Find Civil Court Records in Montgomery County
Civil court records in Montgomery County are stored at the Clerk of Courts office in Crawfordsville. The county has a population of about 38,633 and is located in west-central Indiana. Montgomery County courts handle civil case filings through the Circuit Court and Superior Courts. You can search these records for free on the state MyCase portal or visit the clerk office at the courthouse to view files and get copies. Contract disputes, small claims, property matters, debt collection, and other civil actions all produce public records that the Montgomery County clerk maintains. This page explains how to search, request, and access civil court records in Montgomery County.
Montgomery County Quick Facts
Montgomery County Clerk of Courts
The Clerk of Courts keeps all civil court records in Montgomery County. This office handles new filings, stores court papers, and provides copies to the public. The clerk office is at 100 E. Main Street in Crawfordsville. Staff can help you find a case by name or case number.
Call the Montgomery County clerk at (765) 364-6430 before you visit if you want to ask about a case. Staff can check the file and tell you the status. For copies of civil court records, go in person or send a written request by mail. Standard copies cost $1 per page. Certified copies add $3 per document on top of the page fee. The clerk takes cash, check, and money order. You can send a fax to (765) 364-6434, but call ahead to confirm they can process your request that way. Under Indiana Code 5-14-3, the Access to Public Records Act, the clerk must respond to a records request within 7 days. Most walk-in requests for Montgomery County civil court records get handled the same day.
The Montgomery County government website has details about local services and the clerk office.
The Montgomery County government website shown here has info about county departments, including the clerk of courts who handles all civil case record filings and requests.
| Address | 100 E. Main Street, Crawfordsville, IN 47933 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (765) 364-6430 |
| Fax | (765) 364-6434 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
Search Montgomery County Civil Records Online
The MyCase portal is the fastest way to search civil court records in Montgomery County from home. This free tool from the Indiana courts pulls case data from all 92 counties. Montgomery County is on the system. You do not need an account. Just pick a search type and enter a name or case number to get started.
To find a Montgomery County civil case on MyCase, type the last name first, then the first name. Use the county filter to narrow your results to Montgomery County only. The system shows case summaries, hearing dates, and party names. Some cases have document links you can view or save. Civil court records from Montgomery County going back to the mid-2000s are in the system. Older records might not be loaded yet, so contact the clerk in Crawfordsville for those. The MyCase help page has step-by-step guides for each search type.
The Montgomery County court page on the state website gives details about local court divisions and staff. This page lists the courts, judges, and contact info for the clerk office.
This screenshot from the Indiana Judicial Branch website shows the Montgomery County court structure, including judges and staff who handle civil cases filed in the county.
How to Get Montgomery County Court Records
There are a few ways to get copies of civil court records from Montgomery County. You can visit in person, send a request by mail, or look things up on MyCase first. The right method depends on what you need and how fast you need it.
In person is the quickest route. Go to the clerk office at 100 E. Main Street in Crawfordsville. Bring a valid photo ID and the case number or names of the parties. Staff will pull the file and let you review it. Copies cost $1 per page. Certified copies add $3 per document. The clerk takes cash, check, and money order. Under Indiana Code 5-14-3, the clerk must respond within 7 days, but most walk-in requests for Montgomery County civil court records get taken care of right away.
For a mail request, send a letter to the Montgomery County Clerk of Courts at 100 E. Main Street, Crawfordsville, IN 47933. Include the case number, party names, and what documents you want. Put in a check or money order made out to the Montgomery County Clerk for the estimated fees. Add a self-addressed stamped envelope. Mail requests usually take 5 to 10 business days. The state records request page has details on each method for getting court records in Indiana.
Call (765) 364-6430 first to check on copy fees before mailing your payment.
Civil Courts in Montgomery County
Montgomery County has a Circuit Court and Superior Courts that divide the civil docket. The Circuit Court is the main trial court. The Superior Courts take additional civil cases to manage the workload. Small claims cases under $10,000 use a simpler process but still create public records at the clerk office in Crawfordsville.
Common civil case types in Montgomery County include contract disputes, debt collection, property matters, personal injury claims, and eviction actions. Family law cases like divorce, custody, and child support also move through the civil courts here. Each case type builds its own file with all the papers submitted by both sides. Under Administrative Rule 9, civil court records in Montgomery County are open to the public unless they fall into an excluded group. Sealed cases, juvenile matters, and certain mental health files are restricted. But for the vast majority of civil filings in Montgomery County, anyone can ask to see the records. The court records rules page has the full text of the public access rules.
Montgomery County uses code 54 in the state case numbering system. A case number like 54C01-2401-PL-000005 tells you the county (54), court type (C for Circuit), division (01), the year and month (2401), case type (PL for civil plenary), and the sequence number. This format is the same across all Indiana counties and helps you find the right record quickly.
Montgomery County Court Record Fees
Copy fees for civil court records in Montgomery County follow the standard Indiana rates. Regular copies cost $1 per page. Certified copies add $3 per document. The clerk office takes cash, check, and money order for payment.
If you mail a request, include a check or money order payable to the Montgomery County Clerk. Call the clerk office ahead of time for an estimate so you send the right amount. Most in-person requests get done while you wait. Mail requests can take a week or more depending on how busy things are. There is no online payment option for Montgomery County court record copies at this time. Fees may change, so check with the clerk for current rates before you send payment.
Legal Help for Montgomery County Residents
Indiana Legal Help is a free resource with self-help tools and guides for civil court issues. The site covers common case types and links to legal aid groups that serve Montgomery County residents in west-central Indiana. If you qualify based on income, you may get a lawyer at no cost for your civil case.
The Indiana State Bar runs a lawyer referral service for people who need an attorney near Montgomery County. Legal aid offices in the Crawfordsville and Lafayette area may handle civil cases at no charge for those who meet income limits. If you need forms for a civil case in Montgomery County, the Indiana courts website has standard forms you can download and print. Montgomery County borders Tippecanoe County, and legal aid groups in Lafayette also serve Montgomery County residents who need help with civil court matters.
The Indiana courts public records page is another good starting point when you need to understand the process for requesting civil court records from Montgomery County or anywhere else in the state.
Cities in Montgomery County
Montgomery County has several communities. Crawfordsville is the county seat and the largest city. Ladoga, Waveland, New Market, and Wingate are smaller towns in the county. All civil cases from these areas go through the Montgomery County courts in Crawfordsville. The clerk at 100 E. Main Street holds all civil court records for the entire county.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Montgomery County. Check the address tied to your case to make sure you file in the right county. The court needs jurisdiction over the area where the events happened or where the parties live.