Marion County Family Court Records
Marion County family court records are maintained by the Marion County Clerk at the City-County Building in Indianapolis, Indiana. As Indiana's most populous county, Marion County handles a high volume of dissolution, custody, child support, paternity, and protection order cases through its circuit and superior court system. Many records are available through the Indiana MyCase portal, and the clerk's office processes in-person and online requests during regular business hours.
Marion County Quick Facts
Marion County Family Court Records at the Clerk's Office
Marion County Clerk Kate Sweeney Bell oversees the official court record system for Indiana's largest county. The clerk's office processes every family case that comes through the Marion County courts, including dissolution of marriage, custody petitions, child support filings, paternity actions, and protection orders. Court records contain the names of all parties, dates of hearings, testimony and evidence submitted, and the court's rulings. The clerk assigns case numbers, collects fees, and maintains both paper and electronic files for every case.
Certified copies of court documents cost $1 per page. Certification adds $3 per document. A certified one-page document costs $4 total. Payment options include cash, money order, cashier's check, and credit or debit card. Personal checks are not accepted. The clerk's office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For urgent or same-day record requests, call 317-327-4715 in advance. The general clerk number is 317-327-4740. You can also reach the office by email at clerkpublic@indy.gov.
Marion County has a unique physical records facility separate from the main City-County Building. If you need to review physical case files, go to the Marion County Records Facility at 1330 Madison Avenue, Room W122, Indianapolis, IN 46225. This facility holds physical court files and is the place to go for hands-on document review. Plan to arrive at least one hour before closing to allow enough time to complete your research.
The county's primary court records page is at marioncountycourt.org. Family cases are filed under IC 31-15 for dissolution and IC 31-17 for custody and parenting time. The clerk's office at the City-County Building handles most requests; the Records Facility handles physical file access.
| Clerk | Kate Sweeney Bell, Marion County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Main Office | City-County Building 200 E Washington St Indianapolis, IN 46204 |
| Records Facility | 1330 Madison Avenue, Room W122 Indianapolis, IN 46225 |
| Phone | 317-327-4740 |
| Urgent Records | 317-327-4715 |
| clerkpublic@indy.gov | |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Copy Fees | $1 per page; $3 certification per document |
| Payment | Cash, money order, cashier's check, credit/debit card; no personal checks |
Note: For juvenile court records in Marion County, you must be a party of record and present a valid ID at the time of your request. Juvenile records are restricted and not publicly accessible.
The Indianapolis city-county website at indy.gov provides access to Marion County government services, including court records request information and links to the clerk's office.
The site covers court-related services for all Marion County residents.
Searching Family Court Records in Marion County
Indiana's free public case search tool, MyCase, covers Marion County family court cases. Search by party name, case number, or attorney. MyCase shows case type, filing date, docket entries, and upcoming hearings. No account is needed. The system is available 24 hours a day. Marion County, as the state's largest court system, has a broad range of cases available through MyCase.
The Marion County Clerk's Office also handles online records requests directly. You can submit a request for court record copies through the records request portal at indy.gov. This portal is specific to Marion County and covers a range of court records including civil case records, divorce decree records, child support orders, name change records, and marriage license records. Criminal records are also available through this system.
The Marion County court records page at marioncountycourt.org gives direct access to the court's own records information and is a good starting point for understanding what is available and how to get it. For documents not available online, the Records Facility at 1330 Madison Avenue is where physical files are kept. Go in person and bring your ID. Plan to arrive at least one hour before the 4:30 p.m. close.
The Indiana Courts Public Records Portal also provides the broader statewide framework and links to MyCase and other tools. If you need guidance on what to submit or how to word your request, the portal's how-to section is a useful starting point.
The Marion County records request portal at indy.gov allows residents to submit online requests for certified copies of court documents.
The portal handles requests for divorce decrees, custody orders, and other family court documents from the clerk's office.
The Marion County court records page at marioncountycourt.org lists the types of records available and provides information on how to access case files. 
The page is maintained by the Marion County court system and covers access procedures for civil, family, and criminal records.
Child Support in Marion County
Child support in Marion County follows the Income Shares Model under IC 31-16. Both parents' incomes factor into the support calculation, and the resulting amount reflects what the child would receive if the household had stayed together. Support orders are filed with the clerk and become part of the permanent family court record.
Marion County has its own Prosecutor Child Support Division that handles Title IV-D enforcement within the county. To schedule an appointment with that division, call 317-327-1800. The office is at 251 E Ohio Street, Suite 400, Indianapolis, IN 46204 and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This local division works alongside the Indiana Child Support Bureau to establish and enforce support orders for Marion County families.
The Indiana Child Support Bureau also provides statewide Title IV-D services. The Child Support Bureau can locate non-custodial parents, set up wage withholding, and pursue enforcement through tax refund intercepts and license suspension. For general child support questions, call the Indiana Child Support Hotline at 800-840-8757. Live staff are available Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Paternity cases in Marion County are filed under IC 31-14. The court must have an established paternity finding before it can enter custody or support orders for a child born outside of marriage. The Marion County Clerk processes paternity filings the same as other family court cases.
Note: The Child Support Division and Child Support Bureau handle financial support. Custody, parenting time, and related disputes require the court process or a private attorney.
The Indiana child support information at indy.gov covers Marion County-specific child support resources, including how to contact the Prosecutor's Child Support Division.
The page links to key contacts and explains how to access support services in Indianapolis.
Legal Help in Marion County
Indiana Legal Services provides free civil legal help to income-qualifying residents in Marion County and across the state. Their attorneys handle dissolution, custody, and protection order cases. Marion County is a major service area for Indiana Legal Services, and the organization has resources specifically for Indianapolis-area residents.
The Indiana Courts Self-Service Legal Center has forms and guides for common family court cases. Dissolution of marriage forms, custody modification guides, and child support petition procedures are all available at no cost. The center does not give legal advice, but the materials walk you through each step clearly.
The Parenting Time Helpline offers free guidance from licensed attorneys on Indiana's parenting time guidelines. Call 844-836-0003, Monday through Friday, noon to 5:00 p.m. The line is open to any Indiana resident.
The Indiana State Bar Association runs a lawyer referral service. Marion County courts handle some of the most complex family law cases in the state. If your case involves contested custody, significant marital assets, or other complicated issues, a private family law attorney practicing in Marion County courts can provide representation throughout the process.
Cities in Marion County
Marion County is Indiana's most populous county and includes several large cities. All family court cases filed by residents of any Marion County community are heard through the Marion County court system in Indianapolis, regardless of which specific city the filer lives in.
- Indianapolis, state capital and county seat, Indiana's largest city
- Lawrence, city in northeastern Marion County
Other Marion County communities including Beech Grove, Speedway, Southport, and Clermont also file family court cases through the Marion County court system. These communities do not have separate city pages on this site.
Nearby Counties
Marion County sits at the center of central Indiana, bordered by several large and mid-size counties. If you are unsure which county controls your case, your county of residence at the time of filing determines the correct jurisdiction.