Divorce records in Hamilton County, Indiana, can be accessed through several channels. HamiltonCourt.us can help you find publicly available divorce record information for the county. You can also obtain records directly from the court that issued the decree, the Hamilton County Clerk's office, or the Indiana Department of Health Division of Vital Records. Which source you contact depends on whether you need the full court file or a vital records certificate.
Hamilton County Divorce Records Search
Hamilton County divorce records are maintained by two separate offices. The Hamilton County Clerk of the Circuit and Superior Courts keeps the complete court case file — including the divorce petition, decree, settlement agreements, custody orders, property division orders, and all related filings. The Indiana Department of Health Division of Vital Records maintains a divorce certificate, which is a shorter summary document confirming that a divorce was granted.
You can search Hamilton County divorce case records online through MyCase, Indiana's statewide court case search portal. MyCase provides basic case information such as party names, filing dates, case type, and disposition — though it may not include the full text of documents. For official copies, contact the Clerk's office directly.
Hamilton County Clerk of the Circuit and Superior Courts
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Hamilton County
In Indiana, divorce cases are filed in the Superior Court or Circuit Court of the county where either spouse resides. Hamilton County has multiple Superior Court divisions that handle family law matters, including dissolutions of marriage.
Once a judge signs the divorce decree, the original order is filed and maintained by the Hamilton County Clerk's office. This is the office to contact when you need:
- A certified or uncertified copy of the divorce decree
- Copies of settlement agreements, custody orders, or property division orders
- The full case file or specific filings from the divorce proceeding
The Indiana Judicial Branch advises contacting the clerk's office in the county where the divorce was granted to request a certified copy of the decree.
If you need a divorce certificate — a summary document that confirms the divorce occurred but does not contain the full terms — contact the Indiana Department of Health Division of Vital Records. The state office has maintained divorce records since 1882.
Hamilton County Clerk — Court Records
Indiana Department of Health — Vital Records
For questions about Hamilton County Courts, including court dates and case documents, contact the court directly.
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Hamilton County
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Uncertified copy of court record (per page) | $1.00 | Same day to several business days |
| Certified copy of court record | $5.00 (certification fee, plus per-page copy costs) | Same day to several business days |
| Divorce certificate from Indiana Vital Records (standard mail) | $10.00 | 4–6 weeks |
| Divorce certificate from Indiana Vital Records (expedited) | $10.00 plus expedited shipping fee | 1–2 weeks |
| MyCase online case search | Free | Immediate |