Clark County Indiana Clerk's Office

CHILD SUPPORT

The Clerk's Child Support is located in the Clark County Government Building, 501 E. Court Avenue, Room 137, Jeffersonville, IN 47130. If you have questions regarding child support, you may call the Clerk's Office at (812) 207-2231. The office is open for business Monday through Friday 8:30AM - 4:30PM, but may be closed for select federal holidays.


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Pay your child support online

Low convenience fee: 2.25%

PAY YOUR CHILD SUPPORT by phone

You may also pay by calling 1-866-972-9427 (toll-free)

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Clerk of the Courts

MARRIAGE LICENSE INFORMATION


New Marriage License Applications

To be married in the State of Indiana a couple must have a marriage license.  The applicants who wish to be married must apply in person in the Clerk's Office and bring with them the required documents.  For Indiana residents, at least one applicant must reside in Clark County and provide documentation of residency.  Out-of-state residents may apply for a license in Clark County only if the marriage ceremony is being performed in Clark County.

If you wish to be married by the Clerk at the courthouse, an appointment must be made in advance. Please call the Clerk's office for an appointment.

Fees:

  • Clark County Residents $25 + $4 document fee = $29
  • Out of State Residents $65 + $4 document fee = $69
License Validity:
You will receive the application on the same day you apply. The application will expire sixty (60) days after being issued. The application is valid only if the marriage is performed within the State of Indiana.

If you are applying for a marriage license in Clark County, you may start the application process online.  Click here to familiarize yourself with the process.  While you will still have to appear at the Clerk's Office to complete the process and receive your license (as required by Indiana law), starting your application online will save you time at the Clerk's Office.

After you complete the online portion, both individuals will need to appear at the Clerk's Office to complete the process. You can complete your application Monday - Friday from 8:30am - 4:00pm. The Courthouse is closed on Saturday, Sunday and legal holidays. Please allow 30 minutes to complete the process.

Applicants will need at least one (1) of the following:

  • Certified Copy of Birth Certificate
  • Certified Court Decree Establishing Date of Birth
  • Valid Driver's License or Other State-Issued ID Establishing Date of Birth
  • Any Other Official Documentation That the Clerk Deems Sufficient

After completing the online and in-person portion for the marriage application, if you wish to be married in the clerk’s office please click the link below to schedule.

Clark County Indiana Clerk's Office

Court Costs / FILING FEES

* Civil and Small Claims Actions:  The filing fees reflect the amount for one named Defendant.  A $10.00 service fee shall be collected for EACH additional Defendant that is named or added.  A $10.00 garnishee service fee shall be collected for each Garnishee Defendant that is named or added in EXCESS of THREE (3).

* Service by Sheriff: A $13.00 service of process fee shall be collected ONE TIME per case.

* Service by Certified or Registered Mail:  Filing fees include the cost of serving EACH PARTY at only ONE ADDRESS via Certified or Registered Mail.  Service of filings after the initial filing must also be paid by the person requesting service.  A payment to the Clark County Clerk should accompany the filings in the amount of $4.00 per envelope, or the person may provide the Clerk with pre-paid certified postage materials.

Mortgage Foreclosure Fee:  Indiana Senate Bill 415, which became effective on May 7, 2015, amended Ind. Code 33-37-5-33 and reinstated the fifty dollar ($50) mortgage foreclosure counseling and education fee. This fee will be collected from a party filing an action to foreclose a mortgage.

CASE DESCRIPTION
CASE TYPE
* FILING FEE
Adoption AD $141.00
Civil Collection CC $141.00
Civil Plenary PL $141.00
Civil Tort CT $141.00
Domestic Relation (Dissolution / Seperation) DR $161.00
Domestic Relation (Other) DR $141.00
Estate - Supervised or Unsupervised Administration ES or EU $161.00
Estate - Will/Inheritance Tax Return w/o Estate Administration EM No Charge
Estate - Miscellaneous EM $161.00
Guardianship GU $161.00
Juvenile Child in Need of Services JC $160.00
Juvenile Delinquency or Status JD or JS $160.00
Juvenile Paternity (Public if filed after 7/1/2014) JP $180.00
Juvenile Miscellaneous or Termination JM or JT $160.00
Mental Health MH $141.00
Miscellaneous Civil MI $141.00
Judicial Review of HTV Suspension (Infraction Court Costs) MI $118.00
Petition for Expungement MI No Charge
Mortgage Foreclosure MF $191.00
Order for Protection PO No Charge
Reciprocal Support RS $141.00
Small Claim SC $81.00
Transfer Small Claim for Jury Trail PL $70.00
Trust TR $161.00
Change of Venue / Transfer to Indiana County Same as Cost
to File New Case  

Upcoming Meetings

Plan Commission Meeting
05-08-2024 5:00 pm
Commissioners Meeting
05-09-2024 5:00 pm
County Council Meeting
05-13-2024 6:00 pm
Drainage Board
05-21-2024 5:00 pm
Commissioners Meeting
05-23-2024 5:00 pm
Commissioners Meeting
06-06-2024 5:00 pm
County Council Meeting
06-10-2024 6:00 pm
Plan Commission Meeting
06-12-2024 5:00 pm

County Holidays

Primary Election Day
05-07-2024 8:00 am
Memorial Day
05-27-2024 8:00 am
Independence Day
07-04-2024 8:00 am
Labor Day
09-02-2024 8:00 am
Election Day
11-05-2024 8:00 am
Veterans Day
11-11-2024 8:00 am
Thanksgiving
11-28-2024 8:00 am
Thanksgiving (additional)
11-29-2024 8:00 am

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