Monroe County, Indiana

Welcome back! Monroe County Commissioners have authorized the public’s return to Monroe County Government buildings and offices effective Monday,  May 17, 2021.   Effective July 1, 2021, the applicable fee for certification of a document will increase from $1.00 per certification to $3.00 per certification. The applicable rate for copies remains at the customary $1.00 per page rate. Our office is closed Monday, July 5, 2021 in observance of Independence Day.  Holiday Closings

About the Clerk The Clerk's Office assists the Circuit Court Judges in the execution of their judicial duties by preparing, recording, and maintaining court documents. The Clerk's Office also manages the Court's docket and traffic court. Case-related information and court documents are provided to state, local, and federal agencies as well as to the general public, attorneys, litigants, and the media. Key Services Processing new Monroe Circuit Court Cases Pay your Court Fines and Fees Sheriff Service Process Traffic Citations Voter Registration Citizen Record Requests In order to make it easy for our citizens to process a record request, click on the button below.

Nicole Browne Monroe County Clerk Voter Registration Check back here often for announcements and information about upcoming elections, how to register to vote, and how to volunteer to work polling stations.  VOTE BY MAIL Remember, you can always register online to vote.

Welcome to the Office of the Clerk!

Thank you for visiting the web page for the Office of the Monroe County Clerk!  I hope that you will find the answers to all of your questions here.  If not, please do not hesitate to contact us.

The Office of the Clerk is responsible for processing and providing many important documents and procedures, including marriage licenses, child support, small claims, voter registration, and more.

As Clerk, I strive to ensure that you are treated with respect and dignity from my staff.  We are dedicated to serving you and are available every Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (except holidays).  Give us a call or stop by and one of my great and knowledgeable staff members will provide you with excellent customer service!

Again, thank you for visiting our page and we look forward to serving you!

Sincerely,

Nicole Browne
Monroe County Clerk

Case Type Quick Reference Guide

Fee Waivers Disclaimer

Please note the request for a waiver of the cost of filing a case must be determined PRIOR to a case being initiated. This may require parties filing in person to return later, once a determination has been made for the fee waiver request. 

Free or Reduced Fee Legal Services

Traffic - Fixing a Ticket - May be as easy as making a phone call

• Offenses - Light out? - Window Tinting - Updating Plates
• Call Traffic Division Clerk - Phone 812-335-7274 or 812-349-2609
• Traffic Court - Fridays at 1:30 p.m.

Drivers have up to (5) days to resolve their issue. If you call the same day you receive the ticket, it is unlikely we will have access to the case record to assist you and will have you call back in a day or two to allow the record to be accessible. As long as you call PRIOR to your APPEAR BY DATE and AFTER THE RECORD IS AVAILABLE TO US and provide PROOF you’ve resolved the issue you were cited for within the (5) days, then we should be able to assist you in DISMISSING the ticket. The designated (5) days pertains to the time in which the driver has to address the offense for which they were cited. It does not mean the ticket is to be dismissed within (5) days. 

Please note, if you'd like an extension to pay on your infraction, simply call #812.349.2614 and request an extension PRIOR to your APPEAR BY DATE. 

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