Access Posey County Court Records
Posey County court records are managed by Clerk Kay Kilgore at two courthouse locations in Mt. Vernon, Indiana. The county sits at the southwest tip of the state where the Wabash and Ohio rivers meet. Posey County has both a Circuit Court and a Superior Court, each with its own physical location. All case filings, from civil lawsuits to criminal charges to family court matters, are processed through the clerk's office. You can search Posey County court records for free on Indiana's Mycase portal, or visit in person during business hours. This page covers how to find and get copies of Posey County court records.
Posey County Quick Facts
Posey County Clerk's Office
Kay Kilgore is the elected Clerk of Courts for Posey County. The office of the County Clerk is an elected position with a four year term. The clerk handles all court record keeping, filing, and document management for Posey County. The office also processes marriage licenses, and the Posey County Clerk's office is also an acceptance agency for passports.
Posey County has two court locations in Mt. Vernon. The Circuit Court is at 300 Main St., Room 115. The Superior Court is at 126 E. Third St., Room 133. Both locations are in Mt. Vernon, IN 47620. The main phone for the clerk's office is (812) 838-1306 and the email is kay.kilgore@poseycountyin.gov. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time. For public case records, the clerk directs people to use mycase.in.gov for free online access.
Visit the Posey County Clerk's website for more details about the office.
| Clerk | Kay Kilgore |
|---|---|
| Circuit Court | 300 Main St., Room 115 Mt. Vernon, IN 47620 |
| Superior Court | 126 E. Third St., Room 133 Mt. Vernon, IN 47620 |
| Phone | (812) 838-1306 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (CST) |
Posey County Court Records Online
The Posey County Clerk's office page at poseycountyin.gov has office contact info and links to resources.
From this page you can reach the clerk by phone or email, and find links to the free Mycase portal for searching Posey County court records. The page also has info about passports and marriage licenses.
The Posey County Circuit Court page shows info about the court itself.
This page lists the judges, court schedule, and how to file cases in Posey County. It is a good starting point if you are not sure which court handles your type of case.
Posey County Filing Fees
Posey County has published filing fees for different case types. The clerk collects these when you file a new case. Here are some of the current fees:
- Civil filing: $157 plus $28 if served by Sheriff
- Divorce filing: $157
- Small claims: $97 plus $28 if served by Sheriff
- Guardianship: $177
- Estate and trust: $177
- Paternity: $176
- Adoption: $157
Payment methods for Posey County include cash, personal local checks, money orders, and all major credit cards. Credit card payments come with a 2.6% fee with a $1 minimum charge. If you are paying in person at the Posey County clerk's office, bring the right form of payment to avoid delays. Online payments through the Mycase system may have their own processing fees.
The Indiana Legal Help court forms page has free forms that can be used for filings in Posey County courts.
How to Search Posey County Cases
The free way to search Posey County court records is through the Mycase portal. Select Posey County from the drop-down list and enter a name or case number. Results show case type, parties, filing date, and current status. The tool is free and needs no account. It covers all case types in Posey County.
In person, you can visit either courthouse location in Mt. Vernon. Bring your ID. Staff can look up cases and make copies. This is the best option when you need certified copies or want to see the full case file. Older records may take more time to find, but the clerk's office keeps all Posey County court records on file.
The Indiana Courts local page for Posey County has judge info and court rules. Check this if you need to know which judge handles a certain type of case or want to understand local court procedures.
Note: Some Posey County case documents may not be viewable online and would need to be requested in person at the clerk's office.
Cities in Posey County
Posey County has no cities over 25,000 people. Mt. Vernon is the county seat and the biggest town. New Harmony and Poseyville are other notable communities. All court filings for Posey County go through the clerk's office in Mt. Vernon regardless of which town you live in.
Nearby Counties
Posey County is in the far southwest corner of Indiana. These counties are nearby, and each one has its own court system and records.