Clerk's Office

About the Clerk

The Office of Clerk of the Circuit Court is established by the Indiana state Constitution to serve as the record keeper for the constitutionally created Circuit Court. The Clerk is elected by the residents of Adams County and is limited to serving 2 consecutive terms. The Clerk of the Circuit Court serves as Court Clerk and also as the Secretary to the County Election Board, which is responsible for conducting all elections in the county including the certification of results.


Responsibilities

The Clerk serves as trustee of child support collections ordered by the court to be paid through the Clerk’s Office and also acts as the chief financial officer to the courts by collecting, disbursing, and reconciling monies related to court cases. The Clerk collects filing fees, court costs, and judgment monies in civil cases. In criminal and infraction cases, the Clerk collects fees and fines for city, county and state jurisdictions, deferral and pretrial diversion fees, bail bond monies, and restitution ordered by the court.

  1. How do I get a marriage application/license?
  2. How do I find out when and where my hearing is?
  3. How do I pay a traffic ticket?
  4. How do I obtain proof of service?
  5. Where can I get a copy of the Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines?
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Marriage Licenses

Cost: $25.00 plus $4.00 for first certified copy. Total cost $29.00
Out-of-State Marriage License: $65.00 plus $4.00 for first certified copy. Total Cost $69.00
At least 1 applicant must reside in Adams County.
Ages 18 and older need a Drivers License or a Certified Birth Certificate.
Ages 17 and under requires additional information (please contact the Clerks Office)
Use this link to fill out your Marriage Application on-line

Public Records

For more information please contact the Clerk's Office.
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Unclaimed Property

Indiana Attorney General Unclaimed Property Division