Clerk’s Office
Posey County Clerk’s Office
300 Main Street
Mt. Vernon, IN 47620
Telephone : (812) 838-1306
Hours :
Monday – Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm
Email : betty.postletheweight@poseycountyin.gov
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From the 2007 Guide to Indiana County Government
(Published by the Association of Indiana Counties)
The office of the County Clerk is an elected position and is to serve a four year term. The County Clerk’s office is responsible for : keep all the court records file, record and enter all orders from the civil, juvenile and criminal courts probate wills and testaments receive filings from individuals running for public office issue marriage licenses receive and pay out money collected from support payments administer “oath of office” to appointed officers control the registration of voters serve as secretary for the County Election Board issue Certificates of Election to successful candidates.
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We accept personal (local) checks, cash, money order
and all major credit cards (fees will apply) |
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| Passports : |
$25 fee to process (more information at travel.state.gov) |
| Marriage Licenses : |
$20 for Indiana Residents$18 for Military$60 when both out of state |
| Estate and Trust : |
$156 |
| Paternity : |
$156 |
| Petition for Judicial Review : |
$136 |
| Adoption : |
$136 (Information at Indiana Adoption Laws) |
| Guardianship : |
$156 (Information at Indiana Guardianship) |
| Divorce : |
$136 (Indiana Divorce Information) |
| Seatbelt : |
$25 |
| Small Claims : |
$76 and $10 for each additional defendant |
| Ordinance : |
$110 |
| Criminal : |
$164 |
| Juvenile : |
$164 |
| Traffic : |
$120 |
| Pre-Trial Diversion (Infraction) : |
$191.50 |
| Pre-Trial Deferral (Misdemeanor) : |
$328 |
| Civil : |
$136 and $10 for each additional defendant |
| Protective Orders : |
$136 for paper work (Posey County Judges do not accept online divorce papers) (Indiana Divorce Information) |
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| MARRIAGE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS |
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| license is good up to 60 days |
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| Residency : |
One person must be a resident of Posey county and getting married in the State of Indiana. If both parties reside out of state and are geting married in Posey County then both applicants must apply together in person. |
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| Identification : |
Drivers’s license, passport or birth certificate |
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| Information Needed : |
The state you were bornThe state where your parents were bornMothers’ maiden name
Correct spelling of names
Your social security number
Parents residence (city, state, zip) |
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| Previous Marriage : |
If previously married, the date of dissolution is required |
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| Dependent Children : |
Full name and birth date |
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