Anderson Probate Court Records

Anderson probate court records are maintained by Madison County, not the City of Anderson. All estate cases, wills, guardianship petitions, and trust matters for Anderson residents go through the Madison County Circuit Court. The courthouse is located on East 9th Street right in Anderson, so residents do not have to travel far to access filings. You can search Anderson probate records online through Indiana's free MyCase portal, or request documents in person at the Madison County Clerk's Office. Cases include intestate estates, supervised administrations, and minor guardianships.

Which Court Handles Anderson Probate

Anderson is the county seat of Madison County. Probate matters for Anderson residents go to the Madison County Circuit Court. Indiana handles all probate at the county level, and there is no city probate court in Anderson. The Madison County Clerk's Office is just a few blocks from City Hall, making it easy to access in person.

Under IC 29-1-7-1, probate venue is set as the county where the decedent was domiciled at the time of death. For Anderson residents, that is Madison County. If the person had property in another county, some additional filings may occur there, but the main case stays in Madison County.

The Anderson City Clerk, Sheila Ashley, handles city-level records. That office is at City Hall, 120 East 8th Street. It maintains city council minutes, ordinances, city court records, and municipal documents. It does not hold probate records. For estate, will, and guardianship matters, contact the Madison County Circuit Court Clerk at 16 East 9th Street.

Madison County Circuit Court Clerk Contact

The Madison County Clerk's Office handles all court filings and record requests for probate cases in Anderson. The office is located a short walk from the city clerk and courthouse complex.

• Address: 16 East 9th Street, Anderson, IN 46016
• Mailing Address: PO Box 1277, Anderson, IN 46015
• Phone: (765) 641-9443
• Madison County Recorder: 16 E 9th St., Room 205, Anderson, IN 46016, (765) 641-9613
• Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The Madison County Recorder also sits in the same building. If you need property records tied to an estate, the recorder's office is a convenient stop. Both offices are at 16 East 9th Street. For mail requests, use the PO Box address and include a check or money order for copy fees.

Search Anderson Probate Records Online

Indiana's free MyCase portal gives public access to Madison County court records, including probate cases. You can search by name, case number, or date range without paying a fee. The portal shows case dockets, filing dates, and party names. It is available around the clock and is the quickest way to see whether a probate case exists before contacting the clerk.

To search Anderson probate records, visit public.courts.in.gov/mycase and enter the decedent or ward's name. Filter by Madison County and choose probate as the case type. Case documents may not be viewable online, but the docket will show what was filed. Call the clerk if you need copies after identifying the case number.

Probate records are held by Madison County, not the city clerk, so contact the Madison County Circuit Court Clerk for estate and will records.

Older Anderson-area probate records not in the digital system may be found at the Indiana State Archives. Historical estate and guardianship files are sometimes preserved there.

Types of Probate Records in Anderson

Madison County Circuit Court keeps the full range of probate records for Anderson and the rest of the county. These records are public under Indiana's Access to Public Records Act unless restricted by law or court order. Common types include:

• Wills submitted for probate after death
• Estate administration cases (supervised and unsupervised)
• Letters testamentary and letters of administration
• Guardianship petitions and orders for minors and incapacitated adults
• Conservatorship records
• Trust registrations and court accountings
• Small estate affidavits under IC 29-1-8-1

Indiana's small estate process allows heirs to skip full probate court administration when the estate value falls below the statutory limit. The clerk can confirm whether a small estate affidavit is appropriate for a given situation. For contested or complex estates, the Madison County Circuit Court oversees administration directly.

Probate Filing Fees

Indiana statutes set court fees for probate filings. IC 33-37-4-7 sets the Probate Costs Fee at $120. Other required fees raise the standard total for an estate filing in Madison County to around $177. The final amount can vary based on the case type and supplemental filings made during administration.

Copy fees are $1 per page under IC 33-37-5-1. Certified copies carry an extra $3 per document under IC 33-37-5-3. These fees apply at the Madison County Clerk's window. Court fee payments can be submitted online at publicaccess.courts.in.gov/pay.

How to Get Copies

Madison County probate records are available to the public in three ways. All standard estate and guardianship records are open. Files sealed by court order require a judge's authorization to access.

In person: Visit the Madison County Clerk at 16 East 9th Street in Anderson. Provide the decedent or ward's name and any case number you have. Staff will locate the file and make copies. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekdays. Bring valid ID and cash or a check for payment.

By mail: Write a request with the full name, approximate filing year, and your return address. Send it with a check or money order payable to the Madison County Clerk. Mail to PO Box 1277, Anderson, IN 46015. Allow time for processing and return mail.

Online: Use MyCase at public.courts.in.gov/mycase for free case docket access. For certified copies, contact the clerk directly. Pay court fees at publicaccess.courts.in.gov/pay.

For full Madison County probate court information, visit our Madison County probate records page.

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