| Court Name |
Clay County Circuit Court |
Court Address
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609 E. National Ave. Brazil, Indiana 47834
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-812-448-9036 Fax +1-812-448-8255 Email -
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| Court Website |
https://www.claycountyin.gov/?q=clerk |
| Local Rules |
https://www.in.gov/courts/local/clay-county/ |
| Court Forms |
https://www.in.gov/courts/selfservice/forms/ |
| Court Fees |
Court costs for Clay County probate filings are set by the court and depend on the documents involved. See the official links above for the current schedule. |
| Hours Open |
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Summary of Services |
Indiana law allows the court to require a bond from a representative in Clay County. The bond protects the estate and is generally based on the personal property value plus anticipated income. |
| Court History |
Indiana uses the Circuit and Superior Courts for probate rather than a separate court. The court serving Clay County hears estate cases. In Brazil, Clay County Circuit Court serves Clay County for estate and probate administration. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Clay County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
Some Clay County estates cannot close until missing or unknown heirs are located and notified. If that applies to your case, we can refer you to licensed investigators across the country who specialize in heir searches. When you are ready for the bond itself, we issue executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Indiana, often the same day. Apply online to begin. |