Search Plainfield Divorce Records

Plainfield divorce records are maintained by the Hendricks County Clerk in Danville, the county seat about 10 miles west of Plainfield, where all Hendricks County dissolution of marriage cases are filed and stored.

Hendricks County Handles Plainfield Divorce Records

Plainfield is one of the larger towns in Hendricks County, but the county seat is Danville, located about 10 miles to the west. The Hendricks County Circuit Court Clerk in Danville is where all divorce records for Hendricks County are maintained. Plainfield residents must go to Danville when filing a divorce petition or requesting records in person.

Divorce in Indiana is handled entirely at the county court level. There is no city court in Plainfield with authority over divorce matters. The Hendricks County courts have jurisdiction over all family law cases for Plainfield and the rest of the county.

The Hendricks County Clerk's office serves as the record keeper for all county-level court cases, including civil, criminal, estate, guardianship, juvenile, and paternity matters. It also handles marriage licenses. All of these functions fall under the same clerk's office in Danville.

Hendricks County Clerk Contact Information

The Hendricks County Clerk is Marjorie Pike. The office is at 51 W. Main Street, Suite 104, Danville, IN 46122. Phone: 317-745-9231. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Marriage license processing ends at 3:30 PM.

One important detail for visitors: the Hendricks County Courthouse can only be entered through the West Security Entrance. Make sure you use that entrance. Also note that no cell phones are allowed in Superior Court 5.

The Hendricks County Clerk's Office resources and courthouse are shown below.

The Hendricks County website at co.hendricks.in.us includes department contact information, court schedules, and clerk services for Plainfield residents.

Historical Divorce Records

Hendricks County has an especially deep set of historical records. The Microfilm Department on the second floor of the courthouse (phone 317-745-9800) can help you search divorce records going back to 1826. That is a remarkably long span of records, useful for genealogical research or legal matters involving older estates and property chains.

For more recent cases, an Index to Divorce Records covering 1993 to the present is searchable either in person or online. Records from that range are generally available through MyCase or through a direct request to the clerk's office.

Historical divorce records from Hendricks County can also be searched at the Hendricks County Genealogy website at hendcogen.org/divorce_records.php, which provides additional index information for older cases.

How to Search Plainfield Divorce Records

Online via MyCase: The Indiana Supreme Court's free case portal at mycase.in.gov covers Hendricks County divorce cases. Search by party name or case number, then select "Domestic Relations" under case type. This is the fastest way to look up modern cases.

In person: Visit Suite 104 at 51 W. Main Street, Danville. Use the West Security Entrance. Staff can search records and provide copies. For older cases not in MyCase, the Microfilm Department on the second floor handles historical searches going back to 1826.

By mail: Send written requests to the Hendricks County Clerk at 51 W. Main Street Suite 104, Danville, IN 46122. Include party names, case year, your contact information, and payment for copy fees.

Filing Requirements for Divorce

Indiana law requires residency before filing. Under IC 31-15-2-6, at least one spouse must have lived in Indiana for six months and in Hendricks County for three months before filing the petition.

There is a mandatory 60-day waiting period before the divorce can be finalized, as set by IC 31-15-2-10. The waiting period starts from the date of service on the other party. Complex cases involving property or children routinely take much longer.

The standard filing fee is $177, plus an optional $28 sheriff fee for formal service of process. Indiana is a no-fault state, so there is no requirement to prove wrongdoing. Irretrievable breakdown of the marriage is the standard legal ground. Attorneys e-file electronically; pro se parties can file in person at the clerk's office.

Free legal resources are available through Indiana Legal Help, which serves Hendricks County residents with self-help forms and referrals.

Types of Records and Fees

Hendricks County divorce case files include the petition for dissolution, financial disclosures, settlement agreements, temporary orders, parenting plans, child support worksheets, and the final decree. Post-decree modifications and enforcement orders are added to the case file over time.

Standard copies are typically $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost more and include the clerk's official seal, required for purposes like name changes on government IDs or qualifying domestic relations orders for retirement accounts.

Some documents may be restricted. The clerk's staff can advise on what is publicly accessible for a given case. Hendricks County Local Rules for courts were effective September 1, 2026, so any recent procedural questions should be confirmed with the clerk's office directly.

Nearby Cities

Other qualifying Indiana cities near Plainfield include Indianapolis and Greenwood.

Hendricks County Court Resources

For complete Hendricks County divorce records information, courthouse details, and local filing procedures, visit the county page.