Madison County courts

Filing fees, clerk information, and official court links.

Reviewed July 2026 · Official sources
Civil filing fee
$75 to $157
New civil suit · Circuit Court
E-filing
Required
Through Indiana E-Filing System
Same-day deadline: 11:59 PM
Case records
Search online
Free public case search
Filing typeFee
Civil lawsuit$75 to $157
Small claims$97
Divorce / family$20 to $157

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

Clerk & court records

Madison County Clerk of the Circuit Court
Linda S. Smith
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Courthouses in Madison County

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Clerk of the Madison Circuit and Superior Courts

Address
16 E. Ninth Street, #213, Anderson, 46016
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Madison Circuit Court #1

Address
16 E. Ninth Street, #405, Anderson, 46016
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Madison Circuit Court #2

Address
16 E. Ninth Street, #407, Anderson, 46016
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Madison Circuit Court #3

Address
16 E. Ninth Street, #409, Anderson, 46016
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Madison Circuit Court #4

Address
16 E. Ninth Street, #304, Anderson, 46016
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Madison Circuit Court #5

Address
16 E. Ninth Street, #304, Anderson, 46016
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Madison Circuit Court #6

Address
16 E. Ninth Street, #404, Anderson, 46016

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Madison County, Indiana is $157.00 statewide base filing fee for civil plenary or civil tort (plus a $75 jury fee for CT/PL cases and any local fees); per Indiana Trial Court Fee Manual.

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

    $97.00 statewide base for a small claims case (excludes Marion County township courts); per Indiana Trial Court Fee Manual.

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

    $157.00 statewide base for a dissolution of marriage (plus a $20 ADR fee where a county ADR plan applies)

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

    Yes. E-filing is available through Indiana E-Filing System. It is mandatory for attorneys.

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

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

  • Where do I file court documents in Madison County?

    Filings go to the Madison County Clerk of the Circuit Court. You can reach the clerk at (765) 641-9443.

Madison Circuit Court #1, IN: (765) 641-9443, Hours & $157 Filing Fee | 1Court