Indiana Divorce Records

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Indiana divorce records are a matter of public record, which means anyone can view one online or obtain a copy of the record for their own personal records. Divorces are public knowledge because it?s a public matter. A person who is already married cannot obtain a marriage license to marry another person without first providing proof of their divorce. If you are someone who has been divorced and you must obtain a copy of your divorce record for a specific reason, this is the information you must have to make that happen.

Indiana Divorce Records Online

Divorce Records Online is the easiest way to view a divorce record online in Indiana. The process is quite simple, and it allows you to find what you?re looking for in a matter of moments. All you need is a few pieces of key information to find the divorce record you require.

– The county in which the divorce was granted
– The name of at least once person listed on the divorce record

Once you have this information, you?ll visit the local Indiana clerk of court website in the county where the divorce took place. There is a link somewhere on the main page for public records, as there is in any county in any state throughout the country. When you click on this link, you?ll agree to adhere to the terms and conditions of your search. You can choose to narrow the search to divorce records, and then you can enter the first and last name of at least one person listed on the divorce record. Their public record appears, and you can view it as a PDF on your computer.

Obtaining A Certified Copy of Indiana Divorce Records

Anyone in Indiana can obtain a copy of a divorce record, but only the person listed on the record, the children of the persons listed, or the parents of the persons listed on the Indiana divorce records in question may obtain a certified copy. The court where the divorce was finalized allows you to walk into the office and request a copy. You?ll need to provide the date of the divorce, the names of both parties, and the maiden name of the former wife.

There is a fee, and it varies by location. You?ll want to call first and obtain a quote so you know how much to bring for the number of copies you need, and you?ll want to be sure they accept specific forms of payment. Many offices have a cut-off time for requesting copies for same-day service, so that?s information you?ll want to gather as well.

If you cannot visit in person, call the office and request a copy over the phone. Many offices can direct you to a website to order a copy online, and some will take your application through the mail if you send in a written request. Since the laws vary in each county, taking the time to call is the best way to handle the situation quickly and with ease.

Indiana Divorce Records
Indiana Divorce Records

Are Indiana divorces public record?

Yes, divorces in Indiana are public record, as well as marriage, birth and death records. Anyone can view another person's divorce record however, only the divorced party may obtain a copy of an Indiana divorce certificate.

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  1. i need copy certificate of divorce instate of indiana, county lake

    1. Fabiola, if you need an official copy of your Indiana divorce certificate for your records then you will need to reach out to the Indiana Division of Vital Records. You can order a copy from them online and have it mailed to you.

  2. I am trying to find all the women my deceased husband was married to and then divorced. I know of two but he stated he was married 3 times before me.
    How can I find this data? I am working on VA paperwork to claim widow benefits. Amy help you can give me is greatly appreciated.

  3. I need to see if my fiance is legally divorced.. To Owen county

    1. If you can provide us with the person’s full name and age we can certainly run an Indiana divorce record search for you

  4. Looking for a divorce for Earl E Landes and Rosalie Owen Landes. They were married on 1 JULY 1936 Tippecanoe County, IN.
    I have not been able to find divorce for them. They both had married some else three or four years after they were married in 1936.

    If you are not able to help me where do you suggest I go to find their divorce.

    Thank you,
    Bertie Owen

  5. Hello. Was wanting to see my current boyfriends divorce history. How can I go about that?

    1. Sarah, we can verify an Indiana divorce record for you if you can provide the full name and age of the person in question

  6. Need the records between my mother Adrienne staehler and father Jay staehler of divorce in 1990-1991

    1. Todd, if you’re looking to get a copy of an Indiana divorce certificate then you will want to make your inquiry with the clerk of the court where your parents were divorced. The courts will be able to issue you a certified copy of an Indiana divorce record. Our vital record resources are for online reference only.

  7. I for now just need the final divorce decree date for my divorce: Anna Bertha Peters from Lawrence Joseph Peters in Lake County Indiana

    1. How do I get a copy of a divorce decree in Indiana

      To obtain a copy of your Indiana divorce decree you can contact the courthouse clerk where your divorce decree was filed. There is typically a nominal fee for a certified copy of your divorce decree. Depending on the court’s resources you might be able to file for a copy of your Indiana divorce decree online and have it mailed to you.

  8. trying to find divorce papers for ARNOLD LOUIS VAUGHN AND JUANITA MAE VAUGHN in 1970 1971 1972

    1. To obtain a copy of an Indiana divorce decree or divorce certificate you will want to reach out to the Clerk of the Court in the Indiana county where this divorce took place.

  9. Looking to find the divorce date for Jerry Logan and Deva D Logan. I don’t need any papers, just the date for a passport application. We don’t have a lot of time to wait for paperwork in the mail. We know it was summer/fall of 1972 in Marion County. Deva’s maiden name is Hogue and her current last name is Richey.

  10. I am looking for divorce records on Patrick Shrock and Beverly Shrock

  11. I need a copy of my divorce degree my divorce was in Laporte Indiana I was married to Lynn Davis

    1. If you need an official copy of your Indiana Divorce Decree you will want to contact the courthouse where your IN divorce decree was filed. You can talk to the courthouse clerk and request this over the phone. You can also request a copy of IN divorce decree to be mailed to you by submitting a form online.

      How to Get a Copy of My Indiana Divorce Decree

      1. Contact the courthouse clerk where your divorce was filed
      2. Request a copy of your Indiana divorce decree
      3. Have the date of your divorce filing available
      4. Show proper ID and pay the fee for the divorce decree copy
      5. Processing by mail may take a few weeks

  12. I was not able to log in to view my report. Can you send it to my email? please

    1. Please reach out to our customer support about your Indiana Divorce Record Report. They can assist you with your divorce record search results. Below is our customer support information for your convenience

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      1-800-859-7375

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  13. Looking for Divorce (if any) for Marvin Thomas Stults and Kathryn Coughlin Stults. His death certificate says he did. I believe it is an error on certificate.

  14. Looking for divorce records. Of. My parents. Connie. Sue. Sauter. Thomas. R. Mills. Sept. 1972

  15. Trying to locate divorce recirds of anna jane streeval from wilbur harding streeval in the 1940s

    1. Robin,

      Unfortunately those divorce records are archived and you will only be able to access them from Indiana Archival Records or the Federal Government Archives.

      How To Find Old Indiana Divorce Records

      1. Visit Indiana Archives and Records Administration
      2. Find the relevant County Court Clerk from the list
      3. Call the phone number or visit the court in person
      4. Request the archived Indiana divorce records
      5. Pay the fee for a certified copy of the divorce record

  16. I need my divorce record emailed to me

    1. Hello Linda,

      Our resources are for online reference only. You will need to contact your local Indiana County Court Recorder or Clerk for this information. I have included a link below where you can request your official Indiana divorce records be mailed to you. Please reach out if there are any additional divorce or public records we can assist you with.

      http://www.in.gov/judiciary/2729.htm

      Best Regards,

      The Search Quarry Team

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Last Updated: 2020-11-17

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