help finding a divorce decree or understanding the divorce process can use several free resources. The Indiana Courts Self-Service Legal Center offers dissolution of marriage forms and plain-language instructions for people without an attorney. Indiana Legal Help connects Hoosiers with free and low-cost legal services throughout Indiana.

Clerk's office staff in Williamsport can help you find the right forms and explain what the court requires. They cannot give legal advice. For official judicial information and court contacts, the Warren County government website and the Indiana Judicial Branch page are your best resources.

The Warren County Clerk's Office in Williamsport handles all divorce decree filings and can assist residents with finding or copying records from county court cases.

Cities in Warren County

Williamsport is the county seat of Warren County and the location of the courthouse and clerk's office. Other communities in the county include Pine Village and West Lebanon. None of these towns meet the 25,000 population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site. All divorce decree records for Warren County residents are filed at the clerk's office at 125 N. Monroe Street in Williamsport.

Nearby Counties

Warren County borders several Indiana counties; each clerk's office handles divorce records for its own jurisdiction.