Lake County Court Information

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

Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07

Clerk of Court

Clerk of the Lake Circuit and Superior Courts

Michael A. Brown

(219) 755-3460
E-FilingMandatory for attorneys; self-represented encouraged

Indiana E-Filing System (IEFS)

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Filing Fees
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Civil Complaint
$100.00
$100.00 (civil case court costs, IC 33-37-4; additional statutory fees may apply)
Small Claims
$35.00
$35.00 (small claims filing, IC 33-37-4; heard in Superior Court, County Division)
Divorce / Family
$100.00
$100.00 (dissolution filed as a civil case; optional $20 ADR fee, IC 33-23-6-1)