Fishers Probate Records Search
Fishers probate court records are filed through Hamilton County, not the City of Fishers. Wills, estate administration cases, guardianships, conservatorship filings, and other related probate documents are all maintained by the Hamilton County Clerk in Noblesville, which is the county seat. Because Fishers has no city-level court handling probate matters, all residents must go through Hamilton County. You can search Fishers probate court records at no cost using the Indiana MyCase portal, or visit the Hamilton County Courthouse in Noblesville to look up case files and request copies in person.
Fishers Quick Facts
Which Court Handles Fishers Probate
Fishers is located in Hamilton County, and all probate matters for Fishers residents are handled by the Hamilton County Circuit and Superior Courts. Indiana does not have city-level probate courts. Per IC 29-1-7-1, the probate venue is the county where the decedent last lived. If someone lived in Fishers, their estate case goes to Hamilton County.
The Hamilton County Clerk's Office in Noblesville maintains all court records for the county. This includes immigration records, marriage licenses, divorce filings, expungements, estate cases, wills, and criminal records. Kathy Kreag Williams is the current Hamilton County Clerk. Her email is kathy.williams@hamiltoncounty.in.gov and her direct number is 317-776-9724.
Fishers has one of the most notable features among Indiana cities: it operates one of only three municipal-level health departments in the state, formed April 24, 2020. This affects vital records such as birth and death certificates, but it does not affect probate. Probate still runs through Hamilton County regardless of the city health department setup.
Hamilton County Circuit Court Contact
The Hamilton County Clerk's Office is located in Noblesville, which is the county seat.
Address: 1 Hamilton County Square, Suite 106, Noblesville, IN 46060
Phone: (317) 776-9629
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
You can submit a records request directly through the county's online form. The Hamilton County record request page is at hamiltoncounty.in.gov. The general county records page is also available at hamiltoncounty.in.gov/922. When requesting probate records, have the decedent's full name, approximate year of death, and case number ready if available.
The clerk's office provides copies of documents related to estates, wills, marriage, divorce, expungements, immigration, and criminal records. In-person visits during office hours are generally the fastest way to get copies on the same day.
Search Fishers Probate Records Online
Hamilton County uses the Odyssey case management system, which means Fishers probate cases are searchable through the free Indiana MyCase portal. Enter the decedent's name or estate party name to find matching cases. You can also search by case number if you already have it.
MyCase shows case details including the parties involved, filing dates, and hearing schedules. It does not show full document text online. If you find the case you need, note the case number and contact the Hamilton County Clerk to request copies. Some records may be available for direct download if they have been digitized and uploaded.
The Fishers City Clerk website, shown below, covers city government functions but does not handle probate matters. For probate, use MyCase or contact the Hamilton County Clerk at (317) 776-9629.
All estate case filings for Fishers residents are processed through Hamilton County, located about 8 miles away in Noblesville.
Types of Probate Records in Fishers
Hamilton County handles the full range of probate case types. Records available include wills filed for safekeeping, wills admitted to probate, supervised estate administration, unsupervised estate administration, guardianship and conservatorship cases, trust filings, and adoption records. Some adoption files are confidential and require a court order to access.
Fishers is one of the fastest-growing cities in Indiana. As its population grows, Hamilton County sees more probate filings from Fishers residents each year. This includes both simple estates and more complex cases involving businesses, real estate, and multi-beneficiary trusts. The process follows Indiana Code Title 29 in all cases.
Guardianship cases often arise when older residents in Fishers need help managing their affairs. Hamilton County Circuit Court oversees these cases and requires regular reporting from the appointed guardian. These records are stored with the county clerk and can be accessed subject to any confidentiality orders the court has issued.
Probate Filing Fees
Indiana probate filing fees apply uniformly across the state under state statute. Opening a probate estate in Hamilton County costs around $177 for a standard case. This is based on the Probate Costs Fee of $120 under IC 33-37-4-7 combined with other required court costs.
Copies of records cost $1.00 per page under IC 33-37-5-1. Certified copies add a $3.00 certification fee per document under IC 33-37-5-3. A one-page certified document therefore costs $4.00. Court fees can be paid online at publicaccess.courts.in.gov/pay.
How to Get Copies of Probate Records
To get Fishers probate records, you need to work through Hamilton County.
Online record request: Go to hamiltoncounty.in.gov and submit the records request form. Provide the decedent's name, approximate filing year, and case number if known. The clerk will reply with cost information before sending anything.
In person: Drive to the Hamilton County Courthouse at 1 Hamilton County Square, Suite 106, Noblesville, IN 46060. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Staff can locate the case in Odyssey and arrange copies on the spot. Bring payment.
Phone: Call (317) 776-9629 to ask about specific cases or to start a mail request. The clerk's staff can confirm whether a case exists and advise on the best way to request documents.
For full Hamilton County probate court information, visit our Hamilton County probate records page.