Howard County Court Information

Courts, filing fees, e-filing, and clerk contacts for Howard County, Indiana.

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07-26
Civil filing fee
$157.00
E-filing
Yes - all pleadings…
Case lookup
Free online
Divorce / family
$157.00

At $157, the civil filing fee in Howard County is about the same as nearby counties (median $157 across 6 nearby counties).

Clerk of Court

Howard County Clerk of the Circuit Court

Debbie Stewart

104 N. Buckeye St., Kokomo, IN 46901

Self-Help & Jury

E-FilingYes - all pleadings…

Odyssey eFileIN (Tyler Technologies) via approved EFSPs · Yes - all pleadings submitted by an attorney must be e-filed

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Civil Complaint
$157.00
$157.00 (statewide statutory civil filing fee; effective July 1, 2025)
Small Claims
$87.00
$87.00 (statewide statutory small claims filing fee; effective July 1, 2025)
Divorce / Family
$157.00
$157.00 (dissolution/domestic relations; plus $20.00 ADR fee where a county plan applies; effective July 1, 2025)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Howard County, Indiana is $157.00 (statewide statutory civil filing fee; effective July 1, 2025)

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

    $87.00 (statewide statutory small claims filing fee; effective July 1, 2025)

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

    $157.00 (dissolution/domestic relations; plus $20.00 ADR fee where a county plan applies; effective July 1, 2025)

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

    Yes. E-filing is available through Odyssey eFileIN.

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

    Yes. You can look up cases online at mycase.in.gov.

  • Where do I file court documents in Howard County?

    Filings go to the Howard County Clerk of the Circuit Court, located at 104 N. Buckeye St., Kokomo, IN 46901. You can reach the clerk at (765) 456-2202.

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