Indiana Divorce Records

How to Access Divorce Records in Indiana

Most states in the US have an office that maintains all vital records. Indiana too has a Vital Records office. This office in the state does not maintain the divorce records. The Vital Records office is responsible for maintaining other records like birth, death and marriage. In the state, the divorce records are maintained at the county level. So, it is a bit more difficult to access the divorce record in Indiana, if you do not know the county from where the divorce was granted, and the date of the divorce.

Despite being in the public domain, much of the divorce records are private in nature. After all, the incident is completely personal to the person in question, and he/she must have the right to privacy. The state recognizes this fact too. Although the counties are bound to maintain records of all divorces, they cannot thus share everything with you. For instance, you can know whether a person has been divorced or not. But, you cannot find out the grounds for the divorce, details of property settlement, child custody, alimony paid and others like this.

However, the state is also legally bound to share the information with you, and will thus let you access information that is legally allowed when you ask for it. But, you are required to give certain information about the divorced person and about you, before the search can be conducted.

Where to Apply for Indiana Divorce Records

You need to send your application to the following office:

Indiana State Department of Health,

6 West Washington St.

Indianapolis, IN 46204

Phone Number: (317) 233-2700

Fax Number: (317) 233-7210

Send your application to this office if you do not know the exact county where the divorce was allowed. This office forwards your request to the appropriate county. In case you know the exact county, you can directly apply there.

When you are making the application, please furnish the name of the divorced person (including the nickname if applicable), the likely year of divorce, city/county where the divorce was granted (if you know it), and such other details. Furnish your details too like your name, email address, phone number, address, pin code, your relationship with the divorced person, the reason for wanting to access the record, and provide your photo ID proof.

Sometimes the church may also be able to help you find the record you want. There are many who opt for a religious dissolution of marriage. These records are maintained by the church. So you can search that database too.

Finding the Indiana Divorce Record Is Now Easier

Like all other vital records, accessing divorce records has also become easier now. The Internet has made this possible. There are a few websites that can help you in this when you make the payment to access any vital record including divorce records. You just need to visit the website and place your request. Private websites can save you time as the process is quicker.

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