Find Probate Records in Jeffersonville

Jeffersonville probate court records are handled by Clark County, and because Jeffersonville is the Clark County seat, the courthouse is right in the city. Estate cases, wills, guardianship petitions, and trust proceedings for Jeffersonville residents are all maintained by the Clark County Clerk at the Clark County Judicial Center on East Court Avenue. You can search Jeffersonville probate records online for free through Indiana's MyCase portal. The Clerk's Office also accepts mail-in requests for certified copies of estate documents, wills, and related filings.

Which Court Handles Jeffersonville Probate

Jeffersonville is the county seat of Clark County. All probate matters for Jeffersonville residents go through the Clark County Circuit Court. Indiana law does not allow city-level probate courts. The Clark County Judicial Center is located at 501 East Court Avenue, right in Jeffersonville, so residents do not need to travel far to access court records.

Under IC 29-1-7-1, probate venue is the county where the decedent was domiciled at death. For Jeffersonville residents, that is Clark County. If a person owned property in multiple counties, some additional proceedings may occur elsewhere, but the main probate case stays in Clark County.

Jeffersonville City Clerk Lisa Gill maintains municipal records at City Hall, 500 Quartermaster Court. Her office keeps city council agendas, ordinances, the Traffic and Ordinance Violation Bureau records, and Board of Public Works minutes. None of those records cover wills or estates. Contact the Clark County Clerk for all probate matters.

Clark County Clerk Contact

The Clark County Clerk maintains all probate court filings for Jeffersonville and the rest of Clark County. The clerk's office is at the Clark County Judicial Center, the same location as the Circuit Court. The Clark County Recorder, which handles property records, is also nearby.

• Clark County Clerk Address: 501 E. Court Ave., Jeffersonville, IN 47130
• Phone: (812) 285-6244
• Clark County Recorder: 501 E. Court Ave., Room 200, Jeffersonville, IN 47130, (812) 285-6239
• Hours: Monday through Friday, standard courthouse hours

The Judicial Center is centrally located in Jeffersonville. Bring valid photo ID when visiting. Have the decedent or ward's full name ready, along with any case number you have. Staff can search by name and pull the file for you. Call ahead to confirm current hours before your visit.

Search Jeffersonville Probate Records Online

Indiana offers free public access to court records through the MyCase portal. Clark County probate cases, including those filed in Jeffersonville, are searchable through this system. You can find case dockets, party names, hearing dates, and filing information at no charge. MyCase is available 24 hours a day.

To search, go to public.courts.in.gov/mycase and enter the name of the decedent or ward. Filter by Clark County and select probate as the case type to narrow results. If the record is old enough that it is not in the digital system, you will need to contact the clerk's office for a manual search.

Clark County probate cases, including those for Jeffersonville residents, are searchable through this statewide portal.

For older records not available online, try the Indiana State Archives. Historical Clark County probate records, including wills and estate inventories from earlier decades, may be preserved there.

Types of Probate Records in Jeffersonville

Clark County Circuit Court keeps all types of probate records for Jeffersonville residents. These records are generally open to the public. Types you may need to locate include:

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

Indiana allows a simplified small estate process for modest estates that fall below the statutory value threshold. Heirs can use an affidavit instead of going through full court administration. The Clark County Clerk can confirm which process was used for a specific case. For large or disputed estates, court oversight is required throughout administration.

Probate Filing Fees

Indiana sets court fees for probate by statute. Under IC 33-37-4-7, the Probate Costs Fee is $120. Additional administrative and docket fees bring the standard total for an estate filing in Clark County to roughly $177. The exact amount can differ based on case type and additional filings.

Copy fees at the Clark County Clerk are $1 per page under IC 33-37-5-1. Certified copies cost an extra $3 per document under IC 33-37-5-3. Court fee payments can be made online at publicaccess.courts.in.gov/pay. Note that the Jeffersonville City Clerk does not accept personal checks or credit cards for in-person payments at city hall, so confirm the county clerk's accepted payment methods by phone before your visit.

How to Get Copies

Copies of Clark County probate records are available three ways. Public probate records are open to anyone. Sealed records require a court order to access.

In person: Visit the Clark County Clerk at 501 E. Court Ave. in Jeffersonville. Bring a valid photo ID and the full name of the decedent or ward. Staff will search for the case and make copies. Bring cash or a check made payable to the Clark County Clerk.

By mail: Send a written request with the full name, approximate filing year, and your return address. Include a check or money order payable to the Clark County Clerk. Mail to 501 E. Court Ave., Jeffersonville, IN 47130. Allow time for processing and mailing.

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 Clark County probate court information, visit our Clark County probate records page.

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