Greenfield Probate Court Records

Greenfield probate court records are filed and maintained by Hancock County, not the city of Greenfield. Since Greenfield serves as the Hancock County seat, the county courthouse is located right in the city, and the Hancock County Circuit Court handles all probate matters there. This includes wills, estate administrations, guardianship petitions, conservatorship cases, and trust filings for all Hancock County residents. You can search Greenfield probate court records online through Indiana's MyCase portal. For certified copies or in-person assistance, visit the Hancock County Clerk's Office at the Greenfield courthouse during regular business hours.

Which Court Handles Greenfield Probate

There is no city probate court in Greenfield. Probate is handled at the county level in Indiana. All estates, wills, guardianships, and related matters for Greenfield residents are filed with the Hancock County Circuit Court. Since Greenfield is the Hancock County seat, the courthouse is located in the city itself, making access easier for local residents.

Indiana Code IC 29-1-7-1 requires that probate be filed in the county where the decedent resided at the time of death. For Greenfield residents, this means Hancock County. The Hancock County Circuit Court, presided over by Circuit Court Judge Scott Sirk, handles probate alongside civil, criminal, and family cases.

Do not contact the Greenfield City Clerk for probate matters. The city clerk handles municipal records like council minutes, local ordinances, and limited vital records. Probate filings go to the county clerk at the courthouse.

Hancock County Circuit Court Contact

The Hancock County Clerk of Courts manages all probate filings, record requests, and copy services. The clerk's office is located in the Hancock County Courthouse in downtown Greenfield. Clerk Lisa M. Lofgreen oversees the office.

• Court: Hancock County Circuit Court
• Address: 9 E Main Street, Room 213, Greenfield, IN 46140
• Clerk: Lisa M. Lofgreen
• Phone: (317) 477-1109
• Fax: (317) 477-1163
• Email: lisa.lofgreen@hancockin.gov
• Clerk Page: hancockin.gov/169/Clerk-of-Courts
• Public Records Request: hancockin.gov/187/Public-Records-Request
• Indiana Judicial Branch: in.gov/courts/local/hancock-county

Standard hours are Monday through Friday, typical county business hours. Call ahead to confirm availability, especially during court sessions when counter access may be limited.

Search Greenfield Probate Records Online

Hancock County offers two ways to search probate records online. The first is through the statewide MyCase portal. The second is Doxpop, a court records service that Hancock County uses in addition to Odyssey.

The MyCase portal at public.courts.in.gov is the primary free option. Search by party name, attorney, or case number with Hancock County selected. Probate estate cases typically show up as case type "ES" and guardianship cases as "GU." Most active case documents are available to view at no charge.

Doxpop at doxpop.com offers an alternative search interface and may include additional historical records. Doxpop is a paid subscription service for some features, though basic searches may be free. Hancock County is one of the few Indiana counties that maintains records on both platforms.

Types of Probate Records in Greenfield

All of the following record types fall under probate jurisdiction and are filed with the Hancock County Circuit Court. None of them are handled by the Greenfield City Clerk or any city office.

• Estate administrations - formal probate of a deceased person's estate
• Will filings - wills submitted for probate after death
• Intestate estates - estates where the person died without a will
• Guardianships - court oversight for minors or incapacitated adults
• Conservatorships - property management for those unable to do so
• Trust proceedings - court-supervised trust matters

The Hancock County Clerk also records powers of attorney and issues marriage licenses. These are not probate records but are maintained in the same office. If you need a power of attorney on file in Hancock County, the clerk's office is the right place to call.

Probate Filing Fees in Greenfield

Indiana sets probate fees by statute, so Hancock County follows the same schedule as other Indiana counties. The standard filing fee is approximately $177, based on the Probate Costs Fee of $120 set under IC 33-37-4-7 plus additional court fees.

Copy fees are $1 per page under IC 33-37-5-1. Certification adds $3 per document under IC 33-37-5-3. Child support payment printouts are billed at $1 per year rather than per page. The clerk's own website notes these rates directly: "$1 per page (Court Cases); $3 per certification of document."

Fees can change over time as the legislature updates the statutes. Before filing or requesting copies, confirm current fees with the clerk at (317) 477-1109.

How to Get Copies of Probate Records

The Hancock County Clerk accepts record requests in person and by mail. Online viewing is also available at no cost through MyCase and Doxpop for case documents.

In person: Go to Room 213 at the Hancock County Courthouse, 9 E Main Street, Greenfield. Bring the case number or the decedent's full name and estimated year of death. Staff will locate the file and provide copies at $1 per page.

By mail: Complete the request form on the county website and send it with payment. The clerk requires a money order or other accepted payment, along with a self-addressed stamped envelope. Mail to: Hancock County Clerk, Public Access Department, 9 E Main Street, Room 213, Greenfield, IN 46140. The office also notes: "If unable to come into the office, please send a notarized (raised seal) copy of your photo identification and include with the request for information."

Online viewing: Use MyCase or Doxpop to view records at no cost. If you need certified copies, you must contact the clerk directly. Electronic case filing (eFiling) is also available for new filings as required by the Indiana Supreme Court.

Historical Probate Records

For older Hancock County probate records, particularly those from the 1800s or early 1900s, check the Indiana State Archives. The archives maintain historical county court records that are no longer actively stored at local courthouses. You can search at researchIndiana.iara.in.gov.

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

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