| Court Name |
Delaware County Circuit Court |
Court Address
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3100 S Tillotson Ave Muncie, Indiana 47302
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-765-747-7726 Fax +1-765-747-7768 Email -
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| Court Website |
https://www.co.delaware.in.us/clerk/ |
| Local Rules |
Final Local Rules Effective 1-10-25 |
| Court Forms |
Clerk Self Help Forms |
| Court Fees |
Court costs for Delaware 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 - Friday 8:30am to 4:00pm, closed 12:00pm - 1:00pm daily. |
| Summary of Services |
In Delaware County, a fiduciary may need to post a bond before administering an estate, though the will or the consent of the heirs can waive it under Indiana law. The amount reflects personal property value plus estimated income. |
| Court History |
Probate for Delaware County runs through Indiana's Circuit or Superior Court, which handle estate administration and guardianships. Delaware County Circuit Court, located in Muncie, handles probate administration for Delaware County. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Delaware County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
Some Delaware 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. |