| Clerk of the Circuit Court | Vanderburgh County Clerk of the Courts |
|---|---|
| Clerk address | Civic Center Complex, 1 NW Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Room S240, Evansville, IN 47708 (misdemeanor clerks Room S231; Small Claims Room S241) |
| Phone | (812) 435-5160 |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Cashiers and library: 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. |
| Earliest records noted | 1818 |
| Plain copy fee | $1.00 per page (IC 33-37-5-1) |
| Certified copy fee | $1.00 per page plus a $3.00 certification fee per document (IC 33-37-5-1 and IC 33-37-5-3) |
Vanderburgh County, anchored by Evansville in the state's southwest corner, keeps its court records with the Clerk of the Courts (formally the Clerk of the Circuit Court), an office established by the Indiana Constitution as record keeper for the county's courts. The clerk's main office is Room S240 of the Civic Center Complex at 1 NW Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in downtown Evansville, with the misdemeanor clerks in Room S231 and the Small Claims Division in Room S241 of the same building.
The courts themselves — the Circuit Court and the seven-judge Vanderburgh Superior Court, which hears traffic, misdemeanor, felony, domestic relations, juvenile, civil, small claims, protective order, probate, and adoption cases — sit in the Civic Center Courts Building at 825 Sycamore Street, a short walk away. Records requests go to the clerk, not the courts.
Vanderburgh is one of the few Indiana counties that spells out its copy fees online: the clerk's Archive page states that copies are $1.00 a page and certifications an additional $3.00 per document, matching the statewide caps in IC 33-37-5. The Clerk's Archive holds more than a million records dating to the county's founding in 1818, but it is not open to walk-in visitors; historical files are pulled in response to a written public-records request.
Search Vanderburgh County court records online
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Vanderburgh County Clerk of the Courts
- Cost
- Free to search on MyCase; copies $1.00 per page, certification $3.00 per document (cash, cashier's check, or money order; cards in person with a convenience fee)
- Coverage
- Circuit and Superior Court civil, criminal, family, probate, small-claims, and traffic case records for Vanderburgh County, plus the Clerk's Archive of historical court files back to 1818
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate, Traffic
The clerk's page links directly to MyCase as the free public case search and to a Request for Public Records form. Marriage licenses and divorce decrees can also be ordered through a vendor, Official Records Online ($1.00 regular / $4.00 certified per copy plus a $10.00 transaction fee); call (812) 435-5188 with questions about that service.
Other courts
Vanderburgh Superior Court
- Coverage
- Traffic, misdemeanor, felony, domestic relations, juvenile, civil, small claims, protective order, probate, and adoption cases heard by seven judges and five magistrates at the Civic Center Courts Building, 825 Sycamore St
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate, Traffic
Court offices are open Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., (812) 435-5000. The court's page has hearing calendars and self-help forms; case records are kept by the clerk.
Other courts
Vanderburgh County Clerk — Small Claims Division
- Cost
- Filing fee $87.00 e-filed / $97.00 in person for one defendant, $10.00 each additional defendant, $28.00 sheriff service (subject to change each July 1)
- Coverage
- Small-claims filings and records, Room S241 of the Civic Center, (812) 435-5166
- Records
- Civil
Attorneys must e-file small-claims cases; self-represented parties may file on paper. Cashier and library hours end at 4:00 p.m.
What is available online
MyCase covers Vanderburgh County Circuit and Superior Court case information for free, and the clerk's page points to it as the way to access public case records at no charge. Traffic citations can be paid online through the state's public-access site. Historical files in the Clerk's Archive — estate files, wills, and other court records going back to 1818 — are not online and not open for browsing; they are retrieved by staff after a written request, and the clerk asks requesters to call first because most records are stored off site and take time to produce. Protection-order, juvenile, sealed, and expunged cases are excluded from public view statewide.
Which clerk has your record
In Indiana, the clerk who keeps a file depends on which court heard the case. Check the court name on the case notice, citation, or order, then use the office and coverage details above to identify the record holder. Court names and responsibilities differ by state; a county clerk may not keep court case files. For federal cases, see the PACER guide. The full court structure is on the Indiana page.
| Court | Typical cases | Records kept by |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana Tax Court | Appeals of state and local tax assessments and determinations | Clerk of the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, and Tax Court |
| Circuit Courts | Felony criminal cases; Divorce, custody, and other family cases; Civil suits of any amount | Clerk of the Circuit Court |
| Superior Courts | Felony and misdemeanor criminal cases; Civil suits; Family and juvenile matters | Clerk of the Circuit Court (the same office keeps Superior Court files in most counties) |
| City and Town Courts | Ordinance violations; Traffic infractions and misdemeanors within city or town limits; Minor criminal offenses | Clerk of the city or town court (a separate office from the county clerk) |
Request records in person or by mail
Vanderburgh County clerk offices
Civic Center Complex, 1 NW Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Room S240, Evansville, IN 47708 (misdemeanor clerks Room S231; Small Claims Room S241)
Phone: (812) 435-5160
Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Cashiers and library: 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Online lookup first. Search MyCase by name or case number to confirm the case and see which documents are already viewable for free.
