Access Probate Court Records in Posey County

Posey County probate court records are maintained by the County Clerk in Mount Vernon, Indiana, and cover estate proceedings, wills, guardianships, trusts, and adoptions from the Circuit Court. These records are public and accessible to anyone. You can search Posey County probate records online through the free Indiana MyCase portal, where you can find case dockets, party names, and filing dates at no cost. For certified copies, case documents, or records that require in-person access, contact the Clerk's Office at the Posey County Courthouse in Mount Vernon or submit a written request by mail to the courthouse.

Posey County Clerk Office and Probate Records

The Posey County Clerk's Office in Mount Vernon is responsible for all probate court records generated by the Circuit Court. Clerk Kay Kilgore and staff maintain every filing, order, and document tied to estate proceedings, will filings, guardianship petitions, and trust registrations. The Clerk is the official keeper of these records under the Indiana state Constitution and is the right office to contact for probate matters in Posey County.

You can reach the Posey County Clerk at (812) 838-1306 or by email at kay.kilgore@poseycountyin.gov. The Clerk's Office is located at the Posey County Courthouse in Mount Vernon, Indiana. The county website is at poseycountyin.gov/county-offices/clerks-office/, which covers Clerk services, contact information, and hours. The main county portal also includes links to the Circuit Court and other departments at poseycountyin.gov/county-offices/circuit-court/.

The Posey County Recorder's Office handles recorded documents such as deeds and mortgages, which are related to but separate from probate court records. The Recorder's page is at poseycountyin.gov/county-offices/recorders-office/. For estate-related property transfers that follow a probate proceeding, both the Clerk's probate file and the Recorder's deed records may be relevant.

Note: When calling the Posey County Clerk's Office, mention that your question involves probate court records specifically. The Clerk handles civil, criminal, and probate matters, so being specific helps staff direct your call to the right area.

Searching Posey County Probate Court Records Online

Indiana's free MyCase portal provides online access to Posey County probate court records. The system uses the Odyssey case management platform and covers cases filed in Posey County after the transition to that system. You can search by the name of a party to the case or by case number. No account or fee is required. The search covers estate proceedings, guardianships, trust registrations, and adoption filings heard in the Circuit Court in Mount Vernon.

To search Posey County probate records, visit public.courts.in.gov/mycase/. Select Posey County from the filter options and enter a name or case number. Results include case type, filing date, parties, and docket entries. For active cases, upcoming hearings are often listed. The search is comprehensive for recently filed cases and is the fastest way to confirm whether a probate case exists in Posey County without visiting the courthouse.

For older Posey County probate records that predate Odyssey, contact the Clerk's Office directly or check the Indiana State Archives catalog at researchIndiana.iara.in.gov. The Archives holds historical court records from Posey County, including will books, estate inventories, and guardianship files. The Indiana courts information page for Posey County is at in.gov/courts/local/posey-county/.

Types of Posey County Probate Court Records

The Posey County Circuit Court in Mount Vernon handles the full range of probate proceedings. Estate records are filed most often. When a Posey County resident dies with assets in their name alone, those assets typically go through probate in Mount Vernon. IC 29-1-7-1 sets venue in the county where the decedent lived at death, making Mount Vernon the proper filing location for most Posey County estates. The court supervises asset identification, debt payment, and distribution to heirs.

Will records are maintained as part of the Posey County probate docket. A person may deposit their will with the Circuit Court Clerk before death for safekeeping under IC 29-1-7-3.1. When the testator dies, the Clerk retrieves the will and files it as part of the estate proceeding. These records are public. Certified copies can be obtained from the Clerk's Office in Mount Vernon for the applicable fees.

Guardianship filings make up another significant part of the probate docket. The Circuit Court appoints guardians for minors and incapacitated adults, and those proceedings generate case files with petitions, orders, and annual reports. Trust registrations and adoption matters also fall under probate jurisdiction in Posey County. All of these record types are searchable through MyCase for cases indexed in the Odyssey system.

Fees and Copy Requests for Posey County Probate Records

The standard probate filing fee in Posey County is $177 for most estate matters. This covers the state-mandated charges set by Indiana law for court administration, document storage, and other required fees. The Posey County Clerk collects this amount when the estate case is opened in Mount Vernon.

Copies of Posey County probate court records are $1.00 per page under IC 33-37-5-1. Certified copies cost an additional $3.00 per document under IC 33-37-5-3. You can request copies in person at the Clerk's Office in Mount Vernon during regular business hours. Mail requests are also accepted. Write to the Posey County Clerk at the courthouse in Mount Vernon, include the case name or number, the documents you need, and payment with your request.

The Indiana courts public records page at in.gov/courts/public-records/ explains the statewide rules for accessing court records. Posey County probate court records are generally public unless a court has entered a sealing order. Most estate files, wills, and guardianship cases are openly accessible.

Posey County Probate Records Screenshots

The Posey County Clerk's Office page provides contact information, services, and instructions for requesting probate court records from the Clerk in Mount Vernon.

This page lists the Clerk's phone number, email, and the services available for residents who need probate documents, certified copies, or estate filing help in Posey County.

The Posey County Recorder's Office page covers recorded document services, which can be relevant for estate-related property transfers following a probate proceeding in Mount Vernon.

After a probate estate closes, property transfers are recorded with the Posey County Recorder, making this office a related resource for estate and property research.

The Posey County Circuit Court page provides information about the court that handles all probate proceedings in Mount Vernon, including estate cases, guardianships, and will filings.

The Circuit Court page links residents to information about court operations, probate case types, and how to navigate estate proceedings in Posey County.

Nearby Counties

Counties adjacent to Posey County each maintain their own probate court records through the Indiana Circuit Court system and the MyCase portal.