Delaware County courts

Filing fees, clerk information, and official court links.

Reviewed July 2026 · Official sources
Civil filing fee
$157 to $185
New civil suit · Circuit Court
E-filing
Available
Through Odyssey eFileIndiana
Same-day deadline: 11:59 PM
Case records
Search online
Free public case search
Filing typeFee
Civil lawsuit$157 to $185
Small claims$97
Divorce / family$177

Fees depend on case type and amount; confirm with the court before filing. At $157, the civil filing fee in Delaware County is about the same as nearby counties (median $157 across 6 nearby counties).

Clerk & court records

Delaware County Clerk of the Circuit Court
Rick Spangler
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Courthouses in Delaware County

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Clerk of the Delaware Circuit and Superior Courts

Address
3100 S. Tillotson Avenue, Muncie, 47302
CivilCriminalFamilyProbateJuvenileSmall ClaimsTrafficEviction

Delaware Circuit Court #1

Address
3100 S. Tillotson Avenue, #140, Muncie, 47302
CivilCriminalFamilyProbateJuvenileSmall ClaimsTrafficEviction

Delaware Circuit Court #2

Address
3100 S. Tillotson Avenue, #130, Muncie, 47302
CivilCriminalFamilyProbateJuvenileSmall ClaimsTrafficEviction

Delaware Circuit Court #3

Address
3100 S. Tillotson Avenue, #120, Muncie, 47302
CivilCriminalFamilyProbateJuvenileSmall ClaimsTrafficEviction

Delaware Circuit Court #4

Address
3100 S. Tillotson Avenue, #170, Muncie, 47302
CivilCriminalFamilyProbateJuvenileSmall ClaimsTrafficEviction

Delaware Circuit Court #5

Address
3100 S. Tillotson Avenue, #180, Muncie, 47302

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to file a civil case in Delaware County?

    The civil filing fee in Delaware County, Indiana is $157 (new civil case; set by Indiana statute statewide; $185 with sheriff service of process)

  • What is the small claims filing fee in Delaware County?

    $97 (statewide statutory, as of Oct 2023)

  • How much does it cost to file for divorce or a family case in Delaware County?

    $177 (dissolution of marriage; statewide statutory)

  • Can I e-file court documents in Delaware County?

    Yes. E-filing is available through Odyssey eFileIndiana. It is mandatory for attorneys.

  • Is there a free online case search for Delaware County?

    Yes. You can look up cases online at public.courts.in.gov.

  • Where do I file court documents in Delaware County?

    Filings go to the Delaware County Clerk of the Circuit Court, located at 3100 S. Tillotson Ave, Muncie, IN 47302. You can reach the clerk at (765) 747-7734.

Delaware Circuit Court #1, IN: (765) 747-7734, Hours & $157 Filing Fee | 1Court