Written public-records request. For documents not online, or anything historical, submit the clerk's public records request form (linked from the Clerk's Archive page). Be specific: include the court (Circuit, Superior, or Probate) if known, names, dates, and context. The clerk asks that you call (812) 435-5160 before planning a visit, since most archived records are not on site. Copies are $1.00 a page and certifications $3.00 per document; to receive records by mail, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope with payment after the request has been processed. The office accepts cash, cashier's check, or money order, and credit or debit cards in person with a convenience fee.
In person. Visit Room S240 of the Civic Center Complex, 1 NW Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Evansville, Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (cashiers close at 4:00 p.m.). Misdemeanor case counters are in Room S231 and small claims in Room S241.
Marriage licenses and divorce decrees. These can be ordered for delivery through the clerk's Official Records Online vendor: $1.00 per regular copy or $4.00 per certified copy plus a $10.00 transaction fee, with FedEx delivery available for an extra charge. Call (812) 435-5188 with questions.
Traffic tickets. The clerk's Traffic Division receipts payments for the Traffic Violations Bureau; tickets can be paid online before the hearing date printed on the citation, which counts as an admission.
Fees
| Item | Typical cost in Indiana |
|---|---|
| Plain copy | $1.00 per page (IC 33-37-5-1) |
| Certified copy | $1.00 per page plus a $3.00 certification fee per document (IC 33-37-5-1 and IC 33-37-5-3) |
These are the statewide caps set by Title 33, Article 37 of the Indiana Code. A county's legislative body may adopt its own document-fee ordinance, but it cannot exceed the statutory per-page rate. Confirm the current fee with the specific clerk's office before sending payment, since local ordinances and add-on fees (such as record-perpetuation fees) vary. Amounts confirmed against the current Indiana Code text of IC 33-37-5-1 ($1 per legal- or letter-size page, including partially covered pages) and IC 33-37-5-3 ($3 for each certificate under seal). Both sections exempt records copied through electronic "enhanced access" and documents sent by fax or electronically.
Need a copy an agency will accept? See how to get certified copies of court records.
Sealed and restricted records
Indiana's Rules on Access to Court Records (which replaced Administrative Rule 9 on January 1, 2020) presume court records are public unless a rule or statute excludes them. Categories that will not appear in MyCase or a public in-person search include:
The Indiana guide lists every category of sealed and restricted record, and our guide to expunging or sealing a criminal record explains how to remove one from public view.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a copy of a Vanderburgh County court record cost?
$1.00 per page, plus $3.00 per document for certification, according to the clerk's Archive page. Ordering a marriage license or divorce decree through the Official Records Online vendor costs $1.00 (regular) or $4.00 (certified) per copy plus a $10.00 transaction fee.
Where is the Vanderburgh County Clerk's Office?
Room S240 of the Civic Center Complex, 1 NW Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Evansville, IN 47708, open Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The phone number is (812) 435-5160. The courts are nearby at 825 Sycamore Street.
Can I visit the Vanderburgh County Clerk's Archive to research old court files?
No. The Archive holds records back to 1818 but is not open to the public. Submit a public records request to the clerk, be as specific as possible, and call ahead — most records are stored off site and take time to retrieve.
How do I look up a Vanderburgh County case for free?
Use the statewide MyCase portal, which the clerk links to for free public case records. Search by party name or case number; confidential case types will not appear.
Sources
- Vanderburgh County Clerk of the Courts — https://www.evansvillegov.org/county/department/index.php?structureid=34
- Vanderburgh County Clerk — Clerk's Archive (fees and public records requests) — https://www.evansvillegov.org/county/department/division.php?structureid=149
- Vanderburgh County Clerk — New Online Document Requests — https://www.evansvillegov.org/county/topic/index.php?topicid=1315&structureid=34
- Vanderburgh County Clerk — Small Claims Division — https://www.evansvillegov.org/county/department/division.php?structureid=324
- Vanderburgh County Clerk — Traffic Court Tickets — https://www.evansvillegov.org/county/department/division.php?structureid=229
- Vanderburgh Superior Court — https://www.evansvillegov.org/county/department/index.php?structureid=269
- Indiana Judicial Branch — Vanderburgh County — https://www.in.gov/courts/local/vanderburgh-county
- Indiana Code 33-37-5 — Collection of Additional Fees (document and certification fees) — https://iga.in.gov/ic/2026/Title_33/Article_37/Chapter_5.pdf
- Indiana Judicial Branch — About the Courts — https://www.in.gov/courts/about/
- MyCase (Indiana Courts Case Search) — https://public.courts.in.gov/mycase/
- Indiana Judicial Branch — Searching MyCase (Help) — https://www.in.gov/courts/help/mycase/
- Indiana State Police — Get a Limited Criminal History — https://www.in.gov/isp/criminal-history-services/get-limited-criminal-history/
- Appellate Docket Search Tool — https://publicaccess.courts.in.gov/docket
- Indiana Judicial Branch — Appellate Decisions — https://www.in.gov/courts/public-records/appellate-decisions
- Indiana Code 35-38-9 — Sealing and Expunging Conviction Records — https://iga.in.gov/ic/2026/Title_35/Article_38/Chapter_9.pdf
- Indiana Code Title 33, Article 37 — Court Fees — https://iga.in.gov/laws/2025/ic/titles/33/articles/37
- Indiana Rules on Access to Court Records, Rule 5 (Records Excluded from Public Access) — https://rules.incourts.gov/Content/records/rule5/current.htm
- PACER — Federal court records — https://pacer.uscourts.gov/
See also: all Indiana counties.