Indiana apostilles court records certified by a county circuit court clerk for $2 each. A marriage license must first be certified by the current clerk where the marriage occurred.
Last reviewed: October 1, 2026
Key facts
| Issuing office | Indiana Secretary of State, Business Services Division |
|---|---|
| State fee | $2.00 per authentication for marriage records and divorce decrees. No fee for adoption documents. |
| State processing time | Mail: normally 1 to 2 business days from receipt. In person: while you wait, within document limits. |
| Where issued | Indianapolis, Indiana |
| Form | Request for Apostille Authentication, State Form 56720 |
| Payment | Mail: check or money order payable to “Secretary of State”. In person: credit, debit, check, or money order. |
| Certification needed first | Circuit court clerk of the county that holds the record |
State government fees and times, verified October 1, 2026. They are not AI Fingerprinting’s fee or turnaround.
Does an Indiana marriage license need clerk certification before an apostille?
Yes. The Secretary of State requires a marriage license to be certified first by the current circuit court clerk of the county where the marriage occurred.
You need the clerk’s certified copy, with the clerk’s signature and seal. The rule is on the Secretary of State’s authentication page.
What does “current” circuit court clerk mean for an old marriage record?
The state’s wording is that the certification must come from the current clerk. It does not explain further on its public page.
Our reading is that a copy certified years ago by a former clerk may not be accepted, and that a newly certified copy is the safe choice. Treat that as our interpretation, not a published rule. If your certified copy is old, call the Business Services Division at (317) 234-9768 before you mail it.
Where do I get a certified Indiana divorce decree?
A divorce decree comes from the county where the decree was entered. That county’s clerk certifies the copy.
Where you live now does not matter, and neither does where you married. If you divorced in a different county from the one where you married, the two records come from two different clerks.
Do Indiana court documents need to be notarized?
Marriage and divorce records do not. Indiana requires notarization for everything other than marriage, divorce, death, and birth certificates.
A clerk-certified copy already carries a public official’s signature and seal, and that is what the apostille certifies. Do not add a notary stamp to a clerk-certified record. For other kinds of court papers, the state page gives no separate rule, so confirm with the Business Services Division before you send them.
How much does Indiana charge to apostille a court document?
The state fee is $2.00 per authentication. Marriage records and divorce decrees are not on the no-fee list.
Adoption documents are on that list, so the state charges nothing for them. The county clerk’s fee for the certified copy is separate and set by the county. Both are government charges. Request a quote for our service fee.
Can Indiana apostille a federal court document?
No. State Form 56720 says not to submit federal-court sealed documents. Those go to the U.S. Department of State.
The same applies to documents from the Department of Justice and other federal agencies. The Indiana office certifies Indiana officials only, such as a county circuit court clerk. The federal route is described by the Office of Authentications.
How do I get an Indiana marriage or divorce record apostilled?
The order matters. The county clerk comes first and the state comes second.
- Identify the county: where the marriage occurred, or where the divorce decree was entered.
- Request a certified copy from that county’s circuit court clerk.
- Check that the copy shows the clerk’s signature and seal.
- Complete State Form 56720, naming the destination country.
- Enclose $2.00 per document by check or money order, and a self-addressed stamped envelope or pre-paid airbill.
- Mail to the Business Services Division, 302 W. Washington Street, Room E-018, Indianapolis, IN 46204, or book a counter appointment.
What a Indiana apostille looks like
On an Indiana apostille for a court record, field 3 reads “Circuit Court Clerk” and field 4 names the circuit court clerk’s county seal. Those two lines confirm the state certified the clerk’s signature.
The sample we reviewed was issued on a record certified by a county circuit court clerk. It is dated at Indianapolis, IN, and field 6 is labelled “this day”. A black “Seal of the State of Indiana 1816” is printed on the certificate, and a matching blue ink seal is stamped across the right edge of the page. There is no individual’s name in field 7, only the office. To confirm the apostille was issued, the footer directs you to email INBiz@sos.in.gov. The footer also states the limits on use within the United States and in countries outside the Convention.
Common reasons for rejection
For court records, problems usually start at the county, before the packet reaches Indianapolis.
- The marriage license was sent without circuit court clerk certification.
- The copy was certified in the wrong county.
- A photocopy or scan of the certified copy was submitted.
- The clerk’s seal or signature is missing.
- The request form is incomplete or has no destination country.
- A federal court document was sent to the state office.
How AI Fingerprinting helps
AI Fingerprinting is a private document service at 201 NE Park Plaza Dr #221, Vancouver, WA 98684. We are not a government agency and not a law firm. We accept mail-in requests from anywhere in the United States.
Court records take two offices to finish, and most delays come from sending the wrong copy to the second one. Tell us the county and the type of record. We confirm which clerk must certify it and what the copy should show. Once you have the certified copy, mail it to us. We complete State Form 56720 and submit the request to Indianapolis with prepaid return. Request a quote for the service.
Frequently asked questions
Which clerk certifies my Indiana marriage license?
The current circuit court clerk of the county where the marriage occurred.
Is an Indiana marriage record free to apostille?
No. The state fee is $2.00. The no-fee list covers birth and death certificates, adoption documents, school transcripts and diplomas, and documents prepared by the Secretary of State.
Are adoption documents free to apostille in Indiana?
Yes. Adoption documents are on the state’s no-fee list.
How fast does Indiana process a court document by mail?
Normally within 1 to 2 business days of receipt. A request received by noon is mailed the next business day.
Can I get a marriage record from the Department of Health instead?
The state page lists the Department of Health and County Health Officers as sources for vital records, but it says a marriage license must be certified by the circuit court clerk. Use the clerk’s certified copy.
How many court documents can I bring in person?
Up to 10 with an appointment and up to 5 without one. Both are processed while you wait.
Can I use the apostilled decree inside the United States?
No. An apostille is for use in another country. The footer of the Indiana certificate states that limit.
This page is general information, not legal advice. Confirm document requirements with the authority in the country that will receive your document.
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