Find Probate Records in Goshen, Indiana

Goshen probate court records are filed through Elkhart County, where Goshen serves as the county seat. All probate matters for Goshen residents, including wills, estate proceedings, guardianship petitions, and trust cases, are maintained by the Elkhart County Clerk. One important detail: Elkhart County recently moved to a new consolidated courthouse at 1905 Reliance Road in Goshen, replacing the old Main Street location. Searching Goshen probate court records online is possible through Indiana's MyCase portal. For documents or filings not available digitally, bring requests to the Elkhart County Clerk's Office at the Reliance Road courthouse.

Which Court Handles Goshen Probate

Goshen serves as the Elkhart County seat, so the county's main court facilities are in or near the city. Probate matters for all Goshen residents are handled by the Elkhart County Circuit Court through the Elkhart County Clerk's Office. There is no city-level probate court in Goshen or anywhere else in Indiana except St. Joseph County.

An important note: Elkhart County recently moved to a new consolidated courthouse at 1905 Reliance Road in Goshen. If you have visited the old courthouse location at 101 N. Main Street, be aware that the Clerk's Office has relocated. The new address is 1905 Reliance Road. The old address is no longer the correct location for filing or requesting court records.

The Goshen City Clerk-Treasurer, Richard R. Aguirre, is at City Hall at 202 S 5th St., Suite 2, phone (574) 533-8625. His office handles city financial records and municipal matters only. For probate records, you need the Elkhart County Clerk at the new Reliance Road location.

Elkhart County Clerk Contact Information

The Elkhart County Clerk maintains probate records for all of Elkhart County including Goshen. Use the new consolidated courthouse address.

• NEW Address: 1905 Reliance Road, Goshen, IN 46526
• Main Phone: (574) 538-3000
• Circuit Clerk Email: circuitclerk@elkhartcounty.com
• County Website: elkhartcounty.com
• Hours: Monday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Tuesday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Note the different closing times for Monday versus the rest of the week. On Mondays the office stays open until 5:00 p.m., which is later than Tuesday through Friday. If you cannot visit during regular business hours, Monday is your best day for a later afternoon visit. The new courthouse at 1905 Reliance Road consolidates multiple Elkhart County court functions into one building.

Elkhart County uses the Odyssey Case Management System. Cases are searchable through the MyCase portal. The county clerk can be emailed at circuitclerk@elkhartcounty.com for record inquiries.

Search Goshen Probate Records Online

The Indiana MyCase portal is the main online search tool for Elkhart County probate cases. It is free and covers all Indiana counties. Search by the decedent's name, case number, or attorney to find estate and guardianship cases filed for Goshen and other Elkhart County residents. MyCase shows case summaries, docket entries, party names, and available document links.

If you need documents not available through MyCase, email the Elkhart County Circuit Clerk at circuitclerk@elkhartcounty.com or call (574) 538-3000. For certified copies, you will need to arrange that through the clerk's office either in person or by mail request.

Historical Elkhart County probate records predating the Odyssey system are available at the clerk's office in paper form. For very old records, the Indiana State Archives at (317) 591-5222 may also have older estate files from Elkhart County.

Types of Probate Records in Goshen

Elkhart County maintains the full range of probate records for Goshen residents. These are the main categories:

• Wills: Filed with the clerk after death to begin the probate process
• Estate administration: Supervised and unsupervised proceedings; includes inventory, creditor claims, and distribution
• Guardianships: Court appointments for minors and adults unable to manage their personal affairs
• Conservatorships: Court-supervised financial management for protected persons
• Trust petitions: Filed when court action is needed on trust matters
• Mental health commitments: Permanent retention alongside other probate records

Indiana Code Title 29 governs these matters. IC 29-1-7-1 sets probate venue as the county where the decedent last lived. Goshen estates go to Elkhart County regardless of where heirs are located. Estate records are permanently retained, so older Goshen estate files are still available through the clerk's office.

Probate Filing Fees in Elkhart County

The probate filing fee for Goshen cases is $177, consistent with the Indiana standard. Under IC 33-37-4-7, this includes the $120 base Probate Costs Fee plus: $20 Automated Record Keeping, $20 Judicial Salaries, $5 Court Administration, $5 Document Storage, $5 Public Defense Administration, $1 Judicial Insurance Adjustment, and $1 Pro Bono Legal Services.

Copy fees are $1.00 per page under IC 33-37-5-1. Certified copies add $3.00 per document under IC 33-37-5-3. Pay fees online through Indiana's court payment portal or in person at the Elkhart County Courthouse at 1905 Reliance Road.

How to Get Copies of Goshen Probate Records

To get probate records from Elkhart County for a Goshen estate or guardianship case:

In person: Visit the new consolidated courthouse at 1905 Reliance Road, Goshen. Do not go to the old Main Street location. Office hours are Monday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Tuesday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Bring the decedent's name and any identifying case information.

By email or phone: Email circuitclerk@elkhartcounty.com or call (574) 538-3000. Confirming a case exists before visiting saves time. The staff can advise on what documents are available and what fees apply.

Online: Search through MyCase first. For documents not viewable online, request copies through the clerk's office. The Elkhart County website at elkhartcounty.com has current contact and procedural information.

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

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